Toyota wants to make sure its improvements and upgrades are not only known but felt. Enter the 2026 GR Corolla, which has had incremental updates since its introduction in 2023. And after three years of refinement, the 4WD hot hatch is seriously impressive.Toyota invited us up to Napa Valley, California to test drive not only the 2026 GR Corolla, but also the 2026 GR Supra MKV Final Edition and the 2026 GR 86 Yuzu Edition. Key developers and engineers were there as well to walk us through all of the evolutionary upgrades and improvements throughout the generations. For the 2026 model year, the GR Corolla saw minor updates mainly in its body-in-white – the structural chassis on which the GR Corolla is built. Chief Engineer Naoyuki Sakamoto walked us through that key improvement: 45.6" add...
Walking around the vicinity of Manila's Araneta Coliseum, it was fairly easy to spot the ones attending the first night of Tyler, the Creator's CHROMAKOPIA world tour. Color-coordinated motifs inspired by his albums were styled accordingly, landing on everything from Ivy Style to fuzzy pieces and suits. It was evident that this was more than just a rap show for the crowd; on top of attending his first ever show in the Philippines, it was also their way of paying homage to one of the most influential artists of the modern age. Moreover, it was a visual reminder of Tyler's creative evolution, and that putting him in a box is near impossible.The show kicked off with openers Paris Texas, who, unsurprisingly, was met with the same fiery energy they were giving out. The duo performed a mix of tr...
The trio's great fourth album, Dance Called Memory, is out now. 10 Albums for City Living That Nation of Language Think Everyone Should Own Paolo Ragusa
Down to its core, New York Fashion Week has always had roots in music. With runways and collection presentations staged on some of the most culturally influential streets in the country, the convergence between music and fashion is on full, front-row display each NYFW season.Spring/Summer 2026 was no exception.While opinions seem mixed on the fashion this season, it's undeniable that last week's runways brought some of the best mergers of music and fashion. From live performances to runway cameos, we've rounded up our favorite music moments from New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 below.Leon Thomas Live Soundtracks the Who Decides War Runway Show View this post on Instagram A post shared by HYPEBEAST Style (@hypebeaststyle)Téla D'amore and Ev Bravado's Who Decides War label ...
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the most notable music-related headlines – new releases, live performances, merch drops, fashion and footwear collaborations, and more.Coachella 2026 Lineup View this post on Instagram A post shared by HYPEBEAST (@hypebeast)The Coachella 2026 lineup has been officially revealed, led by headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and KAROL G. Going down on April 10-12 and April 17-19, other performers include Young Thug, Dijon, KATSEYE, The Xx, Turnstile, Sexyy Red, fakemink, Central Cee, Blood Orange, The Strokes, FKA twigs, Clipse, and Little Simz.CHROMAKOPIA Seoul Links View this post on Instagram A post shared by HYPEBEAST (@hypebeast)As Tyler, the Creator continues his international CHROMAKOPIA tour, t...
When Anysia Kym and Tony Seltzer pulled up to the Hypebeast office, it was immediately evident that the two artists were actually friends, and not solely confined to the "creative collaborators" label. Kym was, in fact, once a Hypebeast employee, so walking back into the Chinatown office is a true full-circle moment.Now one of the independent record label and publishing company 10k's leading ladies, Kym has carved out her own lane in the New York City music industry, melding a myriad of genre influences to create an utterly captivating, celestial, and entirely self-produced sound.Fellow B10k affiliate producer Seltzer is similarly well-travelled in his genre escapades, and the two connected over a shared drumming background – something that's incredibly apparent on their collaborative mixt...
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The duo's lone 1973 has long been out of print, but remains a triumph. Buckingham Nicks Is the Work of Two Virtuosos Finding a Singular Voice: Review Paolo Ragusa
Coachella's 2026 lineup has plenty of pop, plenty of rock, and one Justin Bieber at the center of it all. Coachella: 5 Takeaways From the 2026 Lineup Paolo Ragusa
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the most notable music-related headlines – new releases, live performances, merch drops, fashion and footwear collaborations, and more.Rosalía for Calvin Klein Fall 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Calvin Klein (@calvinklein)Calvin Klein tapped none other than Rosalía to front its latest campaign. Motomami leads the charge on the imprint's Fall 2025 visuals, donning both iconic silhouettes and new pieces.Action Bronson Drops New Balance Short FilmFor his latest venture in his partnership with New Balance, Action Bronson revealed the BAKLAVA x NEW BALANCE 992 "TIGER EYE" short film.Travis Scott x Apple View this post on Instagram A post shared by HYPEBEAST Kicks (@hypebeastkicks)Leave it to ...
Plus, new music from TiaCorine and JID, Rapsody and Madlib, and dust. Song of the Week: Spinal Tap Enlist Paul McCartney for the Downright Joyous “Cups and Cakes” Liz Shannon Miller and Consequence Staff