When the Austin, Texas band Sun June released their standout sophomore album Somewhere last February, it came during a standstill in the live music industry. Vaccines were still months away from being widely available in the US and many cities were still in lockdown, meaning Sun June celebrated their album’s release from their homes. But … Read more
The staggering success of Adele’s return single, “Easy On Me” has let the acclaimed singer take a beat before releasing any other new music from her forthcoming album, 30. But the diva has the formula for follow-ups down pat, and is readying her next single with a few different treatments involved. First up? She previewed … Read more
Polo G earned his first No. 1 album earlier this year with Hall Of Fame. The 20-track project saw him swing for the fences thanks to contributions from Nicki Minaj, Lil Durk, The Kid Laroi, Roddy Rich, Young Thug, DaBaby, and more. The project was a heavily promoted one that also saw a No. 1 … Read more
The only thing that makes the most wonderful time of the year even more wonderful? Knowing it’s the most wonderful time of the year for everyone. This year, Netflix is making sure everyone is included in the holiday cheer with their upcoming original movie Single All the Way, the streaming service’s first gay holiday romantic … Read more
iStockphoto/UPROXX There’s a lot of scotch out there, folks. Currently, 36 bottles of Scotch whisky are shipped around the world every second. That’s well over a billion bottles hitting shelves each year. And remember, all of that whisky comes from only 134 distilleries across Scotland. It’s kind of mindboggling (and far eclipses bourbon’s numbers). So … Read more
Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda has been steadily working toward a comeback ever since his release from prison earlier this year. In addition to returning to the stage at Rolling Loud — both the Miami and New York editions — he’s released a handful of new singles and guest appearances, including a remix to Eladio Carrion’s … Read more
Idles are gearing up for the release of their fourth studio album Crawler, which arrives just about a year after their 2020 LP Ultra Mono. While much of their previous music is a response to the state of oppressive politics or the anxiety of global events, their newly released track “Car Crash” is a little … Read more
When Cassandra Jenkins released her An Overview On Phenomenal Nature in early February, it debuted during a time when there were a lot of unknowns in the world. Now, revisiting the work several months later, the singer is set to share a collection of alternative tracks and outtakes from the albums’ recording process. After previewing … Read more
Omar Apollo may have started as a songwriter in his small Indiana hometown. But after signing to a major record label and dropping his 2020 debut album Apolonio, the singer has gone on to play sold-out shows, take the stage at major festivals, and perform his songs on various late-night TV shows. The singer recently … Read more
Brian Ziff Right on the heels of announcing a massive 2022 world tour, Conan Gray is back with another beloved pop banger. The Gen Z star, who has been effusive in his praise for Taylor Swift, like any good Gen Z songwriter, is back on his upbeat anthem tip today. After his latest single, the … Read more
The War On Drugs are one of the best pure rock and roll bands in the business, and their fifth album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, is out this Friday. As the band’s Adam Granduciel has crossed into his 40s, he’s spent the past few years reflecting and reckoning on the wild times we’re living … Read more
Laphroaig/Talisker/Ardbeg/The Balvenie/istock/Uproxx Picking just one of anything is a difficult task. That’s why picking a spouse is taken so seriously (and why so many folks mess it up!). It’s almost equally thorny when it comes to the world of alcohol. For aficionados, picking only one tequila, rum, rye, bourbon, or single malt Scotch to drink … Read more