On Monday, people started to notice a countdown that had appeared on Capcom’s website. The countdown had no explanation and simply said that there were six days and multiple hours left until something occurred. What was this something? Everyone had ideas, but so far nothing about the countdown has leaked out so the best everyone has been able to do is guess what the countdown means.
The prevailing theory right now though is that it has something to do with Resident Evil. Rumors have been swirling about a potential remake for Resident Evil 4 and this could very well be what the countdown is supposed to be related to. This theory gained a little bit of extra weight when the Twitter account for Resident Evil started teasing out info with the same imagery as the Resident Evil 4 pause menu.
However, on Tuesday the Twitter account announced the addition of multiple games to their Resident Evil history page. It’s possible this Resident Evil info could have nothing to do with the countdown itself and could just be a big coincidence between the two. With Resident Evil being one of the biggest Capcom IPs it makes sense that fans would connect a random countdown to the franchise.
If it ends up not being Resident Evil then it would be fun for the countdown to be related to some news about Street Fighter, Devil May Cry, or maybe even Megaman. There are plenty of franchises to pull from here and we’re excited to see what this ends up being.
Beloved folk/rock sensation Kurt Vile is back to follow his 2018 album Bottle It In with Watch My Moves, arriving this spring. The lead single “Like Exploding Stones” is out now, a synthy, laid-back ballad in the realm of Mac DeMarco, with a cinematic, kaleidoscopic music video that features Sun Ra Arkestra’s James Stewart.
Watch My Moves is self-produced alongside Rob Schnapf, who’s known for working with monumental artists like Elliott Smith and Beck. It was recorded predominantly in Vile’s home studio in Philadelphia, welcoming his longtime band The Violators but also a throng of collaborators including Chastity Belt, Cate Le Bon, and notable percussionists Stella Mozgawa (of Warpaint) and Sarah Jones. The album features 14 original songs and a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Wages Of Sin.” Vile will be heading out this spring on a US tour followed by a run in Europe.
Watch the video for “Like Exploding Stones” above. Below, find the Watch My Moves album art and tracklist, as well as Vile’s upcoming tour dates.
Kurt Vile
1. “Goin On A Plane Today”
2. “Flyin (Like A Fast Train)”
3. “Palace Of OKV In Reverse”
4. “Like Exploding Stones”
5. “Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)”
6. “Hey Like A Child”
7. “Jesus On A Wire”
8. “Fo Sho”
9. “Cool Water”
10. “Chazzy Don’t Mind”
11. “(Shiny Things)”
12. “Say The Word”
13. “Wages Of Sin”
14. “Kurt Runner”
15. “Stuffed Leopard”
04/26 — Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa*
04/27 — Saxaphaw, NC @ Haw River Ballroom*
04/28 — Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel*
04/30 — Atlanta, GA @ Shaky Knees Music Festival
05/01 — Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium*
05/03 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Jones Assembly*
05/04 — Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall*
05/05 — Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater*
05/06 — Austin, TX @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater*
05/07 — San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theater*
05/09 — Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren*
05/10 — San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park*
05/12 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Theatre at The Ace Hotel*
05/13 — San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore*
05/14 — San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore*
05/15 — Sonoma, CA @ Gundlach Bundschu Winery*
05/17 — Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom*
05/18 — Tacoma, WA @ Spanish Ballroom*
05/19 — Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory*
05/20 — Seattle, WA @ The Moore*
05/21 — Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
05/23 — Denver, CO @ Ogden Theater
05/25 — Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue+
05/26 — Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Ballroom+
05/27 — Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall+
05/28 — Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall+
06/01 — New York, NY @ Webster Hall+
06/02 — New York, NY @ Webster Hall~
06/03 — Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer+
06/04 — Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer~
08/26 — London, UK @ All Points East Festival
08/27 — Bath, UK @ Forum
08/28 — Leeds, UK @ Stylus
08/29 — Glasgow, UK @ QMU
08/30 — Belfast, UK @ Limelight
08/31 — Dublin, Ireland @ Vicar Street
09/02 — Birmingham, UK @ Moseley Folk & Arts Festival
09/03 — Manchester, UK @ Manchester Psych Fest
09/04 — Dorset, UK @ End Of The Road Festival
09/05 — Antwerpen, Belgium @ OLT
09/12 — Köln, Germany @ Gloria Theater
09/13 — Amsterdam, the Netherlands @ Paradiso
09/14 — Nijmegen, the Netherlands @ Openluchttheater Goffert
09/15 — Berlin, Germany @ Huxleys
09/16 — Copenhagen, DK @ The Grey Hall
09/17 — Malmö, Sweden @ Plan B
09/19 — Kortrijk, Belgium @ Depart
09/20 — Paris, France @ Le Trianon
* with Chastity Belt
+ with Natural Information Society
~ with Sun Ra Arkestra
Watch My Moves is out 4/15 via Verve. Pre-order it here.
Tuesday was a big day in Brooklyn and Philadelphia as the two All-Stars who were traded for each other on Thursday met with the media and made their first public comments as members of their new teams.
There were plenty of questions for both and, unsurprisingly, neither was too keen on going into details on the situations they just left and how they got to the point they did, but there were some interesting nuggets from both. On the Sixers side, James Harden expressed his excitement to be playing alongside “the best big man in the league” in Joel Embiid, calling it a “perfect fit.” He also explained that it was his preference to end up in Philadelphia last year when he was looking for a trade out of Houston, saying “Philly was my first choice.”
When he was dealt to Brooklyn, the Sixers had offered a Ben Simmons package to Houston — which, somewhat ironically, was the beginning of the end of the Simmons era as he did not like being put into trade talks — but the Rockets chose the Nets package instead. At the time, there were plenty of whispers that one of the biggest reasons Harden was sent to the Nets and not the Sixers was that Tilman Fertitta didn’t want to trade him to Daryl Morey after Morey just left, and now the Nets reap the rewards of that Simmons package while the Rockets hope their stable of first round picks will eventually produce their next young core.
Although it has been decades since Dr. Dre himself was at the center of any hip-hop controversies, there was some speculation and debate ahead of his recent Super Bowl halftime show performance that the NFL worried parts of the show could become culture war flashpoints. While the moments in question went off without a hitch, some folks did find plenty to complain about — even after the NFL offered notes on how to tone down potentially troublesome moments during the performance.
Dr. Dre revealed what “minor changes” the NFL made to the set during an interview with TMZ. While he did acknowledge the rumor that the NFL had barred his co-star Eminem from kneeling during his set, Dre said the real changes came during Kendrick Lamar’s portion of the performance. “Em taking the knee, that was Em doing that on his own, and there was no problem with that,” he said. However, regarding Kendrick’s song, “M.A.A.D. City,” the opening line “if Pirus and Crips could all get along” didn’t fly.
“They had a problem with that, so we had to take that out,” he said. “No big deal, we get it. But, all in all, everybody came in, we were professional, everybody was on time. Everybody felt the magnitude of what this thing was, and what we were going to be able to accomplish. It was a fantastic experience.” You can watch Dre’s interview below.
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.
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Big Thief — Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
Big Thief’s new double album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You may be a mouthful to say, but it’s well worth a listen. The 20-track release was recorded in several locations across the country and is a perfect showcase of the group’s intimate and entrancing songwriting and vocalist Adrianne Lenker’s heart-tugging lyricism. Though ambitious, Big Thief executed the LP with conviction and Uproxx’s Steven Hyden called it a “masterpiece.”
Spoon — Lucifer On The Sofa
After being mainstays in indie music for more than two decades, Spoon prove they’re here to stay with the new album Lucifer On The Sofa. It’s their first full-length project in five years and with revved-up songs like “The Hardest Cut” and “Wild,” the new album was well worth the wait. Spoon’s goal in recording the project was to keep up the high energy they would bring to the stage on tour — and they definitely succeeded.
Orville Peck — Broncho: Chapter 1
Orville Peck‘s music has been killing it on TikTok lately thanks to an inclusion in HBOMax’s Euphoria, but the masked cowboy also just dropped the new EP Broncho: Chapter 1. The four-track project sees Peck leaning further into his country music-inspired twang while combining atmospheric production with catchy riffs.
Empath — Visitor
Philly four-piece Empath shared their highly anticipated album Visitor this week, taking their sound in a more fuzzy, synth-heavy direction. Incorporating samples taken everywhere from Minecraft to an air conditioner, Empath show off their innovative songwriting on the 11-track effort. “We never want to be tied down to one type of song or sound, and we love all kinds of improvisational music,” lead singer Catherine Elicson said about the LP.
Sharon Van Etten — “Porta”
Dropping her first new solo music of the year, Sharon Van Etten returned with the electrifying track “Porta.” Layered with resonating synths and a groove-driven beat, “Porta” marks a departure from her previous guitar-driven discography. Contrasting the buoyant beat, Van Etten said the song was actually written in 2020 at one of her “lowest lows,” speaking to experiencing “bouts of depression and anxiety and coping mechanisms” for much of her adult life.
Father John Misty — “Q4”
Father John Misty kicked off his new era of music with the cinematic track “Funny Girl,” and now he offers another look at his upcoming LP Chloë And The Next 20th Century with the triumphant track “Q4.” Draped with a dramatic string section, the song is heavily inspired by classical Hollywood and revolves around the story of a film adaptation of a book.
Mxmtoon — “Mona Lisa”
Armed with her sing-song lyrical delivery and a ukulele, Mxmtoon returns with the earnest tune “Mona Lisa.” The song Mxmtoon’s version of an empowering anthem as she sings of prioritizing her self-worth. “‘Mona Lisa’ is about wanting to be the subject of the art for once instead of being the creator,” she said about the track.
The Beths — “A Real Thing”
After making waves with their sophomore album Jump Rope Gazers, The Beths are back with a song that’s sure to make you smile. “A Real Thing” is a breezy and rollicking tune which lead singer Liz Stokes describes as “muddled, a bit frantic, a bit sinister” and was written directly following New Zealand and the US’ 2020 election. The song is meant to be a shining beam of optimism with a healthy dose of dread.
Chris Farren — Death Don’t Wait (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
While we were all picking up new hobbies like crocheting or an unhealthy TikTok addiction in lockdown, Chris Farren was hard at work. In just under three months, the musician wrote an entire score to a made-up movie, which he surprise released this week. Death Don’t Wait (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) pulls inspiration from iconic films like the Bond series with influences of surf rock and ’60s French pop. The LP is mostly instrumental with the exception of the album opener, which features stunning vocals by Laura Stevenson.
Orion Sun — “Dirty Dancer”
Kicking off a new era of music with the soulful track “Dirty Dancer,” Orion Sun proves she’s definitely one to watch. After finding success on her 2020 Mom+Pop records debut Hold Space For Me, Orion Sun continues her with her intimate songwriting and breathtaking vocals on “Dirty Dancer,” a song about pushing past insecurities and holding onto self-love.
Sunflower Bean — “Who Put You Up To This?”
New York trio Sunflower Bean dropped off the fluttering tune “Who Put You Up To This?” this week, officially announcing the group’s upcoming LP Headful Of Sugar. The soaring and euphoric single, much like the album as a whole, deals with the impermanence many have learned over the last few years. If nothing truly lasts, then “why not make what you want to make on your own terms?” vocalist/bassist Julia Cumming notes.
Pillow Queens — “Hearts & Minds”
Dublin four-piece Pillow Queens have made a name for themselves by touring with the likes of IDLES, Pussy Riot, and Future Islands. After creating buzz around their 2020 album, Pillow Queens are back with a new single heralding their upcoming LP Leave The Light On. Armed with resonating vocals and electrifying riffs, “Hearts & Minds” proves Pillow Queens should most definitely be on your radar.
During the penultimate episode of Peacemaker, which has been a breakout hit for HBO Max, John Cena’s title character squares off against his own father, the villainous and super racist, White Dragon (Robert Patrick). As the family drama that has been ratcheting up through the first season comes to a head, it’s revealed that Peacemaker — real name: Christopher Smith — is bisexual, much to the revulsion of his bigoted father. It was a surprising piece of character development given Peacemaker has aggressively portrayed himself as a straight white all-American male. Of course, that outward persona comes from years of being under his father’s thumb.
In a new interview with Empire magazine, Peacemaker creator James Gunn reveals that it was Cena who pushed for the complicated anti-hero to be sexually open. Via /Film:
Peacemaker is an interesting character because he’s so f*****-up in so many ways, and then in other ways, he is kind of weirdly forward-thinking. John does improv all the time, and he just turned Christopher Smith into this hyper-sexualized dude that is open to anything sexually. I was surprised by that. But I thought, ‘I guess it makes sense that this guy isn’t one-dimensional.’
According to Gunn, as long as it doesn’t involve animals, Peacemaker is into it. “He’s pretty open. And yet other things he’s completely close-minded on.”
Brett Goldstein, the human man who plays Roy Kent (he’s here, he’s there, he’s every-f*cking-where) on the Emmy-winning comedy Ted Lasso, is a big fan of the Muppets. It’s one of the many reasons why we love him. And the Muppets. In 2017, he sang a medley of songs from The Muppets Christmas Carol, including bangers “Marley and Marley” and “It Feels Like Christmas,” and he broke out the mind blown and heart eyes emojis when Muppet legend Frank Oz called Ted Lasso a great show. So I can’t even imagine how excited Goldstein was to appear on Sesame Street — but I’ll have to imagine it, because he’s a big ol’ in-character sourpuss in the clip released.
“Grouches gonna grouch on Sesame Street. Thanks for visiting our neighborhood @BrettGoldstein! We love you!” Sesame Street‘s official Twitter account tweeted, along with 16 perfect seconds of Goldstein hanging out with Oscar the Grouch in side-by-side trash cans. (He has experience in there.) “Isn’t it a beautiful day?” Big Bird asks Goldstein and Oscar, who turn to each other with sullen looks and agree: “[grumble].”
Ted Lasso season three does not have a premiere date, but co-creator Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard) did confirm to TVLine that “we are definitely starting later this year than in season two, that’s for sure. So I would be surprised if our delivery dates were the same. That’s above my pay grade, I don’t know for sure, but I do have a vague understanding of the limits of this dimension we call time, and I would say it seems pretty unlikely that we would [premiere] as early this year.” If they need Goldstein, they can find him renovating an old Studebaker.
It’s one of the best times of the year — time for the Hollywood Bowl to announce their schedule for 2022. As one of the premier venues in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Bowl dropping their lineup isn’t just another venue announcing live shows, it’s a chance for a lot of local music aficionados to truly plan out their live music input for 2022. Luckily, the Bowl has delivered yet another stellar lineup for 2022, with a packed schedule that includes stars like Diana Ross, TLC — opening for Boyz II Men, no less — and Sheryl Crow herself.
Because the Bowl is such a classic venue for locals, their schedule of in-house shows is always a highly anticipated event. Kicking off this June, the Bowl’s lineup will include stars like Kenny Loggins with Jim Messina, Ricky Martin, John Fogerty, Polo And Pan, Trombone Shorty, Flying Lotus and Kaiyote performing with the LA Philharmonic orchestra, The Gipsy Kings, Grace Jones and Chvrches, Herbie Hancock, and more.
Check out the venue’s entire lineup right here, and stay tuned for all the other bookings that aren’t necessarily in-house shows, this venue is well known for making both in-house and external shows entirely worth your while. If you’ve been craving live music, this outdoor venue is a great place to make a return.
Megan Thee Stallion’s never been shy about sharing her wealth or using her platform to advocate for improvements to society. Now, though, she’ll be doing so in her parents’ names after launching the Pete And Thomas Foundation to uplift and help women, children, senior citizens, and underserved areas in Houston.
The Foundation, which will primarily offer financial assistance to similarly aligned organizations, will have three major areas of focus: education, health, and housing. To address the first, Thee Stallion plans to offer scholarships and resources for underserved communities, while for health, the foundation will provide assistance for cancer care, food insecurity, and mental health. In housing, the foundation will address the issues facing seniors and single mothers affected by “financial emergencies and natural disasters.”
In a press release, Megan said, “Launching the Pete and Thomas Foundation is easily one of the most significant endeavors that I’ll ever be part of in my career. My family raised me to help others and give back, so I’m incredibly proud to be in a position to accomplish that goal. I have a responsibility to use my platform to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who may not have access to resources and support services.”
Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
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