YES/NO: new EP by Fake Blood

Cormack O'Connor Contributor

By Cormack O'Connor in New Music on Tuesday 27 November 2012

Since 2008, English musician and producer Theo Keating has been making music under the moniker Fake Blood. Trashing the rule book and shying away from all forms of publicity, including interviews and recognition of his actual name, Keating has become something of an enigma – wanting fans to enjoy his music without any preconceptions. Keating [...]

Read more

Fake food that can pass off as the real deal

Low Lai Chow Contributor

By Low Lai Chow in New Food and Packaging on Tuesday 20 November 2012

If we had to trust anyone to make stuff out of anything, we would trust the Japanese. Yes, from bento-making to sushi-making, they’re known for elevating all sorts of culinary pursuits to an art form. When it comes to making PVC look like the most palatable food ever, they can’t be rivaled either. Gujo Hachiman, a town in Gifu Prefecture, is home to a staggering number of factories that feed the world’s appetite for scarily realistic PVC food replicas. Don’t believe us? Have a look at these pics. If you’re too lazy to travel to see something that isn’t real, check out Fake Food Japan online, which does worldwide deliveries.

Read more