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10 Folk Albums from the 1960s John Oates Thinks Everyone Should Own
The legendary songwriter runs through how artists like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, The Byrds, The Band, and more inspired him as a kid. 10 Folk Albums from the 1960s John Oates Thinks Everyone Should Own Jonah Krueger
2025 Aston Martin Vantage: A Classic Contender in a Tough Sports Car Market
These days, asking for a sports car and getting exactly what you want is actually quite difficult. Hybrid engines. Cars getting enormous. All-wheel drive setups. In a market saturated by these aspects, sometimes all you need is a pure driver's car in the classic front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, gobs of power, and formulaic good looks. For the Aston Martin Vantage, whose nameplate dates back to the 70s but made its largest strides in the mid-2000s, performance and overall package was always key. It had a lot to live up to as the "baby" or entry-level Aston Martin, yet it appealed to consumers looking for just the right amount of exotic, downright sexy looks and performance capable of keeping up with the competition. AM seems to be pretty diehard with this direction for the Vantage and...
Best New Tracks: Gunna, Chief Keef, Ice Spice 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.Led by Gunna's One of Wun, this week also sees projects from Chief Keef, Yaya Bey and Yhapojj. Ice Spice, Megan Thee Stallion, Ski Mask the Slump God and Sleepy Hallow also offer up singles, with Remi Wolf delivering a two-pack and Shoreline Mafia making its reunited return.Gunna – One of Wun Gunna's fifth studio album is here. The rapper has dropped off his highly-anticipated follow-up to a Gift & a Curse, strapped with features from Offset, Normani, Leon Bridges and Roddy Ricch. Arriving less than a year after his last project, the 20-track offering finds the rapper in his zone, which happens to be his own uninterrupted lane as he is, one of wun.Listen: Spo...
Doctor Who Team on Meeting The Beatles In The Devil’s Chord
Russell T Davies, Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, and Jinkx Monsoon tell Consequence about the musical time travel adventure. Doctor Who’s “The Devil’s Chord”: Behind the Scenes of The Doctor Meeting The Beatles (At Last) Liz Shannon Miller
Song of the Week: Remi Wolf Is Ready to Ride in “Toro”
Remi Wolf's "Toro" arrived as part of a single drop. Here's why the funk-infused track is our pick for Song of the Week. Song of the Week: Remi Wolf Is Ready to Ride in “Toro” Mary Siroky and Consequence Staff
Hypeart Visits: August Vilella Paints a Haunting Jazz Symphony
August Vilella paints dreamlike scenes filled with imaginative creatures. His decade-long practice in contemporary art features serendipitous encounters, intuitive brushstrokes, and a seamless fusion of surrealism. His compositions are interlaced with diverse influences drawn from literature, music, and profound philosophical musings. From the surrealistic cues that permeate his works to the haunting echoes of his Heavy Metal roots, each brushstroke resonates with a symphony of visual elements. Venturing beyond the confines of Barcelona, August found solace amidst the enigmatic atmosphere of Tokyo. The Japanese capital also serves as both muse and canvas for August's explorations. At the core of August's practice lies an intuitive and automatic approach, reminiscent of the surrealist maste...
The 10 Best Episodes of Kenny Beats’ “The Cave”
Since 2019, Kenny Beats has been bringing a wide range of guests into "The Cave" – his production studio in which overthinking is discouraged and Yerba Mate is always flowing. The super-producer's YouTube series has amassed a loyal following – and an average viewer count per episode in the millions, along with delivering over 46 freestyles, ranging from masterful and meme-worthy, but all memorable nonetheless.The concept is simple: Kenny has 10 minutes to make a beat – with the entire build-out screen recorded so the viewer can see the entire explicated process – and the artist gets 10 minutes to write between 16 and 32 bars.The result? A fresh, fully original track at the end of each bi-weekly episode.The only rule? D.O.T.S – Don't overthink sh*t.With Kenny's production prowess at the fo...
Sugar, Baby Reindeer, and What It Means to Watch TV for the Twists
How the Colin Farrell series and Netflix breakout drama connect is this article's big twist. Sugar, Baby Reindeer, and What It Means to Watch TV for the Twists Liz Shannon Miller
A Definitive Ranking of Every Can Album
From Monster Movie to Rite Time, here's a dissection of the entire Can discography. A Definitive Ranking of Every Can Album Jonah Krueger and Venus Rittenberg
Oscar Piastri Is Making His Mark in the World of F1
When Oscar Piastri first stepped up onto the F1 grid in 2023, he hadn’t raced for 12 months. Fast forward to 17 races later, the newcomer managed to podium at the Japanese Grand Prix — marking the first time a rookie had done so since Lance Stroll in 2017. The Australian racer then went on to finish the season with 97 points, earning him the Rookie of the Year title.Today, Piastri is in his second year with the McLaren Formula 1 team and is having quite the season so far. With 38 points as of writing and just five races into the season, the 23-year-old driver is just getting started. Hypebeast recently sat down with the driver to discuss everything from transitioning into his second year of racing to what it's like to race alongside childhood role models.You had quite the rookie year last ...
Essentials: Tang Kai
On March 1, 2024, Tang Kai successfully defended his title as the ONE Featherweight World Champion. After an 18-month-long wait since sustaining an injury, Tang emerged victorious with a technical knockout in his second fight against Vietnamese-American fighter, Thanh Le. At the moment the referee declared him champion, Tang not only unified his title but also knocked away all the doubts and pressure he had endured in the past two years."The moment I step foot into the cage, I finally felt like I was home,” said Tang Kai in an interview right after the match. Over the years, Tang has spent more time in the ring than in his real home. Almost everything in his life revolves around MMA training and associated events. To prepare for his rematch with Thanh Le, Tang spent most of his time traini...
Remy Ma and Fat Joe Get Introspective on ‘I Got Questions’
The latest episode of 'I Got Questions' features two of the Bronx's heaviest hitters in the rap game, Fat Joe and Remy Ma. Both sit down and chop it up about their careers, their top five rappers and more.
