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Heavy Song of the Week: 1349 Balance Atmosphere and Structure on “Shadow Point”
From the Norwegian black metal band's upcoming album The Wolf and the King. Heavy Song of the Week: 1349 Balance Atmosphere and Structure Gracefully on “Shadow Point” Jon Hadusek
Best New Tracks: Eminem, Clairo, Zacari 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 Eminem, Clairo and Zacari, who each released the albums The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), Charm and Bliss, respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Tommy Cash with Salvatore Ganacci, Rema, Mavi, Alesso with Nate Smith, Remi Wolf, JOBA and SG Lewis with Loods.Eminem - The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)Eminem bids goodbye to his beloved alter ego in his 12th studio album, The Death of Slim Shady. The 20-track album features guest appearances from Big Sean and BabyTron, and production work from the likes of Dr. Dre, Luis Resto, Foulmouth and the rapper himself, to name a few. Em’s 12th studio album serves a...
Bryson Tiller: The Final Boss
Bryson Tiller would transform into a robot if he could.“I wish I could transform my arms or have a robot heart and organs,” he laughs.Since he can’t fully embody his futuristic final form, he created this spring’s self-titled album — a project he describes as an encapsulation of his “robotic alter ego” — to tap into this sentiment.“I’m Dr. Frankenstein and Bryson Tiller is my Frankenstein,” the self-proclaimed “sci-fi fanatic” explained of his relationship to the project. The predominantly solo 18-track album, which marks Tiller’s fourth studio record, does evoke an experimental ethos, tapping heavily into Tiller’s technological composition and “first love” of gaming.It’s not a huge surprise, considering the Street Fighter sample on the into of TRAPSOUL cut “Sorry Not Sorry,” but the Mario...
We Found the Rarest Volkswagen Golf GTIs Hidden in Osnabrück, Germany
Within the car culture scene, petrolheads have a special place in their hearts for the hot hatch. The category – which encompasses compact 2- and 4/door hatchbacks with sporty engines – is far reaching amongst car brands, but one has been tried and true for nearly half a century: the Volkswagen Golf GTI.That 'half a century' remark isn't exaggeration either – VW is celebrating 50 years of the Golf hatchback since 1974, which eventually spawned the sports edition trim level of it, the GTI. Since its inception, consumers from your average daily driver and commuter to enthusiasts and even motorsports figures have loved what the Golf GTI has stood for. Its compact size yet highly-practical seating and capacity measurements paired with zippy engines and sport-tuned suspension meant the GTI was ...
Charles Leclerc and Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Want You to Know the Man Behind the Wheel
Charles Leclerc is in his element. The Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 driver has established himself as one of the greats, holding his seat on the Italian team since 2019. With 35 podium spots and six first-place victories, the Monegasque star envisions a limitless future behind the wheel. His teammate, Carlos Sainz, will depart Scuderia Ferrari next year, seeing Leclerc race alongside record-breaking British talent Lewis Hamilton in 2025. Leclerc is more than just a racing driver. He has teamed up with Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% to showcase his talents beyond the track, becoming the brewing company's first-ever global brand ambassador. Peroni and Leclerc's "0.0% to 100%" content series will document his daily life outside racing while traveling to Italy to "live every moment." Set in the Alps...
Hypedrive’s CARS & COFFEE+ Event Brought out SoCal’s Best Automotive Builds
In Southern California – specifically Orange County – car meets are a dime a dozen. But once we got together with Brekkie Car Club for our inaugural CARS & COFFEE+ event, things were going to be different.On July 6, Hypedrive – our automotive vertical – held its first ever car event with local premium car culture brand Brekkie Car Club and Stanton food market-turned-venue Rodeo 39 for CARS & COFFEE+, a play off of automotive enthusiasts' OEM+ styling. For OEM+, it's important to maintain core elements of a car with just additional upgrades, enhanced driving capabilities, and added style; this was the core ethos for our meet, adding style and curation to the cars and coffees to which have become ubiquitous. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Brekkie Car Club ™...
At the Olympic Trials, Unsponsored Athletes Are the Ultimate Underdogs
Curtis Thompson stood on an expanse of grass at the famed Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. He took a deep breath before surging forward and using his body as a kinetic chain to fling the spear in his hand.Thompson is one of 43 track and field athletes who repped Tracksmith at the Olympic Track & Field Trials, a 10-day meet that encompasses over 20 events. The javelin thrower was also the first of the four Tracksmith competitors locked in to represent the US at the 2024 Paris Olympics, alongside hurdler Freddie Crittenden, sprinter Chris Bailey and steeplechaser Marisa Howard. In a field of 900 total competitors, the group of unsponsored athletes is backed by the Boston-based running brand’s Amateur Support Program (ASP), an initiative providing “elite amateurs” with gear, financial sup...
Cakes da Killa Can Party Anywhere
In celebration of Pride Month, Hypebeast is conducting a series of conversations with LGBTQ+ artists about how their identity informs their artistry. What’s it like to party with Cakes da Killa“It depends on the cocktail,” he says.The cocktail for Glastonbury is different from the cocktail for COLORSxSTUDIO, and the cocktail for Barcelona’s Sónar is different from that for Brooklyn’s Lady Land – a two-day Pride festival stacked with a diverse lineup of queer talent, going down next weekend (June 28 and 29) at Under the K Bridge.Cakes is on the Saturday night lineup, and the “rapper’s rapper and girl’s girl” is pumped to perform his new album Black Sheep. After partnering with producer Sam Katz on his previous project Svengali, the NYC-based artist linked back up with the fellow “weirdo” fo...
Tom Hardy and The Bikeriders Cast on the Danger, Power, and Beauty of Motorcycles
Here's what drew the cast and writer/director Jeff Nichols to the story of men and bikes. Tom Hardy and The Bikeriders Cast on the Danger, Power, and Beauty of Motorcycles Liz Shannon Miller
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of This Week’s Girlie Pop Collabs and Other Songs of the Week
Plus, our thoughts on Ariana Grande's new version of "the boy is mine" with Brandy and Monica. The Good, Bad, and Ugly of This Week’s Girlie Pop Collabs and Other Songs of the Week Consequence Staff
Ludacris Talks Black Culture With Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins
Ludacris sat down with Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins for an in-depth talk about the power of Black culture at the company's summit at the Cannes Lions Festival in France on Wednesday.
Hawthorne Heights’ JT Woodruff Talks Summer Tour, New Music, Emo’s “Big 4”
The singer also gives us the latest update on new Hawthorne Heights music. Hawthorne Heights’ JT Woodruff on 20 Years of Tears Tour, Is for Lovers Fest, and the “Big 4” of Emo Spencer Kaufman
