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George Lucas Made American Graffiti to Prove He Was Human
The future creator of Star Wars mined his own past for the 1973 Oscar-nominated film. George Lucas Made American Graffiti to Prove He Was Human Liz Shannon Miller
YOSHIROTTEN’s “FLUID GARDEN” Is a Cool-Hued Sanctuary Amidst Summer
Earlier this week, YOSHIROTTEN unveiled his latest installation in Hong Kong. Titled “FLUID GARDEN,” the installation takes the stage inside LANDMARK Atrium in the city’s bustling Central district. “FLUID GARDEN” is built around the mall's signature fountain on its retail podium level, where its classic appearance has been reimagined in a fantastical yet familiar manner.Synonymous with YOSHIROTTEN’s usual approach, the installation serves as an immersive and spatial interplay with digital art. Imbued with his iconic futuristic aesthetics, “FLUID GARDEN” features a palm tree and digital pool right next to the reimagined fountain.“Sofas" that boast a spherical yet angular form are decked around the space in a corresponding metallic turquoise – a recurring color that permeates the entire exhi...
Best New Tracks: Nas, Noname, REASON 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 Nas, Noname and REASON, who each released the music video for "Motion" and the albums Sundial and Porches, respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Olamide, Slowdive, Piers James and Sexxy Red and plus a collaboration from Brady Watt with Conway the Machine and Talib Kweli.Nas - "Motion"Nas revisits his latest studio effort Magic 2 for an accompanying music video for "Motion," which is helmed by Kid Art.Watch: YouTubeNoname - SundialNoname delivers her first studio effort in five years, Sundial. The sophomore album features guest appearances from Jimetta Rose and Voices of Creation on "hold me down," Jay Electronica...
How Sampha Became the Go-To Hook Man for Modern Hip Hop
Even though Sampha prefers to keep a low profile, he’s been collecting massive hip hop features like infinity stones. His discography is short for an artist that’s been releasing music since 2010 — he’s got a pair of EPs (Dual and Sundanza) and one studio album (Process) under his belt — but he’s found success through collaborations, namely with Drake, Ye, Kendrick Lamar and, most recently, Travis Scott. Upper-echelon rap figures have gravitated towards Sampha's superpowers: his voice and the heavy subject matters that are baked into his music. Characterized by their inimitable tone, they're a tapestry woven with threads of piano-driven compositions, melancholic melody and emotional depth.Sampha grew up in London, the child of Sierra Leonean immigrants, and his musical endeavors have been ...
Heart of Stone Review: Gal Gadot Goes Full James Bond for Netflix
Wonder Woman herself stars in a solid spy actioner with plenty of twists, directed by Tom Harper. Heart of Stone Review: Gal Gadot Goes Full James Bond for Netflix Liz Shannon Miller
9 Live Events, Concerts, Exhibits and Releases To Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary
Hip-hop's golden anniversary is more than just a musical achievement. It's a cultural milestone. In the 50 years since the art form was born on 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, hip-hop has shifted and shaped pop culture as we know it today.But to celebrate hip-hop is to also acknowledge the struggles of the impoverished. As author Michael J. Moore gracefully penned in his Kendrick Lamar biography The Butterfly Effect, "Hip-hop saves the community; it's the voice of the voiceless, the sound of oppressed people spinning negativity into vibrant art." Hip-hop began as a platform for the disenfranchised to express their reality and transformed to a creative outlet that let the world know these communities existed. Denying their realities and experiences is denying hip-hop. They are woven into...
Bruce Springsteen Chicago Concert Recap: A World-Class Show
Three hours, 26 songs, no breaks. Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off North American Tour with World-Class Performance in Chicago: Review Wren Graves
Painkiller Review: Netflix’s Opioid Crisis Drama Feels Painfully Redundant
Despite best efforts, it's impossible to review this show without mentioning the far superior Dopesick. Painkiller Review: Netflix’s Opioid Crisis Drama Feels Painfully Redundant Liz Shannon Miller
Icons of Rock: Robbie Robertson
A look back at the towering musical legacy of the co-founder of The Band. Icons of Rock: Robbie Robertson Blaine Sayers
With In the Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson Bet on Themselves and Changed Rock Forever
King Crimson set out to change the world of popular music, and the mad lads did just that. With In the Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson Bet on Themselves and Changed Rock Forever Jonah Krueger
Chris Gibbs Uses His 1992 Range Rover for Commuting and “Communicating”
For some, material possessions can be fleeting if there's no message or story behind it. For Chris Gibbs however, story-telling and curation is everything.Chris Gibbs is the owner of Union Los Angeles, perhaps one of the most important and highly respected boutiques that caters to streetwear fashion, footwear, accessories and lifestyle. The Union brand has been around for decades, opening its doors initially in SoHo, NYC in 1989 before even the big brands like Supreme, BAPE, and NEIGHBORHOOD were even conceptualized. Union Los Angeles followed suit shortly after with Gibbs entering in 1996, eventually taking ownership and becoming the face for the brand, its stores, collaborations and creative direction.Union has since expanded across the globe, having locations in both Tokyo and Osaka, Ja...
Lollapalooza 2023: What You Missed on the Livestream
Photos and recap of Chicago's biggest music festival. Lollapalooza 2023: What You Missed on the Livestream Wren Graves
