Month: November 2022

In The Lost City, Daniel Radcliffe plays the billionaire Abigail Fairfax. When his men bring him Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock) against her will to a large warehouse with long tables covered in charcuterie, he says, “oh, no, did this feel creepy? I told you guys, ‘don’t make it creepy.’” Fairfax is a terrible person, the exact kind of person entitled rich people are believed to be, but Radcliffe plays him as if the character genuinely believes he’s a good person, and that all of his illegal activities are just a means to a great goal. It’s one of the best performances of his career and captures the actor he’s become since his role as Harry Potter ended in 2011.

Radcliffe has grown into The Millennial Character, like a younger Richard Jenkins or Walton Goggins (Radcliffe could do Uncle Baby Billy and Goggins could do Harry Potter). Radcliffe’s charming quality and big personality in a tiny body also allow him to carry projects as the lead. Everything he’s done post-Potter has led him to the role of Weird Al in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, which debuted on Roku over the weekend. Radcliffe’s casting as Yankovic seemed weird at first, but given his idiosyncratic post-Potter filmography, it was inevitable.

Radcliffe was never terrible as Harry Potter, but he wasn’t great either. He adjusted to being a movie star well, but even Radcliffe admits that his acting chops did not really develop until around the fifth Potter film, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In an interview with GQ, Radcliffe credits director David Yates for helping him understand what acting really is. Although Radcliffe’s performance improved with every Potter film, something always felt strained. The emotional beats felt askew, and it never really looked like Radcliffe was having fun, especially when compared to the work he does now like the TBS anthology series Miracle Workers in which Radcliffe gleefully acts opposite Steve Buscemi.

In the same interview with GQ, Radcliffe gushes about the actors he worked with on Potter who had the uncanny ability to turn their characters on and off. One second, they’d be laughing with the cast and crew, and the next, they’re performing their most emotional scene. Radcliffe specifically mentions Imelda Staunton, Michael Gambon, and David Thewlis. Over the years, Radcliffe has carefully curated a career that’s separated himself from the role that the world (fairly) assumed would define him for his entire life, and has built a career inspired by the actors that inspired him on the Potter set. Now, the Radcliffe who played Potter feels like a different person, a doppelgänger or an impostor.

Radcliffe’s path to eccentric actor who is always having a good time solidified with his role as the corpse Manny opposite Paul Dano in 2016’s Swiss Army Man. In the 2010s, Radcliffe differentiated himself from Harry Potter by picking weird, small projects that were all incredibly different from one another, besides being weird, of course. In the 2013 dark comedy Horns, Radcliffe played a man whose newly developed horns help him solve the murder of his girlfriend, of which he has been falsely accused. He played a young Allen Ginsberg in 2013’s Kill Your Darlings, and in 2019, he played a man with guns for hands in Guns Akimbo. Radcliffe has also made guest appearances on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Simpsons, and Bojack Horseman.

Radcliffe hasn’t hesitated to burn any bridges with the Wizarding World while actively separating himself from it creatively. The actor fought against Potter author J.K. Rowling’s transphobia with an open letter in 2020. Earlier this week, Radcliffe explained his response to IndieWire, saying, “The reason I felt very, very much as though I needed to say something when I did was because, particularly since finishing ‘Potter,’ I’ve met so many queer and trans kids and young people who had a huge amount of identification with Potter on that. And so seeing them hurt on that day I was like, I wanted them to know that not everybody in the franchise felt that way. And that was really important.”

Daniel Radcliffe has worked tirelessly to move on from playing the most famous character in the world, although he makes it seem effortless. In doing so, he has built a reputation as that guy who will pretty much do anything, and he will have the best time, too, so long as he doesn’t have to, say, spend forty-one hours and thirty-eight minutes underwater for an action sequence.

Later this week, Wizkid plans to return to music after 2020’s Made In Lagos, with his fifth studio album, More Love, Less Ego, set to debut on Friday, November 11.

The Nigerian singer has plans to perform the upcoming project during his Apple Music Live show that will be appearing later this month. The 13-track album is set to include features from Arya Starr, Shenseea, Skepta, Don Toliver, and more.

This past September, Big Wiz dropped his first solo single of the year, “Bad To Me,” which is expected to be featured on the album. The singer finally released the long-anticipated tracklist for the upcoming project on Monday evening via Instagram.

The “Essence” singer has been going nonstop prepping for the release of his forthcoming album, from headlining at festivals such as Rolling Loud Toronto and the Lost In Riddim Afrobeats Music Festival with Burna Boy, to performing at The Roots Picnic this past summer and headlining at Madison Square Garden later this month.

Check out the tracklist below.

1. “Money And Love”
2. “Balance”
3. “Bad To Me”
4. “Sugar” Feat. Ayra Starr
5. “Everyday”
6. “Slip And Slide” Feat. SkilliBeng and Shenseea
7. “Deep”
8. “Flower Pads”
9. “Wow” Feat. Skepta and Naira Marley
10. “Pressure”
11. “Plenty Loving”
12. “Special” Feat. Don Toliver
13. “Frames (Who’s Gonna Know)”

More Love, Less Ego is out 11/11 via StarboyEntertainment/Sony Music International/RCA Records. Pre-save it here.

With collaborations alongside Alicia Keys, Moneybagg Yo, Lil Tjay, and 6lack already under her belt, Dallas native Kaash Paige is the budding new face of hip-hop and R&B. Fresh off the release of her new single, “Doubted Me,” Kaash is laying down the groundwork for a strong 2023. The singer will not only release a full-length project, S2ML (Soundtrack 2 My Life), in the coming weeks. Kaash will also be hitting the road hard for her first headlining tour, Me Vs Myself.

Her forthcoming project, previously titled The Fall Off (as reported by Essence’s Girls United), is her first solo body of work in two years. When asked about the long break between projects, Kaash replied, “I fell off the face of the Earth to create a unique sound,” and the Childish Major-produced single “Doubted Me” is the proof.

Although the singer will venture out sonically from her signature sound, she ensures the album will hit the same as some will be able to relate to its messaging. “This album needs to be relatable to the people that sometimes feel lost but never give up,” Kaash said before adding, “There’s nothing wrong with being a real human being because life’s not perfect, and I as once you enter a new realm of growth, you finally see that this is normal.”

To support the album, Kaash will hit the road for a 9-city North American tour beginning in January. The tour feature opener Amari Noelle as well as additional guest acts along each stop.

01/27/2023 — Oakland, CA @ The New Parish
01/28/2023 — West Hollywood, CA @ The Roxy
02/01/2023 — Dallas, TX @ House of Blues (Cambridge Room)
02/02/2023 — Houston, TX @ House of Blues (Bronze Peacock)
02/04/2023 — Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell Stage)
02/06/2023 — Washington, DC @ Union Stage
02/07/2023 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Made
02/09/2023 — Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
02/10/2023 — Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall

S2ML (Soundtrack 2 My Life) is out 11/18 via Def Jam. Pre-save it here.

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 new music from Samia, Yves Tumor, Phoenix, and more.

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Soft Kill — Canary Yellow

Soft Kill are known for haunting, atmospheric songs that are layered with synths and deep vocals. Their new album Canary Yellow watches them completely change directions; they’ve picked up an acoustic guitar and are trading darkness for color. It suits them well — especially when their lyrics are as poignant as they are, and now they can be heard with clarity.

Turnover — Myself In The Way

Speaking of changing directions — Virginia’s Turnover notoriously do that with every record they put out. Myself In The Way goes deep into their groovy instincts. Unlike Soft Kill, they’re turning toward synths as something new to experiment with, and it works. They also took a more collaborative route as well, inviting Turnstile’s Brendan Yates and Temple of Angels’ Bre Morell onto some songs.

Special Interest — Endure

Off the bat, Special Interest’s new album Endure abides by no rules: “Enigmatic super psycho / I can be whoever you want / Just for the night though / Yeah, what’s your damage?” The energy is unrelenting and inspiring throughout the 11 tracks, as the songs get even weirder and more enticing.

Phoenix — Alpha Zulu

It’s the perfect time for a new Phoenix album. Alpha Zulu provides the end-of-the-year groove that everyone needs right now; from the ebullient texture of the title track to the pulsating feeling of “Season 2,” the record is packed with moments that make the listener want to dance.

Cheekface — Don’t Ask (b-sides)

Cheekface’s Too Much To Ask was one of the most compelling records of the year. Even if you’re a skeptical listener, there will come a line that will almost immediately sell you (for me it was: “I’m at the Jamba Juice / I’m at the therapist / I’m at the combination Jamba Juice and therapist,” on “I Feel So Weird!). The B-sides from that album, fitting collected under the name Don’t Ask, retain that same irresistible charm off the bat: “I need an empath, is that too much to ask? / I’m still holding my breath, can I stop holding my breath now?”

Squint — “Pig Pen”

At fewer than two minutes, “Pig Pen” by Squint shreds with hypnotizing abandon. The screamed vocals are against a prominent bassline and catchy, sharp riffs make for the perfect punk anthem. The Missouri-based supergroup doesn’t want to be pigeonholed as hardcore or post-hardcore — and they shouldn’t, because this song could resonate with any music lover.

Dumb — “Civic Duty”

Another band with infectious riffs: Dumb, especially on this buoyant new track, “Civic Duty.” The mumbled vocals and perky instrumentation lend a surfy texture to the two-and-a-half-minute song, and it’s a great, brief respite.

Yves Tumor — “God Is A Circle”

Yves Tumor’s new song “God Is A Circle” is nothing short of atmospheric. The pulsating rhythm is haunting underneath Sean Bowie’s sly vocals as he gets existential: “Sometimes It feels like there’s places in my mind that I can’t go / There’s people in my life I still don’t know, yeah / Wander ’round I just feel like a ghost in a well.”

Steady Holiday — “Can’t Find A Way”

Steady Holiday just announced her forthcoming album Newfound Oxygen, and “Can’t Find A Way” is a beautiful, heartbreaking taste. While the verses are speckled with sharp details and imagery, the chorus finds her repeating the same simple line: “Can’t find a way to fall in love with you / You worship everything I do / But I know I can’t find a way to fall in love.”

Samia, Papa MBye — “Mad At Me”

Samia’s 2020 album The Baby was a pleasant gift for the indie world, and she’s set to release her sophomore record Honey next year. About “Mad At Me,” she explained, “The lyrics for ‘Mad At Me’ came from a poem I’d written about imagining what it’d be like to stop caring about what anyone was thinking.” That carefree feeling is palpable and contagious; it makes the listener feel liberated and excited.

The 1975 are currently continuing the North American leg of their At Their Very Best tour, in support of the band’s recent album, Being Funny In A Foreign Language. Between onstage antics from lead singer Matty Healy sparking online conversation, many fans are suddenly even more intrigued to attend one of the tour dates. For those who might not be as well-versed in The 1975’s complete discography, here’s a glimpse of what to expect in the setlist.

Last night, for The 1975’s concert at Madison Square Garden, they seemed to stick relatively to the same songs — as it ties into the staging and production of the show. In total, they played a grand total of 26 songs in a two-hour time span. During the first half, the songs consisted of their new music. The second half is made up of their past hits. Last night, The 1975 swapped “Be My Mistake” from past shows for “Consumption” instead — otherwise known as Healy’s meat scene.

Other changes across the tour so far include The 1975 swapping songs like “Medicine” and “A Change Of Heart” for cities they’re playing two nights in — which has been Boston so far.

Continue scrolling to view The 1975’s most recent tour setlist.

1. “The 1975 (Being Funny In A Foreign Language)”
2. “Looking For Somebody (To Love)”
3. “Happiness”
4. “Part Of The Band”
5. “Oh Caroline”
6. “I’m In Love With You”
7. “All I Need To Hear”
8. “Roadkill”
9. “Fallingforyou”
10. “I Like America & America Likes Me”
11. “About You”
12. “When We Are Together”
13. “Consumption”
14. “If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know)”
15. “TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME”
16. “Me & You Together Song”
17. “It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You)”
18. “Paris”
19. “An Encounter”
20. “Robbers”
21. “Somebody Else”
22. “I Always Wanna Die (Sometimes)”
23. “Love It If We Made It”
24. “The Sound”
25. “Sex”
26. “Give Yourself A Try”

Nas and Hit-Boy struck gold in 2020 with their joint album King’s Disease, pairing Hit-Boy’s versatile contemporary production sensibilities with Nas’ classic lyricism. It turned out to be a winning formula, so much so that they returned to the creative well again in 2021 — twice — with King’s Disease II and Magic. Now, they are hoping that the third time will remain the charm (even if it’s technically the fourth), prepping the release of King’s Disease III nearly a year after its initial announcement.

Although the album drops later this week (on Friday, November 11), so far, they’ve revealed few details about the album’s tracklist or collaborators. They did, however, share what appears to be a cover photo of the three gold bars stamped with the album’s abbreviated title (KD3), as well as a preview of the album’s creation with a 30-second trailer featuring footage from the studio with a clip of Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565” — you know, the Dracula pipe organ song.

In the meantime, Nas popped up in LeBron James’ “Father Time” commercials for Nike, acknowledging his longevity in the rap business, while Hit-Boy contributed to songs from Beyoncéand Cordae, as well as releasing his own solo track, “Fire Proof.” This post will be updated as more information becomes available.

After making serious waves following the release of his fourth studio album, Made In Lagos, Wizkid is back with more music to get you back on the dancefloor.

The upcoming album — More Love, Less Ego — is set to drop on Friday, November 11. The project will feature artists such as Arya Starr, Skepta, Sheneesa, Don Toliver, and more. Wizkid released the tracklist for his latest project on Instagram Monday evening, letting fans know the release is coming soon.

This past September, the singer released his first single off the 13-track album, “Bad To Me.”

The “Essence” singer has been quite busy ahead of his forthcoming album, from headlining festivals at Rolling Loud Toronto and the Lost In Riddim Afrobeats Music Festival with Burna Boy, to performing at Apple Music Live and headlining at Madison Square Garden later this month.

Check out the tracklist for the upcoming project below.

1. “Money And Love”
2. “Balance”
3. “Bad To Me”
4. “Sugar” Feat. Ayra Starr
5. “Everyday”
6. “Slip And Slide” Feat. SkilliBeng and Shenseea
7. “Deep”
8. “Flower Pads”
9. “Wow” Feat. Skepta and Naira Marley
10. “Pressure”
11. “Plenty Loving”
12. “Special” Feat. Don Toliver
13. “Frames (Who’s Gonna Know)”

More Love, Less Ego is out 11/11 via StarboyEntertainment/Sony Music International/RCA Records. Pre-save it here.

Roddy Ricch is finally ready to drop his long-anticipated third album, Feed Tha Streets 3, which will be the third installment of his Feed Tha Streets series.

After taking a brief hiatus following the release of his sophomore project, Live Life Fast, the Compton rapper has been cooking up tons of new music for his fans to enjoy this year. This past summer, Ricch released a three-track EP titled The Big 3, which features the single “Real Talk,” produced by J. Holt and his long-time collaborator, DJ Mustard.

Later in the month, he would go on to release a few singles, such as “Stop Breathing” and “Aston Martin Truck,” the latter with an accompanying video.

“The Box” rapper revealed that his third album, Feed Tha Streets 3, is set to release later this month, right on time for Thanksgiving. Ricch unveiled the cover art for the upcoming project back in October, calling it “a gift” to his fans.

“FEED THA STREETS 3 11/18,” he wrote. “MY GIFT TO YOU.”

The album’s tracklist and features haven’t been revealed yet, but are expected to come soon.

Feed Tha Streets 3 is out 11/18 via Atlantic. Pre-save it here.

Roddy Ricch is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

It’s been over three years since True Detective has graced our screens with a new chilling tale of small-town murders and such, but luckily, fans won’t have to wait much longer for the next installment.

Production just began in Iceland for the upcoming season, which will be the fourth in the anthology. This season will take place in Alaska, where detectives struggle to find eight men who went missing while on an expedition. Hopefully, no strange dogs will show up and create another The Thing situation.

Here is the official logline:

When the long winter night falls in Ennis, Alaska, the eight men who operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station vanish without a trace. To solve the case, detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) must confront their pasts and the dark truths lying underneath the Arctic ice.

It was previously announced that the iconic thriller actress Jodie Foster would star in the upcoming season, and now the rest of the cast has been set, featuring Kali Reis, John Hawkes, Christopher Eccleston, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Anna Lambe, Aka Niviâna, Isabella Star Lablanc, and Joel D. Montgrand.

Hawkes will play Hank Prior, a police detective who is known to hold grudges, while Shaw will play a mysterious survivalist named Rose Aguineau. Eccleston will portray police chief Ted Corsaro, who has a complex history with detective Danvers. Bennett will star as Peter Prior, Danvers’ apprentice while Lambe will portray Kayla Malee, a young nurse.

Issa López serves as writer, director, executive producer, and showrunner, while the original season one stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson will serve as executive producers. Also producing is Cary Joji Fukunaga, who has stayed quiet over the past few months, despite numerous disturbing allegations regarding on-set behavior.

Production on the season has just begun, so it will probably be some time until we see Foster’s intimidating stare. The good news is that all previous seasons of True Detective are now streaming on HBO Max to hold you over!

(Via What To Watch and Variety)

November is off to an excellent start when it comes to new music. Before the holiday craze, feasts, and fatigue fully sets in for all of us, there are a bunch of pop artists whose songs both you and your family will just love. From a TV actress making her return to music, an electronic club-ready repeat for New Year’s Eve (depending on where you are), a recent Sub Pop signee, and more, so much great songs are out in the world.

Continue scrolling to view Uproxx’s best new pop tunes from this week.

Selena Gomez — “My Mind & Me”

The title track from Selena Gomez’s recent documentary on Apple TV+, “My Mind & Me” serves as a powerful addition that shines a light on her struggles with mental health. By the time even the first piano notes, it becomes clear this isn’t going to be a happy one. Still, Gomez manages to draw some positivity from the situations, purely for the fact of knowing the track might help a listener out there.

Tiësto — “10:35” Feat. Tate McRae

Tate McRae’s new collaboration with Tiësto, “10:35,” forms a combo that just feels complete. Between McRae’s attention-grabbing voice and Tiësto providing the electronic backdrop, the song shines intensely… almost as much as both artists do in the music video. As I noted above, if you’re looking for a new powerhouse pop song to put on your NYE playlist, this one is definitely it.

Fletcher — “Suckerpunch”

“Suckerpunch” is the lead single from Fletcher’s upcoming deluxe edition of her album, Girl Of My Dreams. And it is exactly that. The beat change between the first verse and chorus immediately snaps you out of the false and short-lived sense of calmness. “Guess I didn’t know love could hit me this hard,” she notes for the final lyric. The only semi-downside is that the song’s short runtime feels abrupt — but only because something so good already had even more potential.

Olivia O’Brien — “Never Be The One”

After releasing a collab with Fletcher earlier this year, Olivia O’Brien returned this week with a new solo track, “Never Be The One.” Sprinkled with autobiographical details of a complicated relationship, from her “putting Tame Impala on” to “smoking cigars at Lulu,” she sets the scene of a will-they-won’t-they situation… that ultimately comes down to the message in the song’s title.

Suki Waterhouse — “Neon Signs”

The opening track from Suki Waterhouse’s new EP, “Neon Signs” sets the tone immediately: she did not come to play around. Waterhouse has already been on an impeccable roll this year, with her debut album, I Can’t Let Go, being a strong AOTY contender. Here, she builds upon that momentum even more by leaning into her ’90s alternative influences in Aimee Mann and Ani DiFranco.

Samia — “Mad At Me” Feat. Papa Mbye

Ahead of Samia’s sophomore album, Honey, arriving in 2023, she has teased it with “Mad At Me.” A collaboration with Papa Mbye, Samia struggles emotionally over someone else being upset with her. “I don’t want to know anymore,” she concludes on the bridge. However, it’s the contrasting upbeat instrumental that commands the listeners’ attention in this latest single.

Piwa — “Feel Free”

Piwa’s “Feel Free” appears on her new EP, Dead Ends. With relaxing harmonies over a beat that perfectly complements Piwa’s vocals, I found myself rewinding this one several times. There’s a reason it feels like a perfect closer to the record, as it details finding peace and “feeling free” after being hurt.

Joji — “Die For You”

A standout from Joji’s Smithereens, “Die For You” is haunting and hypnotic, between the darkly romantic lyricism, his slowed-down vocal style, and an instrumental that would fit on the “beats to relax/study to” video. There’s a reason this one has already amassed over eleven million streams.

Abby Cates — “Lawrence”

“Time keeps falling through my fingers,” Cates notes on “Lawrence” — her first new release this year. It marked my first time hearing one of her songs, and I was incredibly impressed. It blends elements of pop with airy, alternative-influenced songwriting, similarly present for fans of Ethel Cain and the genre. This is easily approaching one of my favorite singles from this year.

Ghost Orchard — “Cursive”

Ghost Orchard’s “Cursive” is another bedroom pop-esque entry on this list. A solo project from Sam Hall, this one is for the instrumental lovers who need some chill vibes throughout their workday or whatever activity requires some calming music.

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