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Despite Turbulence, the Inaugural Primavera Sound Madrid Soared: Review
After early disappointment with the cancelation of its first day, the first Primavera Sound Madrid became a weekend of musical jubilation. Despite Turbulence, the Inaugural Primavera Sound Madrid Soared: Review Jonah Krueger
The Righteous Gemstones Have Their Come to Jesus Moment In Season 3: Review
The younger Gemstones face the family's internal rot in the return of the anarchic HBO comedy. The Righteous Gemstones Have Their Come to Jesus Moment In Season 3: Review Clint Worthington
Meta Announced the Quest 3 and Twitter Faces Potential Ban in Europe in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry received word of some incoming hardware, both rumored and confirmed, along with more commotion going on over at Twitter. On the product side, Meta announced the forthcoming Quest 3 virtual and mixed reality headset, while Apple is rumored to be testing out its new processors on MacBooks and iMacs.Over at Twitter, meanwhile, the company’s value has been reported to be only a third of what it was worth at the time of Musk’s purchase. And in Europe, Twitter could also face a potential ban in the near future if it doesn’t agree to comply with a new law requiring companies to combat disinformation.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Meta Announced the $500 USD Quest 3 VR Headset, Power...
10 Years Ago, Deafheaven’s Sunbather Challenged the Boundaries of Metal
Deafheaven's sophomore album brought the brutality and beauty of blackgaze into the spotlight. 10 Years Ago, Deafheaven’s Sunbather Challenged the Boundaries of Metal Jordan Blum
Here’s What Went Down at Apple’s WWDC 2023
In the words of CEO Tim Cook, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) marked “a historic day” for not only the company but the consumer tech industry at large. Though the conference technically spans the entire week, the first day, June 5, is when Cook delivers a keynote address, announcing the new product and software updates that can be expected in the coming year, while the ensuing days largely consist of demos and lab consultations geared towards app developers.This year, Hypebeast was on-site at WWDC at the company headquarters, a nearly 3 million square foot campus dubbed Apple Park in Cupertino, California. After arriving at the iconic Infinite Loop, the keynote commenced outdoors just a few minutes before 10:00 a.m., with Cook taking the stage to a roaring crowd.The CEO gree...
Apple’s Vision Pro Is a Breakthrough in Photorealistic Mixed Reality
News of Apple’s Vision Pro has been dominating the tech industry since its unveiling at the 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday. Described as the “world’s first spatial computer,” the futuristic goggle-like piece of hardware operates on a new system called visionOS and has been making headlines, not merely because it marks Apple’s foray into AR/VR but also because of its $3,500 USD price tag. (For context, the Vision Pro’s closest competitor, the Meta Quest 3, starts at $499 USD).Hypebeast was on-site at WWDC 2023 at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, and had the opportunity to be among the “first people in the world,” per an Apple employee, to test out the prototypal Vision Pro – in fact, several Apple employees mentioned that they hadn’t yet tried it yet themselves.Fo...
Song of the Week: Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit Reign On with “King of Oklahoma”
Off the new album, Weathervanes, available today. Song of the Week: Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit Reign On with “King of Oklahoma” Mary Siroky and Consequence Staff
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition: How Hardcore Is Too Hardcore?
Toyota's marketing for its Gazoo Racing division of vehicles has been full speed ahead since its GR 86 launch in 2021. Alongside the compact coupe came a more powerful GR Supra, a sports car for the masses with its plentiful power and superb handling characteristics. The third car to release, however, took audiences by surprise when it was unveiled in 2022: a sports-tuned version of the humble and family-friendly Corolla. For Toyota to release a sporty four-door hatchback that is both fun and functional was highly respectable, as shown by the extensive waitlist lengths for a GR Corolla. But its marketing division gave the car three tiers: the Core model, a more defined and capable Circuit Edition, and a track-prepped limited Morizo Edition named after Toyota president Akio Toyoda's racing ...
Best New Tracks: Lily Rose-Depp, PinkPantheress, Maluma 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 Lily Rose-Depp, Pink Pantheress and Maluma, who each released "World Class Sinner / I'm A Freak" from the HBO series The Idol, the Barbie soundtrack cut "Angel" and "Coco Loco," respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Wallice, Shamir, Boldy James, Keshi, Ultra Q, Buju Banton and Freddie Gibbs and BJ the Chicago Kid.Lily Rose-Depp - "World Class Sinner / I'm A Freak"The Weeknd drops off Lily Rose-Depp's The Idol cut, "World Class Sinner / I'm A Freak," which she performs at Jocelyn in the series. The track is produced by Asa Taccone, with more songs from The Idol season one dropping every week to coincide with each ...
Through the Lens: Daniel Malikyar
Daniel Malikyar is an Afghani-American photographer and filmmaker who brings a humanist touch to each subject he documents. Whether an unassuming street scene in Cuba or South Sedan or portraiture of larger-than-life celebrities in Drake or Lil Yachty — there is an air of warmth and familiarity in the way he approaches photography.As the youngest member to join the Fujifilm X roster, Malikyar has traveled all around the world, surrendering himself to ‘chance encounters’, as he describes it, to find the story that lurks around every corner. In 2017, he co-founded the production company, MGX CREATIVE, and has since worked on a number of global branded campaigns, including projects with adidas, PUMA, Mercedes-Benz, Fujifilm and Sony, along with a recent book with TASCHEN on the history of hip...
After Years of Iconic Interviews, Louis Theroux Now Wants to Redefine Podcasts
Louis Theroux is the definitive interviewer. To be interviewed by him is an honor – few would dare to decline his offer to tell your story. Put simply, storytelling is what he does best; his groundbreaking series Weird Weekends didn’t just redefine the documentary industry, it defined Theroux. Through this, he developed his signature inquisitive yet coy approach, and his oeuvre has become the de facto benchmark of what makes a great story. Theroux shone a light on “weirdos,” fringe communities, and outsiders. His technique is to make you feel comfortable in his presence, to not push too hard, and to make you feel like he is one of you – only he’s not, and he is interrogating you without you knowing it, thus giving people a platform to express themselves and their ways of life openly, for b...
Past Lives Review: An Unforgettable Film About Fate, Love, and Stories
In the A24 dramedy, Greta Lee and Teo Yoo star as childhood sweethearts who reconnect as adults. Past Lives Review: An Unforgettable Film About Fate, Love, and Stories Liz Shannon Miller
