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Denzel Curry Fulfills Fans’ Dreams With A Rowdy ‘Sound Check’ Challenge
This week's Sound Check features the most-requested artist since the show's inception: South Florida goth-trap rapper Denzel Curry. Now, if you've been following Denzel the way we have, you know that he's a versatile rapper who can switch styles with the quickness, from the soulful boom-bap of "Walkin'" to the spooky fight music of "Hot Ones." Naturally, that makes him the perfect guest for Sound Check, where he gets to show off his influences and debate which ones he likes best -- and the fans know it. As our host Jeremy Hecht points out, one YouTube user in particular, G_Future,…
Halle Bailey Aims To Explore ‘Love? Or Something Like It’ On Her Debut Album
Halle Bailey has been in the music business since she was a pre-teen, experiencing tremendous success as part of the duo Chloe X Halle with her sister, so it feels odd to point that she still hasn't actually released a debut album of her own yet. But that will soon change with the release of Love? Or Something Like It, her solo debut, which she announced today. Alongside a moody trailer for the album previewing some of its music, Bailey called the project on Instagram, "A story of first love, heartbreak, and everything that comes after. Out 10/24. This one…
Kendrick Lamar Is Hip-Hop’s ‘North Star,’ According To Nas
Nearly 20 years ago now, Nas sparked controversy with his declaration that Hip-Hop Is Dead. Fortunately, his prediction turned out to be wrong, but when asked to reflect on the moment by Rolling Stone in a new interview about the Mass Appeal collaboration with Marvel Comics, his perspective was much brighter -- something that could be attributed to the presence of visionary Pulitzer Prize-winning Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar. After Rolling Stone's Andre Gee (who we miss a lot here at Uproxx) compared the title track "Hip-Hop Is Dead" with Kendrick Lamar's 2024 song "Watch the Party Die," Nas called Kendrick…
Bad Bunny’s Sports Exploits Continue As He Catches A Foul Ball At A Yankees Game
Bad Bunny is slowly but surely collecting sports-related accomplishments like Infinity Stones. He started in 2021, when he competed at Wrestlemania, following up a couple of years later with another WWE premium event, Backlash, in his native Puerto Rico. That one left him with some pretty bad injuries, so for now, it looks like he's sticking to the sidelines -- and the stage. A few weeks ago, he was announced as the performer for the next Super Bowl Halftime Show, and now, he's added unofficial infielder to his growing resume, collecting a fly foul ball at the Yankees playoff game…
We Tasted & Ranked The 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
Colonel E.H. Taylor Bottled In Bond is joining the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection! The new expression is now the 6th member of the highly sought-after Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, joining five celebrated staples – Eagle Rare 17-Year Bourbon, George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Sazerac 18-Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, and William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Here at Uproxx, we always make sure to secure an early taste so we can provide you with a full review of the vaunted lineup, and this year is no different. First introduced in 2000, the…
There’s A Cute Baby In Geese’s New ‘Au Pays Du Cocaine’ Video
Geese's Getting Killed is the best indie album of 2025, per Uproxx's Steven Hyden. Well, that album will possibly be hitting a stage near you soon, as the band is gearing up to launch a tour this weekend. Ahead of that, though, they've shared a video for "Au Pays Du Cocaine." It's very, very simple: Cameron Winter sits across a table from a cute baby. While the baby is full of youthful energy, Winter seems worn down. By the end, Winter retreats to an upstairs bedroom, climbs in the baby's crib, and goes to sleep. In a recent Interview interview,…
R&B Is ‘Back,’ But It Never Really Left
The last time fans of R&B were as spoiled for choice as they are now, Ne-Yo was two-stepping across stages in his fedora singing "Closer." On Tuesday night at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, nearly 6,000 fans packed the outdoor venue for the first night of Long Beach crooner Giveon's sold-out, two-night hometown tour stop, singing along every word. A few miles south, his Texas-bred fellow baritone Khalid was hosting the listening experience for his upcoming album After The Sun Goes Down, which drops this Friday, October 10. That event also had fans lining up down the block to…
Black Thought And Danger Mouse Reunite In Their Gritty ‘Up’ Video Featuring Rag’n’Bone Man
They say the revolution will not be televised, but Black Thought and Danger Mouse's video for their new single "Up" would like to raise an objection. The clip features a stack of television sets flashing imagery from news stories cover protests and documentaries about community leaders as Black Thought and guest vocalist Rag'n'Bone Man appearing in static-ridden closeups to perform their parts. "Up" is the first single from the reunited Black Thought and Danger Mouse's upcoming follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2022 project Cheat Codes. The best rapper alive first teamed up with the MF DOOM collaborator in 2005, when…
Gorillaz Team With Trueno, And Get A Posthumous Verse From Proof, On The New Single ‘The Manifesto’
Gorillaz have always been a collaborative band, but they've been especially leaning into it over the past few years. On their upcoming album The Mountain, for example, there's at least one featured artist on every track, with most songs having two or more guests. The latest advance single, shared today (October 8), is "The Manifesto." For this one, they recruited Argentinian rapper Trueno and Detroit rapper Proof, the latter contributing posthumously following his death in 2006. The verse is a freestyle recorded during an early recording session, as a press release notes. Beyond this song, the album features contributions from…
Sound Sipping: Pairing The Best New Rap Songs & The Best New Whiskey
Good music and a good drink often go hand in hand, but do we ever really stop to appreciate the pairing? We do now, because 2025 has been a banner year for rap music, but it's also quietly been an incredible year for new whiskey releases, even in the face of cooling sales. The real secret is that whiskey has not only become better than ever in terms of quality, but it's also being appreciated with greater intention. The ritual of spinning your favorite vinyl or hearing new music at an event is always enhanced with something high-quality in your…
Whitney Lean Into Heartbreak On Their Bright New Single ‘Damage’
Whitney is now a month away from the release of their latest album, Small Talk. Before that, they'll launch a massive tour that runs into 2026. Before even that, today (October 8), they have a new song to share: The characteristically tender and bright "Damage." The group's Julien Ehrlich says of the song: "We were searching for the sentiment of 'Damage' for a while. In hindsight, I think we were trying to avoid writing a breakup song, and in the process ignoring what the song was calling for. I remember once we finally got the first chorus ironed out we…
EJAE, Audrey Nuna, And Rei Ami Are ‘Golden’ In Their TV Debut As ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ HUNTR/X
For the past month and a half, Sony Pictures Animation's Netflix film Kpop Demon Hunters has been an absolute juggernaut, dominating both the streamer's native chart and, thanks to its banger of a soundtrack, the Billboard charts. Songs like "Golden", "Your Idol", "Soda Pop", and "How It's Done," landed in the top ten of the Hot 100, making the voices of the titular band, Huntr/x, household names. EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami had all been bouncing around the industry for years, but now, thanks to KDH, they are bona fide superstars. The trio made their real-life debut to perform…
Jay Som Taps Hayley Williams For The Gorgeous New Single ‘Past Lives’
Jay Som (Melina Duterte) fans are about to eat, as this week, she's releasing Belong, her first new album since 2019. Hayley Williams fans are being fed early, as Jay Som has shared the new Williams collaboration "Past Lives." Duterte says of the collab: “It’s a dream come true to have Hayley sing on my first feature on an album before the recording of 'Float,’ I still can’t believe it happened. She’s one of the kindest artists out there and she graciously accepts and uplifts the people around her. We’re all so lucky to witness her talent and live on…
Dolly Parton’s Sister Insists The Singer Is OK After Sharing A Post That Caused Concern About Her Health
Dolly Parton is facing a bump in the road at the moment, as the 79-year-old music icon is having some health troubles. Her sister Freida went as far as to take to Facebook to ask for some prayers, but the situation apparently isn't as serious as that outreach made it seem. In an initial post shared yesterday (October 7) afternoon, Freida wrote: "Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask…
Alex Farrar Worked On All Your Favorite Indie Records
Alex Farrar was doing sound for local shows in Asheville, North Carolina when the pandemic shutdown gave him a surprising new career path. "Everyone was at home and they were creating a lot," the 33-year-old tells me during a recent phone call. "I just got bizarrely busy recording during the pandemic. A lot of people were just trying to make records, and I took a chance on it being a full-time thing and I've just been doing that ever since." If the name "Alex Farrar" sounds familiar, there's a good chance you've been studying the liner notes of some of…
The Loudest Message At Austin City Limits’ First Weekend Of 2025 Was Joy
Historically speaking, musicians use their platforms to make statements about political and social issues, so it stands to reason that a massive music festival could represent the ideal place to do it. This raised the question of whether that might be a theme during the first weekend (October 3 to 5) of the 23rd edition of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, which drew 75,000 people per day to the Texas capital's sprawling Zilker Park. The resounding answer: not really. Save for a comment by Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel (who have opened nearly every ACL Fest since…
Sudan Archives Announces The Dates For Her 2026 North American Tour
Sudan Archives is dropping her new album, The BPM, in ten days, following the release of singles "Ms. Pac Man" and "Come And Find You." Today, the rapper/violinist announced the dates for her 2026 North American tour. Kicking off on January 16 in Tuscon, Arizona, the tour is routed through all the usual big cities, with a few stops included for denizens of spots like Asheville, North Carolina; Madison, Wisconsin; and Salt Lake City in Utah. The tour wraps up in Los Angeles, California in February. Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, October 10th, while artist presale is…
Justin Bieber Is A Vibe In His Casual New ‘Bad Honey’ Video
In support of his recent albums Swag and Swag II, Justin Bieber has shared a handful of videos. They've all been pretty low-key, mostly just sharing slices of his life. The same is true of the new visual for "Bad Honey." The video sees Bieber hanging out in a club, rocking cozy-looking hoodies and sipping on drinks as he sings the song and enjoys the environment. Meanwhile, it was revealed last month that Bieber will be headlining Coachella in 2026, alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G, with a lineup also featuring The xx, Disclosure, Turnstile, Ethel Cain, Dijon, Teddy Swims,…
Fcukers Unveil The Thumping New Single ‘I Like It Like That’ With A Trippy Lo-Fi Video
When Fcukers released the single "Play Me" this summer, it was teased that fans should "expect much more from the Fcukers very soon." Well, today (October 7) brings more, as the duo have released "I Like It Like That." Like the single that preceded it, this one was produced by Kenneth Blume (also known as Kenny Beats). The song will be celebrated with a free release party at Madrid's Clamores. Furthermore, it was also revealed that the duo is supporting Tame Impala on a forthcoming run of shows, including stops at major venues like New York's Barclay's Center and Los…
Pooh Shiesty Celebrated Being Released From Prison After Three Years With Big30 And K Carbon
Pooh Shiesty is back home. The "Back In Blood" rapper has been seen on social media celebrating his freedom alongside colleagues like Big30 and K Carbon after being released from prison. He was released after three years, having been sentenced in April 2022 to 63 months in prison; including time served since his original arrest in June 2021, he's out just a few months early. Fellow Memphis rapper K Carbon posted a slideshow of photos celebrating Shiesty's release alongside 30 on Instagram, with the caption, "IT DONT GET NO BIGGER THEN DS #WelcomeHomeShiesty." Pooh was also tagged in a slew…
Jacob Elordi, Cristin Milioti, St. Vincent, And More Audition To Replace Bon Iver In His Great New ‘Day One’ Video
Earlier this year, there was some confusion when a photo of Bon Iver and actress Cristin Milioti appeared in a behind-the-scenes SABLE, fABLE photo book. Why were they together, posing for a photo? Crucially, why did they look like a couple, complete with Justin Vernon holding a baby? As far as why they were together, it appears we now have our answer: Today (October 7), Bon Iver shared a star-studded new video for "Day One." The song itself features Dijon and Flock Of Dimes (Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner), and they're in the video, too, aside from them and Milioti, the…
JID Hits The Hardwood In His Slinky ‘Sk8’ Video With Ciara And Earthgang
Atlanta's roller rink culture takes the center stage in JID's new video for "Sk8" featuring Ciara and Earthgang, as the four ATLiens show off their slickest moves on the hardwood while evoking Peach State staples like Cascade Skating, Golden Glide, Skate Towne USA, and Sparkles Family Fun Center. Naturally, some of the city's coldest teams join them on the rink and in the parking lots, dipping and stepping to the trunk-rattling Atlanta bass beat. "Sk8" follows "WRK" and "Community" featuring Clipse as promotional videos for the Dreamville artist's new album, God Does Like Ugly. Later this month, he'll continue that…
Young Thug Is Returning To Atlanta For His ‘Hometown Hero’ Benefit Concert In December
Young Thug's new album Uy Scuti is out now after being pushed back a week to not conflict with Cardi B's Am I The Drama?, so what's next for the Atlanta trap pillar's comeback? Well, how about a benefit concert in his hometown to celebrate his Hometown Hero status? That concert will take place on December 16 at the State Farm Arena, and will include, of course, a bill consisting of "Young Thug & Friends," keeping the "Friends" part a surprise. Considering the guests who appear on Uy Scuti, fans can probably expect appearances from frequent collaborators like 21 Savage,…
PinkPantheress Is Updating ‘Fancy That’ With A Remix Edition Featuring Kaytranada, Kylie Minogue, And More
Five months removed from the release of her latest mixtape, Fancy That, British dance-pop artist PinkPantheress announced a star-studded remixed version, Fancy Some More?, alongside her animated alter ego. In a video posted to social media, PP wrote, "pinkpantheress and victoria have a message," while introducing herself to the character -- which first appeared in her video for "Illegal" -- in front of a whiteboard. "Victoria" scribbles down a bunch of names on the board, revealing just how extensive the guestlist for Fancy Some More? really is. The artists on the updated project will include Anitta, Basement Jaxx, Bladee, DJ…
Joyce Manor Announce An Album And Parody ‘The Great British Bake Off’ In A New Video
Joyce Manor have been a consistent punk favorite since the 2010s, and their most recent LP was the well-received 2022 album 40 Oz. To Fresno. They teased a new project this summer with the single "All My Friends Are So Depressed," and now the news fans have been waiting for is here: Today (October 7), the band announced I Used To Go To This Bar, a new album set for January 30, 2026. There's also a new single, "Well, Whatever It Was." The band's Barry Johnson says of the song: "'Well, Whatever It Was' has got to be one of…
Ed Sheeran’s ‘One Shot’ Film Will See Him Perform Across New York City In A Single Take
Ed Sheeran has been busy. He released his new album Play and he already has its follow-up ready to go. He's been releasing music videos. Now, he has something else lined up, as he just announced One Shot, a new performance film coming to Netflix on November 21. A press release calls the project "a groundbreaking, one-shot music experience" and says: "The multi-Grammy Award winner will take viewers on a mesmerizing journey, during one afternoon, in real time, as he travels the streets of New York City, performing his greatest hits, captured in a single take. From impromptu performances on…