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Song of the Week: The Beatles Reunite One Last Time for “Now and Then”
Other standout tunes come from Momma, Narrow Head, Wisp, and more. Song of the Week: The Beatles Reunite One Last Time for “Now and Then” Jonah Krueger
Best New Tracks: Kid Cudi x Travis Scott x Pharrell, Megan Thee Stallion, Kevin Abstract 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 Kid Cudi with Travis Scott and Pharrell, Megan Thee Stallion and Kevin Abstract, who each released the singles "At The Party" and "Cobra" and the album Blanket, respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from The Alchemist, the final song from The Beatles and UMI, and collaborations from Benny the Butcher with Lil Wayne and Larry June with Cardo and Blxst.Kid Cudi x Travis Scott x Pharrell - "At The Party"Kid Cudi reunites with Travis Scott and Pharrell for his newest single, "At The Party." Produced by Skateboard P and Jean Baptiste, the cut arrives as an inconspicuous but bewitching track that's sure to be put on repeat....
Best New Tracks: Kid Cudi x Travis Scott x Pharrell, Megan Thee Stallion, Kevin Abstract 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 Kid Cudi with Travis Scott and Pharrell, Megan Thee Stallion and Kevin Abstract, who each released the singles "At The Party" and "Cobra" and the album Blanket, respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from The Alchemist, the final song from The Beatles and UMI, and collaborations from Benny the Butcher with Lil Wayne and Larry June with Cardo and Blxst.Kid Cudi x Travis Scott x Pharrell - "At The Party"Kid Cudi reunites with Travis Scott and Pharrell for his newest single, "At The Party." Produced by Skateboard P and Jean Baptiste, the cut arrives as an inconspicuous but bewitching track that's sure to be put on repeat....
Spotify’s New Royalty Model Explained by an Expert (Guest Column)
Kristin Graziani, the president of music distribution platform Stem, argues that Spotify’s new royalty model is likely to benefit artists. A Thousand Streams in Your Pocket: Spotify’s New Royalty Model Explained by an Expert Kristin Graziani
Collectors: Meet Jesse “Punch” Edwards, The Hip-Hop Innovator Turned Art Aficionado
‘Collectors’ journeys into the homes of fledgling and seasoned art buyers from across the globe. The ongoing series offers an intimate spotlight on a range of personal collections from hobbyist ephemera to blue-chip artworks -- all the while dissecting an individual’s specific taste, at-home curation and purchase trajectory.Jesse Edwards, widely known as "Punch," co-founded the 740 Project in 2015 alongside Rahim Wright and Charley Greenberg. This digital agency has seen remarkable growth, evolving from working primarily with independent artists to establishing partnerships with major record labels, unearthing emerging talents, and actively promoting signed artists to the public. The 740 Project's impressive clientele features some of the most prominent figures in the world of Hip-Hop, in...
Priscilla: Phoenix on Creating Music for Sofia Coppola Film
Phoenix and music supervisor Randall Poster didn't have the rights to big Elvis hits when crafting the musical world of Priscilla Presley. Phoenix on the Challenges of Creating a Score-Less Soundtrack for Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla Liz Shannon Miller
Best Netflix Stand-up Specials of the Last 10 Years
It's been a decade since Netflix started releasing game-changing comedy specials — here are the ten best. The 10 Best Netflix Stand-up Specials of the Last 10 Years Consequence Staff
The Best Rising Artists of Fall 2023
As the leaves brown and the temperature drops to a cozy degree, a selection of rising artists have entered the Hypebeast radar. The Fall 2023 roster of Hypebeast's bi-annual list features artists crossing the genres of rap, hip-hop, Midwest pop, R&B, neo-soul and pop, highlighting the exciting variety the new generation has to offer.BktherulaFor fans of: Rico Nasty, Lancey Foux, DoechiiAt just 21 years old, Bktherula is on top of her game. Just one of the latest female rappers killing the music scene right now, Bktherula got her start on Soundcloud, earning clout for “LEFT RIGHT” and “Faygo”; TikTok then bolstered the emerging Atlanta rapper’s name again, with “Tweakin’ Together” quickly going viral, as well as “SANTANNY” and “IDK WHAT TO TELL YOU.” Now with four albums under her belt,...
Jun Takahashi, The UNDERCOVER Artist
This article appeared as the cover story for Hypebeast Magazine Issue 32: The Fever Issue. Please visit HBX to grab your copy.This past August, Tokyo’s GALLERY TARGET adopted a distinct, punkish aura. Its walls were adorned with 26 enigmatic oil paintings depicting canonical characters from literature and pop culture, all of whom were indistinguishable due to the absence of their usual starry eyes. Aside from one portrait that noticeably resembled David Bowie (the subject’s tall coiffed hair giving strong clues), the canvases maintained their ambiguity, even as onlookers moved closer to the frame. Revered Japanese musicians Utada Hikaru and Yumi Matsutoya lent their idiosyncratic vocals to the room, while the eyeless portraits left those with pupils intrigued. This was the opening for Jun ...
French DJ Chloé Caillet Is Finding Her Stride
Chloé Caillet has become somewhat of a sensation in the dance music scene. The French DJ – who grew up between Paris, Bristol and NYC – made waves when she was personally commissioned to remix a song by Beck, delivering an addictive, house take on his hit track “Chemical.”In 2023, however, Caillet truly found her stride and enjoyed her busiest year yet. The DJ clocked performances globally, from the Brooklyn Mirage to Hï Ibiza and Fabric in London. She also released her long-awaited debut EP, Intro, on CircoLoco Records. Most recently, Caillet linked back up with CircoLoco to headline their Halloween weekend show in New York.In a new interview with Hypebeast, she talks about her headlining performance, her globetrotting schedule and a recent collaboration with French Caribbean band Kassav....
How The Nightmare Before Christmas Became a Holiday Classic
A tender film and a goth merchandise push have landed Jack Skellington right alongside The Grinch and Snoopy come Christmastime. How Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Became a Holiday Classic Libby Cudmore
Staff Picks: Favorite Albums of October 2023
Our favorites from October 2023, including Sufjan Stevens, Troye Sivan, Jamila Woods, and more. Staff Picks: Favorite Albums of October 2023 Consequence Staff
