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How Vancouver's Weed Culture Feeds Its Music and Arts Scene
Vancouver has long occupied a unique place in Canada's cultural landscape. The city is known for its independent music scene, creative communities, and progressive attitudes toward lifestyle and wellness. It is also one of the places most closely associated with cannabis culture. While conversations about cannabis often focus on legalization or retail sales, its cultural influence receives far less attention. In Vancouver, cannabis has become part of a broader ecosystem that
New Wave
3 days ago


New Wave Broadcasts a Lost Era Beneath the Streets of Olympia at Pillar Hall's Pepperbird Bar
Built upon Olympia's remarkable musical heritage, where giants including Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd once shook the walls above, Pepperbird carries that same spirit into the present through impeccable cocktails, live music and an atmosphere that seems to hum with stories waiting to be told.
New Wave
3 days ago


Zuhair Murad's Secret Garden Blooms at Couture Week
Zuhair Murad returned for Fall/Winter 2026 with a striking collection of couture gowns. Following the breathtaking lightness of the Spring/Summer 2026 Chiaroscuro, the F/W26 collection ventured into an enchanting nocturnal world of mysterious beauty flowing and flourishing beneath the moonlight. Exploring the idea of a "secret garden," the Lebanese couturier crafted a collection inviting the audience into a love story of strength and romance, merged in a dreamscape of lush fl
May Uddin
5 days ago


Sunsets, Sounds & Skylines: An Evening at the Código 1530 Penthouse in Shoreditch
Last Friday, New Wave was invited to the Código 1530 Penthouse takeover on the rooftop terrace of the Aethos Hotel in Shoreditch. With its stunning views and luxurious interior, The Penthouse is an immersive cultural experience, aiming to reflect and celebrate the rich Mexican heritage and history behind each bottle of Código 1530 premium tequila. Following the initial launch party on 25th June, the Penthouse will be hosting events every Friday and Saturday until 11th July:
Iman Shaikh
5 days ago


World Cuts: Harry Redknapp, John Barnes, and the Haircuts That Made Football History
Saturday morning, Redchurch Street, queue outside a barbershop that's got nothing to do with a fade. Ruffians has turned itself into a sort of shrine for the weekend, courtesy of viagogo's World Cuts — Valderrama's curls going on under the clippers, Hoddle's mullet two chairs along, Ronaldo's 2002 fringe three seats past that. Walk-ins all weekend, wigs going if you're not ready to commit, fans wandering out looking like the players who made them love this game in the first p
Aji Thompson, Dottedline
6 days ago


The Top 10 Richest Streamers in the World
The Top 10 Richest Streamers in the World are no longer just gamers with webcams; they are media owners, brand partners, entrepreneurs, and global entertainers. This ranking uses public net-worth estimates available as of July 2026, so the numbers should be read as informed estimates, not audited personal balance sheets. Celebrity Net Worth also notes that its figures are calculated from public sources and are estimates unless stated otherwise. How Streamers Make Their Money
New Wave
7 days ago


Village Underground Opens Rooftop To Public For 20th Anniversary
Known for it's iconic tube carriages on the roof just a stones throw away from Shoreditch Highstreet Station, East London nightclub and bar has opened up a brand new rooftop for the summer. And you can sit inside the tube carriages too! Originally known for music, Village Underground has played a crucial part in Hackney's nightlife and as the venue approaches it's 20th year, the rooftop supports the long-term future of the venue as well as it's sister venue EartH as a hotspot
Shenead Poroosotum
Jul 6


A New Look into the World of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Last month, luxury publishing house Assouline announced the release of a new collectable book on the work of the legendary artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat. Produced in partnership with international art dealership Colour Themes, Basquiat: The World of Jean-Michel is the newest offering from the Assouline Ultimate Collection. Alongside over 200 paintings and archive images from Basquiat’s collection, the work also features contributions from an illustrious range of voices, includ
Iman Shaikh
Jul 1


DAPs Are Back: The Best Digital Audio Players of 2026
The resurgence of high-resolution audio has reshaped how people listen to music on the go. Streaming still dominates convenience, but for listeners who care about detail


Slawn’s Studio Opens It's Doors To A Living Exhibition at Saatchi Yates
Slawn’s latest exhibition at Saatchi Yates opened yesterday to an electric atmosphere, with the London-based artist welcoming fans into a space that leves the traditional gallery experience behind for a month and felt more like a living, breathing creative hub.


Lucas Jones on Play, Delusion, and the Tender Work of Staying Creative
Acting will always be at the heart of Lucas Jones’ practice, even as he’s branched into filmmaking and poetry.
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The Top 10 Richest Streamers in the World
The Top 10 Richest Streamers in the World are no longer just gamers with webcams; they are media owners, brand partners, entrepreneurs, and global entertainers. This ranking uses public net-worth estimates available as of July 2026, so the numbers should be read as informed estimates, not audited personal balance sheets. Celebrity Net Worth also notes that its figures are calculated from public sources and are estimates unless stated otherwise. How Streamers Make Their Money


Maya Jama Expands Her Mentorship Programme to Open New Doors for Women in the Creative Industries
Created in partnership with Creative Access following a successful first year, the programme offers participants direct mentorship, industry knowledge and practical career development between September 2026 and March 2027.


Zara Larsson Brings Endless Euro Summer Energy to Wembley
Nostalgia met pure pop confidence at Zara Larsson’s sold-out OVO Arena Wembley show last night, a night that felt like the soundtrack to a sun-drenched Euro summer, even in the depths of November. And whilst the clouds turn grey and the wind gets even more chilling, that didn't stop waves of her fans dressed in their most vibrant mini skirts and crop tops adorned with sequins and glitter to match that ibiza-party-euro-summer vibe. Since the release of her fifth studio album M


Doja Cat and Teyana Taylor Lead Ray-Ban x Meta’s Visionary New Era
What happens when timeless design collides with the future of connection? Ray-Ban and Meta have joined forces once again to reimagine how we see and share the world.


Takashi Murakami on Reimagining Dom Pérignon’s New Chapter and The Luxury Of Time [Exclusive Interview]
In its latest chapter that continues that legacy of artistic exchange, Dom Pérignon joins forces with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami. In an exclusive exchange, New Wave was able to chat with Murakami on his latest endeavour and explore this relationship with Dom Pérignon.


Peele’s Unnerving Vision in HIM Is A New Kind of American Horror Story
HIM, continues this tradition but pivots toward an entirely new arena in the world of American football. Peele is once again interrogating systems of power


A New Kind of Negroni Celebration With Campari x Ouchhh Immersive Experience
On Tuesday 23rd September 2025, the immersive venue Frameless will host an evening that blurs the lines between storytelling, mixology, and digital art.


Gentle Monster Campaign Featuring Tilda Swinton Lets Digital Avatars Take Center Stage
Gentle Monster, the South Korean sunglasses brand known for its distinctive futuristic designs, released its new BOLD 2 campaign with Tilda Swinton in which human models give way to an army of digital doubles.
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Invasive Species: The Things We Learn to Live Alongside
invasive species, curated by Danielle Mezh brings together fifteen women artists across sculpture, painting, installation, scent, sound, and moving image, to explore how invasion and intrusion continue to generate dissonance within our inner worlds long after they occur.


Inside Our World Cup 2026 Work-Based Learning Program with Ravensbourne University
As part of Ravensbourne University London Work Based Learning season, New Wave Magazine have set second year students with a brief to create a public and social media campaign celebrating the sport, culture and fashion of a chosen country participating in the 2026 FIFA Summer World Cup which will run 11 Jun 2026 – 19 Jul 2026 in USA, Canada and Mexico.


The Art of Finding Faces:Inside the World of Street Casting
Long before a camera rolls, a film begins with a face. The search for that face—the person who can embody a character and bring a story to life—has always been one of filmmaking's most important creative decisions.


No Rush & New Wave Hosts a Private Dinner And After Party at Aethos Shoreditch
It was this shared belief in community that made Aethos Shoreditch the setting for No Rush and New Wave's latest private dinner and afterparty, founded by duo Peter Xan and Rufus Besterman
ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL SERIES


All Things Beautiful: Marieke Thibaut
New Wave sits down with Marieke Thibaut, senior global artist for MAC Cosmetics and a couture makeup specialist.


All Things Beautiful: Makeup By Chelsea
This week, New Wave catches up with content creator and make-up artist Chelsea Uchenna, commonly known as Makeup By Chelsea. Chelsea’s meteo


All Things Beautiful: Maya Njie
Maya Njie is a visionary London perfumer redefining the world of fragrance. Maya’s scents tell stories through nostalgia and artistry


All Things Beautiful: Painted By Esther
A New Wave Series exploring beauty and its various manifestations. For the duration of the series, Angel Oseghale will sit down with artists


All Things Beautiful: Aminata Kamara
Aminata opens up about her beginnings in the industry, her work progressing the culture surrounding the representation of black models
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