Bladee Is Back and We Hung Out with PlaqueBoyMax: Everything We Loved in Music This Week
This week in music features notable releases and events. Bladee has returned with his first solo album since 2024, titled 'Sulfur Surfer,' which includes a collaboration with Current 93. Additionally, Liim has finally released the anticipated single 'R.I.P. Peace,' accompanied by a nostalgic music video.
- ▪Bladee's new album 'Sulfur Surfer' spans 13 songs and features a collaboration with Current 93.
- ▪The album's lead single, 'Blondie,' has been described as both boisterous and introspective.
- ▪Liim's new single 'R.I.P. Peace' comes with a nostalgic video inspired by Blood Orange.
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Music 19 Mins ago 3 Views 0 CommentsComments Save All of the biggest music headlines in one place and playlist. Updated live throughout the week. Our Day With PlaqueBoyMax Before PlaqueBoyMax ventured down to Orlando for his debut Rolling Loud performance, he made a quick stop in New York City for a few days. One of those days, he pulled up to the Hypebeast office for a classic Chinatown afternoon by our office. We showed him some of our favorite spots, grabbed dim sum, and got him right with a manicure before he took the stage. Read the full story here. Bladee Drops Sulfur Surfer, First Solo Album Since Cold Visions Preceded by boisterous yet introspective single “Blondie,” Bladee has stepped back into the scene with his first solo studio record since Cold Visions in 2024.
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