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Kamasi Washington Brings His Jazz Genius to ‘Lazarus’
Shinichirō Watanabe’s latest anime series, Lazarus, premiered earlier this month, marking his return to the director’s chair after six years. This jazzy sci-fi production has already garnered attention for its exploration of mature themes, coupled with evocative music that reflects Watanabe’s iconic storytelling style seen in works like Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo. With high expectations surrounding its release, Lazarus brings together a talented team, including Studio MAPPA, John Wick choreographer Chad Stahelski as well as composers Kamasi Washington, Bonobo and Floating Points, blending artistic depth and technical mastery to elevate its ambitious narrative.Music has always been an integral part of Shinichirō Watanabe’s anime. In Cowboy Bebop, the fusion of big band jazz and blues...
Sunflower Bean Unpack Mortal Primetime Track by Track
The trio is back with a collection of 10 new songs that explore love, pain, trauma, and healing. Sunflower Bean Unpack New Album Mortal Primetime Track by Track: Exclusive Karan Singh
Hypeart Visits: Sydnie Jimenez Keeps Her Ceramics Grounded in the Personal
Before she ever touched clay, Sydnie Jimenez was drawing. As a kid growing up in North Georgia, she sketched characters inspired by the cartoons and comics that filled her world such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Batman Beyond and Naruto. That early love for animated forms never left her. Years later, after moving to Chicago to study at the School of the Art Institute, she discovered ceramics and realized she could bring those drawings into three-dimensional life. What started with hand-built busts soon evolved into full-bodied figures: raw, wide-eyed, Black and Brown, often nude and full of character. The sculptures mirror people she had known, imagined or maybe needed to see in the world.Chicago became her second home, a place where she found community in the art scene and room to exp...
Feid Represents the Rhythm of Colombia In His COLORS Debut
Feid is in his element at the COLORS studio. The Colombian artist took over the vibrant arena for his performance debut against a tinted backdrop in his signature green hue. After closing the European leg of his "Fastest Tour," FERXXO steps into a new era by debuting the first single off his next record, "PIDA LO QUE QUIERA MAMI." While teasing the song earlier this year, FERXXO gives fans the first official listen with an intimate and bold live performance on COLORS. "I chose "PIDA LO QUE QUIERA MAMI" because I feel like it captures my essence as an artist and what fans can expect next from me," he tells Hypebeast. We sat down with Feid to learn more about his COLORS performance, his connection with his fans, and what we can expect from him next.Hypebeast: Feid, your COLORS performance of...
Best New Tracks: JID, Yeat, Westside Gunn 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 from Westside Gunn and Wiz Khalifa, while solo new singles come from Yeat, JID and Lana Del Rey alongside a whole lot of link-ups.Statik Selektah, Rome Streetz, Joey Bada$$, Stove God Cooks and Westside Gunn teamed up on "The Louvre," with Ovrkast. and Samara Cyn connecting on "Small Tlk," Kilo Kish and Miguel on "negotiate," MIKE and Tony Seltzer on "Prezzy," Awich and Ferg on "Butcher Shop," Dom Dolla and Kid Cudi on "Forever," Leon Thomas and Halle on "Rather Be Alone," Tommy Richman and Sexyy Red on the remix to "ACTIN UP" and Pusha T, Jadakiss and Swizz Beatz on "Danger Danger."Westside Gunn – Heels Have EyesAfter unveiling 12 on Valentine’s D...
Superheaven Dissect New Self-Titled Album Track by Track
The heavy grunge four-piece return with their first LP since reuniting in 2022. Superheaven Dissect New Self-Titled Album Track by Track: Exclusive Karan Singh
5 Artist-Approved Guitars and Accessories for Every Skill Level
Here's what you need on your journey to guitar rock stardom. 5 Artist-Approved Guitars and Accessories for Every Skill Level Jon Hadusek
Can Sound Save Electric Cars From Feeling Boring? BMW Thinks So
Electric cars might be fast, efficient and futuristic — but to many drivers, they still feel... empty. The silence that once symbolized progress now risks dulling the emotional experience behind the wheel. In response, a growing number of automakers are asking a new kind of question: What if sound could bring electric cars to life?BMW’s latest attempt to answer that is called HypersonX — a dynamic soundscape designed for its upcoming Neue Klasse models. And it might be one of the most ambitious EV sound design projects yet. The Sound of BMW’s Neue KlasseSet to debut in 2025, HypersonX features 43 custom-crafted audio signals that shift depending on how you drive. Developed by the BMW Group Sound Design Studio, it uses spatial modulation to make acceleration feel like you’re moving through...
New ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer Features Silver Surfer & Galactus Goodness
Marvel is back, even though it never really left. The official trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps has arrived and it’s loaded with all the comic delights that makes the MCU great and leaves movie fans begging for more. A proper rendition of The Fantastic Four—Mister Fantastic aka Reed Richards (portayed by Pedro Pascal), the […]
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0: Goodbye, and Thanks for All the Fun
The last naturally aspirated Porsche Cayman sings one final verse—this time in the rain-soaked streets of Singapore.There’s something cinematic about driving a naturally aspirated Porsche in the rain: damp roads, moody skies and slick parking garages echoing with the reverberation of a flat-six. The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 isn’t just a precision-built sports coupe — it’s a statement. A final nod to the kind of driving experience that’s becoming increasingly rare.For our Test Drive, Porsche Singapore gave us a delivery mileage, Agate Grey spec, sitting low on black 20-inch wheels, red calipers peeking through and "GTS 4.0" script subtly marking the side. Over the course of a weekend in Singapore — through downpours, narrow city lanes, rooftop carparks and empty highways — it made on...
Best New Tracks: Ken Carson, Bon Iver, Aminé, 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.Albums come from Bon Iver, Ken Carson and Eyedress, with an EP landing from Bb trickz.4batz, Rema, Aminé, Lana Del Rey, and Jim Legxacy all revealed new singles, with Sheck Wes and Travis Scott teaming up for "ILMB," Quavo and Lil Baby linking on "Legends," and Shaboozey and Myles Smith connecting on "Blink Twice."Ken Carson – More ChaosAt long last, Ken Carson has dropped off the follow-up project to his acclaimed A Great Chaos, More Chaos. An entirely new project, More Chaos spans 21 new songs from the Opium rapper and arrives alongside the first official visual from the album for "Money Spread."Spotify | Apple MusicBon Iver – SABLE, fABLEBon Iver has lifted the...
Heavy Song of the Week: Turnstile Keep Glowing with “Never Enough”
The Baltimore band's first new music in four years. Heavy Song of the Week: Turnstile Keep Glowing with “Never Enough” Jon Hadusek
