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Lorde Promises It Won’t Take Four Years For Her Next Album To Drop: ‘This Time, I Really Mean It’

Lorde has been consistent with album releases throughout her career, as each one since her first has arrived four years after its predecessor: Pure Heroine in 2013, Melodrama in 2017, Solar Power in 2021, and Virgin in 2025. For her next LP, though, she doesn't want fans to have to wait that long. Towards the end of a new interview with The Los Angeles Times, Lorde said: "There's one thing I feel totally committed to -- it's not allowed to be four years [for the next one]. It has to be sooner." When the interviewer pointed out that Lorde has…

King Princess Trashes Her ‘Cheap Queen’ Era In The New ‘Jaime’ Video

After appearances at Austin City Limits over the next two weekends, King Princess is heading out on the road for a tour. Before all that, though, she dropped a new video for Girl Violence standout "Jaime." The video was directed by Celine Sutter. Sutter says of it: "For her album Girl Violence, King Princess has spent the rollout tormented by demonically seductive, maniacal women. In the 'Jaime' music video, she finally embodies that feminine figure; this time directing the violence inward, upon herself -- or perhaps upon a Bushwick line cook lookalike. Reviving the genderqueer essence of Cheap Queen, this…

Doja Cat Unveiled Her New ‘Fortnite’ Skin While Explaining Why She’s A ‘Sweaty’ Player

Doja Cat's love affair with the popular multiplayer shooter game Fortnite is well-documented, but her involvement is about to get more personal. During an appearance on The Tonight Show to promote her new album Vie, Doja was given the opportunity to debut her new in-game skin, The Mother of Thorns. In a segment titled "Real Or Fake," host Jimmy Fallon reads off the names of Fortnite skins that Doja must identify as either authentic or made up by the Tonight Show crew. Names include "Pumpkin Splice," "Dr. Theodore Flyesbee," "Lil Whip," and "Johnny Pockets," all of which she correctly tags,…

This Perennial “Bourbon Of The Year” Contender Is Back For 2025 — Does It Live Up To The Hype?

King of Kentucky, the annual limited-edition single-barrel bourbon from Brown-Forman, is a perennial bourbon of the year contender, and 2025's release is finally here. This year marks the 8th edition of the premium release, which was crafted from 63 single barrels filled in 2007 and bottled at proof levels ranging from 124.4 to 135. The 2025 release also follows a recent trend of increasing age statements for the limited expression, which has previously been a showcase for 14-, 15-, and 16-year-old bourbons (with one outlier, an 18-year expression, released in 2022) in the past few years. The grain recipe in…

Empress Of Launches A New Era With The Release Of ‘Blasting Through The Speakers’

Empress Of has a big fall coming up, as in a few days, she's set to start a run of dates opening for Lorde's Ultrasound World Tour. She also has some new music, as today (October 2), she shared "Blasting Through The Speakers." In a statement, Empress Of says of the song: “I’m very excited to share this song with the world. This year I learned a lot about the things that matter. Music has always been one of those things. After the fires in Altadena, I couldn’t make music for some time. I was afraid to go there. When…

Doja Cat Ranks Her Albums In A Surprising Game Of ‘F*ck, Marry, Kill’

Ever since the advent of recorded music, listeners have been ranking their favorite artists' albums. It's always fun, though, to find out how those artists rank their own projects. Doja Cat, who is currently promoting her fifth studio album Vie, was recently challenged to do so by Interview magazine in a clever format: A game of "F*ck, Marry, Kill." Her answers turned out surprising, but also very typically Doja Cat. For one, Doja immediately subverted the prompt; Interview's Ary Russell's proffer entailed Vie, Scarlet, and Planet Her, Doja's most recent albums, but Doja subbed in her first album, Amala, for…

Here’s How To Watch The Austin City Limits 2025 Livestream

The annual Austin City Limits Music Festival is going down over the next two weekends, first from October 3 to 5 and then 10 to 12. For those who can't make it down to Texas this year, the good news is that there's an option to livestream it from home. For the fourth straight year, the festival is partnering with Hulu to offer a livestream of the festival. It will be available to all Hulu subscribers from October 3 to 5 and more information can be found here. The broadcast schedule isn't available yet, but when it is, it'll be…

Reneé Rapp Remembers Her Days As A Temperamental Golfer Throwing Her Bag Down Hills

Reneé Rapp seems to have become one of Seth Meyers' favorite Late Night guests. They have a natural chemistry that's a joy to watch and he's had her on the show a handful of times over the past couple years. She first appeared in October 2023, then in January 2024, then she made a third appearance last night (October 1). Their 15-minute chat was all over the map. At one point, they discussed Rapp's athletic past. She noted that as a kid, she played soccer, basketball, and golf. Rapp revealed she golfs "less now" but that she used to "all…

Dave Will Be ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’ On His Upcoming Third Album

BRIT Award winner Dave has returned to announce his long-awaited third studio album, The Boy Who Played The Harp. Due on October 24, the album be his first full-length release since his 2021 album We're All Alone in This Together. Since then, he's proven to be an in-demand collaborator, appearing on albums from Burna Boy last year, and "Sprinter" collaborator Central Cee earlier this year. He also teamed up with Central Cee in 2023 for the Split Decision EP. That effort was followed the same year by "Stop Giving Me Advice" with Jack Harlow and Lyrical Lemonade. Outside of music,…

Artemas Drops A Trio Of Singles As He Announces ‘Lovercore,’ A New Mixtape

Artemas had a viral smash last year with "I Like The Way You Kiss Me," which peaked just outside the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and has over 1.3 billion streams on Spotify alone. Since then, he has released a number of singles and the Yustyna, and the train keeps on rolling: Today (October 1), Artemas announced Lovercore, a new mixtape. Arriving alongside the news is three new songs: "Superstar," "Take It Easy On Me," and "This One’s Gonna Hurt Me." The first song got a video, too, and the tune is a techno-inspired anthem. In a…

Why So Many Artists Are Sober-Curious These Days

In 2025, the old rock-and-roll blueprint – empty bottles, late-nights, hellish hangovers, and barely-remembered shows – is getting a sobering remix, and it comes courtesy of some of the biggest names in music. Everyone from Miley Cyrus, Florence Welch, Tyler, the Creator and more are quietly rewriting the industry's touring lifestyle, trading it for cleaner, more intentional routines on the road – think sober-friendly studio sessions and pre-show rituals designed around mental health and stamina.The goal isn’t restriction, it’s sustainability — figuring out how to stay healthy, inspired, and energized when the schedule doesn’t slow down. It's a survival strategy,…

The Best Vinyl Releases Of September 2025

Anybody who thought the vinyl resurgence was just a fad was mistaken: The industry has experienced a legitimate revival. As a result, music fans are interested in physical media in ways they may not have if the decades-old medium hasn't made a comeback. That doesn't mean everybody is listening to just their parents' old music, though. That's part of it, sure, thanks to rereleases that present classic albums in new ways. A vital part of the renewed vinyl wave, though, is new projects being released as records, of which there are plenty. Whatever you might be into, each month brings…

All The New Albums Coming Out In October 2025

Keeping track of all the new albums coming out in a given month is a big job, but we're up for it: Below is a comprehensive list of the major releases you can look forward to in October. If you're not trying to potentially miss out on anything, it might be a good idea to keep reading. Friday, October 3 Adekunle Gold -- FUJI (Somtin Different) AFI -- Silver Bleeds the Black Sun… (Run For Cover Records) Agriculture -- The Spiritual Sound (Flenser) Ann Annie -- El Prado (Nettwerk) The Bloody Beetroots -- Forever Part One EP (Out Of Line…

Ethel Cain Believes The Internet ‘Will Be The Death Of Society And Human Beings As A Species’

To be a successful musician today, it's essentially a requirement to have some sort of online presence. Ethel Cain is going through those motions, but she's not a big internet fan. In fact, Cain says she's "anti-internet." In a new Cosmopolitan interview, after sharing some of her thoughts about being online, Cain was asked point-blank if she's anti-internet and she responded: "I’m anti-internet. I think that the internet is a breeding ground for all of the worst parts of human nature. I think that the internet will be the death of society and human beings as a species. You can…

DJ Snake Faces An ‘Evil’ ‘Sound Check’ Choice Between Bob Marley And Sade

A quick note for this week's episode of Sound Check: Yes, Jeremy is still the host. Mr. Hecht just looks a little different after losing his bet with Coco Jones and having to shave off his beard. We are all very sorry for his loss. The guest this week is DJ Snake, the French DJ, record producer, and songwriter responsible for hits like "Turn Down for What" with Lil Jon, "Lean On" with Major Lazer, and "Taki Taki" with Selena Gomez, Ozuna and Cardi B. He's also a versatile music head, so the Sound Check challenge takes him from Michael…

Nine Inch Nails Extend Their ‘Peel It Back’ Tour Into 2026 With New North American Dates

Nine Inch Nails crushed it on the Peel It Back Tour this year. Good news: They're doing it again next year. Today (October 1), the band announced a new run of North American tour dates for 2026, from February to March. Tickets go on sale starting October 8 at noon local time via the band's website. Boys Noize will support on all dates. Uproxx's Josh Kurp was at a recent NIN show and he wrote, "The immersive Peel It Back Tour is a triumph of sound, obviously, but also sight. It could have been a movie, and Nine Inch Nails…

Clipse’s ‘Birds Don’t Sing’ Video With John Legend Is A Emotional Eulogy For Their Parents

"Birds" might well be one of the many, many euphemisms for a certain white, powdered chemical substance that is a favorite subject of Virginia rap duo Clipse's verses, but the meaning in their new album opener "Birds Don't Sing" is a bit more literal. The song, which features John Legend and the Voices of Fire vocal group, deals with Malice and Pusha T's relationships with their parents -- and their mixed emotions in the wake of their parents passing. In the first verse, Push writes a regretful letter to the brothers' mom, rapping, "You even told Dad you wished y'all…

Lana Del Rey Once Again Denies That She Grew Up Wealthy Following Years Of Rumors

For years, there has been a lot of mythology and speculation about Lana Del Rey's past. Most notable is the idea that she grew up wealthy despite presenting herself as having had humble beginnings. Also for years, Del Rey has tried to deny this and set the record straight. Now, she has done so again. As Stereogum notes, in Instagram comments, Del Rey addressed a resurfaced interview from Ron Pope, a musician who performed with Del Rey some in the 2000s. Pope said Del Rey had a rich upbringing, but he has since said he "was given sh*tty intel" and…

Ed Sheeran Has A Justin Bieber Collaboration In The Vault That Probably Won’t Be Released

Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber have a history of working together, most notably on their hit 2019 joint single "I Don't Care." (Sheeran also co-wrote Bieber's 2015 No. 1 single "Love Yourself.") They tried to get another track going, too, but it ended up appearing as a Sheeran solo song, "Camera" from his new album Play. There is a version of the song with Bieber floating around, though. In a recent interview on SiriusXM’s The Morning Mash Up, Sheeran said, "I wrote it for = and then it ended up being a duet with Justin Bieber for Justice, and then…

Mass Appeal & Marvel Are Launching ‘Legend Has It…’ Comics At New York Comic Con

I've written a bunch about the crossovers between hip-hop and comics books, from Stan Lee's influence on rap to the comics lines created by stars like Lisa and Metro Boomin. At New York Comic Con next week, Marvel and Mass Appeal will carry on that tradition (heh), with Legend Has It..., a new comics series inspired by Mass Appeal's ongoing album initiative starring rap icons such as Big L, De La Soul, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Nas, Raekwon, and Slick Rick. Written by Brandon Thomas and illustrated by Sanford Greene, the series will be formally launched on October 10 at…

Yung Lean Adds A Quartet Of Openers To His ‘Forever Yung’ Tour

With his Forever Yung Tour kicking off this week, Swedish rapper Yung Lean has revealed his tour openers. According to a press release, he's bringing a quartet of artists along with him that includes Niontay, Xaviersobased, Taxidermists, and ear. ear is an elusive duo of electronic producers who will play dates in Canada. Meanwhile, rappers Niontay and Xaviersobased, both from the US, will trade off dates on the first half of the tour. Meanwhile, the final three US dates will feature Massachusetts-based rock duo Taxidermists. You'll be able to see details below. After completing the tour, Yung Lean is set…

Lola Young Says She’s ‘Going Away For A While’ After Collapsing On Stage

While performing at the All Things Go Festival in New York this weekend, Lola Young had a scary incident: Suddenly, she collapsed on stage and fell to the floor. She later shared a message online, saying, "Hi, for anyone who saw my set at All Things Go today, I am doing OK now. Thank you for all of your support, Lola.” As for where Young stands now, she'll be taking some time to herself: Today (September 30), she shared a post on Instagram, announcing that she is cancelling "everything for the foreseeable future" and "going away for a while." The…

Joey Badass Brings Back The Harlem Shake In His Nostalgic ‘Supaflee’ Video

When I first hit play on Joey Badass's new album Lonely At The Top, "Supaflee" jumped out at me as the notoriously nostalgic rapper's nod to the mid-2000s mixtape era. It sounds kinda like it was produced by prime The Neptunes, and Joey's flow has never resembled fellow Brooklynite Fabolous' distinctive delivery more than it does here. Apparently, Joey feels the same way, as the "Supaflee" video winds up being nearly a straight-up remake of Fab's 2001 video for "Young'n (Holla Back)," which was produced by The Neptunes in full 2000s phasers-on-high mode. Here, see for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP4gRIyQdXI While it's…

Laufey’s Classic Sound Is Made For A New Generation

Budding Icelandic superstar Laufey isn't a household name. Her music is household music, but if you drove to Coachella this year, billboards clued attendees in to exactly why her name isn't instantly known: most people just pronounce it wrong. Once you figure out how to say "Laufey" out loud ("Lay-vay" is the easiest approximation), you realize that there might not be a singer rising faster in all of music. And, for her part, Laufey is well aware at just how fast this is all happening. During the second of two sold-out concerts at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena, the artist reflected…

Oasis Will Chronicle Their Iconic Reunion Tour In A New Book, ‘Oasis Live ’25 Opus’

The Oasis reunion tour is over. It seems possible it'll be back, but at least for now, it's done. There's something Oasis fans can get their hands on to remember it, though: Oasis Live '25 Opus, a new commemorative book made in partnership with Opus. The announcement notes the project "will be a celebration of the band's live legacy, captured by the very best with unprecedented and unique access plus collaboration from both Liam and Noel." The Limited Marquee Edition will be limited to just 100 copies globally. Measuring a whopping 62 by 45 centimeters, it includes 400 pages "printed…

The Vocalists Behind ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ — Audrey Nuna, EJAE & Rei Ami — Announce Their Debut TV Performance

As much as some sources would love to discount or ignore it, the fact remains: The biggest breakout in music in 2025 is the soundtrack for Kpop Demon Hunters, the runaway hit Netflix film from Sony Animation. Huntrix (stylized as HUNTR/X), the titular K-pop trio that also hunts demons, has held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for well over a month; their rival group in the movie, Saja Boys, holds two more spots in the top five. Now, the vocalists behind Huntrix -- Audrey Nuna, EJAE, and Rei Ami -- have announced their debut television performance, setting…