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Song of the Week: Lana Del Rey Delivers Her Eulogy for the American Dream on “A&W”
A surprise release that chronicles childhood lost and the nightmare of the present from Lana Del Rey. Song of the Week: Lana Del Rey Delivers Her Eulogy for the American Dream on “A&W” Mary Siroky
Best New Tracks: Metro Boomin, IDK, Deb Never and More
As the first week of 2023 in music comes to a close, HYPEBEAST has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks.This week’s lineup is led by Metro Boomin, IDK and Deb Never, who released the Villains Version of HEROES & VILLAINS and the singles "Radioactive" and "Momentary Sweetheart." Also joining this selection are offerings from IAMDDB, Zombie Juice, Jean Dawson, FIDLAR, Black Thought with El Michels Affair, Princess Nokia and Flo Milli.Metro Boomin - HEROES & VILLAINS (Villains Version)Metro Boomin delivers the Villains Version counterpart of his December 2022 album, HEROES & VILLAINS. The new edition clocks in at almost two hours and features the ChoppedNotSlopped mixes of all 15 songs, as well as the original tracks.Listen: Spotify | Apple Mu...
j-hope IN THE BOX Is an Intimate Look Behind the Creative Curtain: Review
The new doc features extensive footage leading up to the release of j-hope's first solo album and headlining set at Lollapalooza. j-hope IN THE BOX Is an Intimate Look Behind the Creative Curtain: Review Mary Siroky
Maggie Rogers Brings Stunning “Feral Joy Tour” to Radio City Music Hall: Review, Photos and Setlist
The sold-out show took place on the same stage as her 2016 NYU graduation ceremony. Maggie Rogers Brings Stunning “Feral Joy Tour” to Radio City Music Hall: Review, Photos and Setlist Cady Siregar
Poker Face Guest Star Tim Blake Nelson on Rian Johnson: “He’s Constantly Trying to Outdo Himself”
"He's constantly trying to outdo himself as a storyteller," the Episode 7 guest star says about the creator. Poker Face Guest Star Tim Blake Nelson on Rian Johnson: “He’s Constantly Trying to Outdo Himself” Liz Shannon Miller
These are the People behind Dubai’s Leading Art Galleries
Dubai-based, multidisciplinary artist Janna Soueidan visited three art galleries within the city and met up with the curators to get a deeper understanding of its art world."The feeling I get when walking into an art gallery is a form of escapism. To me, galleries provide a respite from the noise and chaos of my everyday life, offering me a space of contemplation and introspection," Soueidan explains. "The second I walk into one, I suddenly feel a sense of inspiration, wonder and joy that I can’t compare to any other experience. It can sometimes be emotional, discovering new artists or pieces that resonate with me on a personal level." It's the feelings evoked and conversations that they create within the spaces that display the emotions, history and storytelling of the artist themselves w...
Hypeart and THE SHOPHOUSE Announce ‘Global Citizens – Asia’ Group Exhibition
Hypeart and THE SHOPHOUSE, a lifestyle and exhibition space in a restored 1930s shophouse, will come together to unveil a group exhibition to spotlight and celebrate the works of Asian emerging artists across the globe. Entitled Global Citizens - Asia, the exhibition will feature pieces from 14 artists to showcase a collective forecast into the futurist implications of portraiture. Situated in a Grade III listed pre-war tong lau (low-rise tenement buildings combining commercial and residential spaces), the exhibition will open to the public from February 24th to March 12th in Tai Hang, Hong Kong for those looking to elevate their personal journey in the ever-evolving world of art.Global Citizens - Asia will be featuring the new, myriad forms of portraiture that reflect today’s societal att...
Fan Chant: Rising Star oceanfromtheblue Discusses Collaborating with Yeeun, Sunwoojunga and More
The singer-songwriter's first full-length project has arrived. Fan Chant: Rising Star oceanfromtheblue Discusses Collaborating with Yeeun, Sunwoojunga and More Mary Siroky
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Is Goofy Delicious Fun: Review
In the latest MCU installment, delightful weirdness wins the day. Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Is Goofy Delicious Fun: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Goldie Harrison Believes That Independence Is the Future of the Music Industry
The music industry has redefined itself time and time again, restructuring the systems in place that many have deemed to be questionable — even unfair towards the artists the business is built on. The people that make the business go round are trapped in dirty contracts depriving artists of ownership of their masters, unequal 360 deals and more, but with the rise of music distributors like UnitedMasters, which focuses on developing artist-driven careers, and executives like UM’s own Goldie Harrison, there’s a fighting chance that the industry is on a path towards self-sufficiency.Spending the last two years with and outside of UnitedMasters in different job capacities has given Harrison a bird's eye view of what an equitable framework in the music industry should look like. As UnitedMaster...
These 9 Black Entrepreneurs and Creatives Are Changing Golf
As a rule of thumb, Black culture has always driven trends across streetwear, sports and lifestyle, from the rise of brand logos as status symbols in the 80s, to the growth of sneaker culture emanating from basketball in the 90s. In golf, early pioneers of the culture include Lee Elder, who broke the color barrier at The Masters in 1975, and Calvin Peete, who was the winningest Black golfer on tour before Tiger Woods came around. When Tiger did finally arrive on the scene, he brought golf to a completely new audience and inspired an entire generation of young golfers who came after him.20 years on from Tiger's initial surge, a new wave in golf is being led by Black innovators not through the PGA TOUR, but through creative content and ventures that show a more dynamic side of the sport. The...
Google Unveiled the AI Chatbot “Bard” and NASA Awarded Blue Origin With a New Contract in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry saw a slew of developments in the AI space. Google unveiled its own rival to ChatGPT, an AI chatbot named Bard. At Microsoft, meanwhile, the company drew on ChatGPT’s AI algorithm to buffer the capabilities of its AI search engine.On the product side, Leica launched two new lenses for its SL2 cameras. And for those interested in space exploration, NASA has given Blue Origin a new contract to supply the rocket for its 2024 expedition to Mars.Below, HYPEBEAST has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Leica Added On to Its SL Lineup With Two New Light, Compact LensesLeica has rolled out two new compact lenses, the Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH. and the Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH. The lenses both come with a shall...
