This spring, the world of anime welcomes a new round of highly anticipated premieres, long-awaited sequels and monumental franchise milestones. Following a stacked winter lineup, the upcoming slate proves that the year is only gaining momentum. From David Production's historic adaptation of STEEL BALL RUN to the gritty return of Dorohedoro after a six-year hiatus, fans have plenty to add to their watchlists. Viewers can also look forward to stunning new fantasy adaptations like Witch Hat Atelier and mind-bending psychological thrillers such as Liar Game. To help you navigate the packed schedule, we've rounded up the top anime releases to look out for this spring, complete with release dates and exactly where you can stream them.

Beastars Season 3 Part 2

Release Date: March 7, 2026

Following the dramatic first half of its final season, Studio Orange returns to conclude Legoshi’s complex coming-of-age journey the final installment of Beastars. Fans have been eagerly waiting to see how the societal tension between herbivores and carnivores reaches its boiling point after the shocking revelations of the previous season. Studio Orange's masterful use of 3D CG animation has continuously pushed the boundaries of the medium and this concluding chapter promises to deliver an emotional and visually stunning finale to Paru Itagaki's critically acclaimed manga. The final episodes are expected to stream globally on Netflix.

STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

Release Date: March 19, 2026

Arguably one of the most requested anime adaptations of the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure world, STEEL BALL RUN is the first entry of the IP to transition into an alternate universe. The story centers on a high-stakes, cross-country horse race across late 19th-century America, with protagonist Johnny Joestar and disgraced executioner Gyro Zeppeli taking the reins. David Production, the studio that flawlessly adapted the first six parts of the franchise, is set to bring Hirohiko Araki’s signature flair to life once again. The production promises to be a massive undertaking, blending intense action with complex Stand battles that will undoubtedly keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The highly anticipated series will premiere with a special 47-minute opening episode exclusively worldwide on Netflix.

Dorohedoro Season 2

Release Date: April 1, 2026

After a grueling wait that spanned over half a decade, the chaotic and grimy world of Dorohedoro is finally returning to our screens. Slated for an April 1 release, the second season dives right back into the Hole, following Caiman and Nikaido as they continue their violent, darkly comedic search for the sorcerer who cursed Caiman with a lizard head. The series' unique blend of brutal action, cyberpunk aesthetics and surprising moments of slice-of-life charm made the first season a cult classic, making its long-awaited return a major highlight of the spring lineup. While the first season was a Netflix exclusive, Season 2 will expand its reach and stream worldwide across multiple platforms.

Dr. Stone  Season 4 Final Season Part 3

Release Date: April 2, 2026

The scientific revival of humanity continues as Dr. Stone Science Future approaches its highly anticipated final act. Following Senku and the Kingdom of Science, the narrative pushes further into uncharted territory as the crew inches closer to the moon and the ultimate mystery behind the petrification beam. The Science Future arc has consistently raised the stakes, blending educational mechanics with high-octane shonen storytelling. As the series hurtles toward its definitive endgame, audiences can expect plenty of ambitious inventions and emotional payoffs as the episodes stream weekly on Crunchyroll.

Daemons of the Shadow Realm

Release Date: April 4

From Hiromu Arakawa, the legendary creator behind Fullmetal Alchemist, comes the major anime adaptation of Daemons of the Shadow Realm. The dark fantasy series follows Yuru, a boy from a remote mountain village who discovers a terrifying truth about his world and his estranged twin sister, Asa. Bones, the legendary animation powerhouse that adapted Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the new series mark a highly anticipated reunion between Arakawa and the studio, whose previous collaboration is widely regarded as one of the most iconic anime series of all time. Given Arakawa's renowned pedigree for crafting intricate worlds, moral ambiguity and gripping action sequences, this series is poised to be one of the absolute standout premieres of the season.

ONE PIECE "Elbaph Arc”

Release Date: April 5, 2026

With the “Egghead Island” saga leaving fans reeling from its massive lore drops and intense confrontations, One Piece officially sets sail for the mythical land of giants in the highly anticipated "Elpaph Arc." The island of Elbaf (often stylized as Elpaph) has been teased for over two decades, dating all the way back to the “Little Garden arc.” Toei Animation has been continually elevating its production value over the last few years, treating recent arcs to feature-film-level cinematic direction, experimental storyboarding and dazzling aura-heavy action sequences. As the series moves closer to its final saga, Toei's evolving artistic ambition makes this monumental chapter essential viewing. Fans can catch the new arc streaming weekly on Crunchyroll.

Witch Hat Atelier

Release Date: April 6, 2026

Bringing Kamome Shirahama’s breathtaking, award-winning artwork to life, Witch Hat Atelier is set to enchant audiences this spring. The series follows Coco, a regular girl who accidentally discovers the secret of magic and is subsequently swept into the wondrous - and often dangerous - world of witches. The production has garnered significant buzz for its commitment to replicating Shirahama's incredibly detailed, storybook-like illustration style in motion, making it a must-watch for fans of high fantasy and stunning visual direction. The series will be streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll outside of Asia.

Liar Game

Release Date: April, 2026

Shinobu Kaitani’s brilliant psychological thriller Liar Game is finally getting the anime adaptation it has long deserved. First published in 2005, the original manga ran for 10 years on Weekly Young Jump where it gained critical reception for its complex, yet exceptionally clever and well-written games. The story centers on Nao Kanzaki, an impossibly honest girl who is forced into a high-stakes tournament of deception, partnering with the genius swindler Shinichi Akiyama to survive crippling debt. While the property has seen live-action adaptations in the past, an anime series offers the perfect medium to explore the intricate, mind-bending games that define the original manga. Global streaming details are expected to be announced closer to its broadcast date.

My Hero Academia: More

Release Date: May 12, 2026

While the primary My Hero Academia television storyline recently delivered its climactic finale, the beloved superhero franchise proves it still has plenty of gas in the tank with the special epilogue episode, My Hero Academia: More. Adapting the manga's highly anticipated "eight years later" chapter, this film offers fans a look into the adult lives of Class 1-A as fully realized Pro Heroes. Bones continues to helm the project, guaranteeing the same top-tier, high-impact animation quality and emotional storyboarding that defined the entire decade-long run of the series. The special will be available to stream on Crunchyroll following its Japanese broadcast.

Mononoke: Chapter 3 - The Curse of the Serpent

Release Date: May 29, 2026

Capping off the stunning theatrical revival of the 2007 avant-garde classic, Mononoke: Chapter 3 - The Curse of the Serpent arrives to close out the ambitious cinematic trilogy. The film once again follows the enigmatic Medicine Seller as he confronts supernatural terrors within the Palace's inner chambers. The production boasts a mesmerizing, Ukiyo-e-inspired art style that blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with striking psychedelic visuals. For fans of psychological horror and artistic storytelling, this movie is the perfect way to round out the spring season. Hitting Japanese theaters in late May, the film is expected to arrive on streaming platforms later in other regions, much like its previous installments.

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Nettspend Dials In His Distortion on early life crisis

Nettspend’s BAD ASS F*CKING KID was rooted in a childlike chaos. Now, still just eighteen years old, the rapper has unveiled the follow-up, aptly entitled early life crisis. BAFK found Nett stuck to the “underground” label, pretty much confined to his internet-induced, IYKYK sound. But as of late, he has rapidly ascended into the ranks of the mainstream music scene. A more dialed-in successor to his studio debut, the 21-track offering blurs the boundaries of the mainstream and the underground, and adolescence and adulthood.

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Harry Styles Reminds Us: Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally

One of the most anticipated releases on today's first New Music Friday of March was Harry Styles' fourth studio album, also his first in four years. Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally.'s 12 songs showcase the musician's fine-tuned artistic range that only seems to continue to extendin reach. Dancefloor-ready existentialism meets electro-alt production in the expansive KATTDO universe, which feels fresh yet filled with intentional references. It also feels very The 1975-coded.

The Scythe Has Landed

Denzel Curry's souped-up supergroup has officially made their formal introduction. Spanning Ferg, TiaCorine, Bktherula and Key Nyata, three of the five members rep the South with pride; Curry, of course, calls South Florida home, with Bk settling in from Atlanta, and Tia coming in hot from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The culmination of cities showing up on Strictly 4 The Scythe envisions quite the electrifying listen from the jump. The full-throttle formal introduction to their group's dynamic range of motion spans an explosive eight tracks, all rooted in seasoned Southern tropes of the past, yet geared aptly for the future.

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Ty Dolla $ign Couldn't Even Wait Until Midnight To Drop girl music vol. 1

With his new EP, Ty Dolla $ign took it back to his roots. And he did it for the girls. Dubbed girl music vol. 1 (he's already confirmed there's more installations to come), the six-track studio project hears the musician harken back to the old-school R&B roots of his early days. Features showcase the full spectrum of R&B greats from all eras, coming from Ronald Isley, Brandy, and Leon Thomas.

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Baby Keem's "One Night Only" Concert in New York City

 

 

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For the first time in three years, Baby Keem took the stage in New York City. In fact, the rapper's second show ever was in NYC at Baby's All Right. Keem was slated to host a vinyl signing event for CA$INO last week that ended up getting cancelled due to weather, so he rescheduled and took it up a notch. After hinting at a potential performance on X, Keem officially announced the one-off performance on Wednesday, March 4, at 9:01 a.m. EST. Doors opened at Webster Hall (for those unfamiliar, a 1,500-person intimate concert hall in lower Manhattan) at 8:00 p.m. that same night. Tickets went for $31 USD and sold out in minutes. Needless to say, it was an early contender for show of the year.

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The Features on the BTS Album

 

 

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For BTS’ first formal full-group endeavor in almost four years, the group is getting the whole gang together and then some. ARIRANG is due out everywhere on March 20, and it’s confirmed to come bolstered with contributions from a starry selection of supporting artists. The 14-track album features Teezo Touchdown, JPEGMAFIA, Kevin Parker of Tame Impala, Diplo, Flume, and Mike WiLL Made-It.

Nettspend's Lookbook for the Early Life Crisis Tracklist

 

 

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Leave it to Nettspend to delay the album – and then do the most when it's time for it to actually drop. Last week, Nett had all eyes on the expected release of his globally eyed Early Life Crisis album. In true Nett fashion, in the eleventh hour, plans changed; instead of dropping the album, he delayed it and walked in Demna's debut Gucci runway in Milan instead. A fair trade, to be quite honest. This week, the rapper returned to his ELC rollout with valor, promising a March 6 release date, preceded by quite the dynamic tracklist reveal. Instead of a typical announcement, he had a lineup of fans pose in the album's merch and state their favorite song from the album. The final product? A lookbook-style unveiling of the full slate of songs set to appear on the record.

Yeat Confirms A DANGEROUS LYFE / A DANGEROUS LOVE Release Date, Cover Art, And That It'll Be A Double Album

 

 

 

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It's been a big week for news on Yeat's A DANGEROUS LYFE, and the rapper has really doubled down – literally. After months of speculation (and nearly years of anticipation), Twizzy has finally formally lifted the veil on the A DANGEROUS LYFE announcement. At first, the rapper took to his Instagram to confirm the official release date for ADL – which has now been cemented has Friday, March 27, aka three New Music Fridays from now – via new billboard. The billboard also seemed to potentially hint at a double album format, a theory the rapper then confirmed on Instagram yesterday when he revealed the official cover art for the project, which will be billed as A DANGEROUS LYFE / A DANGEROUS LOVE.

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With another week upon us, we have yet another installment of our product drops series.

This week’s lineup of drops kicks off with Supreme and Dickies teaming up for a Fall 2025 capsule that reimagines utilitarian staples. Palace follows, closing out its Fall 2025 season with an expansive final lineup. Alpha Industries debuts its “Ultra Violet” collection, merging its military heritage with technical innovation, while UNIQLO U embraces a theme of “poetic utility” in its latest collection with Christopher Lemaire. Elsewhere, sacai releases a new wool knit collection, while Anti Social Social Club returns with a signature two-part FW25 release. BEAMS Plus and Studio Nicholson partnered for a "Made in Japan" capsule collection, while artist FAUST and cocktail bar Double Chicken Please team up on a month-long collaboration.

Check out this week's 8 drops you don’t want to miss below.

Supreme x Dickies Fall 2025 Collection

Supreme and American workwear stalwart Dickies have teamed up for a Fall 2025 capsule that reimagines utilitarian staples through a streetwear lens. The collection’s centerpiece is a reversible quilted faux-fur work jacket offered in brown and black, alongside a rugged Cordura® hooded work jacket rendered in denim and pixel camouflage. Also featured are neon yellow and classic red-and-black plaid flannel shirts, hoodies in red, black and camo, functional Cordura® cargo pants and co-branded six-panel trucker hats. The drop lands September 18 at Supreme’s global flagship stores and webstore, followed by an Asia launch on September 20.

Palace Fall 2025 Drop 7

Palace Skateboards closes out its Fall 2025 season with Drop 7, an expansive final offering that spans core staples and bold new graphics — from black, green and navy button-up shirts to reversible fleeces, tech jerseys and beanies emblazoned with an all-over frog motif, plus tees featuring ghoulish and cannabis-inspired prints. The range also delivers triple-stitch hoodies with a wingspan outline paired with “evil” trucker hats and quarter-zip pullovers stamped with Palace’s triangular motif. Launching September 19 across Palace’s global network of online and offline stores.

Alpha Industries FW25 “Ultra Violet” Collection

Alpha Industries has launched its Fall/Winter ’25 “Ultra Violet” collection, merging its military heritage with technical innovation and street-ready design. Anchored by the MA-1 ULCANS Flight Jacket, which is now reengineered with the Ultra-Lightweight Camouflage Net System, laser-cut paneling, magnetic closures and a layered nylon shell. The range also includes the MA-1 Base Flight Jacket, matching vest and N-2B Base parka. A modular arsenal of Field Rucksack UV, Tote Bag UV, Weekend Bag UV and Travel Bag UV complements the apparel, all rendered in fresh colorways. The collection is available now online and in select stores.

UNIQLO U FW25 Collection

Christopher Lemaire’s UNIQLO U Fall/Winter 2025 collection embraces “poetic utility,” pairing minimalist, utilitarian details with a subdued, earthen palette across matte outerwear, soft knits and easy shirting. Key pieces feature large patch pockets, adjustable arm packs and clean-lined silhouettes, while washed workwear sets in light blue, taupe and black and pinstriped shirts add a lived-in sensibility. Accessories range from cross-body bags to bucket hats, eho the line’s functional ethos. The collection launches on September 25 via UNIQLO, with online pre-orders currently open.

sacai Wool Knit Collection

Chitose Abe’s sacai debuts a new wool knit collection distinguished by wide-rib knitting on collars, hems and sleeves, and available in an array of hues, including black, brown, blue, light blue, green and yellow. The women’s line features two cardigan and pullover styles with wing buttons and dual pockets, while the men’s range offers three pullover designs plus a double-zip blouson. Several pieces also sport a discreet sacai logo stitched on the back, underscoring the brand’s identity. All items are now available at sacai boutiques, select stockists and the label’s official webstore.

Anti Social Social Club FW25

Anti Social Social Club’s returns with a signature two-part release for FW25, reinventing its iconic logo across a suite of streetwear staples. The first drop layers custom pink-gradient airbrushing on black hoodies, sweats and caps, plus a white-to-pink fade hoodie, while matching black and gray sets feature high-contrast stitching and butterfly and flower motifs. Appliqué overlays and embroidered beanies, socks, caps and a quarter-zip add rich texture, as rocker-edge koi-fish studding on hoodies, sweats and a puffer jacket - and a red-rose - embroidered black leather varsity jacket—fuse motorsports cues with classic Americana. Available now on ASSC’s webstore in sizes S–2XL.

BEAMS PLUS x Studio Nicholson Capsule Collection

BEAMS Plus and Studio Nicholson have unveiled a 19-piece “Made in Japan” capsule collection, inspired by ’60s – ’70s cinema icons. Blending Studio Nicholson’s minimalist ethos with BEAMS Plus’s heritage craftsmanship, the lineup consists of reimagined trench coats, sports blazers, double-pleat trousers, relaxed shirts and loopback sweatshirts. The capsule releases September 18 via Studio Nicholson.

FAUST x Double Chicken Please Merch

Lower Manhattan’s celebrated cocktail bar Double Chicken Please has teamed with acclaimed street artist FAUST for a month-long collaboration that fuses graffiti and mixology into a singular urban experience. Beginning September 19 at its Allen Street location, Faust’s signature calligraphic handstyle will transform the bar’s façade and interior into site-specific installations, embracing the neighborhood’s vibrant tagging heritage rather than erasing it. To complement the living canvas, the partnership rolls out limited-edition FAUST-designed glassware and T-shirts available both in-store and via HBX, inviting patrons to take home a piece of this creative crossover.

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The design talent in Berlin is rich, and the crowd the German capital draws for its bi-annual fashion week is particularly impassioned. Each February and June, international editors, journalists, stylists, buyers, influencers, and celebrities flock to the city to witness the sprawling manifestos of Berlin's top designers — and the results continue to outdo their predecessors.

Everyone from GmbH and David Koma to Ottolinger and HADERLUMP put their best needle forward at the latest iteration of Berlin Fashion Week, which wrapped up at the end of last week. Their ideas of style could not be more distinct from one another, but one thing they all share is a strong perspective.

Below, see the best shows from the affair.

David Koma

Sun’s out, toes out—or so that seems to be the new rule across the men’s Spring 2026 runways.

During Berlin Fashion Week, David Koma became the latest designer to free the toe on his first-ever menswear catwalk. Across all 33 looks, the dogs roamed free in thong sandals under contrastingly formal ensembles inspired by a triad of Davids: David Beckham, Michelangelo’s sculptural David, and Koma himself.

Titled “I LOVE DAVID,” the collection drew from Beckham’s turn-of-the-millennium style (with a specific nod to his famous “I KISS FOOTBALL” jersey) just as much as it did from Michelangelo’s masterful artistry (see the formalwear’s drapery) and Koma’s own signature (crystal garters, classic tailoring).

With cultural and historical icons saturating the mood board, the line still appeared very wearable, in part thanks to the flip-flop’s attainability. Perhaps that was because Koma saw himself as the person buying and wearing these clothes.

“It was my most personal collection to date, partly because I took on several roles: muse, designer, and customer,” Koma said backstage.

GmbH

On the third night of Berlin Fashion Week, GmbH’s Spring 2026 show was a poetic, emotional, and raw “Imitation of Life.”

Designers Benjamin Huseby and Serhat Işik’s latest manifesto was a commentary on the current state of the globe. “The cruelty of this world has severed our connection to it,” they wrote in their show notes. “We no longer know how to act or feel.”

This collection, however, was not inspired by said cruelty or destruction. This was a line that reflected the “process of working and living through a time defined by the most abject forms of horror and moral collapse, and trying to come out on the other side still human.”

In that attempt, the designers looked to their own childhoods, rewatched family tapes, and examined old rites of passage to dream up a line that felt hopeful for the future. Still, they toiled with a sobering question: “How can you revisit your childhood without feeling devastated?”

Richert Beil

Richert Beil’s Spring 2026 show marked a return to intention.

Titled “Milieuschutz,” the collection was built while founders Jale Richert and Michele Beil were leaving behind their old office and moving into a new studio, a 135-year-old pharmacy situated in the center of Kreuzberg, an area now known for its vibrant art scene.

This season, then, Richert Beil looked to reflect on “beginnings and endings, on transformation, and on the responsibility of creating something with meaning,” per the designers.

The results were both intimate and orderly, freaky and kinky. Floral motifs appeared across the range—like tapestry on oversized blazers and centerpieces on knit turtlenecks—as a metaphor for the cycle of growth and decay. Elsewhere, many traditional shapes received contemporary renovations, like lederhosen made with latex and suspenders knotted with cheeky bowties.

SF1OG

On an active construction site just outside Berlin’s Kurfürstendamm, SF1OG’s Spring 2026 show walked the dangerous tightrope between obsessive desire and emotional decay. Portraying two intensely opposing feelings, creative director Rosa Dahl effectively stylized the consequences of all-consuming love, but through the lens of a teenage dream.

The label’s muses crept through a suspended forest made from printed fabric pillars, which felt all the more claustrophobic against composer Gavriel August’s thrilling soundscape and the room’s in-progress sensibilities.

Their fashions longed for youthful freedom, awkwardness, and chaos: flared sequin capes paired with low-rise trousers, while sheer long-sleeve tops complemented baggy skirt pants and tights alike. Across the line, SF1OG’s affinity for old-time craftsmanship — lacework, corsetry, and distressing included — looked especially impressive on antique textiles, like vintage wools, leathers, and silks.

Here, Dahl’s goal was to show the audience a mirror to “our own volatile, uncertain eras” — all of the conflicting phases throughout adolescence and beyond that, together, make us who we are. And if the number of illusory arrows targeting models’ heads wasn’t proof enough, SF1OG hit the bullseye.

Ottolinger

Ottolinger designers Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient presented their first-ever show in their home city of Berlin this season to celebrate their label's 10th anniversary. At the Palais am Funktrum, the imprint's runway, titled "Heidi," was filled with powerful, feminine-powered 'fits — all part of a stylistic story about being an older sister.

"Being the cooler older sister isn't about being perfect," the brand wrote in its show notes. "It's about having lived-loved too hard, fallen harder, found her way back, and doing it all in a way that makes you believe you can too. She's the one who broke the rules first — so you wouldn't have to be afraid of breaking them."

As you can imagine, the result looked fearless.

HADERLUMP

Haderlump Atelier’s Spring 2026 collection was all about authorship and ownership—hence, the massive piles of printed and signed words that provided the set for Johann Ehrhardt‘s latest manifesto.

The line’s title, “Exlibro,” Latin for “from the books,” references the miniature nameplates that were once kept inside books as a means of identification. Those tiny artworks, per the label, were mottos, coats of arms, and mythological figures, “each one a quiet yet deliberate declaration: This is mine. This is who I am.”

HADERLUMP’s fashion line championed that concept, dressing its scholarly muses in sculptural and expressive silhouettes inspired by those historical bookplates. Thus, strong-shouldered coats and clean bombers asserted dominance, while layered skirts flowed from their wearers’ waists like pages from a book.

The intention was for each design to look like a personal artifact, and it’s safe to say we could see many of these pieces in a far-off retrospective.

PALMWINE IceCREAM

PALMWINE IceCREAM’s Spring 2026 collection, “MUSE,” was a masterful presentation of bursting color.

Bridging his two hometowns of London and Accra, founder and designer Kusi Kubi was inspired by all of the empowered women in his life and their contributions to his creativity and community. In a kaleidoscopic celebration of femininity, the line’s naturally dyed leathers, organza, mesh, and deadstock textiles turned up the genderless line’s exposure to the max.

Northern Ghanaian leather, specifically, claimed the leading role with coloring done by generational tree bark and sun-dying methods. Elsewhere, giraffe-printed boots were hand-painted, and striking bags were constructed with embellished calabash shells.

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Summary

• The fashion industry continues to reckon with the environmental impacts of mass consumption as France passes new legislation targeting "ultra" fast fashion and luxury leaders like Chanel accelerate recycling programs.
• Athletic gear and performance wear continues to make its mark on today's fashion scene as Louis Vuitton unveils an official partnership with Spain's Real Madrid football club and American label Rowing Blazers teams up with Tracksmith for a sport-inspired collection
• As the hubs of luxury continue to evolve, Zegna took its show outside of Italy for the first time to present a laid-back SS26 collection in Dubai. In Paris, next-gen luxury label Casablanca expanded its footprint, opening its first-ever boutique in its home city.

Chanel Is Entering the Recycling Business

Chanel has launched a new business called Nevold, which focuses on creating recycled materials from textile waste like fabric scraps and unsold items. This initiative, led by Sophie Brocart, aims to address resource scarcity, as climate change impacts luxury textiles like cashmere and silk — and the fashion industry's broader waste problem, extending beyond fast fashion to luxury conglomerates holding billions in unsold inventory.

Nevold will operate as a business-to-business platform and encompasses three key entities: L’Atelier des Matières (Chanel's textile recycling company), Filatures du Parc (a wool spinning mill specializing in recycled yarns), and Authentic Material (a leather recycling firm). Chanel's goal is for Nevold to be a transformative force, fostering a more circular economy by developing new materials from waste, not just for Chanel's own use, but for other companies as well.

Can France’s Fast Fashion Law Cure Shein's Ills?

France's Senate recently approved a revised bill to regulate fast fashion, aiming to curb its environmental damage. This legislation could ban advertising for ultra-cheap online retailers like Shein and Temu, which are criticized for promoting excessive consumption of disposable clothing. The updated bill, passed almost unanimously, imposes stricter penalties on fast fashion companies that don't meet environmental standards, including potential fees per item.

While European brands like Zara face lighter restrictions, the move reflects a broader European push for waste management reform in the textile industry. However, the true test will be whether these measures can alter consumer behavior and demand for inexpensive, trendy attire

Real Madrid Celebrates Victory in Style With Louis Vuitton Partnership

Louis Vuitton has forged a multi-year partnership with Real Madrid, becoming the official formal and travel wear supplier for their football and basketball teams. This unprecedented collaboration unites two global powerhouses, emphasizing shared values of excellence, legacy, and innovation.

Designed by Pharrell, the exclusive wardrobe includes bespoke suits, ready-to-wear, and accessories for official appearances and travel. A custom travel line features iconic Louis Vuitton luggage adorned with Real Madrid's white-and-gold accents and "RM" initials, created exclusively for the teams. This alliance extends Louis Vuitton's growing influence in elite sports, aiming to inspire by dressing the world's most decorated club in unparalleled style.

Casablanca's First-Ever Store Is a Colorful Parisian Boutique

Luxury label Casablanca has launched its first physical store in Paris, located on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The 5,000-square-foot boutique, spanning three levels, features a colorful design inspired by a deconstructed tennis court and draws on diverse influences from North African heritage to Japanese and Greek aesthetics.

The vibrant space includes Carrara marble mosaic floors, an illuminated ceiling, and velvet finishes. Its lower level boasts plush green carpeting and modern transparent product displays. This opening marks a significant step for the 2018-born brand, which plans to expand with a Beverly Hills store in August, followed by locations in New York, Miami, London, Milan, and Dubai.

Zegna SS26 Is Laid-Back Luxury At its Finest

For the first time, Zegna presented its SS26 collection outside Milan, choosing Dubai for a more relaxed and vibrant runway show. Accompanied by James Blake's performance, the collection opened with lightweight, pre-wrinkled fabrics in desert hues, styled for a vacation mood with popped collars and sandals.

The collection then transitioned to a "verdant oasis" of greens, featuring tailored pieces in linens, wools, and silks with utility pockets and unique collars. The show concluded with a "saturated sunset" palette of pinks, corals, and deep reds, showcasing Zegna's more expressive and youthful side, catering to Gen Z's preferences. Dubai was chosen as a key market, reflecting the region's growing luxury clientele and Zegna's significant sales in the EMEA region.

Rowing Blazers and Tracksmith Reunite for Preppy Athletic Capsule

Rowing Blazers and Tracksmith have re-teamed for a second limited-edition capsule collection inspired by running and rowing. The new line features tops, bottoms, and accessories that blend both brands' aesthetics.

Key items include color-blocked rugby shirts with Tracksmith's hare motif, and racing singlets featuring Rowing Blazers' croquet stripe. The collection also offers cotton crewneck sweaters, canvas duffel bags with dual branding, and a reimagined version of Tracksmith's Eliot Runner shoe, incorporating Rowing Blazers' signature stripe and materials inspired by New England landscapes.

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As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks.

Albums land from Lil Tecca, KayCyy​, Feid, FearDorian, Slick Rick and skaiwater, with Kevin Abstract also dropping a project. Lil Wayne extended his Tha Carter VI with The Carter VI (Bonus) edition, with REASON similarly extending his I Love You Again album.

Japanese Breakfast, Gunna, Larry June x Cardo Got Wings, Pi'erre Bourne and Bktherula all released singles.

Lil Tecca – DOPAMINE

After unveiling standout singles "Dark Thoughts" and "OWA OWA," Lil Tecca has unveiled the follow-up project to PLAN A, his fifth studio album, DOPAMINE.  The sole feature on the album comes from none other than Ken Carson.

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KayCyy – Before I Was Born

KayCyy is back with his first project since 2023's TW2052 with Gesaffelstein. Before I Was Born features singles "ALL IN VEIN (DRUMS)," "Falling On Purpose" with Brinx Carter and "Wine & Dine," which land as the last three songs on the 13-track tracklist, respectively.

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Feid – FERXXO VOL 5: Sagrado

It's a good week when we get a surprise Ferxxo project. Feid surprised fans with FERXXO VOL 5: Sagrado on Monday, June 9, a 17-cut album that serves as a primarily solo offering, complete with fan-favorite single "DALLAX" featuring Ty Dolla $ign.

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Kevin Abstract – NOT ON BLUSH Demos

As Kevin Abstract continues to gear up for the release of BLUSH, the BROCKHAMPTON musician took to Discord to drop off a new EP of demo tapes that will not appear on the imminent project.

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Lil Wayne – Tha Carter VI (Bonus)

With the aftermath of Tha Carter VI still setting in, Lil Wayne is continuing to expand the album's reach with its "Bonus" edition. The originally 19-track LP now includes two more tracks tacked onto the end of the lineup: "Banned From NO" with Nicki Minaj and "Momma Don't Worry" with Future and Lil Baby.

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Japanese Breakfast – "My Baby (Got Nothing At All)"

Lifted from A24's Materialists, Japanese Breakfast has revealed "My Baby (Got Nothing At All) via A24 Music.

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Pi'erre Bourne – "Pop"

Pi'erre Bourne has delivered on the second single from his album rollout run; following up "Blocs" is the long-awaited leak, "Pop."

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FearDorian – Out The Past With A Window

Filled with a fresh lineup of new music, FearDorian has served up the 12-track album Out The Past With A Window. 

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Don Toliver – "FWU (GEMINI SEASON)"

For Don Toliver's birthday, the rapper took to YouTube to share a minute-long snippet of new music dubbed "FWU (GEMINI SEASON)."

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Bktherula – "DUMB SHIT"

With LUCY just a week away, Bktherula has been on a consistent run with her single releases. The latest in the release schedule is dubbed "DUMB SHIT."

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Gunna – "Won't Stop"

After taking to Instagram to reveal the news of new music coming on Friday the 13th just yesterday, Gunna has dropped a new single, "Won't Stop."

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skaiwater – pinkPrint 3

Closing out skaiwater's mixtape trilogy comes pinkPrint 3. The six-song EP includes titles "skin," "i think we deep" and "the one."

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REASON – I Love You Again (Extended Deluxe)

I Love You Again first landed back in February, but REASON reminded us he wasn't done with the album's enthralling universe quite yet. The rapper expanded the album with what's billed as the I Love You Again (Extended Deluxe.)

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Slick Rick – Victory

Slick Rick has shared his first album in over 25 years. Victory is an audiovisual album (having recently premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival) and features executive production from Idris Elba and features from Nas, Giggs and Estelle.

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Larry June x Cardo Got Wings – "On The  Unda"

Larry June and Cardo Got Wings stay locked in, lifting the curtain on another new single. Arriving shortly after late May's "Black Man" comes "On The Unda."

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Give us the elevator pitch for Colin Meredith.

I focus on interesting, utilitarian clothing that is made to be worn. The "brand" has naturally come to life through my obsession with making clothing for myself over the last 13 years. When I was finishing high school, I began sewing and discovered that I could make exactly what I wanted if I tried (and failed) for long enough. Since then, I've made hundreds of garments, attended college and technical school, and worked my way up from internships to becoming a fully-fledged designer at several brands before making the CM label.

The Colin Meredith brand now acts as the commercial arm of what I was already making for myself but with much more experience and intent than when I started. It is an ongoing response to the fashion landscape guided by my interests and relationship with craft.

The Five Ws

Who is Colin Meredith for?

Selfishly, every garment I make is motivated by my desire for it. I don't have an external "muse" for the brand I make things for. I'm making things that I feel are right or exciting, and I hope they resonate with others. I like to believe that my thinking of the brand in this way allows it to appeal to a wide range of customers.

What is Colin Meredith's main message?

It's tough to boil this down to a one-liner! If I can inspire others to create and explore craft in any form, I've contributed meaningfully. I hope that the brand can instill a feeling of possibility and curiosity.

"If I can inspire others to create and explore craft in any form, I've contributed meaningfully."

When was Colin Meredith created?

The first Colin Meredith product launched in April 2023, but as I mentioned, I've been making things for a long time before that. When I was 23, I had a small brand project called Hobby Wares, which was my personal label with a similar intention to what I'm putting out now. Back then, when people referred to my brand, I often heard them say they got a "Colin Meredith" jacket instead of a "Hobby Wares" jacket. After I saw Hobby Wares items listed on Grailed as "Colin Meredith" stuff, I realized it might be better to use my name in the future. So here we are!

Where are people wearing Colin Meredith?

Geographically, there's demand from people all over the world. FW25 will be available in stores in the UK, USA, Australia, Denmark, France, South Korea, and Japan, plus my online shop ships to most of the world.

I see a wide variety of contexts in which people wear their CM items. Sometimes, customers share photos of themselves hiking or camping in CM, while others use it in more casual settings or style pieces with luxury brand items.

Why was Colin Meredith created?

It felt like the best outlet to share my curiosity and passion for making clothes. There was a point in time when I was about 23 and struggling to network and find work to get a footing in the industry. I was discouraged and considered attending school for something besides fashion, like architecture. The first thing that came to mind when I thought about being an architect was, "What would an architect wear?" At this point, I realized that I couldn't escape my fascination with clothing and what people wear. I would be designing clothes regardless of whether or not I had a brand, so having the commercial brand allows me to focus on it.

About the Brand

You previously designed for other brands, such as Arc'teryx and Reigning Champ. What prompted you to launch your own label?

Working for other brands has been crucial for gaining experience and connections. Having my own label had always been my dream from a young age, but it didn't feel achievable for a long time. Understanding production, where to manufacture, where to source fabrics, how to make things properly, and how to pay for things were some of the challenges that discouraged me in the past. After gaining a better understanding of the landscape and building confidence, I felt the best time to try was while I was still young. I anticipated that the first several years of the brand would (and will) be full of challenges and mistakes, and it would be best to start solving those problems sooner rather than later. I'm grateful that I decided to start when I did.

How do you hope people feel when wearing Colin Meredith?

I hope people feel comfortable and fully themselves when they're wearing CM. I avoid putting large logos on things, instead focusing on developing interest from a construction or material point of view.

 

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You launched your first footwear collaboration this year, teaming up with ROA. What was that experience like? How did your worlds come together?

ROA and my brand share a similar ethos in appreciating nature and function together. I've been a fan of ROA for a long time, so when my friend Patrick Stangbye, the creative director at ROA at the time, mentioned that there might be an opportunity to collaborate, I jumped at it. We spun some initial ideas and formulated the collaborative shoe over several months. It ended up being a beautiful shoe, and the response from the market has been amazing so far.

In addition to your eponymous label, you design for Portal, an activewear brand you co-founded this year. What separates the approach of each brand?

I co-founded Portal with my friends John Roberts, Patrick Stangbye, and Barrie Bloor. It's a modern outdoor brand we began working on in 2023 and launched officially in February. We focus on making modern activewear for running, hiking, and biking. More generally, we aim to build a functional wardrobe that's authentic and useful for sport while being subtle and tasteful enough to make you feel comfortable wearing it all day.

Differentiating Portal from Colin Meredith has presented a cool opportunity as I struggled to tackle all of my interests under the CM brand. When I launched the first jacket for CM in 2023, it was on the fence between fashion and performance, and I knew that Colin Meredith, as a brand, wouldn't be performance-focused. Once we started Portal, I diverted my performance-driven design to Portal products. This has allowed me to separate the CM label from outdoor and performance and instead focus on the more conceptual themes I explored before entering the outdoor space.

If you look at my older portfolio work, you'll see that I was creating tons of items inspired by workwear, western motifs, military, etc., and sometimes taking very experimental approaches. This separation suits both brands because Portal customers want to know they're buying something authentically made for activity instead of Colin's wacky ideas. And equally, the CM customer who has followed my story will appreciate the conceptual design within the label.

 

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You hosted a showroom during Paris Fashion Week in January. What was that experience like?

I've shown the CM line at two Paris Fashion Weeks now, and I'm preparing for the SS26 sales season that's coming up this month. I'll show the CM brand at Pitti Uomo in Florence and PFW the following week alongside Portal. As an experience, it is always wild and fun. Seeing all of the buyers and friends that come to Europe from around the world is like a big family reunion, and it's special. It's also tiring and hectic, with tons of meetings and presenting the brands from dawn to dusk. But I'm grateful that I get to attend and participate.

How would you describe your upcoming Fall/Winter 2025 range?

I did a complete overhaul for FW25, and there are only two carry-over items from previous seasons. You'll see some bold colors, more natural fabrics, and some fun silhouettes. Needless to say, I'm very stoked to share it with everyone.

 

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Where do you find inspiration?

It's hard not to say everywhere! I find inspiration in almost everything, but a few key themes appear the most in my work. The first is nature: the natural world constantly blows me away, and so do the solutions that nature comes up with for problems. Bird wings, the way a vine grows, patterns on fish, you name it. There's endless inspiration in nature that can inform all elements of design. The second place that often presents inspiration is the results of iteration. Abstractly, trying something and letting the results (often failure) inspire how you approach the next iteration is the core of a lot of my work.

"There's endless inspiration in nature that can inform all elements of design."

What's the biggest lesson you've learned since launching Colin Meredith?

Logistics is one of a fashion brand's most complex and expensive parts. Storing and shipping products has been one of my biggest challenges so far. They don't tell you about HS codes in fashion school!

Which Colin Meredith garment do you find yourself wearing the most?

I have nearly only worn the Welder Pants or Welder Shorts every day for the last nine months. They're perfect for me. Beyond the Welder styles, the Stirrup Insulated Jacket has been one of my best-selling items, and I wore it almost every day from October last year until March this year. I'm very excited about the three new colors launching for FW25.

What's your favorite thing that you've created with Colin Meredith so far?

This is a tough one. I've collaborated with friends to make some great graphic tees (Nick Castonguay, Lev Krag, Graham Wiebe). On the cut-and-sew side of things, although it suffers a bit from being too stretchy, my Soft Comp Shoulder Bag is a cool piece. Every style I've made has a story and interesting features, so it's hard to pick favorites.

"Opportunities come when you show the world that you can do things independently."

Do you have any advice for young designers looking to make their mark in the industry?

Make something today, and then again tomorrow, and so on. Don't wait for permission to make things via a job or opportunity. Opportunities come when you show the world that you can do things independently. If people don't notice what you made or don't like it as much as you expected, it's probably because it's bad. Try again tomorrow, and don't stop.

Prove that you can execute your vision independently before you ask a brand to believe in your taste.

Find knowledgeable people and ask them what you can do for them or find a way to be valuable. Soak up as much as you can and be grateful for the knowledge you gain.

What's next for Colin Meredith?

Big year ahead! The CM brand has some exciting new pieces and will be in a handful of new retail doors for the FW25 season. Equally, we have some exciting things planned for Portal that I can't wait to share. In the meantime, I'm training for a trail marathon!

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Jonathon Lopez started Provoker as a solo effort, designing scores for sci-fi and horror films. Vocalist and songwriter Christian Crow Petty and bassist Wil Palacios later joined Lopez, creating the beloved synth pop trio that Provoker is today. They assembled Body Jumper -- an exploration of virtual worlds -- as their first studio album in 2021, following it with the fantasy-inspired Demon Compass two years later. Now, the Los Angeles-based band has just released their third complete body of work, Mausoleum, published by cult-favorite Swedish indie label YEAR0001.

Upon entry, the Mausoleum welcomes you with haunting vocals backed by eerie synths and lucid bass lines, all of which take form in an abundance of ghastly shapes throughout the album’s 30-minute runtime. Absent of features, the 11 tracks instead see Crow Petty morph his vocals, offering emotive crooning to gravelly growls as he tells stories that intertwine with one another across the album as an anthology -- melancholic singles like “Pantomime,” for example, illustrate how falling in love brings about a sense of insanity.

We caught up with two-thirds of Provoker -- Crow Petty and Lopez -- ahead of the album’s release today to discuss their creative process, Crow Petty’s excitement for playing Oblivion Remastered after shows while on tour, and, of course, Mausoleum.

Mausoleum is your third studio album to date. Where are you taking us this time?

Christian Crow Petty: We’ve explored sci-fi and fantasy settings with previous albums and this time around we’re based in reality. You can still expect the same supernatural feeling to it though.

Jonathon Lopez: From a music standpoint, it sounds bigger. We connected with Kenny Beats who ended up executive producing Mausoleum, beefing up the tracks without changing our personal sound.

Christian, your writing for the album was inspired by your time spent in an Echo Park attic. Can you walk me through what that experience was like?

JL: I’m in that attic right now.

Really?

CCP: Yeah he lives there now. Every member of the band has at some point, it’s a special place. The stairs to it lead right to the living room so I would hear people come over to the house but be too shy to come down. Instead, I haunted the place like a ghost with my creaky footsteps and faint singing in the background. A lot of songs on the album are written from this perspective of isolation.

We’re immediately thrust into a scene of heartbreak with the opening track, “Swarm of Flies.” How does this set the tone for the project?

CCP: It’s a devastating song. It’s partially inspired by Beauty and the Beast, and follows a heartbroken man who becomes a monster. This fantasy lens we use to evaluate real-world issues has become our signature approach to songwriting.

How’d you end up connecting with Kenny Beats?

JL: He hit us up on Instagram, and we ended up hanging out, not even planning to make music. Eventually, he picked a song to rework, and he killed it. Kenny joked that he had no idea if we liked him the first time we met, but we ended up hitting it off and we were excited to have him work on all of the album's songs.

"We got obsessed with recording skits, so after spending two hours completing a song, we’d then spend four hours writing a skit for it."

What was your favorite song on the album to make?

JL: Honestly, there isn’t one in particular that stood out. We made a ton of songs with Elliot Kozell [a producer who’s worked with the likes of SZA and Yves Tumor] and only a few ended up on the album.

CCP: The most fun ones with Elliot aren’t even out.

JL: We got obsessed with recording skits, so after spending two hours completing a song, we’d then spend four hours writing a skit for it.

CCP: The songs would pause in the middle and feature a minute and a half of dialogue and sound effects.

As a group that dives into whimsical and surreal themes, your music videos see you bring these to life. How do you approach the medium?

CCP: When I’m writing a song, I often find myself envisioning what the video would look like. There’s usually a story in the songwriting that lends itself to translating to video with ease. We’ll often have directors start by reviewing lyrics, and they’re typically able to pitch ideas that align with our vision based on just that.

Was the “Pantomime” MV your favorite one to film to date? Jumping around the bounce house together looks quite fun.

CCP: It’s funny because that song and “Another Boy” [the lead single with a music video] are the only ones on the album to not have a real-life scenario attached to them. Filming it was brutal. We all got sweaty, and I hurt my back trying to do a flip.

JL: As an adult, bounce houses suck. They’re a real workout. One thing you don’t realize as a kid is that you have so much energy to burn.

Another type of worldbuilding you’ve explored is creating your own video game. What inspired you to make it?

JL: The Demon Compass LP had a choose-your-own-adventure story that we wrote and later wanted to turn into a game. I sent out a few cold emails and ended up working with a game maker in Paris for a year as a project in the background. We went with PS2-style graphics, and the game ended up being really fun to work on. I definitely want to do more explorative projects like that.

"I just bought a Steam Deck yesterday after Jonathon put me on."

What are some of your favorite video games?

CCP: Elden Ring was a big part of my life. I went a little too deep playing that game so I don’t play it anymore. I bought a Steam Deck yesterday after Jonathon put me on. It’s pretty sweet, I also just got Oblivion Remastered.

I’ve been watching my friend play and it looks incredible.

JL: I’m afraid to buy it because I don’t want to spend too much time playing.

CCP: Well, we’re going to be on tour so that’s what I will do.

JL: When I bring my Steam Deck on tour, I end up in the hotel room too tired to play.

CCP: I have to do something before bed, whether it’s walking or watching something, so I’m excited to have this to play. The band will see blue light all night long in the hotel room.

Horror movies and other films have also been a point of inspiration for the band. Are there any cinematic works that have captivated your imagination lately?

JL: Ever since David Lynch died, I’ve been rewatching his movies and continue to deepen my adoration of his filmography. I always enjoyed it growing up, but as an adult, there are slower parts that I have a better appreciation for now.

"I don’t think about how hard something will be to perform when I’m making it, so I often end up hating my past self."

You’ve got your headline tour coming up. Other than assembling your Steam Deck setups, how are you preparing for it?

JL: Practicing a lot. The funny thing about making a song is you end up shelving it for an extended period of time and don’t learn to play it until it’s time to tour.

CCP: I don’t think about how hard something will be to perform when I’m making it, so I often end up hating my past self.

JL: Christian made the guitar riff in “Another Boy” and I have to learn it. As it turns out, it’s basically a guitar solo for the entire three and a half minutes. It has the most riffs of any songs we’ve ever made so I’m just shredding the whole time.

 

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What about the tour are you most excited about?

JL: Cruel World [a festival held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California] will be fun. It takes place before the tour but will be a great way to kick things off. It’s also nice seeing our friends in different cities while we travel.

CCP: I’m especially excited to perform the new songs.

Is there anywhere you would love to perform some day?

JL: We haven’t done Japan yet, that would be cool.

CCP: I want to tour Asia for sure, I especially want to go to Taiwan.

In what setting do you recommend listening to Mausoleum for the first time?

CCP: In a pitch black room.

JL: Definitely alone.

What’s next for Provoker?

JL: We’ve got the tour lined up and nothing solid after that. We have a ton of songs we didn’t use, not to mention all of the skits too, so it would be cool to put that out in some way.

CCP: More videos.

JL: More videos would be fun.

Stream 'Mausoleum' -- out everywhere now -- and check out the band’s website for information regarding their upcoming North American tour.

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As NYCxDesign approaches, the Big Apple is readying for its annual design festival, showcasing forward-facing work from emerging studios, artists, design firms, and major furniture manufacturers. From May 15-21, New York's design week will take place throughout the city's diverse boroughs and artistic enclaves, with its epicenter in Manhattan, and some of the most exciting shows taking root in Brooklyn and Queens.

Ahead of the busy calendar of parties, launches, and exhibitions, Hypebeast has curated a list of must-see shows and events to put on your radar. From Orior's Mercer Street Block Party to Lichen's intimate Biome show in Queens, below we've listed highlights from New York's biggest fairs and indie group shows on the city's outskirts.

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The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)

Arguably the US equivalent of Milan's Salone Del Mobile, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) is the largest fair of NYCxDesign. Occupying the expansive Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan, the trade-geared event comprises numerous booths featuring installations and exhibitions from global manufacturers, artisans, and designers. Occupying 20,00 sqft of the floor, ICFF show "WANTED" will highlight emerging design talent, including work from Winkle Ceramic Design, Finnish designer Hanna Anonen, and Devin Wilde. Elsewhere, rare and collectible furniture dealer Rarify will return for “Form & Forest: Masters of Contemporary Woodwork," where it will present wooden design in its rarest forms and boldest applications. The fair also includes immersive installations, workshops, and talks on design led by 80+ experts.

May 18-20 - Javits Center, 429 11th Ave

Shelter

Presenting a roster of 100+ brands and designers, Shelter is a new 3-day fair organized by home brand Afternoon Light. For the inaugural edition "VOL. 1: MART NOUVEAU," brands like Blu Dot, Hem, Yamazaki Home, and Mooi will be present alongside small-scale fabricators and designers. Marking the 10th anniversary of the irreverent "JONALD DUDD" exhibit, Shelter will host "GRATEFUL DUDD," guest curated by Chen Chen and Kai Williams. Additionally, NYCxDesign newcomer and Queer-led exhibition "Design Dysphoria" will partner with NYC dispensary and shop Gotham to present its second show, including new works from Studio S II, Lizzy Collins, and Get Sticky Glass.

May 18-20 - Starrett-Lehigh Building, 601 West 26th Street

The Independents by Colony

Curated by founder Jean Lin, Tribeca design gallery Colony will present "The Independents," its biggest group show to date with 27 artists and designers, including alumni and graduates of its annual residency program. Marking its 11th exhibition for New York Design Week, the show will serve as "a love letter to the spirit of the independent designer, and the meaning behind the work," said Lin in a letter to her community. In addition to established and contemporary studios, the show will include new faces, including Marmar Studio, Ember Studio, M.Pei Studio, Alara Alkan Studio, Thomas Yang Studio, Another World, Maxwell Taylor-Milner, and BC Joshua.

May 9-20 - Colony 196 West Broadway

Biome by Lichen

Towards the end of design week, Ridgewood-based design studio and shop Lichen will launch its group show "Biome" on Friday, May 23. The curation by the Lichen team will feature work by Yuxuan Huang, Vy Voi, Reginald Sylvester II, and hardware designer Malcolm Ransome. "Drawing reference from the ecological community type, formed in response to its physical environment and regional climate," Lichen said the show "consists of members in our network whose work is emerging in the space of past meets present," in an Instagram post. Over the weekend, an abridged viewing of select pieces from each designer will remain on view from 12 pm to 5 pm from May 24-25.

May 23-25 - Lichen, 564 Woodward Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385

OUTSIDE/IN  by Lyle Gallery

Lyle Gallery's OUTSIDE/IN exhibit, co-curated by Hello Human, draws inspiration from the Outside Art Movement to explore themes of identity, materiality, and self-determination through unconventional works by 12 independent makers. Highlighting the unique vantage point of each artist and maker, the exhibition is aimed at the fringes of what’s historically considered “marketable” or “collectible” design. Pieces by Aliyah Salmon, Inderjeet Sandhu, Jaye Kim, Kawabi, Monica Curiel, Platform Studio, Salù Iwadi Studio, and more will be on view from May to June 1.

May 13 - June 1, Lyle Gallery, 24 Rutgers St, Fl 1

Every Shadow is a Color by Assembly Line

The Assembly Line shop by design firm General Assembly will open its "Every Shadow is a Color" installation on May 17, led by new work from New York-based design studio Juntos Projects. Drawing from  Josef Albers’ influential book, ‘Interaction of Color,’ the show explores how light and shadow influence color perception on three-dimensional objects. In addition to Juntos Projects, Atelier de Troupe, Blue Green Works, Rye, and Elitis will also have works on view. Close neighbors like ceramics studio East Fork, European tableware and home furnishings brand Porta, and home shop The Primary Essentials will also open their doors on the eve of May 17 for Boerum Hill Design Night.

May 17 - Assembly Line, 373 Atlantic Ave

The Family Show by Love House

NYC-based design showroom Love House has organized a large group show of more than 60 designers and artists from its community, aptly titled "The Family Show." With each maker offering their unique interpretation of "family" through design, the show celebrates the gallery's creative camaraderie with various talents. Though the show opens ahead of the official design week dates on May 9, Lovehouse will have its doors open from 11 am to 5 pm M-F until May 30. The show's highlights include Eny Lee Parker, Monica Curiel, Farrah Sit, Forma Rosa Studio, Panorammma, Astraeus Clark, and many more.

May 9-30 - Lovehouse, 179 E Broadway

Forced Perspective

Forced Perspective is a two-day design show addressing how art and design respond "in an era where media distorts political and social views, and misinformation and disunity prevail." Through this lens, the exhibition will highlight collectible furniture and design objects by 15  NYC creatives, expanding and reflecting on similar socio-political themes. Curated by NJ Roseti, Caleb Ferris, Kiki Goti, and The House Special Studio, the roster includes local talents including, office of tangible space, Luke Malaney,  Kim Mupangilaï, and Heechan Kim.

May 19-20 - Radio Star, 13 Greenpoint Ave

Mercer St Block Party by Orior and friends

Last, but surely not least, Irish furniture label Orior will hold its third annual edition of the Mercer Street Block Party on May 16, debuting an all-new collection at its refreshed showroom. Though led by Orior, neighbors including Amelie du Chalard, BDDW, Calico + Stellar Works, Henrybuilt + Mljac, Kasthall, Nordic Knots, Roll & Hill, Uprise Art, and Petra + Sight Unseen at HOST will also be open to party-goers from 6 pm - 9 pm. The laid-back kick-off celebration is a great way to knock a few galleries and showrooms off your list early.

May 16 - Orior Showroom, 32 Mercer Street

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For the latest installment of our ongoing DRIVERS series, we made our way to the far corners of Bangkok, where shopfronts give way to speed shops and midnight meets, to a place where retro dreams, racecar precision and Japanese tuning ethos converge. That place is Liberty Walk Thailand, and at the heart of it all is Waruth "Oat" Seehanath — an architect-turned-entrepreneur, professional drifter, photographer and the region’s unlikely tuning pioneer.

Today, Oat stands as the founder of both Liberty Walk Thailand and Infinite Media. He has helped shape Southeast Asia’s stance culture scene and bring global tuning icons to local streets. His journey wasn’t paved in sponsorships or privilege — it was built late at night, long after the lights at his day job flickered off.

"I used to be an architect at a big firm," he shared, adding "during the day I worked, and at night I’d go to my friend’s shop to modify cars. Eventually, I realized I wanted to design my own future."

Building Liberty Walk TH From the Ground Up

What started as a late-night dream among friends became a real business when Oat sent an email to Wataru Kato, founder of Liberty Walk Japan. “We didn’t expect a reply,” he said. “But he wrote back immediately, saying we looked crazy—in a good way.”

In 2014, Oat met Kato-san at Bangkok International Auto Salon. With no physical garage to speak of, they struck a deal based purely on trust and passion. "We built our first Liberty Walk R35 GT-R at my house," he laughed. "We had no electricity, no bathroom—just determination and some extension cords."

Soon, the team found a location and Oat designed the entire space, starting with just one shipping container and a small workshop. Over the next decade, Liberty Walk Thailand completed close to 50 builds, including widebody Lamborghinis, 997s and S15 Silvias.

"I didn’t sell kits like a salesman," he said. "I shared stories like a friend. I drove the cars hard, tested them, tracked them, and proved to customers that the quality was more than just looks."

The Retro-Futurist Porsche Project

Oat’s most personal project yet is a one-off Porsche Cayman — a modern-day tribute to the 935 race cars of the late ’70s and early ’80s. He started with a base-model 987 Cayman featuring a mid-engine layout and installed a rare Old & New body kit that combines a 997 nose with a modified 996 rear fender, all painstakingly re-sculpted to fit.

“Many people asked why I started with the base Cayman,” he said. “But Thailand’s import taxes are high. This was the smartest platform to begin with. It’s light, agile, and gave me the freedom to invest in the build.”

Every detail was bespoke: custom-cut panels, retro-inspired paint and a set of deep-dish Rotiform wheels that give it a true ‘70s race car stance. Even the wing had to be altered to work with the Cayman’s rear hatch.

The car’s inspiration came from a black 935 race car named Spirit of Nevada, which Oat reinterpreted as "Spirit of Infinite" — a nod to his company and personal mantra. It all comes together in a time-warping blend of analog spirit and modern craftsmanship, wrapped in what he describes as "Vader" black.

Built From Legacy

Oat’s automotive story began long before Liberty Walk or widebody Porsches. In fact, it started with a Volkswagen Beetle — one that’s been in his family for over 60 years.

“It belonged to my grandfather,” he said, adding, "He was one of the first people in Bangkok who could fix American and European cars, because he could read English manuals.” The Beetle arrived via a family friend returning from the UK, and eventually became the car Oat’s mother learned to drive in.

Over the years, the car was modified, repainted and even had its rear window swapped to mimic a newer model. When Oat was a child, he rode in it daily, watching his grandfather pull the engine out by hand and respray the body in their driveway. “Every generation in my family learned to drive stick in this car. Now it’s mine and I’ll never sell it."

Not Just For Show

Notably, Oat is no stranger to serious motorsport. He’s been drifting competitively for over a decade and worked as a stunt driver for international film productions. One of his most viral builds? A Toyota Corolla taxi converted into a tube-framed, drift-ready 1.5JZ monster for an action film. It features a fully stripped interior hidden behind authentic taxi trimmings — and yes, it’s street-driven.

“People thought I was crazy,” he laughed. “But when they hear the engine and see the empty shell inside, they realize it’s something special.”

His garage includes a fleet of beloved builds: a Liberty Walk 997, a Nissan 200SX drift car and a silver 1956 VW Beetle — the very one that helped launch his obsession.

A Southeast Asian Car Community

Looking forward, with an expansion into Cambodia underway, Oat hopes to unify Southeast Asia’s car scene through cross-border drives, meets and cultural exchanges. “I want Thai, Singaporean, Malaysian, and Vietnamese car guys to connect,” he said. “We’re more similar than we think.”

His vision goes beyond kits and hp — it’s about shared values. “Cars are a way to communicate,” he said. “Whether you’re into old-school Porsches or new EVs, if you’ve got the passion, we speak the same language.”

When asked what advice he has for others stuck in unfulfilling jobs, dreaming of a different path, Oat’s answer is simple: "Be patient. Don’t quit just because it’s hard. If you love something, give it time. Keep moving. That’s how passion becomes purpose."

Liberty Walk Thailand may have started with no power and no plumbing, but it was always rich in vision. Today, Oat’s shop stands as a landmark of what happens when DIY culture, architectural design and raw automotive enthusiasm collide — and keep driving forward.

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There’s a birthday at the Kody Phillips office, which explains the huge chocolate cake.

Resting on the middle of the office’s center table is the perfectly boxed, personalized frosted cake, surrounded by sketches, samples, an in-progress Lasso Shirt, lots of half-finished iced coffees, and some leftover Chinese food from the birthday lunch.

Crowded by clothing racks, Phillips is perched on the windowsill in the back of the studio, producing a lookbook for the label’s forthcoming collection entitled Cabaret. His wife, Ryanna, has her hands in the Lasso shirt, sewing final touches onto the embroidered edges.

This is a typical Wednesday afternoon at the Brooklyn-based studio, which Phillips just fully moved into a few weeks back after “outgrowing” his and Ryanna’s apartment. “We’re a little family,” Phillips said, as his team expands to include more creators, creatives and, as a result, cake-worthy occasions.

Phillips, a self-described “Pantaloons Champion,” first started the brand over a decade ago, though he and Ryanna have really ramped up the New York City-based outfitter’s ready-to-wear in the past year. A proud purveyor of proper pant styles, Phillips has perfected his most recognizable “Rip Van Kody” silhouette – Phillips says the pocket count is still disputed – while pushing the needle on raw denim pieces and hiding features underneath hems and seams.

“Functionality is my preferred method of designing. Even if you don’t see it, it’s hidden. I’ll put pockets in with hidden zippers. It keeps it fun for me.”

Despite having five and a half things going on at once around him, the designer sat down with us for a nearly no-distractions discussion on the growth of his brand, interrupted only by the unveiling of a life-size model of Phillips’ head, set to appear in a forthcoming lookbook…

Is Kody Phillips the brand a reflection of your personal style?

Kody Phillips is a reflection of what I’d want my style to be if I were like 6’1 and two times more handsome.

How long has fashion been a part of your life?

My interest in fashion goes back a while. Growing up, I went to private school in Ohio for 12 years, so we’d wear a uniform, and any time I got any sort of outside, non-uniform view of fashion, that was exciting for me. The main inspiration at the time was Ryan Seacrest. You remember the jeans and the sports jacket combo? That had me f*cking heavy locked.

I couldn’t draw when I started making my own clothes, so in those early days, I’d literally cut stuff up and sew or glue it together. I used a lot of glue.

What were some of the early pieces you were experimenting with?

I was making custom snapbacks in 2013. I got a job at a screenprinting place, and that was my first real hands-on experience with fashion. Every day, once my shift ended, I’d print my own designs.

When did you drop your first piece under the Kody Phillips label?

I dropped my first “Kody Phillips” piece in 2014. It was okay. I got my first sewing machine in 2015, and then started doing a lot of patchwork and reworking until about 2021. That stuff sucked. I got into cut-and-sew when COVID hit, and that’s when the brand became successful and things started to make sense.

When was your first full collection launched?

Technically, last year.

What was going through your mind when building that out?

Nothing.

Is that how you tend to approach things – without listening to external pressures or industry trends?

Yeah. Yeah, not at all. If I have an idea similar to a trend that's happening, I'll definitely prioritize that, but I'm not gonna stop what I'm doing to capitalize on a trend.

How did you approach that first full collection?

I’m not even sure I’d call that a release a “collection” because I made it and dropped it piece by piece. There was a drop schedule. It was a very spread-out “collection.”

What would you consider your first collection?

This upcoming collection is the first one that, from inception to end, I’ve had a goal I’m aiming for.

How is that approach different from a piece-by-piece approach?

It’s so hard to approach a full collection. Every six months, you have to put out 80 items that look good together and tell a story. Whereas, if you focus on one piece, you can work on perfecting it. You can explore every single detail of that garment in as much time as possible.

What were some of those pieces you devoted a significant amount of time to early on?

The Curve Jeans. That was the first big hit we had. We sold 1200 pairs in like 20 minutes. Those numbers definitely skewed my perception of success in the future [laughs]. I think that was just the right time, right place. It gave me a little more confidence to try new things.

Your Instagram bio is “Pantaloons Champion.” How has the brand’s pants range evolved?

I’m obsessed with pants. I love pants so much. Pants are fun to make, and they make your outfit so much better. You can’t buy good pants for a good price. So, I took it into my own hands. And learned how to make good pants very, very well.

What’s your most popular pant?

The Rin Vap Kodys. The Curved Jeans are also really popular and so are the the Mr. Poopy Pants. That’s our overall best-selling pants.

How did you come up with the name?

Placeholder.

How have the Rip Van Kodys evolved?

Only the silhouette has changed. The design has stayed entirely the same.

How many pockets do they have?

It’s disputed. Some say 15, some say 18. I don’t know…

"Functionality is my preferred method of designing. Even if you don’t see it, it’s hidden. I’ll put pockets in with hidden zippers. It keeps it fun for me."

Functionality is so prominent in your pieces. What’s one of your favorite examples of this?

My absolute favorite example of this is something that hasn’t come out yet. It’s the Accordion bag. It was made specifically for one use. When we moved to New York City, we learned you have to walk to get groceries. So I made a bag that gets bigger. You can carry it there empty, small. It expands as much as you want as you unzip it. Functionality is my preferred method of designing. Even if you don’t see it, it’s hidden. I’ll put pockets in with hidden zippers. It keeps it fun for me.

When did the idea for the Lasso shirt come about?

When we went to Paris for the first time last winter. We already had the general Lasso shirt idea, but then we sourced these buttons in Paris and just wanted to put our trip into a little item.

Why do you think it’s popped off the way it has?

I don’t know. I don’t price things crazily. I love middle-range. It’s my ideal world. It’s super important to me. There’s no reason it has to be expensive.

Are you a perfectionist?

I am. I made probably 30-something revisions of the Lasso shirt.

What were some of those details you messed around with?

We reverse-engineered all of the buttons. We bought them at vintage stores in Paris and had to match all of the designs correctly. Also, with the lasso rope – I designed that from scratch. When we got the first sample in person, it was a rayon blend, and it bled and shrank when we washed it. So, we remade it in polyester. The next sample we got came with tape. So, we figured out how to make it with a zig-zag stitch.

Do you personally test the items?

Yeah. Every single item I’ve dropped, I’ve made and tested in-house.

Your marketing – like the content starring your older, outspoken office neighbor, Eddie, for example – also sets you guys apart. Could you say more about this?

We just try and do what feels right. I have the luxury of just being a guy on the internet, like, my brand is my name. I didn’t even have to add an extra letter. It’s just me. I like making people laugh, so we always try to incorporate humor. Cinematography is important. Always some fun characters. Eddie, from one of our recent campaigns, is just our neighbor. He lives downstairs. He’s ridiculous. He wasn’t playing a bit at all.

Are you playing a bit?

Nope. Just me.

What did you envision your brand becoming? Was it this?

No, it was not this at all. I don’t think about that stuff too much because I’ve just done it my entire life. I’m definitely further than I thought I’d be. I’m really glad people like it so much because I have a lot of fun doing it. I’m only making what I like to make right now.

What have been some key milestones in the brand’s journey?

Dressing Drake for his tour last summer was awesome. We got to go see him wear our pieces, which was insane. We worked on it for 17-hour stretches over the course of a month You see him wearing it on your phone, but then you see him performing in it, and it’s f*cking wild. My Paris showroom was another big moment. Seeing the response to my clothing so far from New York City was crazy too.

Would you categorize Kody Phillips as a high-fashion brand? A streetwear brand? Both? Neither?

In between. I like making clothes. That’s my favorite part. Making it. I’m more high fashion – but not so high fashion. But also not streetwear. Somewhere in the middle.

You recently moved out of your home office, into the new studio we’re chatting in today. What was that shift like?

I love the new space. I hate that I waited so long. I worked from home my entire life. We had just grown too big to fit inside our apartment. We were climbing up the walls. I sold my couch. I sold my f*cking coffee table. I threw out all of our furniture. It just got to a point where we had to move. How can you fit 10 people in a New York apartment?

"We're a little family. I want to keep them all forever."

What makes a good pair of pants?

Honestly, the main thing is the crotch depth. They have to be at least 290 GSM. You have to get anti-wrinkle stuff. A nice, high-rise nine-inch zipper. Deep pockets. Heavy pocket lining. There’s no reason pocket linings ever have to be thin. They just hate you.

How do you know when to evolve a piece in a further collection versus just leaving it as is?

That’s a great question. I don’t know. Usually, when I figure that out, it’s too late.

What inspires you?

Old vintage fashion. Hardware. Old computers. Cars. A crane. Buildings are cool.

If you could style anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?

Right now, it would be Timothee Chalamet. Dead? Steve Jobs. I’d make him a nice blue Rip Van Kody to match his jeans.

What are some of the challenges you face as an emerging designer?

Everything is hard. I say I’m a professional problem solver. Balancing price points is hard. Making new things is hard. Content is hard. Expanding is hard because I feel like many people are making many decisions for me on my behalf and aligning everything in the same direction when I don’t even know the direction yet.

How do you not get burnt out?

I don’t know. I don’t think I could ever dislike fashion. I don’t look at other things too much.

What’s next for Kody Phillips?

I love the idea of being in some luxury retailers. A mix of that and DTC.

Would you ever do home goods?

I would. But only if it’s fun. Now my home’s empty.

What’s your advice to young designers?

Drop everything else and keep doing it. You’ve gotta work all day, every day. All night. Just lock in. Don’t be a different person. Don’t fake it. Make something affordable. Make something in black and white. If you’re going to drop a fun thing, always make a black and white version because people will buy it. Make things easy for people to buy. Make a website with Apple Pay. Make it cheap. Make it simple. Make it easy for people to get their hands on. Be nice. Be personable. Put a personality behind it. And nice images – whatever that means to you. And save your money. And find a manufacturer. Okay, that’s it.

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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 time around, longform releases include albums from MIKE x Tony Seltzer, Kali Uchis,  billy woods, and Provoker, with an EP coming from André 3000 and a mixtape coming from PinkPantheress.

Singles, on the other hand, stem from Kid Cudi, Ovrkast, Miley Cyrus and Kacy Hill with a remix of The Weeknd x Playboi Carti's "Timeless" coming from Doechii.

MIKE x Tony Seltzer – Pinball II

Back from the underground arrives rapper/producer duo MIKE and Tony Seltzer with the follow-up to last year's Pinball. The project's successor, Pinball II, spans 17 tracks and sees return features from Niontay and Earl Sweatshirt, as well as contributions from Sideshow and Lunchbox.
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PinkPantheress – Fancy That

After a nostalgic rollout, the internet's favorite it-girl, PinkPantheress, has lifted the veil on her latest studio project. Her anticipated mixtape, dubbed Fancy That, features nine new solo cuts from the songstress, almost all of which are longer than two minutes.
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Kali Uchis – Sincerely,

The ethereal Kali Uchis has graced us with another otherworldly longform studio offering. Entitled Sincerely, the project is a highly personal one from Uchis, and comes preceded by pre-release singles "Sunshine & Rain..." and "ILYSMIH."
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Provoker – Mausoleum

Bay Area-based post-punk Provoker has presented its latest studio delivery, Mausoleum.
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André 3000 – 7 piano sketches

Just minutes ahead of returning to the Met Gala carpet with a piano on his bag and trash bag in his hand, the typically elusive André 3000 dropped off a surprise EP 7 piano sketches. The musician jokingly refers to the seven-track project as "the worst rap album ever," as it's all instrumental and no words.
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billy woods –  GOLLIWOG

Another big release for the underground. billy woods has presented his latest full-length delivery: GOLLIWOG. Lead singles like "Misery," "BLK ZMBY" and "Lead Paint Test" paved the way for the rapper's raucous new release.
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Kid Cudi – "Neverland"

Kid Cudi lifted the veil on his first studio single in 2025. Cudder revealed the cover art for “Neverland” – which is also the title of his short film set to debut at the Tribeca Film Festival later this year – on the heels of a few listening events out west.
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Kacy Hill – "Please Don't Cry"

After dropping off the single "When in Rome," Kacy Hill has followed up with a new offering, "Please Don't Cry."
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Ovrkast. – "I'm On"

As he readies his next studio LP, Ovrkast. has lifted the veil on another single ahead of the project. "I'm On" follows up "Small Talk" with Samara Cyn.
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Tyla – "Bliss"

On the heels of another major Met Gala slay, Tyla has dropped off new single "Bliss."
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Doechii x The Weeknd x Playboi Carti – "Timeless" Remix

Marking the first link-up between The Swamp Princess and The Weekend – albeit unofficial – Doechii has laid down a verse on "Timeless."
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Bas x The Hics x Ab-Soul – "Norbit"

After dropping off "Everyday Ppl," the duo Bas and The Hics have returned. This time around, they've enlisted Ab-Soul for new single "Norbit."
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Miley Cyrus – "More to Lose"

With the release of Something Beautiful nearing, Miley has shared the latest single in the lineup: "More to Lose."
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