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Best New Tracks: LISA, Paris Texas, Djo 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 LISA, Paris Texas and Djo, who released the projects Alter Ego and They Left Me With A Gun, as well as the single "Delete Ya," respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Awich with Jay Park, KR$NA, Masiwei and Vannda, IDK, Boldy James with Chuck Strangers, By Storm, REASON and d4vd with Kali Uchis.LISA - Alter EgoLISA delivers her debut solo full-length album, Alter Ego. The dynamic project features guest appearances from the likes of Doja Cat, RAYE, Tyla, Future, Megan Thee Stallion and ROSALÍA, and hears the BLACKPINK staple introduce her five different personas as a way to navigate the sonic exploration present in ...
Fan Chant: How K-pop Labels Are Fighting AI
HYBE, one of the biggest companies in the K-pop landscape, is rolling out new steps to push back on the risks related to AI developments like deepfake technology. Fan Chant: How K-pop Labels Are Fighting AI Mary Siroky
An Academy Voter, Professional Oddsmaker, and Critic Predict the 2025 Oscars Winners
Here are our best guesses for who might win this year's Oscars, from Anora, Conclave, The Brutalist, The Substance, and more. An Academy Voter, Professional Oddsmaker, and Critic Predict the 2025 Oscars Winners Liz Shannon Miller
Why Physical Graffiti Reigns as Led Zeppelin’s Definitive Album
The ultimate showcase for the legendary rock band's full range of capabilities, interests, and ambitions. Why Physical Graffiti Reigns as Led Zeppelin’s Definitive Album Jim Shahen
The True Crime Doc That’s #1 on Netflix Acknowledges the “Missing White Girl” Trope (Briefly)
A three-part look at the 2021 tragedy, American Murder: Gabby Petito has more awareness than other true crime stories. The True Crime Doc That’s #1 on Netflix Acknowledges the “Missing White Girl” Trope (Briefly) Liz Shannon Miller
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 15th – 21st 2025
The latest batch of staff favorites from the week includes new music from McKinley Dixon, Wishy, and Tropical Fuck Storm. Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 15th – 21st 2025 Consequence Staff
Heavy Song of the Week: Alien Weaponry Tackle Social Media’s Dangers on “1000 Friends”
The New Zealand trio gets topical on their latest single. Heavy Song of the Week: Alien Weaponry Warn Against the Dangers of Social Media on “1000 Friends” Jon Hadusek
Best New Tracks: SAINt JHN, Yung Lean, Rico Nasty 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 long-form drops from SAINt JHN, Eem Triplin and Joey Bada$$ and singles from Don Toliver x j-hope, Paris Texas, Rico Nasty, Coco Jones, JENNIE x Doechii, Bakar and Yung Lean.SAINt JHN – FESTIVAL SEASONSAINt JHN is back with his first album in almost half a decade. FESTIVAL SEASON, what the musician is referring to as “the first half of Collection II” follows up his third studio album While The World Was Burning, and comes almost seven years after his debut with Collection One. The 18-track album is also what SAINt JHN refers to as his "most extroverted" release, consisting of singles "Poppin," "Glitching" and "Body On Me."Spotify | App...
Exclusive First Look: ERG and Daniel Arsham Launch ‘Arsham Motorsport’
Daniel Arsham’s distinctive vision meets the world of automotive artistry in Arsham Motorsport, a luxury art book published by ERG Media. This first-ever printed collection of Arsham’s automotive works serves as an informal catalog of his creations up to 2024, providing an in-depth exploration of the artist’s deep-rooted connection to the car world.With Arsham having published books of his own, we were curious why he chose to go with ERG this time around, to which he shared: "I’ve seen the books that Ted and Matilde have been doing at ERG the past couple of years and as I was developing the concept for this book, I thought that they were perfectly aligned to be able to do it. We did everything possible with this book, including a significant amount of new photography, really heavy design, ...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3: Dark, Devilish and Dangerous
WARNING: Mild spoilers ahead.It’s a hot, balmy day in Bangkok, Thailand, but all the stops are pulled out for the premiere of Max’s The White Lotus season three. Members of the cast arrive in their own boats — similar to the entrance of the fictional resort’s guests — down the Chao Phraya River, showing all the love and admiration for the Thai people. They did, after all, spend months living and filming in different parts of the tropical country, and they all share the same sentiment: the succinct hospitality and generosity of the Thai people made a substantial impact on the dynamic of the cast and crew.Season three’s heavy focus on spirituality allows Thailand to bring about a new energy to The White Lotus. And just like New York City in fellow HBO show Sex and the City, Thailand is its o...
SNL50 Was a Culmination of Lorne Michaels’ Star-Making
Every generation of the sketch comedy series came together for the epic-length anniversary special. SNL50 Was a Culmination of Lorne Michaels’ Star-Making Liz Shannon Miller
Cobra Kai, #1 on Netflix, Is the Streaming Era’s Most Powerful Underdog Story
Looking back on how the Netflix hit wasn't originally made for Netflix. Cobra Kai, #1 on Netflix, Is the Streaming Era’s Most Powerful Underdog Story Liz Shannon Miller
