James Blake

James Blake Digital Cover: Instruments of Control
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James Blake Digital Cover: Instruments of Control

Through industry noise and shifting trends, the musician finds new strength in his singular sound and quiet defiance. In our digital cover story, Blake reflects on the path that prepared him to create his latest opus, “Trying Times.”

Everything We Loved in Music This Week: January 23
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Everything We Loved in Music This Week: January 23

Rocky continues to expand ‘Don’t Be Dumb,’ along with a myriad of new project announcements from Don Toliver, fakemink, Foggieraw, James Blake, and a new supergroup from Denzel Curry.

James Blake Returns With Latest Single “Death of Love”
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James Blake Returns With Latest Single “Death of Love”

Accompanied by a live performance video and serving as the lead for his forthcoming album, ‘Trying Times.’

Everything We Loved in Music This Week: January 9
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Everything We Loved in Music This Week: January 9

Rollout-mode Rocky, a commendable Gov Ball lineup, and starry Bruno Mars return tour make the inaugural 2026 list.

'Hypebeast Magazine #36: The Platinum Issue' with Cover Stars CDG (Feat. A$AP Nast), George Condo, and CxM of SEVENTEEN
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'Hypebeast Magazine #36: The Platinum Issue' with Cover Stars CDG (Feat. A$AP Nast), George Condo, and CxM of SEVENTEEN

Look inside our Fall 2025 issue, highlighting exclusive covers, the talent lineup, and how to get your hands on a copy.

Things We Loved in Music This Week: September 27
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Things We Loved in Music This Week: September 27

The most notable music headlines of the week.


James Blake Reflects on Uncertain Times in "Like The End"
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James Blake Reflects on Uncertain Times in "Like The End"

“But doesn’t it feel like the end? Something’s coming for us, and maybe we’re not prepared.”

Best New Tracks: James Blake x Lil Yachty, Megan Thee Stallion and More
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Best New Tracks: James Blake x Lil Yachty, Megan Thee Stallion and More

Enjoy the weekend with these music projects.

James Blake and Lil Yachty Challenge Each Other for the Better on 'Bad Cameo'
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James Blake and Lil Yachty Challenge Each Other for the Better on 'Bad Cameo'

A distinctive offering from the pair.

James Blake Reveals 'CMYK 002' EP
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James Blake Reveals 'CMYK 002' EP

Complete with a hidden Yachty feature, the project arrives just a few weeks ahead of the duo’s collaborative LP.

Lil Yachty and James Blake Officially Announce 'Bad Cameo' Collab Album
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Lil Yachty and James Blake Officially Announce 'Bad Cameo' Collab Album

Dropping June 28.

James Blake Drops off "Defiant" New Single, "Thrown Around"
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James Blake Drops off "Defiant" New Single, "Thrown Around"

And yes, it’s on streaming services.

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