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Channeling the (Al)gorithm: A Conversation with Jesse Damiani
The question of what it means to be human has perplexed scientists, philosophers, and scholars throughout history. While we don’t have the answers to this question, it’s a thought that arises when meditating on the progression of artificial intelligence.Like all species, humans have radically changed in an infinitesimal space of time. So has the technology that has allowed this evolution. In less than a million years, humans have evolved from hunting animals to sentient beings, a rapid transformation considering the age of the universe.When speculating on the evolution of human intelligence, Dr. Carl Sagan once pondered, “What is the information content of the brain?” Unsurprisingly, there is much that connects humans with the rest of the animal kingdom, but where we differ, at least to ou...
Hannah Gadsby Wants to Keep You Guessing
Gadsby explores the process of bringing their new special to Netflix, and why they don't want to "paint myself into a persona corner." Hannah Gadsby Wants to Keep You Guessing Liz Shannon Miller
Pen & Paper: Ella Webb
While normally distinguished from one another, art and geology live on the same plain for British artist, Ella Webb. Based in London, her artwork doubles up as ‘research’ that she meticulously lays in watercolor, gouache and paint markers in Moleskine notebooks, as well as across limited-edition prints and clothing capsules.Webb’s abstract illustrations are aesthetically pleasing, just like the scientific films and attire that inspired her as a child. Of the many documentaries that resonated with her, The Volcano Watchers from 1987, which featured the late French volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, had a big impact, which she continues to draw from today as she records her travels across the world.In her own studies, Webb seeks to make visible the titanic forces that lie just under th...
Sick New World fest rocked by System of a Down, Deftones, Korn, and more: Recap + Photos
The massive one-day Vegas gathering also featured Incubus, Evanescence, Mr. Bungle, Turnstile, Ministry, and more. Sick New World Festival Rocked by System of a Down, Deftones, Korn, and More: Recap and Photos Jonali McFadden
Is Frank Ocean Thinking About You?
Being a Frank Ocean enthusiast can be summed up in two words: unrequited love. Since Tumblr’s heyday, Ocean has been steadily expanding his musical repertoire and treating our cochleas with the cathartic vocals, inimitable lyricism, and genre-bending production that have made him one of the most influential artists in modern music. However, his reclusive behavior and the unorthodox methods in which he distributes his creative offerings have sent his cult followers on a, well, endless emotional roller coaster ride. Ocean’s following has been forced to grapple with his elusive personality, and as a result, the dynamic between him and his fans continues to fluctuate.There’s no artist who toes the line between being deeply relatable and completely mysterious quite like Ocean. Through his lyric...
Linda Yaccarino Was Named Twitter CEO and Apple Launched Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro on iPad in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry was surprised to learn that Elon Musk would be hiring a new CEO at Twitter. Months after buying the company and taking up the role himself, Musk hinted that he had hired a woman for the position. The following day, he officially revealed the hire was NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino.Elsewhere in tech, SpaceX and Vast have teamed up to build the first commercial space station. The two companies plan to launch the Haven-1 into orbit, using SpaceX’s Falcon rocket, as soon as mid-2025.On the software side, Adobe brought its Firefly text-to-image AI to Google’s Bard chatbot. Apple, meanwhile, finally rolled out Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPads.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Elon...
In Succession’s “America Decides,” Everything’s Courtesy of the Roy, White, and Blue
In "America Decides," Succession pulls back the democratic curtain, and it's depressing as hell. In Succession’s “America Decides,” Everything’s Courtesy of the Roy, White, and Blue Mary Siroky
Jack Harlow Flies High in ‘White Men Can’t Jump’
Back in 1992, Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson teamed up to play the role of basketball hustlers in White Men Can’t Jump. Throughout the classic film, elements of culture were masterfully weaved throughout its storyline -- from “yo mama” jokes to cycling caps.Recreating this magic, Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow have come together as co-stars to offer a modern interpretation of the movie. Early '90s street fashion such as Starter jackets has been replaced by sought-after Jordan Brand collaborations and Fear of God ESSENTIALS apparel, creating an apt snapshot of the cultural landscape of today. Topped off by clever quips that name drop platforms like CashApp and OnlyFans, there’s no doubt that the film will serve as a time machine to the ‘20s in the decades to come.In preparation for the fil...
Song of the Week: Janelle Monáe Designs a Sensual Utopia on “Lipstick Lover”
Janelle Monáe's reggae-tinged "Lipstick Lover" is tailor-made for hot summer nights. Song of the Week: Janelle Monáe Designs a Sensual Utopia on “Lipstick Lover” Paolo Ragusa
Hypnotic Is a 2000s-Era Popcorn Flick, For Better and For Worse: Review
If you told us this was a long-lost Ben Affleck vehicle from 2009, we would have believed you. Hypnotic Is a 2000s-Era Popcorn Flick, For Better and For Worse: Review Jonah Krueger
Best New Tracks: Daft Punk, Lil Durk x J. Cole 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 Daft Punk, Lil Durk x J. Cole and Jorja Smith, who each released the album Random Access Memories (10th Anniversary Edition) and the singles "All My Life" and "Little Things." Also joining this selection are offerings from Yung Gravy and bbno$, G Herbo, Jeremy Zucker, Sampa the Great, Jean Dawson, Tay Iwar with Twelve XII and Deante Hitchcock.Daft Punk - Random Access Memories (10th Anniversary Edition)Daft Punk celebrates 10 years of their fourth and final studio album Random Access Memories with a special expanded edition, which includes nine previously-unreleased tracks and the "last" ever Daft Punk song "Infinity Repeating (2013 De...
Hypeart Visits: Gustavo Barroso
Gustavo Barroso, a Brazilian-American artist and designer, creates contemporary conceptual furniture and objects that transport viewers to enchanting landscapes. With a penchant for repurposing natural and discarded materials, Barroso crafts functional yet surreal pieces that offer an escape from the ordinary.Barroso's designs, such as his signature Slime Chairs and the Caution Tape Table, skillfully blend the concepts of separation and connection. Through his work, he aims to highlight the absurdity of life while fostering unity among people. His unique approach involves transforming everyday objects, like chairs, by tilting them or adding unexpected elements, injecting humor and playfulness.Inspired by sculptor Wendell Castle's emphasis on storytelling and Daniel Arsham's ability to cons...
