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Robert Rodriguez (and Sons) Explain How Movies Like Hypnotic Are the Family Business
The Ben Affleck thriller was the latest collaboration between the famed indie director and his children Rebel and Racer Max. Robert Rodriguez (and Sons) Explain How Movies Like Hypnotic Are the Family Business Liz Shannon Miller
5 Things You Might Not Know About the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
With its distinctive boxy shape and domineering presence, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been turning heads for over four decades. While seen in modern times as a symbol of success, the G comes from honest roots, built to handle the world's most treacherous terrain since its inception. Respected by hedonists and purists alike and fondly adopted by everyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger to the Pope, the G-Class has become an unmissable silhouette synonymous with adventure and luxury. As the G-Wagon passes the historic milestone of 500,000 units, we take some time to dive into the vehicle's rich history, design, and features which make it a true icon of the automotive industry.1. The first model, the 280 GE, was made on request for the Shah of IranIn the '70s, the Shah of Iran, who was a key sha...
Dreamer Isioma Is on a Whole Other Planet
Introspective, lyrically driven and as much a master with funky synth as they are on electric guitar, Dreamer Isioma is a modern-day musical storyteller who’s carrying the torch of Tierra Whack and Coco & Clair Clair. After finding critical acclaim – and personal fame – with their 2020 hit “Sensitive,” Isioma proceeded to throw away the rulebook and embark on their own path of self-exploration and musical experimentation.First, there was the declarative and alternative 2020 EP, The Leo Sun Sets. Then, the Nigerian-American singer-songwriter released their debut album, last year’s Goodnight Dreamer, a genre-spanning account of probing one’s own identity — from embracing gender fluidity to grappling with the existential crises typical of a twenty-something.Princess Forever, the latest so...
Does the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Live up to Its Name?
If there’s one thing you cannot say about the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera that Hypebeast tested in 2021, is that it’s lacking in power. The – dare we say – “standard” car packs a 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 producing 715 BHP. So why on Earth would Aston Martin want to give the car even more power, more ferocity, more… of everything? Because when it comes to the internal combustion engine, you can wave goodbye to the V12 fairly soon, and in doing so the British marque has given its flagship grand touring supercar a sendoff in the form of the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate.The clue is in the name – everything about this car has been tuned to be the “ultimate” series-production car to come out of Gaydon. It maintains the two-plus-two seating arrangement, meaning you could theoretically b...
Here are the Films and TV Shows Affected by the Writers Guild of America Strike
After 2007's Writers Guild of America Strike which lasted more than three months, the labor union representing writers in film, television, radio, and online media has once again entered a labor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The strike officially started at 12:01 a.m. PDT on May 2, 2023, and sees the guild pushing for viewership transparency from streaming platforms, increased wage floor, protection from mini-rooms, and the use of artificial intelligence.Now well into the second week of the strike, writers have been picketing across Los Angeles and New York City at key media locations. The strike has also effectively shut down production on several scripted productions, while others have decided to pause production in solidarity.Some more notable tit...
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Is Expanding in Las Vegas and Google Showed Off Its Pixel Fold in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, Elon Musk made headlines for something other than Twitter or SpaceX, with the Boring Company announcing its plan to expand its Hyperloop throughout Las Vegas. Construction on the Loop began in 2021 and will now tack on an additional 25 miles in the city. On the product side, Google gave the public a look at its forthcoming foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold, which is rumored to cost $1,700 USD. Dyson, meanwhile, officially put its air purifying Zone headphones on the market.Elsewhere in tech, the Biden Administration put forth a major investment in the future of safe AI, dishing out a $140 million USD commitment to researching AI.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Biden Administration Announced a...
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Is Expanding in Las Vegas and Google Showed Off Its Pixel Fold in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, Elon Musk made headlines for something other than Twitter or SpaceX, with the Boring Company announcing its plan to expand its Hyperloop throughout Las Vegas. Construction on the Loop began in 2021 and will now tack on an additional 25 miles in the city. On the product side, Google gave the public a look at its forthcoming foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold, which is rumored to cost $1,700 USD. Dyson, meanwhile, officially put its air purifying Zone headphones on the market.Elsewhere in tech, the Biden Administration put forth a major investment in the future of safe AI, dishing out a $140 million USD commitment to researching AI.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Biden Administration Announced a...
Pen & Paper: Marcos Alvarado
Marcos Alvarado is an emerging artist from Puerto Rico who has gained international recognition for his striking and balanced compositions. Growing up on the island, Alvarado was exposed to a vibrant and diverse culture that ignited his passion for art at a young age. The walls of the streets were adorned with colorful graffiti and murals that inspired him to pursue a career as an artist. Initially, he started his artistic journey with cartoons and graffiti, but he soon developed a unique style that blended elements of surrealism, realism, and cartoons.Alvarado's art reflects his personal and spiritual journey, exploring themes of religion, spirituality, and the afterlife. His compositions often feature religious and spiritual symbols, including angels, demons, and crosses. Additionally, h...
Hypeart Visits: Yuan Fang
Step into the world of Yuan Fang, a visual artist honing her skills in abstraction who was born in the year 1996 in the city of Shenzhen, China. Currently residing in the electric metropolis of New York City, she obtained a Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of Visual Arts, and her works have been exhibited widely in both the United States and Asia. Fang's artistic journey began with a self-imposed detachment from the external world, yet maintained a spirit of rebellion and exile. Growing up, she often experienced feelings of not belonging and displacement, which are reflected in her art. For Fang, emotions, desire, and memory are not abstract concepts, but rather tangible experiences. As an Asian woman living in the cosmopolitan context of New York, she aims to explore her own se...
Best New Tracks: Fred again.. x Brian Eno, IDK 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 Fred again.. x Brian Eno and IDK, who released the albums Secret Life and F65, respectively. Also joining this selection are fresh offerings from Conway The Machine, Denzel Curry, Bruno Major, Armani White, JELEEL! Q and Lo Village.Fred again.. x Brian Eno - Secret LifeFred again.. and Brian Eno drop off their collaborative record, Secret Life. The ambient 11-track record clocks in at approximately 45 minutes and is released via Four Tet's Text Records.Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicIDK - F65IDK utilizes his penchant for merging feel-good melodies with thought-provoking topics in his latest album F65, which features contributions from NL...
Song of the Week: The Hives Return With the Scorching “Bogus Operandi”
"Bogus Operandi" arrives with a wild music video that splits the difference between The Evil Dead and Let The Right One In. Song of the Week: The Hives Return With the Scorching “Bogus Operandi” Paolo Ragusa and Consequence Staff
Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan Talk Sqürl’s Debut Album, Collaborators, and Favorite Film Scores
Sqürl's debut full-length LP, Silver Haze, is out now. Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan Talk Sqürl’s Debut Album, Collaborators, and Favorite Film Scores Spencer Kaufman
