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Song of the Week: Lady Gaga Conjures a New Generation of Little Monsters with “Abracadabra”
In addition to Gaga's magical return to form, other favorites this week include Punchlove, Dora Jar, and Hamilton Leithauser. Song of the Week: Lady Gaga Conjures a New Generation of Little Monsters with “Abracadabra” Mary Siroky and Consequence Staff
BK’ and his Journey of Self-Discovery Through Brazilian Popular Music
Brazilian rapper BK' has dropped his highly anticipated fifth studio album, "Diamantes, Lágrimas e Rostos para Esquecer" (Diamonds, Tears, and Faces to Forget). The album is a journey through the heart of Brazilian music, a testament to BK's growth as an artist and his ability to seamlessly blend traditional sounds with contemporary beats.With a short-film recorded in Ethiopia, the album is a reflection of BK's travels and experiences. "I came back from Ethiopia with a lot on my mind," BK' shares. "The significance of each place I visited had a profound impact on me. I wanted to capture that feeling of discovery and growth in this album.""The film is a metaphor for letting go of the past and embracing the future," says BK'. "It's about finding strength in adversity and overcoming challenge...
Super Bowl 2025 Prop Bets, From Kendrick’s First Song to a Taylor Proposal
Here are the best odds for Super Bowl pop culture-related prop bets. Super Bowl 2025 Pop Culture Prop Bets, From Kendrick’s First Song to a Taylor Proposal Wren Graves and Liz Shannon Miller
Fan Chant: The K-Popification of Kendrick Lamar
The trend poking fun at some of the more cringe forms of fandom language is a look at K-pop fandom at its best. Fan Chant: The K-Popification of Kendrick Lamar Mary Siroky
How Doechii’s Grammys Vision Became a Reality
"Doechii doesn’t miss" – a phrase we’ve all been hearing lately and three words TJ Hoover and Darrius Medina know all too well; it was this mantra that fueled the See You Later designers and co-founders throughout the month-long Grammys process.The Los Angeles-based design collective tasked with designing the Swamp Princess’ Grammys 2025 stage was ultra privy to the "Doechii doesn’t miss” mentality, echoed by members of Doechii’s creative team and onlookers alike."'Doechii doesn't miss' was constantly said throughout the process," Medina recalls of the sentiment. "So we were gonna make sure this was the best performance we could deliver."In head-to-toe Thom Browne, the Swamp Princess took over the Grammys stage for a striking performance of “CATFISH” and “DENIAL IS A RIVER,” surrounded by ...
Best New Tracks: The Weeknd, MIKE, Latto x Playboi Carti 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.This week’s lineup is led by anticipated long-form coming from The Weeknd, Madlib x MF DOOM, MIKE and FearDorian and a stacked lineup of collaborative singles from JENNIE x Dominic Fike, Latto x Playboi Carti, 2hollis x nate sub, Will Smith x Big Sean x OBanga and The Alchemist x Larry June x 2 Chainz as well as a solo two-pack from Lancey Foux.The Weeknd – Hurry Up TomorrowThe Weeknd’s sixth studio album has landed at last. Hurry Up Tomorrow marks the final album in his trilogy of 2020’s After Hours and 2022’s Dawn FM. The album sees features from Anita and Playboi Carti on “São Paulo” and “Timeless,” respectively – two of the three pre-release singles along wit...
Best Songs of the Week: 2hollis, Momma, Weatherday, and More
Plus, other standout tunes from Uwade, Mamalarky, JayWood, and Winter & Hooky. Best Songs of the Week: 2hollis, Momma, Weatherday, and More Consequence Staff
Five Standout Features of the 2024 Nissan Z NISMO
The 2024 Nissan Z NISMO has been a hot topic among sports car enthusiasts, combining a nostalgic nod to its lineage with performance upgrades aimed at modern driving. We recently visited Japan for the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon and while in the country had the pleasure of touring around in the 2024 Z NISMO courtesy of Nissan.We had the car for about a week and easily put over 300 miles on it. Our tour consisted of a variety of environments, from city cruising through Tokyo to putting the car's handling to the test on the Hakone Sky Line pass. With this range of experiences and the duration of our Test Drive we are able to look at this vehicle through the lens of a potential daily drive sports car — particularly for the Japanese market — considering it's priced at a reasonable 9,200,400 JPY or $...
Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of January 2025
Highlighting standout underground metal releases each month. Mining Metal: Am I in Trouble?, Blood Howl, Hesperia, JÄRNBÖRD, Pale, Pale Cremation, Tormentor Tyrant, and Uulliata Digir Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey
Heavy Song of the Week: Deafheaven Return to Their Black Metal Roots on “Magnolia”
The band brought back the harsh vocals and black-metal blast beats on the new song. Heavy Song of the Week: Deafheaven Return to Their Black Metal Roots on “Magnolia” Jon Hadusek
Stray Kids Expand 2025 dominATE World Tour: Fan Chant
The eight-member band has announced yet another round of additions for their biggest tour yet. Fan Chant: Stray Kids Expand dominATE Tour Mary Siroky
We Went to Japan To Learn Drift Fundamentals From Kota the Yoda
When it comes to mastering the art of drifting, there’s no better guide than someone who has lived and breathed the culture for years. Earlier this month, while in Japan for Tokyo Auto Salon, we had the privilege of joining Kota The Yoda in Chiba for an unforgettable morning dedicated to learning the fundamentals of drifting. With over seven years of self-taught experience under his belt and a reputation that extends beyond Japan, Kota proved to be an exceptional teacher and an inspiring figure in the world of JDM culture.A Passion Fueled by Fun and PerseveranceFor Kota, drifting isn’t just a skill or a sport — it’s a lifestyle. “I drift for fun,” he told us during a conversation. His enthusiasm is evident not just in his words but also in the way he handles his cars, including his Nissan ...
