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‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Came Out 20 Years Ago Today, And People Are Celebrating The Ultimate Dudes Rock Movie

Ocean’s Eleven, the most dudes rock movie of all-time, came out 20 years ago today. That’s 20 years of George Clooney and Brad Pitt looking impossibly cool, 20 years of “might as well call it whitejack,” and 20 years of Don Cheadle’s inexplicable accent.

Based on the Rat Pack-starring 1960 film of the same name (although the “11” isn’t spelled out in the original), Ocean’s Eleven was written by Ted Griffin and directed by Steven Soderbergh, who was originally apprehensive about taking on the project. “To my mind, there is a certain technical standard involved in making a film like this, and I was concerned that I wouldn’t measure up, so I made sure that I did a lot of homework. I studied some film makers that I thought were comfortable working in this sort of arena, just in terms of technical skills,” he said in a 2002 interview.

It’s a good thing Soderbergh changed his mind: Ocean’s Eleven made $450.7 million at the box office on a $85 million budget; inspired two sequels (with Ocean’s Fourteen possibly on the way) and a female spin-off; and it’s impossible to not watch at least 10 minutes of it when you’re flipping through cable channels on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Let’s give it up for Reuben:

On the 20th anniversary, people are praising “the only truly good movie.”

This tweet is from May 2020, but it still applies:

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Brooke Shields Came For Barbara Walters Over Her ‘Practically Criminal’ 1980s Interview With Her As A Teen

Dax Shepard, who does a great many things although the “wait for the stink” bathing controversy has overshadowed much of his year, recently sat down with Brooke Shields for an episode of the Armchair Expert Podcast. The end result dredged up an old controversy, about which Brooke let ‘er rip over a decades-old Barbara Walters interview. That went down in 1981, when Walters grilled Brooke, then age 15, amid backlash over those Calvin Klein jeans ads (which featured Brooke declaring, “You want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing”).

Since that time, Brooke’s dealt with numerous other annoyances, like Donald Trump asking her out in the 1990s and Tom Cruise blasting her for taking an antidepressant in the 2000s. Decades after much of this mess, Brooke has reflected upon that Walters commercial while talking with Dax (about the sexualization of young stars), and as it turns out, Brooke doesn’t appreciate what she called the “practically criminal” way that Walters quizzed her over those commercials.

Via People, Brooke declared that “It’s not journalism” for Walters to have asked, “Brooke, what are your measurements?” And that was only the beginning of a very awkward few minutes in the below clip.

As Brooke told Dax, however (via People), “I didn’t think it had to do with underwear… didn’t think it [the ad] was sexual in nature.” She added, “What was shocking to me was to be berated by ‘oh, you knew this was happening… you were thinking these thoughts.’” As Brooke summed up, “I was a kid” and “I was naive, I didn’t think anything of it” while making those ads. As for Dax, he described the Walters interview as “maddening.” Certainly, those Calvin Klein ads were suggestive, although Walters’ followup on the controversy did nothing to help the situation.

(Via People)

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Courtney Barnett Played The Slacker Love Anthem ‘If I Don’t Hear From You Tonight’ On ‘Kimmel’

Courtney Barnett’s third album, Things Take Time, Take Time, came out last month and the most endearing left-handed guitarist and cheeky lyricist in indie is in the midst of her North American tour. And come next year, we’ll get an intimate look at Barnett’s life on the road when the Anonymous Club documentary that was filmed over the course of the past three years is released.

But last night, Barnett appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to play the slacker love song, “If I Don’t Hear From You Tonight.” With Warpaint’s Stella Mozgawa on drums, Barnett delivered a typically tight performance of the clever jam. When the song first came out, Barnett said that it “comes from the state of where my head was at — trying to communicate honestly instead of keeping [my feelings] guarded.”

It’s a dashing number from the Aussie and you can watch the performance above. Also check out Barnett’s remaining tour dates below.

12/10/2021 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Ace *
12/12/2021 — San Francisco, CA @ The Fox *
12/14/2021 — Seattle, WA @ Paramount *
12/15/2021 — Vancouver, BC @ Commodore
01/22/2022 — Minneapolis, MN @ Palace Theatre ^
01/23/2022 — Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre ^
01/25/2022 — Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Theatre ^
01/26/2022 — Columbus, OH @ Express Live ^
01/28/2022 — Nashville, TN @ Ryman ^
01/29/2022 — Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern ^
01/31/2022 — Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel+
02/03/2022 — Washington DC @ 9:30 Club+
02/04/2022 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met ^
02/05/2022 — New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall ^
02/08/2022 — Boston, MA @ Wang Theatre +
02/10/2022 — Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground +
02/11/2022 — Montreal, QC @ Mtelus +
02/12/2022 — Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall +

* with Bartees Strange
+ with Shamir
^ with Julia Jacklin

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If You Thought Your Place Was Looking A Bit Rough, Wait Until You See The Homes Retta Is Showing Off In The Upcoming HGTV Series ‘Ugliest House In America’

While we might normally come to HGTV to snag fresh ideas for our own homes or simply admire all the gorgeous villas and vacation properties we wish we could afford, starting early next year we have a new reason to tune into the Discovery-owned channel: to reassure ourselves at least our home isn’t that bad. Starting January 3, HGTV and Parks and Recreation star Retta are taking us on a journey to find the home in more dire need of a makeover in Ugliest House in America.

The five-part series will offer “an exploration of America’s homes like we’ve never seen before,” according to HGTV senior vice president of production and development Betsy Ayala, as well as a $150,000 prize to the home crowned the ugliest in the country. Oh, and just in case you had any doubt as to if these humble abodes are genuinely the ugliest houses in America, just listen to what Retta had to say about her time spent touring them:

“I am certain these were 12 of the ugliest houses in America. Trust. I had to walk through them all,” said Retta. “There were so many stunningly bad design choices. Why would someone WANT an oversized statue of Poseidon in their driveway? I don’t know, but God bless. I was just happy and, to be honest, relieved to help one family get the home of their dreams.”

According to the show’s press release, Ugliest House in America kicks off in the good ol’ Midwest, where Retta will showcase three homes “boasting a range of bad designs, from wall-to-wall pink shag carpeting, mirrored walls and ceilings, to over-the-top ocean themes featuring fish statues, room-sized murals and wall-mounted stuffed marlins.” And don’t worry, if your jaw has already dropped in horror just imagining such monstrosities, you’re not alone.

During the tours, Retta will also share her “hilarious reviews of each unsightly home and comment on failed flips, gaudy designs, and heinous hodge-podge horrors.” At the end of the five-day series, Retta will judge the homes based on their unattractiveness, lack of functionality, and “surprising” design elements, and crown one as the winner of HGTV’s “ugliest house in America.” That home will then win a $150,000 ren0vation provided by HGTV star Alison Victoria (Windy City Rehab, Kitchen Crashers).

Ugliest House in America premieres exclusively on HGTV on Monday, January 3 at 10 PM ET, with new episodes debuting each night until January 7.

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Billie Eilish’s Name Was One Of 2021’s Most Mispronounced Words On TV

Billie Eilish has been one of the world’s biggest celebrities for a decent while now, but people still have a hard time saying her name (and not just Rainn Wilson or Dionne Warwick). In fact, as Billboard reports, Eilish’s last name made it onto the US Captioning Company’s 2021 list of the most frequently mispronounced words on TV.

The list is based on surveys of members and was commissioned by language-learning platform Babbel. Esteban Touma, a stand-up comedian and teacher for Babbel Live, says, “Newscasters in the US have struggled with 2021’s new words and names while reporting on key sporting events, viral internet trends and emerging celebrities. As a language teacher, it’s always interesting to see that some of these terms are usually new colloquialisms, or are rooted or borrowed from another language. As a non-native speaker, I must confess it’s fun to see English speakers stumbling a bit for a change.”

Other terms that made the list included cheugy, Chipotle, dalgona, Dogecoin, and omicron.

It turns out there’s a history when it comes to the pronunciation of “Eilish,” even before Billie. A 2014 article from IrishCentral includes Eilish in its list of “commonly mispronounced Irish names” and indicates the proper pronunciation is “E-leesh.” A year earlier, though, a forum topic on Nameberry has multiple users chiming in on how they think the name is pronounced, and “EYE-lish” is among the most popular answers. In both of those cases, “Eilish” is treated as a first name, which is actually consistent with the singer’s name: Eilish isn’t the singer’s real last name like it may seem, as her full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell.

Eilish herself has clarified how the name is pronounced. In a 2017 BBC interview, for example, she said, “It’s ‘eye-lish,’ like ‘eyelash’ with a ‘lish.’”

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A Very Serious Review Of Evan Williams Original Southern Egg Nog

It’s officially eggnog season. Rejoice! I’m a ride-or-die fan of the creamy, spicy, boozy concoction. In fact, I’m spending the next two days making a big batch of the stuff, but I’ll cover that process in a post later this week. Until then, I’m going to dive into Evan Williams Original Southern Egg Nog.

Yes, we’re talking about the $10 bottle you can find on most liquor store shelves right now.

At first glance, it would almost seem sacrilege to drink eggnog from a sealed bourbon bottle that doesn’t even sit in the dairy aisle. And while I’m not a fan of flavored whiskey, this… isn’t exactly that. This is a cream liqueur that’s spiced to taste like a classic nog. That I can get into.

Below, I’m going to (very seriously!) offer up my tasting notes on Evan William’s swing at nog. I’m tasting this from a pre-chilled bottle (from the fridge) over three rocks with a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg. Let’s get into it.

Evan Williams Original Southern Egg Nog Bourbon

Evan Williams Egg Nog
Heaven Hill

ABV: 30%

Average Price: $10

The Whiskey:

This “flavored” whiskey is a spiced cream liqueur that’s cut with sweet Kentucky bourbon, blended bourbon, brandy, and rum from Heaven Hill (which makes several labels for each category). If you drink whiskey cream liqueurs (Bailey’s, Carolan’s, etc.), you’ll have a general idea of where this bottle fits.

Tasting Notes:

I dusted this with freshly grated nutmeg, so, naturally, that’s the first smell I get on the nose. Beyond that, there’s a heavy cream on the nose that has a touch of vanilla and a hint of rum raisins. The taste is pure nog with nutmeg married to heavy cream with a pudding/yolky vibe and a lot of white sugar. There’s a twinge of alcohol in the mix that feels like a dark rum or bourbon — shout out to the vanilla — but the brandy is lost on me. There’s also a bit of an alcohol/ethanol note of the backend that leans into a plastic vanilla extract bottle but it’s super subtle.

The texture is incredibly smooth and has a nice heft to it that feels not quite as creamy as eggnog from a dairy farm (the ones that you get in a glass bottle) but not quite as thin as the stuff you get at the grocery store either. It’s a nice balance and goes down very easily.

As I dropped into the second pour of this, I started to notice the faintest hint of barnyard funk around the mid-palate. It wasn’t sour or tart. It was just this whisper of a barn that was kind of nostalgic and enticing, yet very fleeting. That said, I could see this being a huge turn-off for some folks.

The Bottle:

This is a standard Evan Williams bottle with a festive label. In case you need directions, there’s a nice bulbous rocks glass right on the label with a dusting of nutmeg with a cinnamon stick serving as a swizzle stick. The label also tells you to serve “chilled,” hence the pre-chilling in the fridge and rocks in my glass.

Bottom Line:

Look, making a big batch of eggnog is time-consuming and kind of a pain in the ass (especially if you’re folding in egg whites). This is a perfectly suitable, albeit very sweet, alternative. It’s really tasty but on the thinner side of the spectrum. It’s just boozy enough that you know there’s some “punch” there. The spices truly shine through.

Generally speaking, I’m going to say: I dig this and I’m kind of wishing I bought a case to save me from having to spend two days making a batch of nog this weekend. I can quite happily savor this on the rocks with that dash of nutmeg.

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The Head-To-Toe Streetwear Gift Guide For The Woman In Your Life

Despite much of 2020 feeling like a living nightmare, all that extra time at home gave us an opportunity to put renewed focus on the things that really matter to us. Like personal comfort. With all the Zoom meetings and experience working from home we’ve endured, somewhere along the way, we pretty much all collectively agreed to stop wearing “real pants” outside in the post-pandemic era.

Tight skinny jeans over leggings? Nope. Heels over sneakers? Absolutely f*cking not. We’re all in on streetwear now. The whole entire culture is IN!

As we enter 2022, sweatpants, baggy tees, and a fresh pair of new Airs are not only acceptable for everyday wear, but they’re among the must-have staples in every woman’s closet. Athleisure and laidback ensembles are spotted on both Instagram’s coolest influencers and the most style-forward models (much of it un-gendered). And it doesn’t seem like this current movement is going anywhere any time soon.

Meaning the holidays are the perfect time to help the wardrobe-loving woman or female-identifying person in your life (or really anyone and everyone who likes the gear we’re featuring) stock up on the latest streetwear essentials. Below, we’re sharing a head-to-toe gift guide of streetwear items that inspire joy in a major way.

Princess Polly Vintage Bucket Hat

Bucket hat streetwear
Via Princess Polly

Price: $30

Bucket hats are the cherry on top (literally) of any streetwear outfit. This black, vintage-inspired option pairs well with pretty much anything, and it provides an effortlessly understated way to stand out. The soft corduroy design is also a great tool for keeping warm and comfortable during the colder months without sacrificing style. If you’re not sure what to gift to your girl for the holidays, a basic bucket hat is good place to start.

Get it here.

Quay In Demand Sunglasses

Streetwear Gift Guide 2021
Via Quay

Price: $55

Accessories are a woman’s best friend, especially when it comes to taking a fit from getting a few compliments to seriously turning heads. These bold, orange sunnies add a pop of fun color that can take any streetwear look up a notch. They’re ideal for any woman who’s not afraid to make a statement and experiment with her style.

Get them here.

Reformation Hunter Classic Sweatshirt & Boyfriend Sweatpants

matching sweatsuit reformation
Via Reformation

Price: $58 (sweatshirt), $78 (sweatpants)

A matching sweatsuit is the quintessential staple of women’s streetwear. Available in several different colors, this set from Reformation offers a relaxed yet flattering fit. Whether she’s running errands or heading out to lunch with friends, sweatsuits are the ultimate casual, winter-ready outfit. The best part is that nobody will know if she went to sleep in it, rolled out of bed, and then continued on with her day in the same clothes.

Get it here and here.

Garage Boyfriend Tee

Streetwear Gift Guide 2021
Via Garage

Price: $29.95

Graphic tees are some of the most versatile, as well as most comfortable, streetwear items a woman can own. A good T-shirt and jeans combo say: “I’m not trying that hard but I still look hot AF.” Garage offers 22 different colors and designs to choose from, so you’re sure to find a graphic tee that matches the vibe of the person you’re shopping for.

Get it here.

Beginning Boutique Safia White Crop Top

Streetewear Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Via Beginning Boutique

Price: $29.99

You really can never have too many white crop tops in your dresser. It’s an essential to every woman’s wardrobe — no matter what style of dress you typically wear. When it comes to street clothes, crop tops are perfect to pair with sweats, jeans, and basically any other item of clothing you can dream up. They’re an all-around winner. But between spills and pit stains, white tanks and tees need to be tossed more often than not. Therefore, the fashion-forward woman in your life will appreciate the gift of a replacement shirt.

Get it here.

Reprise Biker Shorts

Biker Shorts Streetwear
Via Reprise

Price: $95

Streetwear always reverts back to comfort, and biker shorts are the ultimate athleisure item for women. Whether they’re worn with a graphic tee, a coordinating crop top, or an oversized sweatshirt, biker shorts are a flattering and cool (literally and figuratively) way to sport a casual ensemble on a warm day.

Did she just go to a yoga class or is she coming from happy hour at the local bar? The world may never know.

Get it here.

Urban Outfitters Y2K Low-Rise Cargo Pant

Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters

Price: $69

The early 2000s are back, and these low-rise cargo pants prove it. This neutral style features a relaxed fit with a wide-leg cut, making it both comfortable and fashionable. They’re ideal for the trendy person who is always on the go (potentially via skateboard). Plus, the cargo pocket detailing creates a unique bulky aesthetic without actually weighing you down.

These tan pants are also a perfect transitional piece for winter-to-spring fashion thanks to the light color and airy fit.

Get it here.

Adidas Essential Waist Pack

Adidas Fanny Pack Streetwear
Via Adidas

Price: $28

Fanny packs haven’t always been considered the hottest accessory, but now all the cool kids are wearing them both around their waists and across their shoulders. Therefore, a woman who’s an avid street style connoisseur needs to add one to her bag collection. Gift her with a classic option that can do no wrong, such as this black Adidas Essential Waist Pack.

Not only are waist bags on-trend, but they’re also insanely convenient for holding belongings. Who needs a purse, anyway?

Get it here.

PacSun Ripped ’90s Boyfriend Jeans

Streetwear Style Guide for Women
Via PacSun

Price: $59.95

Androgynous clothing is a key component to curating a closet full of streetwear items. Fortunately, women no longer have to actually steal their boyfriends’ clothes to achieve a more masculine look. When it comes to denim, the baggier, the better. PacSun’s boyfriend jeans offer an ultra-loose fit and ripped knees to play up the guy-ish guise.

Tip: Size up when purchasing denim to ensure a more baggy fit!

Get it here.

Merrell Alpine Sneaker

Streetwear Gifts Sneakers
Via Merrell

Price: $90

No streetwear look is truly complete without a pair of statement sneakers. Will she actually work out in them? Possibly, but not likely. These subtly bold sneakers from Merrell make for diverse styling options and long-lasting wear. The lightweight EVA foam midsole is crafted for stability and comfort so she can strut through the day sans sore feet. With seven different color combinations, you can gift your gal a pair of rainbow kicks or something a little more low-key.

Get it here.

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Issa Rae’s Artist NCognita Balances Her Career With School In Her ‘Nita Unfiltered’ Docuseries

It’s not always easy balancing work with school — especially if you’re a recording artist. While more and more artists attempt to complete their educational goals at the same time as their career ones, you might wonder: What does that balancing act actually look like? South Central LA rapper NCognita attempts to answer that question with her new docuseries, Nita Unfiltered. Kicking off today, its first episode follows her NCognita as she prepares to return to Loyola University New Orleans, talking it through with her family at home and describing the differences between LA and New Orleans.

Ncognita is just starting her career, but she’s already got a lot of weight behind her thanks to the co-sign of Insecure creator Issa Rae, who signed the young rapper to her label Raedio earlier this year after holding a competition for an invitation to a writing camp for the show’s final season. Issa Rae has been curating the soundtrack for Insecure all five seasons, leading to expanded work on the soundtracks for shows like 50 Cent’s Power and HBO’s Betty. Raedio previously partnered with Baby Tate to release her After The Rain EP as well, spawning the hit record “I Am” with Flo Milli.

So while Ncognita may not be a household name just yet, there’s a strong chance you’ll be hearing her in at least one of the places Issa Rae currently holds sway. Take the chance to get familiar now.

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Dudes Who (Maybe) Think Their Unvaxxed Sperm Will Soon Be Worth A Fortune Have Turned It Into A Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency can be a risky business, in part because of its lack of connection to any tangible assets such as gold. As a result, the crypto landscape has become a prime hunting ground for con artists in search of their next victims. Which isn’t to say that Unvaxxed Sperm, a recently launched cryptocurrency, isn’t a legitimate business endeavor. But as Vice News learned after speaking to the people behind the scenes, is leaving potential investors with a lot more questions than answers.

The idea for the company came about when the creators saw someone holding a sign at an anti-vaxxer rally that said “Unvaxxed Sperm is the New Bitcoin.” It’s a sentiment based on the belief that COVID-19 vaccination will have an adverse effect on a man’s sperm, which studies have already proven to be bullsh*t.

When asked about whether the company was indeed anti-vaccine, one developer—who would only share his first name, Jason—said no. He told Vice News’s David Gilbert that the company’s name was more of a nod to their goal of “ensur[ing] the continuity of objective scientific inquiry and the freedom of discourse.” Yet another of the group’s founders, who would only go by the name “Fauci,” answered that yes, “to a degree, I’d say we are anti-vaccine.”

As Gilbert wrote for Vice News:

To be very clear, Unvaxxed Sperm and the people behind it are not anti-vaccine to a degree; they are completely anti-vaccine, baselessly claiming that 90 percent of the population has no need to take a COVID-19 vaccine and advocating that the pandemic can be medicated with alternative remedies like ivermectin, even though the only studies to claim the drug typically prescribed as a horse de-wormer can treat COVID-19 have been retracted.

Unvaxxed Sperm launched just over a week ago and saw explosive growth last Thursday and Friday. However, over the weekend, the price once again plummeted, leaving many in the group’s Telegram channel to question the future of the coin—which trades as “nuBTC”—and whether the whole thing was simply a scam.

Fueling the questions about the company’s validity are the fact that none of its developers would share their full names, nor would they share the names of the crypto veterans they say they’re working with. Then there’s the fact that the company’s plans include what Gilbert describes as “a ‘pureblood’ version of Tinder, cryogenically frozen unvaccinated sperm, and something called ‘Project Super Sperm,’” which they (perhaps thankfully) don’t offer too many details about.

“It’s worth noting, however, that many new projects in crypto seek to draw investors in by touting a vague and unrealistic roadmap of new features and experiences like an app or a game,” Gilbert writes. “Some of these promises turn out to be part of a scam’s lure. Meanwhile, Unvaxxed Sperm’s whitepaper page (where project developers typically lay out their schemes in detail) is blank and only says ‘cumming soon.’”

Punny? Sure. Promising? Who knows.

(Via Vice News)

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All The Best New Indie Music From This Week

Indie music has grown to include so much. It’s not just music that is released on independent labels, but speaks to an aesthetic that deviates from the norm and follows its own weirdo heart. It can come in the form of rock music, pop, or folk. In a sense, it says as much about the people that are drawn to it as it does about the people that make it.

Every week, Uproxx is rounding up the best new indie music from the past seven days. This week we got a new track from Grimes, the latest holiday single from Phoebe Bridgers, and the announcement of the debut Wet Leg record. Check out the rest of the best new indie music below.

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Grimes – “Player Of Games”

Grimes has been slowly but surely rolling out new music over the last few months, including a track called “Love.” Now, it appears that she is launching a new musical era with the release of “Player Of Games,” a club-ready new single that builds to a cathartic chorus. The song arrived along with a cryptic tweet claiming “BOOK 1 era begins,” so expect more new music soon.

Phoebe Bridgers – “Day After Tomorrow” (Tom Waits cover)

In what has become an (almost) annual tradition, Phoebe Bridgers has released a holiday-themed song in the form of a rendition of Tom Waits’ “Day After Tomorrow.” Where the original number was a solo acoustic affair, Bridgers transposed the guitar melodies onto piano and added layers of strings and additional vocals to give the song a whole new dimension. All proceeds from the sale of the track on Bandcamp will go to The International Institute of Los Angeles, providing refugees, immigrants, and survivors of human trafficking with the skills, abilities, and resources they need to become self-sufficient and start their new lives in Southern California.

The National – “Somebody Desperate”

Earlier this year, Aaron and Bryce Dessner announced they were composing the score for the new Peter Dinklage film, Cyrano, and now the duo has tapped in with the remainder of their band The National for a new original song. “Somebody Desperate” opens with a wandering piano line and Matt Berninger’s warm vocals, before layers of strings add more cinematic depth to the track, making for a welcome return for the beloved band that hasn’t released original studio music since 2019’s I Am Easy To Find.

The Regrettes – “You’re So F***ing Pretty”

With their forthcoming third album coming soon, The Regrettes have delivered another new track. “You’re So F***ing Pretty” is a slow, meditative track that serves an unabashed queer anthem about coming to terms with one’s sexuality. Lydia Night said in a statement that the song is “the first time I’ve ever written directly about a girl I had a crush on, and it took me a while for me to even allow my brain to accept the fact that I’m bisexual.”

Wet Leg – “Too Late Now”

After songs like “Wet Dream” and “Chaise Longue” caught the ears of critics and fans this year, Isle Of Wight duo Wet Leg are finally prepping their proper full-length debut, due for release in April of next year. “Too Late Now” is one of two new singles that preview the new self-titled album, which features what Adrian Spinelli described for Uproxx as “a melodious guitar lick running through it, alongside throbbing bass that takes shape like songs from fellow British post-punks Dry Cleaning and Goat Girl.”

Wild Pink – “Florida”

Wild Pink released one of the best albums of the year with A Billion Little Lights, but John Ross isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The new song “Florida” is another beautiful track about the strange juxtaposition of Florida’s natural beauty along with its stigma of human miscreants. It’s what Adrian Spinelli described for Uproxx as “a glistening track with pedal steel, acoustic strums, lovely keys, and a driving thump that flashes the new-age folk that the band has totally nailed.”

Young Guv – “Only Wanna See U Tonight”

After recently announcing his forthcoming double album Guv III & IV, Ben Cook has rolled out another taste of what we can expect from the effort. “Only Wanna See U Tonight” is another ’90s-indebted alt-rocker with a gorgeous chorus that is reminiscent of Gin Blossoms. It’s a song that Cook claims came together in only a few hours, written remotely via WhatsApp with Tommy The Major during the height of the quarantine lockdown last year.

Carly Cosgrove – “Munck”

Quick note before we get into it — the singer of this band is not, in fact, named Carly. Instead, Carly Cosgrove takes its name from a combination of the titular character and actor of the Nickelodeon show iCarly. Ok, now that that’s out of the way, the lead single from this Philadelphia trio’s as-yet-untitled debut album hearkens back to the midwestern emo scene of the early 2010’s with clean open-tuned guitars that incorporate some tapping, and melodic vocals that sometimes break into harsher sections. It evokes bands like Brave Bird and Oliver Houston, which is a real sweet spot for this writer.

String Machine – “Gales Of Worry”

There aren’t enough bands these days with seven members. Lucky for us, Pittsburgh’s String Machine comes to us in full form with seven members that come together to reveal the fullest sounds and fleshed-out songs. The group’s forthcoming album Hallelujah Hell Yeah is due in February, but “Gales Of Worry” is a song that feels like it is continuing to evolve as you continue to listen. Along with the rest of the songs on Hallelujah Hell Yeah, “Gales Of Worry” serves as a snapshot into the lives of its songwriters, allowing listeners to feel like another member of the group.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.