Month: February 2024

Max just dropped its streaming lineup for March and all we can say is this: TV is back, baby!

A deliciously debauched political drama starring Kate Winslet, a couple of comedic specials from Ramy Youssef and Jerrod Carmichael, and a thrilling dramedy led by Carla Gugino — it’s all coming to the streamer this month, along with a handful of A24 releases to keep movie fans satisfied.

Here’s what’s coming to (and leaving) Max in March.

The Regime (Max original streaming 3/3)

Kate Winslet plays a deranged autocrat in this surrealist drama dropping at the beginning of the month. Her Chancellor Elena Vernham suffers from severe paranoia and delusions of grandeur, only made worse when an unpredictable soldier (Matthias Schoenaerts) gains her favor and begins to wield his own influence within her regime.

The Girls On The Bus (Max original streaming 3/14)

Melissa Benoist and Carla Gugino lead the cast of this political drama about a group of women journalists following the campaign trail in the lead up to a contentious presidential election. Their different ambitions and reporting styles put them at odds with one another, even as they come together to cover the biggest story of their time.

Wonka (Warner Bros. film streaming 3/8)

Most people assume Werner Herzog was talking about Barbie when he likened a recent movie viewing experience to walking through the gates of hell, but really, he was describing this musical monstrosity that digs into the origins of a truly psychotic chocolatier. Timothee Chalamet plays the boy wonder while Hugh Grant terrifies audiences as a tangerine-colored Oompa Loompa. It’s pure nightmare fuel. Enjoy.

Here’s Everything Coming To Max In March

Avail. 3/1
127 Hours (2010)
Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)
Baby Mama (2008)
The Ballad of Lefty Brown (2017)
The Best Man Holiday (2013)
Bullet Head (2018)
Cabaret (1972)
Captain Fantastic (2016)
Deadpool (2016)
Dear White People (2014)
Dope (2015)
The Expendables (2010)
The Expendables 2 (2012)
The Expendables 3 (2014)
The Farewell (2019)
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
Fruitvale Station (2013)
Godzilla (2014)
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
Good Time (2017)
The Green Knight (2021)
Horrible Bosses (2011)
Hot Air (2019)
King Kong (1933)
Kong: Skull Island (2017)
Last Christmas (2019)
The Last Witch Hunter (2015)
Lean On Me (1989)
Leatherheads (2008)
Love Beats Rhymes (2017)
Me and Earl and The Dying Girl (2015)
Nine Lives (2016)
Observe and Report (2009)
Ocean’s 11 (1960)
Ocean’s Eight (2018)
Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
Ocean’s Twelve (2004)
Ocean’s Thirteen (2007)
On Chesil Beach (2018)
Pulling Strings (2013)
Rambo (2008)
The Revenant (2016)
Royal Crackers, Season 2 (Adult Swim)
Scream (1996)
Scream 2 (1997)
Scream 3 (2000)
Selling The Hamptons, Season 2
She’s Out of My League (2010)
Shut In (2016)
Sinister (2012)
Sleepless In Seattle (1993)
Son of Kong (1933)
Still Alice (2014)
Straight Outta Compton (2015)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
Yes Man (2008)
Zookeeper (2011)

Avail. 3/3
OWN Spotlight: Oprah & Angela Bassett (OWN)
The Regime (HBO Original)
Small Town Potential (HGTV)

Avail. 3/4
Rock the Block, Season 5 (HGTV)
Seeking Sister Wife, Season 5 (TLC)
Spring Baking Championship, Season 10 (Food Network)
Wardens of the North, Season 2 (Animal Planet)

Avail. 3/5
A Revolution on Canvas (HBO Original)

Avail. 3/6
My 600-Lb. Life, Season 12 (TLC)
On The Case with Paula Zahn, Season 27 (ID)

Avail. 3/7
The Dog House: UK, Season 5 (Max Original)

Avail. 3/8
Care Bears: Unlock the Magic: Grumpy’s Ginormous Adventure (Special)
Gold Rush: White Water (Discovery Channel)
A Star Is Born (2018)
Tiny Toons Looniversity, Season 2A (Cartoon Network)
Tiny Toons Looniversity: Spring Break (Special)
Wonka (2024)

Avail. 3/11
Lakefront Empire (HGTV)

Avail. 3/12
7 Little Johnsons, Season 14 (TLC)
Fixer To Fabulous: Italiano (HGTV)
The Lionheart (HBO Original)
The Many Lives of Martha Stewart (CNN Original)
Wildcard Kitchen (Food Network)

Avail. 3/13
Vacation (2015)

Avail. 3/14
The Girls on the Bus (Max Original)
Justice, USA (Max Original)

Avail. 3/15
90 Day Fiancé: Pillow Talk, Season 10 (TLC)
Dream Scenario (2023) (A24)
Mini Beat Power Rockers, Season 1-4A (Discovery LATAM)

Avail. 3/16
The Pioneer Woman, Season 36 (Food Network)

Avail. 3/17
90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?, Season 8 (TLC)
Mary Makes It Easy, Season 3 (Food Network)
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (ID)

Avail. 3/19
Contraband: Seized at the Border, Season 3 (Discovery Channel)

Avail. 3/21
Down Home Fab, Season 2 (HGTV)
House Hunters: All Stars (HGTV)

Avail. 3/23
Design Goals (Magnolia Network)

Avail. 3/25
Lethally Blonde (ID)
Mean Girl Murders, Season 2 (ID)

Avail. 3/26
Bugs Bunny Builders, Season 2A (Cartoon Network)

Avail. 3/28
Ghost Adventures: Screaming Room, Season 3 (Discovery Channel)

Avail. 3/29
Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, Season 47 (Food Network)
Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (HBO Original)

Avail. 3/30
Guy’s Ranch Kitchen, Season 7 (Food Network)

Here’s Everything Leaving Max In March

Leaving 3/1
Elvis (2022)
Just a Boy from Tupelo: Bringing Elvis to the Big Screen (2023)

Leaving 3/5
12 oz. Mouse, Season 1-3

Leaving 3/6
Relaxing Old Footage with Joe Pera (Quarantine Special) (2020)

Leaving 3/7
Hit & Run

Leaving 3/11
OWN Celebrates The New Color Purple (OWN)
Own Spotlight: Oprah & Angela Bassett (OWN)
Own Spotlight: Oprah & Danielle Brooks (OWN)
Own Spotlight: Oprah & Fantasia Barrino (OWN)
Own Spotlight: Oprah & Taraji P. Henson (OWN)

Avail. 3/12
The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

Leaving 3/14
Infomercials (2020 Additional Episodes)

Leaving 3/15
The Grey (2013)

Leaving 3/19
Amsterdam (2022)

Leaving 3/20
Back on the Record with Bob Costas, Season 1-2 (HBO Original)

Leaving 3/29
Jack Stauber’s Opal (2020)

Leaving 3/30
The Promise (2017)

Leaving 3/31
A Day in the Country (1946)
Across the Universe (2007)
The Animal (2001)
The Answer Man (2009)
The Benchwarmers (2006)
The Big Wedding (2013)
Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1992)
Cesar Chavez (2014)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Citizen Kane (1941)
Class Action (1991)
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Control Room (2004)
Coraline (2009)
The Cranes Are Flying (1957)
Drive Me Crazy (1999)
Dumb and Dumber To (2014)
Dutch (1991)
Evan Almighty (2007)
Fast Food Nation (2006)
Firestorm (1998)
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
George Stevens: A Filmmaker’s Journey (1984)
Ghost (1990)
The Golden Child (1986)
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
Harriet The Spy (1996)
Horrible Bosses (2011)
Horrible Bosses 2 (2014)
I Was a Teenage Zombie (1987)
In Vanda’s Room (2000)
Ismael’s Ghosts (2018)
Jennifer’s Body (2009)
Johnny Dangerously (1984)
Late August, Early September (1998)
Lean On Me (1989)
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
The Lego Movie (2014)
Life As We Know It (2010)
Major Barbara (1941)
Millennium (1989)
Mon Oncle D’Amerique (1980)
My Life as a Dog (1985)
The Naked Kiss (1964)
Pépé le Moko (1937)
Pootie Tang (2001)
Post Grad (2009)
The Pyramid (2014)
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1937)
Revolutionary Road (2009)
The Rise of Catherine the Great (1934)
Rita, Sue and Bob Too (1987)
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
Rookie of the Year (1993)
Se7en (1995)
Six Days, Seven Nights (1998)
Smallfoot (2018)
The Soloist (2009)
Strange Days (1995)
Sunset Strip (2000)
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009)
Taken 3 (2015)
Tanner ’88 (1988)
Teen Wolf (1985)
Teen Wolf Too (1987)
Traffik (2018)
Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos (Aka A Brave Little Rooster) (2015)
Unfaithfully Yours (1984)
Upgrade (2018)
The Verdict (1982)
A Walk In The Woods (2015)
Wedding Crashers (2005)
Whose Streets? (2017)
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971)
Winter’s Bone (2010)

Currently, Alan Ritchson is likely punching things while filming the third Reacher season, but he’s also promoting Lionsgate’s Ordinary Angels (a movie co-starring Hilary Swank), so he’s out there talking about being jacked. That’s to be expected, and stories about how much he’s eating and flexing will always make headlines, along with hearing about how he singlehandedly stopped a thief while he happened to be walking to dinner.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare star recently chatted with Men’s Health on a number of subjects, including how much he adores mac and cheese. He also got very real about his experiences with having bipolar disorder, for which he received a diagnosis five years ago. That was prior to Reacher beginning production, but Ritchson admitted how he inadvertently frustrated the Reacher stunt coordinator so much with risky behavior during first-season filming that the producers had a resignation on their hands.

Fortunately, the stunt coordinator was persuaded to return, and while reflecting upon that situation Ritchson explained how he gets “obsessive” about perfection while in manic phases, and if “I feel like something isn’t living up to its best potential, it usually comes out in a very–not in a mean way–but in a ‘this has to be better’ way.” The actor continued:

The stunt coordinator for Reacher resigned after the first season, Ritchson says, because he felt the star was being too reckless and wasn’t following his instructions. When the coordinator didn’t want him to do a fight scene, for instance, Ritchson would refuse to leave the set. “I was like, ‘I’m doing the f*cking stunt.’ It was manic behavior.” (The coordinator ultimately agreed to return to the show.)

From there, Ritchson discussed how and where he discusses his mental health journey to help support others who are going through the same difficulties. He also sees a psychiatrist weekly and stays vigilant to monitor himself, and of course, he stays in fighting shape as Jack Reacher. He’s a busy guy, in other words, and hopefully, we’ll hear more third season updates soon, too.

(Via Men’s Health)

Maggie Rogers announced her The Don’t Forget Me Tour a few days ago, in support of her upcoming album. Today, the presale for Rogers’ batch of shows opened up, allowing fans to purchase tickets for their respective cities. The Japanese House will serve as the opening act.

Here’s what to expect about the pricing for Rogers’ North American shows this year.

How Much Are Tickets For Maggie Rogers’ The Don’t Forget Me Tour Part 1?

Using Rogers’ show at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre as an example, the tickets range in amount, depending on where you sit. The General Admission pass is $81.50. The next price level is Reserved 2, which is $89.50. Finally, the Reserved 1 level is $160.50.

Meanwhile, for her Milwaukee show, the prices range from $54 to $155 on Ticketmaster, proving that the prices vary by city.

More information about the pricing for all of Rogers’ upcoming shows can be found on her website. Find her list of tour dates below.

Maggie Rogers 2024 Tour Dates: The Don’t Forget Me Tour Part 1

05/04 — Charlotte NC @ Lovin’ Life Festival
05/23 — San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park #
05/24 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre *
05/27 — Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre *
05/31 — Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory *
06/01 — The Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman *
06/03 — Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP *
06/05 — Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park *
06/07 — Cincinnati, OH @ The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park *
06/08 — Milwaukee, WI @ BMO Pavilion *
06/09 — Sterling Heights, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre *
06/11 — Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre *
06/14 — Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
06/16 — Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion *
06/19 — Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park *
06/20 — Charleston, SC @ Credit One Stadium *
06/22 — Miami, FL @ FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park *

# support to be announced
* with The Japanese House

The latest Netflix series to ruin your life is One Day, an adaptation of David Nicholls’ 2009 novel of the same name. One Day follows Emma and Dex, two college students who meet on the last day of school and subsequently go their ways, only to cross paths over the next 20 years. Each episode takes place on one day the following year, from 1988 to 2000. It will probably make you cry.

The series debuted on February 8th and has been sitting comfortably on the Netflix Top 10 since. Here is the official synopsis:

It’s July 15, 1988, graduation night for Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew. Although uni’s coming to an end, the two students speak for the very first time that day and go their separate ways the following morning. Where will they be on this one ordinary day the next year, and the year after that, and every year that follows? Each episode finds Dex and Em one year older on this one particular date as they grow and change, move together and apart, and experience joy and heartbreak.

Netflix has not confirmed if One Day will get a second season, but the story is pretty much wrapped up in season one. The show was promoted as a “limited series” so it doesn’t seem like Netflix has any plans to continue. However, One Day could potentially work as an anthology series with some new characters. It would not be unheard of!

On the bright side, the novel has already been adapted for the big screen with Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, so if you need more heartbreak in your life, you can rent that one on Amazon Prime.

In June 2023, Niall Horan returned from his musical hiatus to drop his album, The Show. Not even six months later, the “Heaven” singer released the deluxe version of the project, The Show: The Encore. Now, after letting his fans sit with the bodies of work, Horan has hit the road for his over 70-plus date tour, The Show: Live On Tour.

We’ve already covered the tour’s limited-edition merchandise up for sale and the rotating setlist. That leaves one last point to shine a light on — Horan’s performance itself. Technically, Horan hasn’t landed on US soil yet, so let’s shift our attention to his show’s schedule. Continue below for more information about the tour, including set times, the remaining tour dates, and the official tour poster.

What Time Does Niall Horan Go On Stage For The Show: Live On Tour?

Thanks to attendees, the public now knows more details about the show’s flow. On Reddit, one user broke down the entire run of the show. According to the ticketholder, by 6:15 p.m. local time, the doors to the venue officially opened for a nearly three-hour evening of performances. While Horan takes the stage roughly at 8:30 p.m. local time for his one-and-a-half-hour set, the party begins well before that. Each night, there is a special opening act to warm up the crowd at 7:30 p.m. Fans have gushed about the openers, so you won’t want to miss them.

Niall Horan 2024 Tour Dates: The Show: Live On Tour

02/27 – Birmingham, UK @ Resorts World Arena
03/01 – London, UK @ OVO Arena Wembley
03/04 – Cardiff, UK @ Cardiff International Arena
03/05 – Manchester, UK @ AO Arena
03/07 – Antwerp, BE @ Lotto Arena
03/08 – Paris, FR @ Zénith
03/11 – Berlin, DE @ Mercedes-Benz Arena
03/12 – Copenhagen, DK @ Royal Arena
03/15 – Stockholm, SE @ Hovet Ice Hall
03/18 – Lodz, PL @ Atlas Arena
03/20 – Munich, DE @ Olympiahalle
03/21 – Milan, IT @ Mediolanum Forum
03/23 – Madrid, ES @ WiZink Center
03/26 – Düsseldorf, DE @ PSD Bank Dome
03/27 – Amsterdam, NL @ Ziggo Dome
04/26 – Auckland, New Zealand @ Spark Arena
04/28 – Brisbane, Australia @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
05/01 – Sydney, Australia @ Quodos Bank Arena
05/03 – Melbourne, Australia @ Rod Laver Arena
05/29 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Hard Rock Live
05/31 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
06/03 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
06/07 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
06/08 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
06/11 – Philadelphia, PA @ Mann Center for the Performing Arts
06/14 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
06/15 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
06/18 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
06/19 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater
06/21 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
06/22 – Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
06/25 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
06/26 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
06/28 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
07/07 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
07/09 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
07/10 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
07/12 – Maryland Heights, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
07/16 – Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theatre
07/17 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP
07/19 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
07/20 – Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheatre
07/23 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
07/24 – Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
07/26 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
07/27 – Inglewood, CA @ The Kia Forum
07/30 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
07/31 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
08/23 – Dublin, IE @ Royal Hospital Kilmainham
08/27 – Manchester, UK @ Co-Op Live
08/28 – Leeds, UK @ First Direct Arena
08/30 – Newcastle, UK @ Utilita Arena
08/31 – Aberdeen, UK @ P&J Live
09/03 – London, UK @ The O2

Niall Horan’s The Show: Live On Tour Poster

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These days, there’s a music festival to cater to pretty much any sort of music fan, whether it’s a pop-punk lover rocking out at When We Were Young or hip-hop heads enjoying Rolling Loud California. Now, we have one for fans of ’90s emo and indie rock: Today (February 27) brings news of Best Friends Forever, a brand new festival headlined by Bright Eyes, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Cap’n Jazz. The inaugural edition is set to go down from October 11 to 13 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.

The rest of the lineup is filled out by The Jesus Lizard, Unwound, The Dismemberment Plan, Built To Spill, American Football, The Get Up Kids, Jawbox, Pinback, The Murder City Devils, Braid, Karate, Hot Rod Circuit, Rainer Maria, Piebald, Everyone Asked About You, The Anniversary, Algernon Cadwallader, Mannequin Pussy, Momma, Fiddlehead, Foxing, La Dispute, Drug Church, Sweet Pill, From Indian Lakes, Pool Kids, Vs Self, Home Is Where, Form Of Rocket, Recover, Worlds Worst, Hello Mary, Bug Bath, Rocket, Phony, and Boyfriend Sushi Town.

How To Buy Tickets For The 2024 Best Friends Forever Festival

A pre-sale for the fest starts February 28 at 10 a.m. PT, and interested parties can sign up for that here. After the pre-sale, there will be a general on-sale starting February 29 at 10 a.m. PT. Find more information at the festival website.

Best Friends Forever 2024 Festival Lineup Poster

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With Shōgun set to unleash a sprawling samurai epic on FX that critics are already favorably calling the next Game of Thrones, the show will no doubt raise questions about its historical accuracy. Based on the 1975 best-selling novel by James Clavell, the story behind Shōgun has an interesting beginning that is actually inspired by true events, but with a whole lot of dramatic flourishes.

We’ll break it down for you.

Is FX’s ‘Shōgun’ Based On A True Story?

The characters and events in Clavell’s are entirely fictional. However, Shōgun‘s main character, John Blackthorne, is based on a historical figure named William Adams. In the 1600s, Adams was among a small handful of survivors whose battered ship anchored off the coast of Japan. He became a retainer to a real-life shogun named Tokugawa Ieyasu. Fascinated by Adams’ skill at shipbuilding, the two men turned Japan into a major hub for overseas trade.

Via Brittanica:

Adams oversaw the construction of Western-style ships, wrote letters on behalf of the shogun encouraging Dutch and English traders to come to Japan, and then officiated between the shogunate and the traders who began visiting the country. In 1613 he helped to establish an English factory (trading post) for the East India Company at Hirado, in Kyushu northwest of Nagasaki. Adams was allowed to undertake several overseas voyages between 1614 and 1619, traveling as far as Southeast Asia.

While the book Shōgun obviously took creative liberties by changing the name of characters and adding in dramatic battles and political intrigue, the story was actually inspired by a real-life Englishman who shipwrecked in Japan.

Shōgun premieres February 27 on FX with episodes available to stream the next day on Hulu.

Faye Webster announced her next album, Underdressed At The Symphony, a while back — and now the release of it is getting closer each day. For fans who are excited to hear what she’s made, thankfully you won’t have to wait too much longer.

She’s also treated fans to some early previews, including “Lego Ring” and “Feeling Good Today,” so they know a little bit of what to expect.

Here’s everything to know about the record so far before it drops.

Release Date

Underdressed At The Symphony is out 3/1 via Secretly Canadian. Find more information here.

Tracklist

Check out the album’s tracklist, according to Genius.

1. “Thinking About You”
2. “But Not Kiss”
3. “Wanna Quit All The Time”
4. “Lego Ring” Feat. Lil Yachty
5. “Feeling Good Today”
6. “Lifetime”
7. “He Loves Me Yeah!”
8. “eBay Purchase History”
9. “Underdressed At The Symphony”
10. “Tttttime”

Singles

So far, Webster released her Lil Yachty collaboration “Lego Ring,” as well as “But Not Kiss,” “Lifetime,” and “Feeling Good Today” as the album’s singles.

Features

Underdressed At The Symphony only has one feature, which is Lil Yachty on the previously mentioned “Lego Ring.”

Artwork

Tour

View Faye Webster’s upcoming tour dates below.

03/26 — St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live*
03/27 — Miami Beach, FL @ Miami Beach Bandshell *
03/28 — Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues Orlando*
03/30 — Birmingham, AL @ Iron City*
05/08 — Dublin, IE @ Button Factory
05/09 — Dublin, IE @ Vicar Street
05/11 — Glasgow, UK @ Old Fruitmarket
05/12 — Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall
05/13 — Leeds, UK @ Stylus
05/15 — London, UK @ KOKO
05/16 — London, UK @ KOKO
05/17 — Brighton, UK @ Brighton Domw
05/18 — Bristol, UK @ SWX
05/20 — Brussels, BE @ Mojo Club
05/21 — Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso
05/23 — Copenhagen, DK @ Vega
05/24 — Hamburg, DE @ Mojo Club
05/25 — Berlin, DE @ Metropol
05/27 — Munich, DE @ Technikum
05/28 — Cologne, DE @ Gloria Theatre
05/29 — Paris, FR @ Le Trabendo
05/31 — Barcelona, ES @ Primavera Sound
06/11 — Newport, KY @ Megacorp Pavillion ^
06/12 — Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte ^
06/14 — Manchester, TN @ Bonaroo
07/22 — Richmond, VA @ Browns Island~
07/24 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem~
07/26 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Dell Music Center~
07/27 — Boston, MA @ The Stage at Suffolk Downs~
07/29 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE~
07/30 — Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre~
08/04 — St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theater^

* with Upchuck
^ with Benét
~ with Julie

As happens fairly regularly at this time of year, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony released a new mock draft. This one was an early look-ahead at the 2025 NBA Draft, where Cooper Flagg headlines an interesting class of prospects.

Flagg’s status as the No. 1 pick was not something that became a discussion point on social media, but instead it was who Givony had mocked to the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round. At No. 39 overall, Givony had Bronny James going to the Blazers, marking the first time ESPN had bumped Bronny from the 2024 draft class to the 2025 draft class, which really isn’t a major surprise given James is returning from cardiac arrest this summer and has been playing on a minutes restriction as he works his way back onto the floor at USC.

However, because it’s the son of LeBron James, this got posted about by some of the big aggregator Twitter accounts, one of which caught LeBron’s attention who fired off a pair of since-deleted tweets asking for people to let Bronny “be a kid” and just generally getting upset about mock drafts existing.

Almost immediately, people pointed out that LeBron is largely responsible for the hype and conversation surrounding Bronny (both actively and passively), and on Tuesday’s episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith pointed that out in a segment with Shannon Sharpe and Chiney Ogwumike, saying it was LeBron’s fault — even if it’s perfectly understandable why he would be so excited about the possibility of playing with his son.

Typically you would expect Sharpe, who is LeBron’s No. 1 fan in the sports media space, would come back at Stephen A., but in this instance even Shannon had to note that LeBron has played the biggest role in hyping up Bronny. Most notably Sharpe pointed to his tweet last year about how Bronny was already better than some NBA players, which he compared to how LaVar Ball talked about Lonzo.

As Smith and Sharpe are both sure to point out, Bronny has done nothing to warrant any criticism or backlash, but by nature of being LeBron James’ son it’s going to happen. LeBron, being a proud and excited father, has only fueled the conversation with what he’s said about his desire to play with Bronny and how good he thinks Bronny is already.

However, Bronny’s health situation and recovery has forced a bit of a reset for him, and that has made the conversation about him as an NBA prospect even trickier and throws a wrench in the grander plans of LeBron to play with Bronny, though, which he’s stated multiple times is his last major goal (aside from trying to win more championships). The health scare also almost assuredly changed the perspective of LeBron, Bronny, and the James family towards Bronny’s future, so it also stands to reason that LeBron has had a bit of a shift himself into genuinely wanting Bronny to be able to work at his own pace.

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 Hurray For The Riff Raff, MGMT, Perfume Genius, and more.

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MGMT – Loss Of Life

MGMT, the duo comprising vocalist Andrew VanWyngarden and multi-instrumentalist Ben Goldwasser, have one of the most fascinating career trajectories in contemporary music. They satirized rock stardom only to be embraced by the very industry they critiqued, leading them to pursue outré stylings on records like 2010’s Congratulations and 2013’s MGMT. They came back to synth-pop on 2018’s Little Dark Age, their most accessible work since Oracular Spectacular. On Loss Of Life, their sixth album, MGMT resuscitates the psychedelic leanings of their sophomore album on tracks like “Nothing To Declare” and “People In The Streets” but keeps the pop-centric songwriting à la Elephant 6. It’s their first for Mom + Pop, so they are now officially an indie band after cementing themselves as one of the definitive indie bands of the late aughts.

Hurray For The Riff Raff – The Past Is Still Alive

Alynda Segarra’s songs are heartfelt and spellbinding. As Hurray For The Riff Raff, they chronicle universal themes like grief, youth, and love with disarming specificity and a memoirist’s gift for storytelling. The Past Is Still Alive, their magnificent new record that reunites them with producer Brad Cook, is full of songs like these. Whether it’s the country-fried travelogue “Hawkmoon” or the twangy, moving ode to queer existence “Colossus Of Roads,” Segarra’s pen remains as sharp as ever.

Bonny Light Horseman – “When I Was Younger”

Each member of folk trio Bonny Light Horseman is a singular talent. There’s Anaïs Mitchell, who wrote the Broadway musical Hadestown, Eric D. Johnson, who also performs with Fruit Bats, and Josh Kaufman, who has worked with everyone from Taylor Swift to The War On Drugs. When they combine powers, it’s transcendent. Such is the case with “When I Was Younger,” their first single for revered indie label Jagjaguwar. It’s a stunning paean to both lost youth and gained wisdom, its soft piano chords and discordant guitar solo conveying the conflicted emotions that aging can bring.

Perfume Genius – “What A Difference A Day Makes”

“What A Difference A Day Makes” has been passed down over the years, as most standards are. Mexican songwriter María Grever originally penned it in the 1930s, and Dinah Washington popularized it in the English language a couple of decades later. Now, Mike Hadreas, who makes swirling indie-pop as Perfume Genius, has shared his own rendition. Hadreas’ version is starkly minimalist, soft in tone and texture. There’s seldom anything save for Hadreas’ trembling, soothing vocals and gentle piano. Embellishments like quiet horns and cooing harmonies are here only for atmosphere, coming and going like the days and hours themselves.

Glitterer – Rationale

Glitterer is a band now. The project’s genesis as Ned Russin’s solo endeavor has now expanded to include a more varied instrumental palette, such as (ahem) glittering synthesizers, rich guitar tones, and pummeling drums. But that doesn’t stop Russin and co. from discarding post-hardcore entirely on Rationale, the group’s latest album. Having honed his chops as co-vocalist and bassist of Kingston kingpins Title Fight, Russin’s vision for his new pursuit is his most realized yet. Cramming 12 songs into a speedy 21-and-a-half minutes, Glitterer doesn’t ask for much of your attention, but they shouldn’t have to; to put it simply, the songs rip.

Nourished By Time – “Hand On Me”

Marcus Brown, the mastermind behind Nourished By Time, released one of the best albums of 2023 with Erotic Probiotic 2, a brilliant blend of synth-pop, new jack swing, and Baltimore club. Freshly signed to XL Recordings, Brown is back with an EP next month, Catching Chickens, named after the footwork-testing scene in Rocky II. “Hand On Me,” its lead single, is everything that’s wonderful about Nourished By Time condensed into a three-minute package: scurrying drums, catchy synth melodies, and Brown’s idiosyncratic baritone.

Bat For Lashes – “The Dream Of Delphi”

On her latest single as Bat For Lashes, Natasha Khan embodies a character she calls “the Motherwitch.” “The Dream Of Delphi,” the single in question and the title track of her upcoming record, is named after her three-year-old daughter, Delphi. Khan invented the character to explore new motherhood from another perspective, further opening the creative wellspring the English artist has drawn from throughout her storied career. The song itself is beautiful, building on a repeated melody that yields to harps, strings, and, eventually, IDM drums. “The Dream Of Delphi” is one from which you’ll never want to wake up.

King Isis – “Monki”

King Isis is primed for their bona fide breakout moment. Having already released singles like “Make It Up” and her Scales EP last year, they’re now releasing another EP, Shed, next month. Whereas “Make It Up” dabbled in synth-pop, King Isis’ latest single, “Monki,” takes cues from ‘90s alternative rock with its distorted guitars and snarling delivery.

Real Estate – Daniel

Real Estate have been a tight-knit indie rock operating machine since their eponymous debut in 2009. For their sixth album, Daniel, however, they recruited a new collaborator: a guy named Daniel. To be more specific, they’ve worked with Daniel Tashian, a songwriter and producer best known for his work on Kacey Musgraves’ genre-bending masterpiece Golden Hour. Still, Daniel is pure Real Estate. Its lived-in melodies, earthen guitar tones, and winsome harmonies coalesce to form yet another wonderful Real Estate record.

Mac DeMarco – “Boku Wa Chotto”

It has been over 50 years since Japanese songwriter Haruomi Hosono released his influential debut solo record, Hosono House. To celebrate its five-decade anniversary, several musicians have banded together to create a compilation album of covers from it. Indie rocker Mac DeMarco’s take on “Boku Wa Chotto” retains the original’s relaxed yet freewheeling spirit with its dulcet acoustic guitar and DeMarco’s mellow vocal performance.

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