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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 ...
The 12 Biggest Revelations from Questlove’s SNL Music Documentary
Saturday Night Live's rich musical history gets unpacked in Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music. The 12 Biggest Revelations from Questlove’s SNL Music Documentary Liz Shannon Miller
Song of the Week: FKA twigs Dances Between Desire and Disruption on “Girl Feels Good”
The standout cut from FKA twigs' bold new album Eusexua is a transfixing club anthem. Plus, explore other tracks we love from Lily Seabird, Hope Tala, and Cheekface. Song of the Week: FKA twigs Dances Between Desire and Disruption on “Girl Feels Good” Mary Siroky, Paolo Ragusa and Jonah Krueger
Best New Tracks: Central Cee, Future, Bruno Mars x Sexyy Red 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 Central Cee, Future and Bruno Mars with Sexyy Red, who each released the albums CAN'T RUSH GREATNESS, the music video for "Lost My Dog" and the collab "Fat Juicy & Wet." Also joining this selection are offerings from Larry June with 2 Chainz and The Alchemist, Djo, Kacy Hill with 6LACK, Empire of the Sun, Chance the Rapper and Balming Tiger.Central Cee - CAN'T RUSH GREATNESSCentral Cee delivers his debut studio album, CAN'T RUSH GREATNESS. The 17-track effort features guest appearances from Young Miko on "Gata," 21 Savage on "GBP," Dave on "CRG," Lil Durk on "Truth In The Lies," Skepta on "Ten" and Lil Baby on the viral hit "BAND4B...
Hypeart Visits: Leyla Fischer’s “Silent Echoes” Balances Pain & Strength
Leyla Fischer’s journey is one of contrasts—dualities that shaped her and now define her work. For our latest Hypeart Visits series, we turn the spotlight on Fischer, a creator whose art bridges vulnerability and strength. Her latest series, "Silent Echoes," is a deeply personal exploration of resilience, transformation, and self-discovery, told through the striking imagery of Dobermans.Born to a Somali mother and a German father, Fischer grew up in the midst of opposing cultural and philosophical worlds. Her mother’s Muslim faith stood in sharp contrast to her father’s atheism, creating a tension that fostered a lifelong search for balance and identity. This duality finds its voice in "Silent Echoes," a series born from grief, solitude, and an unflinching confrontation with fear.“I faced ...
Songs of the Week: Lucy Dacus Lusts, Perfume Genius Breaks Down, and Blake Mills Can’t Miss
Plus, other great tracks from MIKE, Chloe Moriondo, Florist, and Trousdale. Songs of the Week: Lucy Dacus Lusts, Perfume Genius Breaks Down, and Blake Mills Can’t Miss Paolo Ragusa
10 Essential 1970s Albums That Influenced Myles Kennedy
The Alter Bridge and Slash singer-guitarist turns the spotlight on albums by Queen, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, and more. 10 Essential 1970s Albums That Influenced Myles Kennedy Spencer Kaufman
Best New Tracks: Mac Miller, Logic, Central Cee x 21 Savage 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 the late Mac Miller, Logic and Central Cee with 21 Savage, dropping the posthumous album Ballooneerism, the project Aquarius III and the collab "GBP," respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Mick Jenkins, FearDorian with Polo Perks, Oklou with Bladee, Michi, Japanese Breakfast and Butcher Brown.Mac Miller - BalloonerismMac Miller's "lost" album, Balloonerism, is here. Released as his second posthumous album following Circles five years ago, the project was initially recorded in 2014 during the creation of his Faces mixtape and features a guest appearance from SZA and Miller's musical alter ego, Delusional Thomas. “...
Now It’s Dark: Grieving David Lynch and What We Just Lost
Consequence co-founder Michael Roffman reflects on Lynch's lasting and singular legacy. Now It’s Dark: Grieving David Lynch and What We Just Lost Michael Roffman
