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Song of the Week: Deftones Pick Up Where They Left Off with “my mind is a mountain”
Plus, new music from Lip Critic, Maruja, Still Blank, and others. Song of the Week: Deftones Pick Up Where They Left Off with “my mind is a mountain” Jonah Krueger and Consequence Staff
Heavy Song of the Week: Grand Cadaver’s “Darkened Apathy” Is a Slab of Classic Death Metal
With honorable mentions from La Dispute, Mammoth, and We Came as Romans. Heavy Song of the Week: Grand Cadaver’s “Darkened Apathy” Is a Slab of Classic Death Metal Jon Hadusek
The Rise of Anime: From Cult Following to Global Phenomenon
For decades, anime existed largely on the fringes of Western pop culture, a beloved secret among a dedicated few. Yet, in a remarkable cultural ascension, Japanese animation has transitioned from a niche fascination to a global entertainment juggernaut. This isn't just about “cartoons” anymore. This transformation signifies more than just an expansion of viewership; it marks anime's profound integration into mainstream consciousness.From Niche to MainstreamAnime's journey to global ubiquity is a testament to its enduring storytelling and evolving accessibility. What began as a cult fascination in the ’80s and ’90s, with series like Mobile Suit Gundam Z and Sailor Moon finding limited distribution in the West, has exploded into a cultural cornerstone. Back then, anime was often a niche purs...
Why Won’t Dexter Die?
Dexter: Resurrection, the newest spinoff, once again proves how unkillable this franchise is. Why Won’t Dexter Die? Liz Shannon Miller
Things We Loved in Music This Week: July 4
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 collaborations, and more.Travis Scott Gets His Own Erewhon Smoothie View this post on Instagram A post shared by HYPEBEAST (@hypebeast)The latest to land a collaborative Erewhon smoothie is none other than Travis Scott – who tapped Don Toliver and Sheck Wes for the shoot. Cop a Storm Storm Smoothie, curated by Cactus Jack Head Honcho, at all Erewhon locations now.JID – GDLU (Preluxe)JID surprised us during the week with the latest installment in his series of numeric freestyles, "32," only to follow it up with a full mixtape a few days later. Serving as the predecessor to his long-awaited new album, God Does Like Ugly is ...
Back to the Future Is the Blueprint for Creators Protecting Their Franchises
Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale signed a very good contract in 1984 that has protected the franchise ever since. Back to the Future Is the Blueprint for Creators Protecting Their Franchises Liz Shannon Miller
Land Rover Defender OCTA Is the World Conquerer We’ve Been Waiting For
There's been a trend as of late, where sports car makers create an off-road version that's lifted, beefed up, widened and built to conquer Earth's challenges. But what if the automaker is known for off-roading already; where do you go from there? That's exactly what the Land Rover Defender OCTA is.We were given an exclusive invite to Colorado to Test Drive the all new Land Rover Defender OCTA very early in its arrival. Built upon the Defender 110 V8 edition, the OCTA is the Defender to end all Defenders. Wider body, biggest engine possible, with exclusive lifted suspension and strengthened chassis reinforcement; Land Rover is marketing the OCTA to buyers who need the upper echelon of driving needs. But from what we encountered, it might be overkill for its main objective, at a price point ...
Music’s Best Moments at Paris Fashion Week SS26
With Paris Fashion Week wrapped for the season, we’re looking back at some of our favorite music moments from the past week. Clipse took over the streets of Paris to premiere new Pharrell-designed Louis Vuitton pieces and new tracks from their upcoming Let God Sort Em Out album, while Tommy Richman and Roddy Ricch both made their runway soundtrack curation debuts for 424 and Namesake, respectively, among a handful of other notable live performances. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hypetrak (@hypetrak) Clipse Takes Over Paris, Debuting New Footwear and New TracksPusha T and Malice turned the streets of Paris into their playground, popping up throughout the city during the course of the week. A likely link-up that holds strong with each season, Clipse paired up with Pharrell – th...
Staff Picks: Favorite Albums of June 2025
Our favorite albums of June 2025 include new records from Addison Rae, Marina, Little Simz, Greet Death, and others. Staff Picks: Favorite Albums of June 2025 Consequence Staff
Things We Loved In Music This Week: June 27
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 collaborations and more.Kevin Abstract – BlushAfter an enigmatic rollout, Kevin Abstract has formally unveiled his latest studio endeavor: Blush. A homage to his hometown of Houston, the 19-track album features a lineup of local H-town artists as well as Abstract's close collaborators JPEGMAFIA, Dominic Fike and, on executive production, Quadeca.Spotify | Apple MusicLorde – VirginVirgin summer can properly commence; Lorde's long-awaited fourth studio LP is officially upon us. Preceded by singles "What Was That," "Man of The Year" and "Hammer," the anthemic album is here just in time for summer.Spotify | Apple MusicDoechii x Tyler,...
Heavy Song of the Week: Sun Dont Shine Deliver Stoner-Grunge Bliss on “Coming Down”
The band, formerly known as Eye Am, features members of Crowbar and Type O Negative. Heavy Song of the Week: Supergroup Sun Dont Shine Deliver Surging Stoner-Grunge Bliss on “Coming Down” Jon Hadusek
Rolls-Royce May Have Built Its First Sports Car With the Black Badge Spectre
During Beverly Hills' prestigious Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance event on June 15, we were given a very rare and exclusive invite by Rolls-Royce to test drive its brand new Black Badge Spectre model and experience something we thought we'd never see exist: a Rolls-Royce with "Sport Mode" and even wilder, Launch Control.Before getting into the new modes, we wanted to address our favorite element of any Rolls-Royce vehicle: the presence of its design. The Spectre has been around since 2022, and in these last three years has gained an audience not only for its long dominating body, extended hood, and swooping rear hatch, but also for its sleeker approach to an ultra-luxury vehicle. We gathered that the Spectre would appeal more so to the younger, sportier crowd of car enthusiasts, less so th...
