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Happy 1st Birthday, Fan Chant!
A look back at some of our favorite stories from the first year of the column. Happy 1st Birthday, Fan Chant! Mary Siroky
What Justified: City Primeval’s Last Minute Reveal Means for Raylan Givens
Let's explore what the finale's last minute reveal could mean for the FX series. What Justified: City Primeval’s Final Reveal Means for the Series and Raylan Givens Marcus Shorter
Romy’s ’Mid Air’ Is an Ode to the Dance Floor
Mid Air, the debut solo effort from producer, DJ and singer Romy isn't just a “coming out” album. Rather, it can more accurately be described as a “coming through” album. At 34, Romy has spent the past two decades at the vanguard of electronic music as one-third of the English group The xx, which she formed with fellow classmates Jamie and Oliver when they were just in high schoolOut for release on September 8, Mid Air sees Romy simultaneously trace her origins in the electronic music scene and her acceptance of her sexuality. At the center of the narrative are the many nights spent dancing with strangers, finding love in the crowd and even performing her own live shows. Holding a light up to the dark, sweaty rooms of queer clubs, Romy probes themes of grief, intimacy, love and salvation, ...
For Kenshi Yonezu, Hayao Miyazaki Is Both a Teacher and Father-Like Presence
Hayao Miyazaki’s highly-anticipated animated feature, The Boy and the Heron officially made its debut this summer. With no promotional materials released prior to the premiere, everything regarding the film from the cast, and storyline to its soundtrack and theme song were all shrouded in mystery before then. The Boy and the Heron is what brought the legendary director, Hayao Miyazaki out of retirement, and is said to be his final film. Undoubtedly, it's a piece of cinema that carries weight for both the filmmaker and his acclaimed Ghibli studio.After opening in Japan, the theme song was one of the first pieces of information about The Boy and the Heron to be unveiled. Written and performed by Kenshi Yonezu, one of the most influential music artists in Japan right now, “Spinning Globe” is ...
Five of the Best Manual Transmission Cars Announced This Summer
It's no secret that manual transmissions are moving closer to their demise, as automakers look to optimize cost and efficiency. A prime example of this can be seen in BMW's departure from both manual transmission and dual-clutch transmissions for its M offerings.However, the stick isn't gone yet and might just be seeing a slight resurgence thanks to a particular group of drivers -- namely, millennials and Gen Z, according to recent reports. Other factors that have kept them around include performance automotive makers' commitment to their racing lineage and maintenance of their consumer offerings for enthusiasts.While all of the vehicles on this list below are limited, they paint a picture of defiance against a backdrop of what feels like a looming dystopic future of fully electrified driv...
Elon Musk Said X Will Remove the Block Feature and Twitch is Testing TikTok-Like Clips in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry learned of a few updates coming to some of the most popular apps. Over at Elon Musk’s newly-renamed X, the block feature will apparently be removed, as the tech entrepreneur believes it “makes no sense.” Mark Zuckerberg, meanwhile, is working on expanding Threads with a desktop version.Streaming platform Twitch is currently testing out a beta version of its new “Discovery Feed,” a way for users to discover content from streamers, even when they’re offline. And on the product side, `Bowers & Wilkins has rolled out a line of four new home speakers.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Bowers & Wilkins Launched a New Speaker Series Aimed At Vinyl LoversCreator of high-end audio...
Song of the Week: The Late Summer Melancholy of Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves’ “I Remember Everything”
With honorable mentions from Slow Pulp, Sprain, Ratboys, and more. Song of the Week: The Late Summer Melancholy of Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves’ “I Remember Everything” Mary Siroky and Consequence Staff
Adam Sandler’s New Movie Is a Funhouse Mirror Image of One of His Best
How You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah reflects Adam Sandler's other Idina Menzel collaboration, Uncut Gems. Adam Sandler’s New Movie Is a Funhouse Mirror Image of One of His Best Liz Shannon Miller
Zane Lowe on Why UK Music is Stronger Than It’s Ever Been
For so many people growing up in the UK, Zane Lowe was the “voice of radio.”When it comes to broadcasters who have helped define the musical zeitgeist over the past three decades, Zane Lowe is up there with the very best. A former musician who made his way onto local radio in New Zealand, Lowe moved from Auckland to the UK in his younger years, craving to feel the buzz emanating out of the country at the time.At Radio 1, he was an essential figure for a new generation of young listeners, introducing new sounds, genres and movements with genuine, child-like excitement. Lowe was on his music discovery journey with you, the listener, and his love for new songs was something he shared gleefully. You'll probably know Loewe as the hottest brand in the world in 2023, but for over a decade, Lowe’s...
Roadtripping With the New Range Rover Sport
A Range Rover Sport is a rite of passage. It’s a car for grown-ups who don’t want to grow up; you tell the outside world that you’ve got it together, but only you – the driver – know what you’re really up to. You could buy the fully-fledged Range Rover, but you’re not the kind that goes rambling on a Sunday jaunt. Nor are you shooting in the Great British countryside, or a motorway-blasting executive who wants to be chauffeured in luxury. No, by owning a Range Rover Sport you’re saying one thing: I want to be able to do all of the above and to have fun at the same time. This is a tall order for Land Rover Range Rover’s teams, as it has to pack driving dynamics, style, sophistication, technological advancements, performance, handling, and, above all else, off-roading credentials into a spor...
Dadcore, Bucket Hats and Whiskey with Joel Dahmen
Joel Dahmen carries an aura like no-one else on the PGA TOUR. With a laid-back attitude and a signature bucket hat shaped like a Porsche 911, there’s a natural rhythm and finesse to his game that has made him one of the most recognized and prominent players on tour.After getting his first win in 2021 at the Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship, then sharing his story with Netflix on Full Swing, Dahmen quickly became a leading name with a growing dedicated fan base. His straightforward and kind hearted spirit has made him a trusted and sought after voice in major golf conversation and news today.Next to his fun loving nature, Dahmen carries an immense amount of style, both in how he dresses and how he plays the game. His swing, especially with the driver, is the reason his peers c...
Lincoln’s Navigator Black Label Is the Ultimate Stealth Wealth SUV
"Subtle" isn't often the first adjective you'd think of when describing luxury SUVs. Even plain full-size SUVs are gargantuan in stature and attention-demanding by nature, so luxury SUVs are often a double scoop of in-your-face wealth: the new money ostentation of a G-Wagon, the aggressive styling and throaty growl of a Land Rover, the flash and flair of an Escalade, the super-sized supercar look of a Urus. However, much like stealth wealth — essentially the act of showing your means through more coded references and choices instead of ostentation and flash — there's one luxury SUV that opts for a more subtle interpretation of those cultural codes. It's the Navigator from Lincoln, especially the top-of-the-line Black Label model. The Navigator, which was first produced for the 1998 model y...
