The closure of non-essential retail due to COVID-19 saw shopping become a mostly digital affair for many Britons. Yet while the future of the high street may be in jeopardy, people remain eager to connect with brands. How can pop-up experiences fulfil this desire in the post-pandemic landscape?

Burna Boy has appealed to global listeners by literally speaking their language all without having to lose himself. The artist is part of a burgeoning global movement that sees singers and musicians caring less about sticking to one genre and instead focusing on their music sounding good.

Since he was elected as Indian PM, Narendra Modi has championed a home-grown economy that relies on domestic manufacturing and brands. But are citizens interested in buying local? How do personal aspirations, quality concerns, and budgets impact Indians’ shopping habits?

Galvanised by a vision to empower music and club cultures independent from state constraints, the Chinese underground is inventing new languages in sound and visual arts against a backdrop of rapid tech advancement. How are young people building ecosystems that can nourish communities?