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FLO Becomes the First Band to Win the BRITs Rising Star Award
British girl band FLO has just been announced as the winner of the BRITs Rising Star Award — and it’s the first-ever group to take home the trophy. Recently, the BRITS announced the shortlist for the award, and FLO was listed alongside Yorkshire-raised DJ, Nia Archives and singer-songwriter, Cat Burns. Previously known as the “Critics Choice Award,” the prestigious achievement was launched in 2008, and since, it’s successfully spotlighted future stars of U.K. music with winners coming in the form of Adele, Florence + The Machine, Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding, Sam Fender, and Celeste. However, as of last night, FLO became the latest name to be added to the list after the announcement was broadcasted on Clara Amfo’s BBC Radio 1 Future Sounds show. Comprising of Renée, Jorja, and Stella, t...
FLO Becomes the First Band to Win the BRITs Rising Star Award
British girl band FLO has just been announced as the winner of the BRITs Rising Star Award — and it’s the first-ever group to take home the trophy. Recently, the BRITS announced the shortlist for the award, and FLO was listed alongside Yorkshire-raised DJ, Nia Archives and singer-songwriter, Cat Burns. Previously known as the “Critics Choice Award,” the prestigious achievement was launched in 2008, and since, it’s successfully spotlighted future stars of U.K. music with winners coming in the form of Adele, Florence + The Machine, Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding, Sam Fender, and Celeste. However, as of last night, FLO became the latest name to be added to the list after the announcement was broadcasted on Clara Amfo’s BBC Radio 1 Future Sounds show. Comprising of Renée, Jorja, and Stella, t...
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Will Reportedly Be the Next ‘James Bond’
According to reports, Aaron Taylor-Johnson will be the next James Bond, after the previous 007, Daniel Craig shot his final movie for the franchise last year. Following the announcement in 2020 that No Time To Die would be Daniel Craig’s last dance as the famous protagonist, rumors have been constantly murmured as to who will carry the torch for one of Britain’s most famous and iconic movie franchises. With that being said, the rumors have been growing louder recently and the majority of speculation as to who will take over from Craig is pointing in the direction of Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The 32-year-old British actor is best known for his appearances in movies such as Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Kick-Ass, and Avengers: Age of Ultron, where he played t...
London’s No Signal Radio Station Presents Its “Class of 2022” Shortlist
No Signal, a grassroots, Black-led radio station has just announced its “Class of 2022” of its inaugural No Signal Yearbook, which celebrates emerging music talent in the U.K. Launched back in 2019, the No Signal platform came to create a space for DJs to express themselves outside of the club, however, the station now broadcasts daily from its London-based studio where it aims to connect various Black diasporas across the world via audio content while simultaneously serving as a gateway into Black music culture. With this being said, No Signal has unveiled the shortlist for its third annual yearbook that shines a light on the established and emerging talent that has succeeded over the last 12 months. The shortlist includes U.K. rappers, DJs, and singers, with previous members ...
London’s No Signal Radio Station Presents Its “Class of 2022” Shortlist
No Signal, a grassroots, Black-led radio station has just announced its “Class of 2022” of its inaugural No Signal Yearbook, which celebrates emerging music talent in the U.K. Launched back in 2019, the No Signal platform came to create a space for DJs to express themselves outside of the club, however, the station now broadcasts daily from its London-based studio where it aims to connect various Black diasporas across the world via audio content while simultaneously serving as a gateway into Black music culture. With this being said, No Signal has unveiled the shortlist for its third annual yearbook that shines a light on the established and emerging talent that has succeeded over the last 12 months. The shortlist includes U.K. rappers, DJs, and singers, with previous members ...
In Conversation With Palace’s Lev Tanju
Need for Speed is a right of passage, an open world of automotive hedonism and customizable freedom that allows players – like many of us at Hypebeast – to experience that much-needed sense of escapism. Aside from being deeply immersive, Need for Speed also prides itself on nostalgia-driven moments (who else remembers the Most Wanted BMW M3 GTR E46 or Underground’s Mitsubishi Eclipse?) It is this that steers Palace’s latest collaboration. Sentimentality runs through the London-based brand’s roots, often picking up on niche components of culture and cornerstones of society alike – and Need for Speed is one of the latter. Palace’s founder, Lev Tanju, has fond memories of playing video games. “I grew up on Mario and sh*t like that,” he proudly proclaimed in his interview with Hype...
In Conversation With Palace’s Lev Tanju
Need for Speed is a right of passage, an open world of automotive hedonism and customizable freedom that allows players – like many of us at Hypebeast – to experience that much-needed sense of escapism. Aside from being deeply immersive, Need for Speed also prides itself on nostalgia-driven moments (who else remembers the Most Wanted BMW M3 GTR E46 or Underground’s Mitsubishi Eclipse?) It is this that steers Palace’s latest collaboration. Sentimentality runs through the London-based brand’s roots, often picking up on niche components of culture and cornerstones of society alike – and Need for Speed is one of the latter. Palace’s founder, Lev Tanju, has fond memories of playing video games. “I grew up on Mario and sh*t like that,” he proudly proclaimed in his interview with Hype...
Knucks and Little Simz Share Best Album Award at the 2022 MOBO Awards
U.K. rappers Knucks and Little Simz have been named joint winners of the best album prize at this year’s MOBO Awards, a first in the 25-year history of the awards. Little Simz and Knucks were crowned joint winners for their albums, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert and Alpha Place, respectively, while the paneled judges said that both artists “showed where British rap can go, both production-wise and lyrically.” Elsewhere, Central Cee won the award for Best Male Act, as well as Video of the Year for his hit song “Doja,” which was directed by Lyrical Lemonade founder, Cole Bennett. PinkPanthress won Best Female Act, and Nigerian star Burna Boy took home two trophies for Best International Act and Best African Music act. Little Simz’s Album of the Year win comes a year after her first MOBO win ...
Honey Dijon, Denis Sulta, More Confirmed to Perform for Printworks’ Final Season
London’s iconic Printworks is approaching its final season in 2023—and it’s going out with a bang. Beginning February 4th, 2023, the beloved concert venue’s last season will open with Body Movements, the U.K.’s first queer and trans music festival. Printworks will then welcome Ibiza’s ANTS brand before takeovers by AVA Festival on February 25th, Ed Banger Records on March 3rd and Drumcode on March 17th. The weekend of Easter will be perhaps one of the biggest weekends for the closing season. London-based promoter The Hydra will host a huge collaboration between fabric, FWD>>, Plastic People, Tresor and That’s How It Is!. The lineups for these shows have not yet been revealed. “Over the past six years Printworks has hosted the...
PinkPantheress Drops Bubbly Yet Contemplative Track “Boy’s a liar”
PinkPantheress is back with another pop-filled offering with her latest single, “Boy’s a liar.” Produced by PinkPantheress and Mura Masa, the tune harbors a dream pop cadence with a steady bolstering beat. Sonically, the track continues to prove the UK native’s versatile prowess as her tracks move in and out of light-hearted and full-bodied sounds while portraying an array of contemplative emotions. This time around, the artist discusses the experience of dealing with a guy who is toying with her emotions – fueled by lies, confusion and despair. “Can you take a look inside your heart/Is there any room for me?/I won’t ever have to hold my breath/Till you get down on one knee because/What’s the point of crying?/It was never even love/Did you ever want me?/Was I ever good,” sings PinkPanthere...
Rising D&B Star Nia Archives Has Been Shortlisted for the 2023 BRITs Rising Star Award
Lo-fi jungle singer and songwriter, Nia Archives, has been nominated for the 2023 BRITs Rising Star Award. The BRITS is undoubtedly, the UK’s most prestigious music award ceremony, and the Rising Star award is open to British artists who have not yet received an Official Album Charts Top 20 or achieved more than one Top 20 in the Official Singles Chart. Previous winners of the award have been the likes of Adele, Florence + The Machine, Sam Fender, and Celeste, and the winner is chosen by an invited panel of music industry experts and insiders. Archives, who was originally born in Leeds, moved to Manchester when she was 16 and following the move, she taught herself to self-produce. Now, the 22-year-old is studying music business and production at the University of London. Per The ...
Stormzy Discusses the Mental Struggles That Come With Making an Album
Following the release of this third studio album, This Is What I Mean, U.K. rap star Stormzy has sat down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe for an exclusive interview on what the future holds for the 29-year-old musician. After much anticipation, Stormzy’s latest album dropped last week. He kicked off the album campaign with the no-holds-back “Mel Made Me Do It” visual, which, unfortunately, doesn’t feature on the album. Soon after, Big Mike dropped “Hide & Seek,” the album leading single that taps into past romantic affairs and his rocky relationship with unrequited love. However, since joining the 0207 Def Jam family — the label fellow rapper Wretch 32 is Creative Director of — Stormzy has expanded on a lot of the gospel, and heartfelt feelings that were explored in his past two albums. T...
