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Indiecast On AI Bands And Glastonbury Reaction

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Indiecast On AI Bands And Glastonbury Reaction

Steven and Ian open with a quick conversation about fireworks and fireworks-adjacent emo music. Then they dive into the outcry from Lorde fans about the faulty “transparent” CD edition of her latest album, Virgin. Steven is excited to see CD discourse go mainstream, though he worries that this bad publicity might turn people off to the format. After that, they discuss the AI band The Velvet Sundown, which has already […]

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The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week

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The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things much easier for you. Instead of sorting out nearly everything that was released this week, we've narrowed it down to strictly the best of the week, saving you plenty of time.Expect […]

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July Albums We’re Excited to Hear

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July Albums We’re Excited to Hear

July might evoke visions of fireworks and BBQ; but there are other things worth celebrating this month—like hot new music! There are some dope albums dropping throughout July.Obviously, the buzz around Clipse’s new album Let God Sort Em Out is near fever-pitch (this is how you roll out an album, folks) but the new album from Pusha T and Malice isn’t the only big project dropping this month: Ciara makes […]

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A New Deftones Album Release Date Is Coming Soon, Reportedly

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A New Deftones Album Release Date Is Coming Soon, Reportedly

The latest Deftones album is 2020’s Ohms, and while it’s been nearly five years since then, it looks like a new one is coming very soon. In a recent appearance on The Dr. Greenthumb Show (as MetalSucks notes), Everlast was with Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter and he said: “Since we’re going to be on this kind of, you know, throwing flowers around attitude, this man has a record coming out […]

todayJuly 4, 2025

Video Shows Gunman Open Fire Outside Mello Buckzz’s Party

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Video Shows Gunman Open Fire Outside Mello Buckzz’s Party

Video of the shooting at Mello Buckzz's Hollyhood mixtape release party that left 14 people shot and four people dead yesterday has surfaced.Chicago Mass Shooting Video SurfacesThe Chicago community is still reeling following news that nearly 20 people were shot in the city's River North neighborhood on Wednesday night (July 2). On Thursday (July 3), video of the incident surfaced online. In the video, which can be seen below, a black sedan […]

todayJuly 4, 2025

Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Hotel Review, 2025

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Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Hotel Review, 2025

Nestled in the breathtaking Wasatch Mountains, the new Grand Hyatt Deer Valley is redefining luxury in one of North America’s premier alpine destinations. This 436-room mountain retreat seamlessly blends modern elegance with rugged adventure, offering oversized accommodations, world-class hospitality, and unparalleled access to Deer Valley’s newest ski terrain. Whether you arrive for a powder-packed winter getaway or a sun-filled summer escape, the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley delivers an elevated experience […]

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Where To Buy The Kobe AF-1 Triple White & More

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Where To Buy The Kobe AF-1 Triple White & More

Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. Except for Halloween and Valentine’s Day, sneaker brands don’t really mess with holidays, so when we took a peek at this week’s calendar of sneaker releases, we were shocked that so many gems are quietly dropping. Now, granted, this is one of our shortest roundups of the year, but we wouldn’t be able to forgive […]

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