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Ford vs. Porsche: The Battle for Nürburgring Supremacy
The Nürburgring Nordschleife has long served as the gold standard for performance benchmarks, especially among brands obsessed with precision, power and legacy. In early 2025, that battleground heated up once again. Porsche kicked things off by setting a new record for the fastest manual-transmission production car. Ford, never one to sit quietly on the sidelines, responded in kind, returning to the ‘Ring and knocking out one of the fastest production car laps ever recorded. Porsche’s StatementPorsche’s record run came courtesy of the 911 GT3 equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox and the optional Weissach Package. Driven by Porsche ambassador Jörg Bergmeister, the car lapped the 20.832 km Nürburgring course in 6:56.294, beating the previous manual-transmission record by over 9.5 second...
Staff Picks: Favorite Albums of April 2025
This month's batch of staff favorites includes new records from Bon Iver, Samia, Elton John and Brandi Carlile, and more. Staff Picks: Favorite Albums of April 2025 Consequence Staff
RaiNao Proves She Is One To Watch on COLORS
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter RaiNao is the next Latin artist to enter the COLORS studio. The genre-less artist presents a captivating rendition of her new single "sofocón," reinventing her sound while mixing plena with electronic sounds and reggaeton. "I create music very freely, so I think many of my songs are genreless. More than a song, "sofocón" is a blend of my influences and the sounds I've been exploring over the past year," she tells Hypebeast before her debut. To complement her eye-catching look made in collaboration with local designer Juan Pablo Vizcaíno Cortijo and Daniela Fabrizi, she presents "sofocón" against a bold purple backdrop. The single represents her evolving musical output, making it clear that she is an artist to watch in 2025. We sat down with RaiNao to learn mo...
The Best Rising Artists of Spring 2025
With Spring upon us once again, there's a swarm of new artists taking over the scene.Hailing from different cities and spheres of influence, this season's roundup of New Gen artists neglects the traditional confines and constraints of the music industry, taking untraditional routes to promotion, collaboration, and creation, refusing to remain within the realm of one "genre." Ranging from rage-influenced rap and contemporary envisionings of pop-punk to synthy-shoegaze and Twitch-stream-trap, each talent in this Spring's lineup of emerging artists is carving out their own lane in the music industry – and unapologetically speeding down said lane.FearDorianFor fans of: 454, POLO PERKS<3 <3 <3, RiTchieOne of the rapidly rising faces of the underground, FearDorian is undoubtedly a force...
Nathan Fielder Uses The Rehearsal to Call Out Paramount+ for Removing a Nathan for You Episode
"Horseback Riding / Man Zone," Season 3 Episode 2 of Nathan for You, is not currently streaming on Paramount+. Nathan Fielder Uses The Rehearsal to Call Out Paramount+ for Removing a Nathan for You Episode Liz Shannon Miller
Jerry Cantrell on Bringing “Something a Little Left of Center” to the Sinners Soundtrack
Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson and Cantrell collaborated on the song "In Moonlight" for the movie's original soundtrack. Jerry Cantrell on Bringing “Something a Little Left of Center” to the Sinners Soundtrack Liz Shannon Miller
Song of the Week: Young Thug Flexes His Way to a Comeback on the Future-Featuring “Money on Money”
Plus, other great tunes from Greg Freeman, Softcult, Flyte, and others. Song of the Week: Young Thug Flexes His Way to a Comeback on the Future-Featuring “Money on Money” Jonah Krueger and Consequence Staff
Heavy Song of the Week: Full of Hell Go Fantasy Metal on Fiery “Knight’s Oath”
From the band's upcoming EP Broken Sword, Rotten Shield. Heavy Song of the Week: Full of Hell Go Fantasy Metal on the Fiery “Knight’s Oath” Jon Hadusek
Best New Tracks: d4vd, Young Thug x Future, Lorde, and More
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks.New albums come in from d4vd, DESTIN CONRAD, Ray Vaughn, Coco Jones, Niontay and Samia as well as an expanded version of Shaboozey's latest LP.Singles stem from the likes of Lorde, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, redveil, Kali Uchis, Megan Thee Stallion and PinkPantheress with collabs coming from Young Thug x Future, Anwar Carrots x Benny The Butcher x Maxo Kream and Flume x JPEGMAFIA.d4vd – WITHEREDd4vd has made his official longform debut. Arriving on the heels of his first-ever Coachella set comes WITHERED, which spans 15 tracks and includes just one feature – from Kali Uchis, who also has a release on this week’s BNT list.Spotify | Apple MusicDESTIN CONRAD – LOVE ON DIG...
Is Retro the New Modern in Automotive Design?
In an era of screens, sensors and electrification, it might seem surprising that some of the most talked-about cars in 2025 look straight out of the past. But retro design isn’t just a nostalgic gimmick — it’s become a powerful aesthetic tool for brands looking to stand out and reconnect with heritage. From boxy silhouettes to throwback interiors, carmakers are reaching into the archives to shape the future.Mercedes-Benz G-Class: STRONGER THAN THE 1980sOne of the clearest examples comes from Mercedes-Benz. The G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s revives design cues from the original W460-series Geländewagen — the model that laid the foundation for the modern G-Wagon’s cult following. Finished in MANUFAKTUR agave green or Colorado beige, the SUV brings back orange indicator lights, matt...
Jensen McRae Dissects New Album I Don’t Know How But They Found Me! Track by Track
The rising folk singer's sophomore LP explores themes of heartbreak, self-reflection, and personal growth. Jensen McRae Dissects New Album I Don’t Know How But They Found Me! Track by Track Eddie Fu
What I Saw Behind the Scenes at Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney
During the filming of Episode 7, "Are Dinosaurs Put Together Correctly?", it did really take 3 men to help rescue Saymo. What I Saw Behind the Scenes at Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney Liz Shannon Miller
