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Jean Dawson: An Interlude
Jean Dawson is typically in the studio every day from 7 p.m. through 7 a.m., so an 8 a.m. call time fell right in the middle of his REM sleep. “Waking up today kicked my ass, but it was great. I need that sometimes,” says Dawson, who finds humility in the mundane.Waking up early isn’t a foreign concept for a now 29-year-old Dawson. He split his time between San Diego and Mexico, having to wake up before sunrise to walk to the bus to the U.S. border, where he and his younger brother Jerome would then wait in line for hours to cross into the States, where they went to school. This was the protocol for four years up until Dawson was in middle school; he’s always valued sleeping in after that. He tells me it's a marker of success.It’s similar to why the musician values hot showers so much. He ...
Beepy Bella Explores Identity, Artistry and Beautiful Mistakes Inside ‘twentynine’ Magazine
Isabella Lalonde, better known as Beepy Bella, is celebrated for her surreal aesthetic and the intricate, nostalgic details in her jewelry line. Her latest venture, twentynine, is a collaboration with artist Maya Man (aka mayaontheinternet) on an AI-assisted mini teen zine that explores identity, beauty, and the strange illusions of media through the lens of technology. The project reimagines the glossy world of fashion publications, using AI-trained images of both artists to craft alternative reality editorials and campaigns that are as seductive as they are unsettling. It’s a powerful commentary on outdated ideals of femininity and perfection, mirroring the cultural pressures that have long imposed unrealistic standards, especially on women.Lalonde approached twentynine with her signatur...
Hankook Is Leading the Pack Through Tech, Testing and Some Serious Track Time
25 drivers, all in 620 horsepower, V10 race cars, fighting across the globe in the most rigorous conditions, on the most demanding tracks. The weather is dynamic, the drivers’ skill varies, but one thing ties everything together: Hankook tires.Since 2023, Hankook has been the exclusive global supplier for the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series, supplying every Huracán EVO2 on the grid with its tires, both slicks for dry and wet for rain. Working closely with Lamborghini’s motorsport division, Squadra Corse, Hankook developed the tires not only for competition and performance, but within strict regulations and technical guidelines set within the one-make race. View this post on InstagramA post shared by HYPEBEAST (@hypebeast) “To be selected as the official tire for the Lamborghini Super Trofe...
Day in the Life: NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin Takes Us Through His Off-The-Track Routine
A day in the life of NASCAR drivers is almost just as thrilling as their time behind the wheel — Denny Hamlin’s schedule proves it. The NASCAR champ, a three-time Daytona 500 winner, brought us along for an inside view into his routine when he isn’t behind the wheel.Hamlin has 56 NASCAR Cup Series victories under his belt and takes his other endeavors just as seriously as racing, while also making some time to decompress between high-stakes contests. On a Monday morning, post-race, he headed to record his Actions Detrimental podcast on set. The series releases new episodes every Sunday and is a one-stop destination for all things NASCAR, which includes race recaps and exclusive insider perspectives for fans.After wrapping up on set, Hamlin showed off his Daytona 500-winning cars. He’s won ...
Newcastle United’s Magpie Emblem Inspires a New Exhibition
Back in March, Newcastle United took home the trophy for the Carabao Cup, marking its first domestic cup win in 70 years – five months later, and the club isn’t done celebrating as it hosted a commemorative art exhibition in Seoul, Korea. Coinciding with its Asia tour, the free-to-attend exhibition aimed to give fans in the country a closer look at Newcastle United’s history through archival imagery and posters. Besides the historic display, it also delivered several specially commissioned works from Joonho Ko, a local concept artist known for his moody editorial cartoons and vibrant animations. In a unique blend of Korean culture and football spirit, Ko reimagines the club’s magpie motif through the lens of ancient folklore, where the bird is regarded as a symbol of good luck and prosperi...
twentynine Is the 2000s Inspired Teen Zine That Feels Like Your Internet Brain on Print
What happens when a tech-savvy performance artist and a whimsical fashion designer decide to rewire nostalgia through AI? You get twentynine—a wildly imaginative, tongue-in-cheek magazine and gallery project from artist Maya Man (aka @mayaontheinternet) and designer Isabella Lalonde (aka @BeepyBella). Built with the help of Lenovo and Intel, twentynine reclaims the chaos and charm of early 2000s teen magazines—and turns it into something surreal, self-aware and deeply reflective of our hyper-digital times.At its core, Maya and Bella’s project is truly about pushing ideas further with the right tools—and for that, the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition became an essential part of their process. They’re not outsourcing creativity to machines. In fact, Maya trained AI models using a diffusion...
Beatport and Miller Genuine Draft Want To Back Your Favorite Music Venues
It’s not hard to see the effects of the pandemic on the nightlife industry. Over the past few years, almost 30% of music venues in Europe have faced closure, while many others have tackled several operational challenges. With artists and event organizers banding together to preserve the industry through movements like “Save Our Scene,” Beatport and Miller Genuine Draft are now playing their part in a brand new initiative.Set to launch this month, the Grassroots Venue Fund aims to support independent venues with €60,000 EUR (approx. $68,000 USD) dedicated to infrastructure upgrades and programming initiatives. In an official statement, Yasemin Kosereisoglu, Director of Client Relations & Creative Production at The Beatport Group, says, “This fund represents a shared commitment to the fu...
88rising’s Road to FAM Finale Transformed Hua Lamphong into Asia’s Cultural Runway
Bangkok’s historic Hua Lamphong Railway Station transformed into a high-energy runway of music, fashion, and cultural clout as 88rising’s Future Asian Music (FAM) platform wrapped its Road to FAM tour with a sold-out finale on July 9. The Road to FAM Finale was part of the Official Music Program for Thailand’s Splash – Soft Power Forum, which spanned from July 8–9 and featured music industry panels, the debut of FAM Studios at Cloud11 — a new creative space designed to empower emerging Asian artists — and the anchor performance closing out the Road to FAM series.Over 2,600 fans and creatives packed the terminal to witness a stacked lineup headlined by Thai rap phenom MILLI—who debuted a never-before-heard track, “Sick With It,” from her upcoming album HEAVYWEIGHT. Through a partnership wit...
Nike’s Toma LA Finals Spotlighted Local Street Soccer Crews
On the night of July 26, Nike took over the streets of Los Angeles to bring the community’s street soccer culture to the forefront. Through the Swoosh’s new soccer initiative, Toma El Juego (Take the Game), the brand celebrates “The Beautiful Game” by amplifying the sport’s self-expressive nature and creative spirit for the next generation of players. That night, youth teams from across the Los Angeles area put their best foot forward on the pitch for Nike’s Toma LA Finals – where only two teams took home the title.After kicking off the Toma el Juego soccer competition series earlier this summer by gathering local L.A. teams for fast-paced tournaments, Nike named two teams champions out of the eight that competed for the trophy on Saturday, July 26. Together, the Tiki-Taka Futbol boys’ tea...
Here Are the Artists Bringing Local Music to This Year’s Jameson Distilled Sounds
With unique genres continuing to pop up across the globe, Jameson has been on a mission to facilitate the creation of new music by connecting artists through its platform, Jameson Distilled Sounds. Now on its second edition, the brand recently announced that it will be reuniting with Anderson .Paak for the upcoming Distilled Sounds experience in Ireland, where he will support the musicians in their music-blending quest. As well as leading the group, the Grammy award-winning artist will also be curating this year’s roster with his creative house APESHIT, co-managed by Krystal Miles. In an official statement, she shared, “This isn’t just about what happens during the programme; it’s about where it leads. We’re focused on expanding our roster beyond North America and tapping into artists who ...
Footlocker Home Court: London Was Strictly For the Local Community
Back in 2021, Footlocker took on the mission of refurbishing Clapham Common Court in South London to encourage more of the local community to play basketball. Four years later, the black-and-blue courts have landed back in the limelight with the retailer’s “Home Court: London” tournament.As part of celebrations for Jordan Brand’s 40-year anniversary, the one-day event hosted last month invited twelve local basketball teams to take part in a classic 5v5. As well as platforming competing teams, Footlocker also welcomed those in the neighborhood for masterclasses and hoop challenges to develop their skills on court.With live music curated by Nottingham’s LostBoys Channel, the Home Court event quickly got underway under the beating summer sun. As some attendees lined up for the slam dunk conte...
Nike’s Toma LA Soccer Tournament Heads to the Finals
It’s been more than 30 years since Nike stormed into the soccer scene with the release of the brand’s first non-cleted boot, followed by the forever-classic Total 90 silhouette. Now, Nike has returned to reclaim its reign in the sport. Taking inspiration from its 1995 Secret Tournament, a soccer competition that saw 24 players compete against each other, the Swoosh launched Toma LA, a summer soccer competition series that takes it up a notch, earlier this summer. As part of the brand’s new soccer initiative, Toma El Juego (Take the Game) – geared towards a new generation of players, Toma LA, hosted by Travis Scott and Young Miko – has taken over the Los Angeles area this summer, bringing the best young players together for the ultimate street soccer tournament. Kicking off in June, local t...
