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Drake and PartyNextdoor Ignite Manchester at Co-op Live Arena on Day One Of A Four-Night Show
One thing that Drake has been criticised for over the last few years is his quality control over productivity in terms of albums and music releases. His strategy over his career has been to flood the market, pivot to what sounds current and popular, and embrace culture and the younger generation that are coming up to appeal to a wide and ever-growing audience.
Drake’s Role as the Toronto Raptors’ Global Ambassador
Appointed as the franchise’s Global Ambassador in 2013, the Toronto-born rapper has reshaped the team’s image, supercharged its branding, and elevated the Raptors into a globally recognized NBA franchise.
Top Dawg Entertainment: The Rise and Evolution Of Hip Hop's Talent Powerhouse
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New Wave's 10 Artists To Watch In 2025
As the landscape of music continues to evolve, shaped by the artists who have defined the sound of the year.
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Drake and PartyNextdoor Ignite Manchester at Co-op Live Arena on Day One Of A Four-Night Show
One thing that Drake has been criticised for over the last few years is his quality control over productivity in terms of albums and music releases. His strategy over his career has been to flood the market, pivot to what sounds current and popular, and embrace culture and the younger generation that are coming up to appeal to a wide and ever-growing audience.
J.I.D’s Impromptu 'A Dollar and a Dream' London Show Redefines What Fan Connection Can Be
Atlanta rapper J.I.D pulled off a defining milestone for himself and his fans with a Dollar and a Dream show that brought his most loyal listeners shoulder to shoulder in a venue that felt more like a living room than a stage.
SZA and Kendrick Lamar Light Up London, A Testament to Their Reign In Music
Kendrick touched down in London for two sold-out nights at Tottenham Stadium alongside the incomparable SZA, it felt like it was a moment in culture.
Billie Bows Out Triumphantly at Her Final London Show for the Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour
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The Drummer Shuffle: Rock Bands That Have Recently Changed Their Rhythm Section
A band, in its most general sense, consists of pianists or keyboardists, guitarists, drummers, and, of course, those responsible for the rhythms. That’s what the rhythm section is about.
Sounds and Sonics: Badger - 'Let's Av It Right'
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A Deep Dive into Ye’s Revolutionary Tour and Performance Set Designs
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Inside the Marshall Series First Listen With Amaria BB, A Refreshing Voice for a New UK R&B Era
We got a chance to sit and talk with Amaria BB on set of the Marshall Series First Listen, supported by New Wave. This intimate studio experience truly embodies the essence of a refreshing vibe, exactly what Amaria BB says she feels when she’s in Paris.
Inside New Wave’s Exclusive Wireless Afterparty at CoOc, A Night of Creative Liberation at The Mandrake
London’s nightlife was given an electrifying jolt this Wireless weekend as New Wave Magazine hosted an unforgettable afterparty at CoOc, the city’s newest private members club nestled inside the renowned Mandrake Hotel.
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Sprite Makes Waves on Vietnam’s Beach for an Immersive Festival of Culture & Music
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How Touring Musicians Protect Themselves On and Off Stage
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See You On Snapchat: Interview with London's Emerging Talent, Flowerovlove, Bellah Mae, Finn Askew & SamRecks
London is undeniably a melting pot for emerging artists to come to life and bring their talent to an international audience. These...
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Stepping into Fighter For Love, by Jordan Lee you need to tread carefully. A world which only dreams can conjure, finally becomes real. Dip your toe into its soulful waters, you may be hypnotised and taken on a journey of introspection as you battle your way through the turbulence of love.
Drake’s Role as the Toronto Raptors’ Global Ambassador
Appointed as the franchise’s Global Ambassador in 2013, the Toronto-born rapper has reshaped the team’s image, supercharged its branding, and elevated the Raptors into a globally recognized NBA franchise.
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Redemption time: An interview with French Underground Rapper Retro X
Who is the French underground king? For the first time in years, Retro X reveals his deepest thoughts on the French rap scene and which...
Sonic Evolution: Lord of The Northern Dance
Sonic Evolution uncovers Northern Soul: a short-lived movement in the late 60s/70s that grounds much of today's contemporary subcultures.
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The era of digital radio hijacking may be a 90s phenomenon, but the pirate radio scene is still hustling from tower blocks across the UK.
Sonic Evolution: Justice for Dubstep
The 90s produced a lot of things: Tamagotchi’s, Blockbuster, tattoo chokers and lest we forget the unrivalled music scene, especially in...
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