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SOLDIER Takes Charge as Art Curator for Yardland Festival
Yard has appointed Lagos-born, London-based creative, SOLDIER as the Art Curator for Yardland 2024, promising an elevated cultural experience at the heart of Parisian street and music culture. With his unique blend of painting, fashion, and sculpture, SOLDIER is set to infuse the festival with groundbreaking creativity and inclusivity, aligning with Yard's vision of spotlighting hip-hop and African Caribbean music. The festival, rooted in connecting the community with global music talents, anticipates an eclectic lineup, including Gunna, Amaarae, Shay, NSG, and Cristale, enhancing the Parisian music scene with diverse rhythms and sounds.As Art Curator, SOLDIER will introduce his signature artistic flair through exclusive merchandise and the innovative Yardland ID Card design, enriching the...
With ‘SNM,’ Jordy Puts Fate in His Own Hands
“I know that I can’t leave my fate to an algorithm.” This is what Tottenham-raised rapper, Jordy, says when asked about the importance of navigating through the ever-more-saturated UK rap scene of today.Jordy is speaking to Hypebeast in central London, having just wrapped up his HB-exclusive shoot in a nearby music studio. Easing his way into the interview, he can’t help but laugh about random nights out in Manchester and his enjoyment of heading up north, while joking about accent differences... and the even bigger gap in drink prices.Jordy’s infectious personality is seen most on YouTube, displaying his ball knowledge for the award-winning Filthy Fellas football podcast. The show has become somewhat of a hit over recent years – but while Jordy admits his inclusion in the show started as ...
Cillian Murphy Will Return as Tommy Shelby to ‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie
The Peaky Blinders crime gang is returning to Birmingham — with creator Steven Knight confirming that the British period drama will be adapted for the silver screen.Cillian Murphy will step into Tommy Shelby's shoes once again and begin filming in England's West Midlands this September. The film will be set during World War II, moving forward a few years after the end of the TV series, which took place in the aftermath of World War I. Speaking about Murphy's casting in the new film, Knight has said, "He is definitely returning for it. We're shooting it in September just down the road in Digbeth. The film, I know exactly what it's about. And I know what two stories it's going to tell. How the story will unfold, I don't know," he told Esquire and BirminghamWorld earlier this year.While the e...
Best views in Cornwall: 12 Instagrammable spots | Atlas & Boots
It’s easy to see why Cornwall is one of the UK's most popular holiday destinations. The historic county has over 300 miles of jaw-dropping coastline boasting rugged cliffs and golden beaches, quaint fishing villages and bustling ports while inland, dramatic moors and ancient forests are waiting to be roamed. The post Best views in Cornwall: 12 Instagrammable spots appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Austin Bristow Captures the Raw Thrill of Street Skating in “Portiions”
Austin Bristow has released another compilation video documenting skateboarding talents across various cities.The video’s length spanned over 20 minutes, showcasing young skateboarding talents traversing streets, urban pavements as well as iconic landmarks across major cities like London, New York, Miami, Paris, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Lisbon, Milan and Rome.“Portiions” is presented in Bristow’s signature visual language — a mixture of raw grittiness that nods to the nostalgic appeal of old camcorders, combined with a high-contrast coloring and fish-eye-esque angle. The footage is accompanied by a medley of eclectic tracks that perfectly syncs up with the raspy and clickety sounds of street-boarding on pavements, the hollow scrapes and satisfying smacks when landing tricks to the booming th...
‘Seen!’ Marks UK Gallery Debut of Cato with a Fusion of Art and Music
This March, Cooke Latham Gallery in London is to host "Seen!", the first UK solo exhibition of the South London-based artist and musician, Cato. From March 7 to 28, viewers can explore Cato's unique blend of visual and musical artistry, which draws significant inspiration from his musical hero, Madlib. His work creates a compelling dialogue around identity and black culture through a series of larger-than-life portraits that incorporate collage, acrylics, and airbrush techniques.Inspired by Peckham's local characters, Cato's debut is a playful yet introspective look at the act of 'sitting' for a portrait, challenging traditional norms and inviting viewers into a deeper understanding, symbolized by the exhibition's title "Seen!"—a Jamaican term meaning 'to be understood.' His work resonates...
Netflix Debuts Official Trailer for Guy Ritchie Gangster Series ‘The Gentlemen’
Guy Ritchie welcomes all to the high society in his new gangster action series The Gentlemen. Set to premiere next month, the film is led by The White Lotus star Theo James and gives television audiences a different glimpse of the world Ritchie's 2020 film of the same name initially brought to life. Not to be confused with the movie, the characters are completely different in the series.The official Netflix trailer sees James lead the series "as the Duke of Halstead, Eddie Horniman, the estranged son of an English aristocrat who finds himself embroiled in a world of criminality." The series follows James' character as he finds himself deep in the world of Bobby Glass' industrial cannabis empire on the East End of London. Glass is played by Ray Winstone while Kaya Scodelario plays Susie Gla...
Ollie Trenchard Explores Barbados’ Rally Culture In ‘Drifting In Paradise’ Photography Book
Rising London-based photographer Ollie Trenchard has officially announced the launch of his latest project, which dissects the roaring car scenes of Caribbean islands. Trenchard heads to Barbados' sun-filled beaches to fill the pages of Drifting In Paradise while paying tribute to his Bajan and UK roots.The growing rally culture in Barbados vibrates through Trenchard's striking photographs, capturing the nation's love for car racing and automotive history. Trenchard recalls his early childhood, where he forged a deep connection to motorsports and traveled to Barbados to reignite his love for street racing.Drifting In Paradise honors Barbados' beloved car enthusiasts, sitting down with them at local car clubs and group events. He exhibits a diverse range of vintage and modern cars and tells...
10 best hikes in Dartmoor National Park | Atlas & Boots
Our selection of the best hikes in Dartmoor National Park showcase the finest of England’s wildest landscape. I’ve always had a fondness for Dartmoor. I first visited as a child on a family holiday and I’ve been returning regularly ever since. Famous for its wild, open moorland and craggy granite tors (free-standing rocky outcrops that rises abruptly from their surroundings), it is one of the few genuinely wild places left in England. Tucked away in England’s southwest, with 368 wild square miles to explore, Dartmoor National Park is home to some of the finest hiking in England. With an excellent array of trails criss-crossing the wide expansive vistas there are a number of different routes available to suit all ages and abilities. The post 10 best hikes in Dartmoor National Park appeared...
James Blake and Lil Yachty Announce an Upcoming Collaboration Album ‘Bad Cameo’
Lil Yachty is one of music's most experimental characters. Last year, he dropped his most psychedelic album to date, Let's Start Here, and now, he's loading up his next project: a collaborative album with British music royalty, James Blake titled Bad Cameo.In a clip that recently surfaced on social media, Yachty is seen speaking to an unseen person and revealing that he has worked on a collaborative album with Blake. "Granted, I think James has worked with a quite substantial amount of hip-hop artists,” says Yachty. "But this project is just like— it’s so left. For both of us.”Blake hinted at a collaborative album with Yachty almost a year ago, when he shared a picture of the duo in the studio. But still, Yachty expects the news of his new collaborative project to take fans by surprise. "A...
Trent Alexander-Arnold Wants to Change the Future of Football With ‘The After Academy’
Whether it’s re-inventing the right back role, winning every major trophy he's ever wanted to grasp with his boyhood club, or becoming a modern footballing icon, Trent Alexander-Arnold is currently living every kid's dream.But for the majority of players growing up wanting to play the game professionally, those sorts of dreams will never become reality. Football might be regarded as "the people's game" and accessible to millions around the world. The dedication it requires to get to the top of the game is something only the very, very few can hope for – with five out of six players in the UK released or dropped by the age of 21, according to the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA). Trent isn't only one of the game's success stories, but one of the most one of the most uniquely gift...
D Double E and Fumez the Engineer Are Giving the ‘Tekken’ Franchise a New Lease of Life
It’s been almost 30 years since the first Namco-created Tekken game burst onto the scene in arcades. Since its first installment – which originally arrived on PlayStation – the game’s smooth, detailed 3D visuals and eye-catching characters brought a new generation of fans to the fighting game genre.The Tekken franchise is built on loyalty, with millions of players ensuring they get their hands on the latest copy of the game upon its release. Two of the franchises biggest fans also happen to be two UK powerhouses: D Double E and Fumez The Engineer.The pair’s new record, “Tekken 8 (The Anthem),” marks the start of a new era for Tekken, one that looks to create a future-facing feel to the franchise while paying homage to the millions of British players that have contributed to the success of ...
