ABOUT
即时 Riff is an online magazine founded by artists and journalists based in the UK and Germany, dedicated to providing Chinese-speaking readers worldwide with first-hand reports on performing arts, film reviews, concert critiques, and in-depth artist profiles.
即时 Riff 致力于缩短艺术时差，为全球中文读者提供英国、欧陆及世界各地第一手的音乐与表演艺术报道、电影节与音乐节现场，以及深入的艺术家专访。
First-hand reports on performing arts and concert critiques.
Deep dives into artists - unfiltered and real.
Festival and premiere film reviews.
The state of the art in performing arts.
Where art finds us first before we’re even looking.
Perspectives on visual arts – from exhibitions to images that define our times.
Rare and overlooked recordings, resurfacing from quiet corners with new resonance.
MORE ABOUT US
In addition to covering the latest developments in theater, dance, and music, 即时 Riff offers unique insights through detailed on-the-ground notes and in-depth analysis. It explores not only traditional genres but also pushes boundaries in concert performances, offering fresh perspectives on diverse and innovative musical expressions. 即时 Riff also provides thoughtful film reviews that reflect both artistic merit and cultural context. From avant-garde experimental theater and cutting-edge concerts to reinterpretations of classical works, 即时 Riff aims to bridge the gap between Chinese-speaking audiences and the global arts scene.
The creation of this magazine reflects the growing diversity in performing arts and film criticism, especially in the realms of cross-cultural communication and real-time reporting.
Not chasing the moment, but shaping a perspective. 即时 Riff moves at its own pace. Our editorial choices aren’t driven by timeliness or trending topics; it is through selection and omission that our sensibility takes form. Rooted in everyday cultural observation across England and continental Europe, our view also extends to other parts of the world. From these proximities, we draw out new voices and images worth paying attention to. Between music and film, we trace another possible line of connection.
即时 Riff不追逐当下。带着自己的节奏，我们的选题不被时效性和话题左右，而是立足于自身感知与判断，内容的取舍正是编辑部审美取向的体现。我们结合日常对英格兰与欧洲大陆的文化观察，视角也延伸至世界各地，从中近距离提炼出值得关注的新声音与影像。
在音乐与电影之间，寻找另一种可能的线索。
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