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Labrinth on Creating “Surrender” With the Whole World Watching
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Labrinth on Creating “Surrender” With the Whole World Watching

The British producer, songwriter, and composer turned LA’s Tower Theater into a recording studio for Apple’s overnight “Labrinth: Live with Mac” livestream. Here, he reflects on following instinct in real time and the beauty of showing the work in progress.

Knocked Loose: Kick in the Teeth
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Knocked Loose: Kick in the Teeth

Knocked Loose was never supposed to cross over. Yet the heavier the Kentucky band gets, the more listeners it converts — a case study in extremity at scale.

Nomi Is No Big Bad Wolf
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Nomi Is No Big Bad Wolf

On her debut EP “this wolf may cry,” the singer-songwriter dresses the villain in white silk. Here, she talks about running her own operation, burying meaning under the surface, and the 2011 McQueen boots waiting in her closet.

Xavier, So Blessed
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Xavier, So Blessed

In our cover story from Issue 38 of Hypebeast Magazine, Xaviersobased opens up about protecting his independence, taking underground rap mainstream, and why caring about people matters more than playing the part.

Wiz Khalifa Found His Runner's High
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Wiz Khalifa Found His Runner's High

The rapper traded 12-hour stoned studio sessions for long-distance runs, and now he’s soundtracking yours as the face of Spotify’s Running Mode. 

Syd: In Bloom
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Syd: In Bloom

With her new solo album ‘Beard’ and a massive return underway for her band The Internet, Syd discusses finding both her voice and total creative freedom in our latest Digital Cover.


John Glacier: Breaking the Ice
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John Glacier: Breaking the Ice

On the brink of her second album, UK experimental rapper and producer John Glacier meditates on joy as resistance and why culture is the one thing you can’t kill. Read our Digital Cover on the artist quietly becoming one of music’s most essential voices.

Stagnancy Is SWAVAY’s Biggest Enemy
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Stagnancy Is SWAVAY’s Biggest Enemy

Ahead of his upcoming headlining tour, the Atlanta rapper gets honest. Sure, he feels counted out, but really, he’s just happy we’re finally talking about him.

Who Really Is Memphis Depay?
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Who Really Is Memphis Depay?

Footballer, rapper, designer. As the Netherlands’ all-time top scorer heads into a possible final World Cup, Memphis Depay makes the case for being an athlete who was always more than the game. Read our latest Digital Cover story.

Jet Lag, Mystery Cigarettes, and Rabid Esports Fans: Brutalismus 3000's China Tour Diary
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Jet Lag, Mystery Cigarettes, and Rabid Esports Fans: Brutalismus 3000's China Tour Diary

Fresh off finishing their new album Harmony, Theo Zeitner and Victoria Vassiliki Daldas of the abrasive techno-punk act documented their first trip to China, featuring lucky charms from strangers, scooter blankets, and a stage that humbled them.

Joji's Vanishing Act
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Joji's Vanishing Act

With “Piss in the Wind,” Joji builds a 21-track world that keeps the spotlight on the songs and off the man behind them.

Calvin LeCompte Offers a Scorched Slice of Psychedelic Americana with “Freeway”
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Calvin LeCompte Offers a Scorched Slice of Psychedelic Americana with “Freeway”

The underground crooner’s video from the new album “Fu Lai Cai Lai 5 Seas Legends” is accompanied by visuals from your favorite musician’s favorite video artist, Tommy Malekoff.

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