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Zane Lowe on Why UK Music is Stronger Than It’s Ever Been
For so many people growing up in the UK, Zane Lowe was the “voice of radio.”When it comes to broadcasters who have helped define the musical zeitgeist over the past three decades, Zane Lowe is up there with the very best. A former musician who made his way onto local radio in New Zealand, Lowe moved from Auckland to the UK in his younger years, craving to feel the buzz emanating out of the country at the time.At Radio 1, he was an essential figure for a new generation of young listeners, introducing new sounds, genres and movements with genuine, child-like excitement. Lowe was on his music discovery journey with you, the listener, and his love for new songs was something he shared gleefully. You'll probably know Loewe as the hottest brand in the world in 2023, but for over a decade, Lowe’s...
Arctic Monkeys Announce Dublin and Belfast Dates to Close ‘The Car’ Tour
UK rock band Arctic Monkeys has added new dates to round out its international tour, promoting their seven studio album, The Car. The group led by singer Alex Turner has cemented itself in British music history, following several critically-acclaimed releases since their 2006 debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not. Arctic Monkeys' The Car hit streaming platforms in late 2022, expanding on the band's refreshed sound unveiled in Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. Arctic Monkeys' year-long The Car tour has traveled around North America, South America, and Europe, arriving in the UK earlier this summer. The band canceled its only performance at Dublin's Marlay Park after Turner fell ill, repaying its fanbase with three new shows in the capital's 3Arena. Arctic Monkeys wi...
From Indiana to the World: In Conversation with Cooper on Art, Inspiration and the Internet
It was a little under a year ago that Andrew Cooper – the American artist who goes by the mononym Cooper – held his first-ever exhibition at Maddox Gallery's Westbourne Grove location in London, a sell-out success that helped the artist to establish a global fanbase and secured him buyers from Asia to Europe. This summer the Indiana-native made his way to the picture-perfect town of Gstaad, Switzerland – a playground for the rich and famous – for his second solo show, Wild Life. Indeed, it's been quite the wild ride for the artist since breaking onto the scene last November, and Cooper's second outing did not disappoint: on the opening night of the exhibition, he walked back to his hotel while almost all of his works headed to new homes.Perhaps somewhat ironically, Cooper's Wild Life build...
Roadtripping With the New Range Rover Sport
A Range Rover Sport is a rite of passage. It’s a car for grown-ups who don’t want to grow up; you tell the outside world that you’ve got it together, but only you – the driver – know what you’re really up to. You could buy the fully-fledged Range Rover, but you’re not the kind that goes rambling on a Sunday jaunt. Nor are you shooting in the Great British countryside, or a motorway-blasting executive who wants to be chauffeured in luxury. No, by owning a Range Rover Sport you’re saying one thing: I want to be able to do all of the above and to have fun at the same time. This is a tall order for Land Rover Range Rover’s teams, as it has to pack driving dynamics, style, sophistication, technological advancements, performance, handling, and, above all else, off-roading credentials into a spor...
Harry Kane Signs Life-Long Football Boot Deal With Skechers
Skechers is kick-starting its life in the football industry with a bang, adding one of the Premier League's all-time top goal scorers and new Bayern Munich star, Harry Kane to its roster under a new lifetime deal.Following Kane's big-money move away from the Premier League, Skechers announced that it has signed Kane into a long-term deal, making him the center of Skechers' first European football boots: the SKX_01, which will launch in the UK and Europe in September. Additionally, Kane will be featured as a brand ambassador in a multi-platform marketing campaign.The news marks a solidified push into the football world for Skechers, with one of the most popular athletes in the sport wearing its first football silhouette. Kane, who is widely regarded as one of -- if not the -- best striker i...
Tyson Fury’s ‘At Home With the Furys’ Docuseries Releases on Netflix
Following its initial announcement at the Edinburgh TV festival last year, Tyson Fury's At Home With The Furys docusries has now released on Netflix.Fans have been eagerly awaiting for Netflix to release the multipart documentary series following Fury's announcement that he intended to say goodbye to the ring and attempt to embrace retirement with his family.The series shows parts of Fury's wife, Paris, openly talk about her husband's bipolar, ADHD, and depression, while Tyson also confesses that boxing is the only thing that gives him purpose. Fans can also expect to see 32-year-old Paris taking cheeky digs at Tyson, including an incident taking place on a luxury yacht.Laying down by her side, Tyson Fury asks Paris: "Why are you married to a fat man, Paris?" to which she jokingly replies:...
Netflix’s ‘Top Boy’ Season 3 Trailer Is an Emotional Awakening
Netflix's award-winning British drama series Top Boy is returning to screens for its final season. After confirming the comeback earlier this year, Netflix has dropped the first official trailer for Top Boy season 3. The two-minute clip is an emotional awaking for the show's remaining cast, seeing several characters murdered over the past two seasons. From police riots to brutal arrests, Ashley Walter's "Dushane" and Kane Robinson's "Sully" come together in revenge against authority. Additional characters look to leave "No Loose Ends" after "Jaime" was unexpectedly shot in the head by "Sully," leaving season 2 in a ruthless cliffhanger. Little Simz, Dave, Jasmine Job, Araloyin Oshunremi, Hope Ikpoku Jr, Saffron Hocking, Lisa Dawn, and Theo Ogundipe will continue their respective roles in s...
Sacha Baron Cohen Will Head On Comedy Tour In Character as Ali G
British actor Sacha Baron Cohen has announced that he will hit the road on a thrilling comedy tour. Cohen is renowned worldwide for portraying humorous characters in unconventional films, including Borat Sagdiyev, Brüno Gehard, and Admiral General Aladeen from 2012's The Dictator. Cohen is dusting off his old character Ali G, introduced in the late '90s on Channel 4's The 11 O'Clock Show. The late-night British television series ran for five seasons and saw the actor assume the unpredictable identity of Ali G. The character is an exaggerated British roadman that lives in Staines-upon-Thames. While leading a local street gang, Ali G interviewed several international personalities, including astronaut Buzz Aldrin and football player David Beckham. Cohen continued to portray the character un...
Sex Pistols Cover Artist Jamie Reid Has Died Aged 76
Jamie Reid, the artist, and graphic designer behind iconic Sex Pistols album covers, including the English group's "God Save the Queen" promotional poster, has died aged 76. Jamie Reid was an English visual artist known for embracing punk aesthetics in the 1970s and '80s. His unique design language was evident across every creation, using torn and mismatched newspaper headlines in his work. Reid's family and gallerist John Marchant confirmed his death to the public on August 9, releasing a statement that described him as an "artist, iconoclast, anarchist, punk, hippie, rebel and romantic," adding, "Jamie leaves behind his beloved daughter Rowan, his granddaughter Rose, and an enormous legacy."Best known for his work with British punk band Sex Pistols, Reid designed their 1977 Never Mind th...
Just Banco’s New Project ‘Never Enough’ Is Essential Listening
Manchester-based rhymer, Just Banco, has just dropped a brand-new project titled Never Enough, and it sees the musician build on the momentum of previously-released and viral hits such as "Sweet Like Sorbet," "Return of the Manc," and "Ahh Damn."Throughout Manchester, the city is bursting with musical talent. For example, Aitch and Bugzy Malone are producing club-ready accounts about life throughout the Rainy City, while the likes of Meekz are producing rough-and-ready street tales. However, Just Banco -- who has been a mainstay in Mancunian popularity for some time now -- has continued to stay in his own lane, providing smooth melodies combined with silky rhymes that touch on a melange of topics; from street tales to romantic love affairs.Linking up with a slew of producers, including fel...
Festivals You Can’t Miss This Summer: Europe Edition
Festival season is currently in full swing. So far this summer, the world has been treated to a slew of groundbreaking events that have welcomed some of the best live performances to hit the stage in recent years. For example, Elton John provided a legendary set at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, while Aitch shut down his hometown during his headline performance at Manchester’s Parklife.Now, there’s still a wide variety of events commencing across Europe, hosting a melange of intriguing and emerging talent in new places to discover them. From hip-hop, rock, and country to R&B, soul, and Afrobeats, more music festivals are coming soon that are ready to create memories and stories for you that will last a lifetime.With this in mind, Hypebeast has listed a selection of the best festival...
London’s Sister Midnight Venue Launches Community-Led Radio Station
The UK is being blessed with a brand new radio station that keeps community at the forefront, seeing Lewisham-based venue Sister Midnight launch its own online channel. Sister Midnight FM will shine a light on South East London, uniting its inhabitants through smooth beats and collaborative initiatives. The radio station coincides with the opening of Sister Midnight's physical destination, acting as the first community-owned site in the British capital. In late 2021, local pub The Ravensbourne Arms was shutting down and ignited a petition to transform the space into an interactive and live music venue. The campaign saw ravishing success, gathering £260,000 GBP in public donations from over 800 international investors. After a £700,000 GBP offer by a private client, the launch of Sister Mid...
