"A Brisk Belgian Bloc Party" (Brussels, Belgium)

"A Brisk Belgian Bloc Party" (Brussels, Belgium)

When writer Kurt Duvel booked tickets for the Brussels stop of Bloc Party’s Silent Alarm album tour, he was already juggling the twin terrors of moving countries and planning his own wedding. Here’s his story of a race against time, as “I hope” eventually became “I do” in the Belgian capital.

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From Sea To Shining Sea - "Big Apple Boogie" (New York City, USA)

From Sea To Shining Sea - "Big Apple Boogie" (New York City, USA)

Third bite lucky. Writer Kurt Duvel’s 5-part series ‘From Sea To Shining Sea’ takes you on his month-long meander across the USA. The main reason was to attend and report on the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California. The road to and from there was just as memorable. This is the story of his fifth and final stop in New York City; a diverse metropolis of skyscrapers and scenic views which continue to entice - even on his third visit to the city.

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