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Llainwire’s New Record “Demons” Is the Definition of Individuality
Bristol-based musician Llainwire has just dropped a brand-new single titled "Demons" and it hears the future-facing artist express his magnetic energies across a two-minute record.Laying his Auto-Tuned melodies across a trippy instrumental -- produced by Llainwire himself -- the rapper's choppy flow dips in and out of harmonic pleasure and cut-throat rhymes; rhymes that secure Llainwire as one of the most unique in the UK. And while some similarities could be heard from the Skepta-co-signed Lancey Foux, Llainwire's approach to the music game lives in a completely different realm, merging a CGI-created universe with inner-city living in Britain.The accompanying visuals, once again curated solely by Llainwire, take a hallucinogenic trip around a skyscraper office, while further special effec...
Does the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Live up to Its Name?
If there’s one thing you cannot say about the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera that Hypebeast tested in 2021, is that it’s lacking in power. The – dare we say – “standard” car packs a 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 producing 715 BHP. So why on Earth would Aston Martin want to give the car even more power, more ferocity, more… of everything? Because when it comes to the internal combustion engine, you can wave goodbye to the V12 fairly soon, and in doing so the British marque has given its flagship grand touring supercar a sendoff in the form of the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate.The clue is in the name – everything about this car has been tuned to be the “ultimate” series-production car to come out of Gaydon. It maintains the two-plus-two seating arrangement, meaning you could theoretically b...
Dave Swindells’ ‘Ibiza ’89’ Book Two-Steps Through the Island’s History
British photographer Dave Swindells has just presented the third edition of his classic Ibiza '89 book in collaboration with IDEA Books, taking readers back in time as it explores the most iconic clubs and bars across the white island.It's no secret that the party lands of Ibiza are some of the most iconic in the world. From the late '60s and early '70s that saw the "flower power" revolution bring thousands of hippies to the island, the introduction of Amnesia and Pacha in the '90s, and the hustle-and-bustle of DC10 and Circoloco that has welcomed the likes of Virgil Abloh, Ibiza will continue to stand as the go-to place for party-goers around the globe.With this being said, Dave Swindells' latest Ibiza '89 edition looks back at some iconic moments from times in venues such as Ku, Amnesia,...
The Other Songs and The Ivors Academy Launch Songwriting Celebration at The London Palladium
Alastair and Billy Webber's independent music and entertainment imprint The Other Songs is teaming up with Britain's The Ivors Academy for a special event at The London Palladium. Celebrating the art of songwriting, the live-performance affair will welcome a slew of international acts and renowned composers. Several Novello, Academy Award, Grammy, and Brit winners will grace the stage alongside rising artists from The BRIT School. The intimate occasion will allow guests to experience the music industry firsthand, profoundly diving into its background and history. The evening will highlight live performances by English composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stormzy and Dave collaborator Fraser T Smith, and Sam Smith's songwriter Jimmy Napes. Numerous acts will follow, including gigs by Guy Garvey, I...
Levi’s and Rolling Loud Celebrate 150 Years of the 501 Jeans With London Concert
Levi's has partnered with Rolling Loud Festival to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Levi's 501 jeans as well as the 50th anniversary of the genre of hip-hop.Over the past eight years, Rolling Loud Festival has quickly established itself as the biggest hip-hop festival in the world. Having launched in Miami in 2015, the event has rapidly expanded its popularity, as its United States-based festivals have taken to the lands of New York, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area.Additionally, Rolling Loud has also landed in nations such as Canada, Thailand, Holland, Germany, and Portugal as the clean-cut rhymes, birthed from the culture of hip-hop, have garnered cult-like followings from all corners of the world.However, since hip-hop's inception, Levi's classic 501 jeans have been there for every leg o...
Stormzy Enlists Ayra Starr and Tendai For “Need You” Visuals
Following the release of his critically-acclaimed album, This Is What I Mean, UK rapper Stormzy has just released a brand-new single from the project, enlisting Ayra Starr and Tendai for a "Need You" music video.Having just been spotted on the Met Gala red carpet, Stormzy has been keeping busy with the odd appearance in the public eye. And while Big Mike has been recently seen performing at the BRITS, and even sat down with British documentary-maker Louis Theroux for an in-depth interview, Stormzy still refrains from entering back into the world of social media, so any new material from the London-based rhymer is always much-welcomed.With this being said, Stormzy's latest music video accompanies the suave, Afro-tinged sonics of "Need You," with Stormzy's clean-cut melodies and rhymes being...
Ronan Mckenzie Explores Care, Comfort and the Sense of Home at Carl Freedman Gallery
In the seaside town of Margate, curator Ronan Mckenzie has brought a selection of 19 artists and designers together to explore themes of tenderness at the Carl Freedman Gallery. The show, titled "To Be Held", takes place across the entire space. For Mckenzie, it was important for visitors to be fully immersed in the themes she is trying to convey, and as such, employs multisensory activations around the gallery – from scents and textured walls. "This collaboration organically formed through conversations around responding to space, interiors, design, and artwork, informed by the desire to have an expansive experience of everyday spaces," says Mckenzie. Among the 19 artists and designers taking part in the show, a range of disciplines are presented – from furniture to sculpture, and paintin...
HOKA Commits to Funding Plan For Two London-Based Grassroots Running Clubs
HOKA is changing the way brands connect with grassroots communities. Ahead of their inaugural sponsorship of the Hackney Half Marathon, Hypebeast teamed up with the sportswear label to tap two London-based running clubs that are making a change -- committing to funding growth within the community.Having covered East London’s Queer Running Club, this episode visits Run With Purpose -- a running club that’s formed around men’s mental health. Whether it’s being in the outdoors or keeping your body moving, there’s no denying that running has benefits on both physical and mental well-being. Launched in 2019, its first-ever run attracted 30 attendees at Alexandra Palace, and co-founder Joel knew he had created something special. “One morning after a run, I get this idea to start a community of r...
Brad Pitt To Drive at British Grand Prix for Upcoming Formula One Film
Hollywood stars are no strangers to doing their own stunts and Brad Pitt appears to be one of them. For his upcoming Formula 1 film, the actor will be hopping into the cockpit of a real race car, specifically a modified junior F2/3 model.Director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, the pair shared details of the Apple Studios film surrounding F1. The movie, which stars Pitt and sees Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula 1 champion as producer, is aiming for an ultra-realistic experience. At a recent panel attended by both Kosinski and Bruckheimer, moderator Will Buxton confirmed that the duo is "creating an 11th team filming on track and on the event from Silverstone to the end of the year." Silverstone is the track where the British Grand Prix is hosted later this year on July ...
Skepta and Jammer Release First Más Tiempo EP ‘Mas Murder’
Following the announcement of their brand-new house music record label Más Tiempo, Boy Better Know rappers Skepta and Jammer have just dropped their debut EP from the umbrella, a two-track release titled Mas Murder.Over the weekend, London's KOKO venue celebrated its first anniversary following a post-fire refurbishment with a huge Bank Holiday party that welcomed a slew of DJs and producers to the stage. The party was hosted by Skepta and Jammer's Más Tiempo and it featured the two grime legends spin a collection of house tunes alongside the likes of Benji B, Salomé Le Chat, Kitty Amor, DJ Maximum, Ossie, and J Kolo.The Más Tiempo brand was first introduced to the world at Circoloco in Ibiza last year and since then, the rappers-turned-house producers have teased various clips of their ne...
Printworks London Bids Farewell
Printworks London nears the end of its historic six-year run following its final performances this past weekend featuring the likes of dance music titans Black Coffee, CamelPhat, Sub Focus, and Peggy Gou. Following the Brew//LDN event on May 5 and 6, the nightclub/events venue will be officially closed for good on May 7.“To mark the end of the space as we know it, the final Printworks Closing Weekend shows represent our history — joining the dots from techno to melodic house, and disco to bass for our final weekend,” read a statement from the venue.The space first opened in January 2017, breathing new life into a former printing facility for the Metro and Evening Standard. With a capacity of 6,000, the Press Halls have hosted over 3,000 artists, showcasing the very best local and internati...
King Krule Announces US, UK, Canada, and Europe 2023 Tour Dates
English musician King Rule is preparing for the highly-anticipated release of his fourth studio album Space Heavy with an upcoming tour to celebrate its debut. Space Heavy is scheduled to release on June 6, while the artist recently dropped the record's lead single, "Seaforth." King Krule explores two locations he calls home, making for a sentimental album that transits between London and Liverpool. The 15-track project examines Krule's emotional relationship through a constructive outlook, hitting the road shortly after its release. King Krule's Space Heavy tour will see the artist jam out across the US, UK, Canada, and Europe in the coming months. First, the British artist will arrive in North America and Canada throughout July, August, and September — gracing several cities, including C...
