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Heavy Song of the Week: Chevelle Craft a Slow Burn on “Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)”
The Illinois band's first new song in four years. Heavy Song of the Week: Chevelle Craft an Expansive Slow Burn on “Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)” Jon Hadusek
Best New Tracks: Kali Uchis, Playboi Carti, Lil Durk 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 stacked, led by new albums coming from Jessie Reyez, Lil Durk and NAV. Both Ariana Grande and Playboi Carti extended recent albums with new deluxe drops, with Wallows also revealing a new EP.New singles stemmed from Bb trickz, Little Simz, Ari Lennox, Kali Uchis, Yung Lean, Kesha x T-Pain and Feid x Ty Dolla $ign.Lil Durk – Deep ThoughtsDespite still being behind bars, Durk dropped off Deep Thoughts right on time. The rapper enlisted the likes of Future, Lil Baby, Jhené Aiko and Hunxho to present a cohesive 17-song endeavor, which also arrives with a short documentary of the rapper chronicling the album’s creation process.Spotify | Apple Musi...
Through the Lens: Joshua Gordon
Joshua Gordon works on instinct, refusing to be confined by a single medium. Whether through photography, writing, film or the occasional act of graffiti, his work thrives on immersion—throwing himself into subcultures, high-risk environments and frontal encounters with quite the interesting subjects. Currently based in London, though rarely stationary, he calls a 120-year-old pirate ship home. At the moment, he’s answering these questions from a nondescript hotel in Brussels, an unintended stop on his ongoing trips.Gordon’s career has taken him deep into Tokyo’s underground, into the woods of Sweden with Yung Lean, a dance sesh with Corville Cuffy for Vegyn’s “It’s Nice To Be Alive” video and face-to-face with cult film director Takashi Miike in an infamous Tokyo strip club. His process i...
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 15th – 21st 2025
Kilo Kish, Luna Li, and Durand Jones & The Indications have all dropped new music. Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 15th – 21st 2025 Consequence Staff
Why Netflix’s Adolescence’s Long Takes Aren’t a Gimmick
Co-created by and starring Stephen Graham, the Netflix limited series uses a classic cinematic technique to profound effect. Why Adolescence’s Long Takes Aren’t a Gimmick: Number 1 on Netflix Liz Shannon Miller
Best New Tracks: Saba x No ID, Japanese Breakfast, Flying Lotus
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 albums coming from Saba x No ID, Japanese Breakfast and Flying Lotus, an EP from PlaqueBoyMax and singles from Lil Durk x Jhené Aiko, Doja Cat x Jack Harlow, Che, IDK x Joey Valence x Brae, Nettspend x xaviersobased and NAV x Metro Boomin.Saba x No ID – From The Private Collection of Saba and No IDOn Tuesday, Chicago powerhouse rap/production duo Saba and No ID proved their paired prowess with the release of their long-awaited collaborative album From The Private Collection of Saba and No ID. Loaded with features from Pivot Gang members and other collaborators, the project is both nostalgic and refreshing, offering a homage to Chicago ...
BMW Is Celebrating 50 Years of Art Cars at Art Basel Hong Kong
2025 is a big milestone year for BMW. Since starting its iconic BWM Art Car program five decades ago, the series has provided artists with a fascination by automobiles a perfect playground to combine art and design with motorsport and engineering. In celebration of 50 years, the BMW Art Cars will be taking a world tour, first kicking off in Europe on March 20 before coming to Asia. Part of the presentation will see the BMW Art Cars created by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, David Hockney and Jeff Koons will be on display at the Museum of Applied Arts and the SPARK Art Fair in Vienna for the BMW Group Niederlassung Wien event "(R)Evolution of Art." The latest and 20th BMW Art Car – the BMW M Hybrid V8 by renowned American painter Julie Mehretu – will be displayed at Art ...
Fan Chant: TWICE Are the Perfect Girl Group to Headline Lollapalooza
This week's K-pop news features a look at the Lollapalooza lineup, a j-hope concert review, and more. Fan Chant: TWICE Are the Perfect Girl Group to Headline Lollapalooza Mary Siroky
In 2025, Lollapalooza Has Shed Its Rock Past for Good
The 2025 lineup has its gems, but it more represents a changing of the guard for the longtime Chicago fest. In 2025, Lollapalooza Has Shed Its Rock Past for Good Paolo Ragusa
Irish Music to Listen to on St. Patrick’s Day That Isn’t The Pogues or Dropkick Murphys
The Pogues are a go-to for St. Patricks Day, but here are some other Irish artists to throw in the mix to keep your playlist fresh. Irish Music to Listen to on St. Patrick’s Day That Isn’t The Pogues or Dropkick Murphys Jonah Krueger and Consequence Staff
Song of the Week: Chappell Roan’s Queer Country Anthem “The Giver” Gets the Job Done
Notable releases by billy woods, Elf Power, and Wisp also dropped this week. Song of the Week: Chappell Roan’s Queer Country Anthem “The Giver” Gets the Job Done Consequence Staff
Best New Tracks: Playboi Carti, Chappell Roan, 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.This week’s lineup is led by Playboi Carti, Chappell Roan and Aminé, who each released the highly-anticipated album I AM MUSIC, and the singles "The Giver" and "Familiar," respectively. Also joining this selection are new offerings from Rich Brian, Davido, Boldy James with V Don, Cautious Clay, Montell Fish and Fly Anakin.Playboi Carti - I AM MUSICAfter about a short delay, Playboi Carti comes through with his promise and officially releases I AM MUSIC in the early hours of March 14. The expansive 30-track record features guest appearances from Future on "CHARGE DEM HOES A FEE," "TRIM" and "DIS 1 GOT IT" Young Thug and Ty Dolla $ign on "WE NEED ALL DA VIBES," Lil ...
