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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…
Alabama Shakes Mark The End Of Their Tour By Sharing A Gorgeous Red Rocks Performance Of ‘Another Life’
Alabama Shakes are back and they just gave fans their fill of live music, as they just wrapped up a tour. To mark the occasion, they have shared a video from their Red Rocks Amphitheatre concert, of their performance of "Another Life." Howard previously said of the song: “When I wrote Another Life, I was thinking about all the lives we carry. The ones we're living right now, the ones that slipped away because of different choices, the what ifs, the what wasn't meant to be, the goodbyes, and the chance encounters that feel divine. This song is about those…
Doja Cat Dodges Dangers And (Literally) Falls In Love In Her Daring ‘Stranger’ Video
Doja Cat learns all the dangers of falling in love — literally — in the new video for "Stranger" from her new album, Vie. The Dave Meyers-directed video opens with Doja jumping out of a plane in a wedding dress. Of course, she's wearing a parachute, which leads to the stark image from her controversial album cover. Then, she dodges another plane as it buzzes dangerously close overhead, catches a ride with a passing motorcyclist, falls off and gets dragged by the train of her dress, and ends up stranded at an old mission. The video cryptically ends with a…
Spotify Co-Founder Daniel Ek Is Stepping Down As CEO After Sparking Artists To Boycott The Platform
Daniel Ek co-founded Spotify in 2006 and has long been the public face of the company. Things are about to change, as it was just announced that he is stepping down as CEO. Instead, Gustav Söderström (currently the co-president and chief product and technology officer) and Alex Norström (co-president and chief business officer) will take over as Spotify's co-CEOs, while Ek will move into the role of Executive Chairman. Per Spotify, Ek's new role "will more closely reflect a European Chairman setup, where he will determine capital allocation, map the long term future of Spotify and continue to provide support…
Bad Bunny Did ‘Like 100 Pull-Ups’ After Jay-Z Told Him He Got The Super Bowl Halftime Show
It's settled: Bad Bunny will be performing the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show in 2026. He offered a statement when the news was shared this past weekend, but now he has spoken about it more candidly. In an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden, Bad Bunny discussed getting the call from Jay-Z, saying, "It’s crazy because I was in the middle of a workout. So I remember that after the call, I just did like a hundred pull ups. I didn’t need more pre-workout sh*t or whatever. It was very special. It was so special."…
Lana Del Rey Sang With A Local Band After Hearing Them Covering One Of Her Songs
This past weekend, The Fastest Kids In School, a local band from the Santa Barbara area, were playing a small outdoor gig. Their set included a cover of Lana Del Rey's "West Coast." What they didn't know when they launched into the song was that Del Rey herself was nearby. She was also apparently in the mood for some spontaneity, as she went ahead and joined the group on stage to sing the song with them. The band shared a clip of the performance. On Instagram, the group's Dan Grimes explained the situation, writing, "A moment I will never forget…
‘Rental Family’: Everything To Know About Brendan Fraser’s Touching New Movie Set In Japan
The American and Japanese cultures are different in many ways, one of them being the concept of the "rental family," which is more widespread in the latter country than the former. The service sees actors portraying family members of their customers, whether for a social event or for general companionship. That's the topic tackled in Brendan Fraser's new movie Rental Family, from mononymous director Hikari (who you might remember directed some of the first-season episodes of Beef). The movie was shot in Tokyo, making Fraser a fish out of water both on screen and off. Ahead of the movie's release,…
The Best Surprise Appearances In The History Of Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits Festival is generally the sign that the year’s festival season is nearing an end. And what a season it has been! This year featured the best of all worlds, in all genres, with many surprise guest appearances. Over the years, Austin City Limits has been known for that particular feature. Fans who descend upon Austin’s Zilker Park have often been caught off guard when an artist who wasn’t supposed to be there hops on stage, creating a special one-of-a-kind moment. Here are a few of the most prominent examples in the fest’s history while we wait to…
Snoop Dogg’s Olympics Adventures Will Return For Some Cold-Weather Antics In 2026
The breakout star of the 2024 Summer Olympics wasn't one of the athletes. Instead, it was NBC's special correspondent Snoop Dogg, who brought his unique perspective to some of the lesser-known events and cultural festivities. Uproxx joked multiple times throughout the games that nobody had more fun than Snoop -- and now, it looks like his adventures abroad will return for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy. NBC announced Snoop would be returning for its Olympics coverage via the ad above, which finds Snoop standing on a green-screened mountaintop in the snow. The juxtaposition of the East Side Long…