Year: 2024

It seems everyone needs subtitles nowadays in order to “hear” the television. This is something that has become more common over the past decade and it’s caused people to question if their hearing is going bad or if perhaps actors have gotten lazy with enunciation.

So if you’ve been wondering if it’s just you who needs subtitles in order to watch the latest marathon-worthy show, worry no more. Vox video producer Edward Vega interviewed dialogue editor Austin Olivia Kendrick to get to the bottom of why we can’t seem to make out what the actors are saying anymore. It turns out it’s technology’s fault, and to get to how we got here, Vega and Kendrick took us back in time.

They first explained that way back when movies were first moving from silent film to spoken dialogue, actors had to enunciate and project loudly while speaking directly into a large microphone. If they spoke and moved like actors do today, it would sound almost as if someone were giving a drive-by soliloquy while circling the block. You’d only hear every other sentence or two.

But with today’s technology, microphones are so small they can be strapped just about anywhere on an actor. This allows the actor to move about the set freely and speak at a normal volume without worrying that their words won’t be picked up. So then why can’t we hear them? Turns out it’s super complicated…and also not.

“A lot of people will ask, ‘Why don’t you just turn the dialogue up?’ Like, ‘Just turn it up.’ And…if only it were that simple,” Kendrick said before explaining, “If you have your dialogue that’s going to be at the same volume as an explosion that immediately follows it, the explosion is not going to feel as big. You need that contrast in volume in order to give your ear a sense of scale.”

Sure, you may be thinking, well that kinda explains it, but why do the music and other cinematic noises sound like they’re beating on your eardrum while the dialogue sounds like the actors are whispering every line? That doesn’t seem very balanced. There’s more to it, and again, it falls back onto technology.

In the video, they explain how our televisions are too thin to hold large speakers facing in the correct direction, and until this video, it didn’t dawn on me that the speakers to my television are indeed in the back. No wonder we can’t hear. The actors are quite literally talking to our walls.

And there’s more. Check out the full explanation in the video:

This article originally appeared on 2.1.23

In Shaboozey’s two-minute album trailer for Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, a man is all alone in the country, except, try as he might, he can’t comically escape Shaboozey’s omnipresence. Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is on every radio. A flyer for a Shaboozey tour is on the post. There’s Shaboozey again, photographed in the newspaper. Finally, Shaboozey shows up in the flesh and politely waves at the man, who is likely the only person not looking forward to a Shaboozey album.

Learn more about Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going below.

When Will Shaboozey’s Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going Be On Spotify?

The album is expected to hit Spotify, Apple Music, and all DSPs at 9 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 30, and midnight ET on Friday, May 31.

Shaboozey’s Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going Album Cover Artwork

Shaboozey’s Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going Tracklist

1. “Horses & Hellcats”
2. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
3. “Last Of My Kind” Feat. Paul Cauthen
4. “Anabelle”
5. “East Of The Massanutten”
6. “Highway”
7. “Let It Burn”
8. “My Fault” Feat. Noah Cyrus
9. “Vegas”
10. “Drink Don’t Need No Mix” Feat. BigXThaPlug
11. “Steal Her From Me”
12. “Finally Over”

Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going is out 5/31 via American Dogwood/EMPIRE. Find more information here.

Shaboozey is ten years deep in the music game, but 2024 is undeniable his breakout year. The Virginia-born country artist gained countless new fans as a featured artist on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter. He likely retained those fans and gained even more with “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” his now-ubiquitous April single that peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

So, Shaboozey is primed to have one of the most popular albums of the year in Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going.

When Will Shaboozey’s Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going Be On Apple Music?

Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going is due out at 9 p.m. PT tonight (May 30) and midnight ET on Friday, May 31. It would stand to reason that the album will become available to stream on Apple Music, Spotify, and all DSPs at that time.

Shaboozey’s Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going Album Cover Artwork

Shaboozey’s Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going Tracklist

1. “Horses & Hellcats”
2. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
3. “Last Of My Kind” Feat. Paul Cauthen
4. “Anabelle”
5. “East Of The Massanutten”
6. “Highway”
7. “Let It Burn”
8. “My Fault” Feat. Noah Cyrus
9. “Vegas”
10. “Drink Don’t Need No Mix” Feat. BigXThaPlug
11. “Steal Her From Me”
12. “Finally Over”

Shaboozey’s Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going Album Trailer

Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going is out 5/31 via American Dogwood/EMPIRE. Find more information here.

Eminem is gearing up for what could be the final release of his career — or, at least, his final album under the “Slim Shady” persona he’s been cultivating over the past two and half decades. To that end, he announced the release of “Houdini,” the first single from the upcoming album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), with the help of illusionist David Blaine earlier this week. So, when will the new single be available to stream on DSPs like Apple Music?

“Houdini” is billed for release on May 31, which means that it should be available to stream in just about 11 and a half hours, at 9 pm Pacific, midnight Eastern time. Although some artists are known for last-minute shenanigans that make timing their releases much more of a chore than it should be, Eminem is not one of them, which means you can likely expect to be streaming “Houdini” on time.

Anticipation for The Death Of Slim Shady is sky-high among Eminem fans, as he hasn’t released an album since 2020’s Music To Be Murdered By. That hasn’t stopped him from being more active than ever this year; he’s released the single “Lace It” with Juice WRLD and Benny Blanco and “Doomsday 2” with Lyrical Lemonade since the year started, giving fans plenty of new music to tide them over until the release of his new album.

“Houdini” is due on 5/31 through Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records.

There are more than enough movies from the POV of victims, but what about the serial killers themselves?? Don’t you want to walk a mile in their bloody shoes? That’s the basic premise of In a Violent Nature, the gory new horror film from IFC and Shudder.

In a Violent Nature follows a ruthless killer who stalks and kills locals who are looking to have a relaxing summer on the lake, which has historically been a very bad idea.

The film made its debut earlier this year at Sundance, where it was described as an “ambient slasher” due to its lack of score. Here is the synopsis: “The enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness unleashes an iconic new killer.”

Shudder picked up streaming rights for In a Violent Nature back in January, before it was granted an initial release. The movie hits theaters on May 31, but if you aren’t bold enough to witness the slaughters on a giant screen, perhaps waiting until it hits streaming is the move for you.

While the official streaming date has not been announced, other Shudder horror exclusives like Late Night with the Devil and Skinamarink landed on the streamer roughly four weeks after their initial theatrical release. This means that In a Violent Nature could land on Shudder on or around June 28. Of course, this depends on how well the film does in theaters, which depends on how many people end up walking out. It’s a toss up.

Check out the chilling trailer below:

One of the most popular health trends over the last few years has been staying as hydrated as possible, evidenced by the massive popularity of 40-oz Stanely Quencher cups. The theory among those who obsess over hydration is that, when you pee clear, you’ve removed all the waste in your body and are enjoying the incredible benefits of being 100% hydrated. Congratulations.

However, according to Dr. Sermed Mezher, an NHS doctor in the UK, peeing clear isn’t always a sign of being healthy.

“If you’re peeing clear, that means you’re having more than 2.5 liters (85 ounces) of fluid per day, which means your kidneys are working overdrive to keep that water off your brain,” Dr. Mezher said. He goes on to add that when kidneys can’t keep up with their water intake, it can cause water intoxication, which can lead to dangerous, even lethal, brain swelling.

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According to Dr. Mezher, it’s all about finding balance when it comes to hydration and the goal shouldn’t be to pee clear all the time. “Of course, like most things in life, too much is not great, and too little isn’t either,” he continued. Two liters (68 ounces) [of water] is good for a healthy adult, and babies under six months shouldn’t be given any water at all.”

The news came as a bit of a shock to some folks in the comments. “One minute it’s not enough water, the next it’s too much… I’m tired,” Tiyana wrote. “I always thought the goal was clear,” Mountain Witch added.

If you have concerns about the color of your urine, please consult a doctor.

This article originally appeared on 3.26.24

Uproxx’s Philip Cosores captured Fred Again..’s unique ability to conjure FOMO during the UK DJ, producer and songwriter’s set at Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles last November. Since then, Fred Again.. dropped “Leavemealone” with Baby Keem and “Stayinit” with Lil Yachty, and he won Best Dance/Electronic Music Album and Best Dance/Electronic Recording at the 2024 Grammys. More recently, Fred Again.. was responsible for one of Uproxx’s “Best Vinyl Releases Of April 2024,” and somehow, this list of recent output sells Fred Again.. short.

To that point, Fred Again.. will drop a single with Anderson .Paak and Chika on Friday, May 31.

HELLLO I GOT ‘PLACES TO BE WIT ANDERSON PAAK AND CHIKA COMIN OUT ON FRIDAY!!! @anderson._paak @chikalogy,” Fred Again.. captioned an Instagram carousel on Wednesday, May 29. “I remember bein in LA for the first time when I was like 21 and my girlfriend playing Malibu in the car and being like wow what is this sh*t. Ykno those ones where it jus cuts thru and its so sorta immediate feeling. So yeah its a real priviledge [sp] to be able to jam wit him and make music and hangs and stuff ykno.”

The carousel includes a video snippet of the extremely upbeat song, with Fred Again.. and Anderson .Paak dancing along, and a video of Skrillex “finding the secret sauce to finish the mix.”

See the post below.

There are some obvious similarities between every workplace show, even if said shows are in different genres, because there is nothing more unifying than distress under capitalism. Shows like The Office and Superstore show all the highs and lows and very low lows that can happen in the workplace, which is why Severance is a refreshing look at what it means to have a “work/life balance.” It’s obviously not very easy, since they have to use controversial technology and sketchy tactics. And goats.

While we all anxiously await any news about season 2, on Reddit, several Severance fans have pointed out a scene from Parks and Recreation that eerily predicts the entire concept of Severance, which is to sever your working self from your non-working self (innies and outies, of course). To make matters weirder, the idea was brought up by none other than Adam Scott‘s character Ben Wyatt. What did he know all the way back in 2015???

In the scene, Ben Wyatt seemingly invents the concept of Lumen technology in order to keep his work life separate from his home life with Leslie. When you look at it through a comedic lens, it’s a lot less terrifying.

“Look, now that we’re working together again, maybe it would be good to keep our home life and out work life separate,” Scott’s character explained. “Like we only talk about work stuff when we are at city hall. Like a firewall system,” he added. Though Ben’s idea didn’t pan out, he did eventually become a higher up in the U.S. government, which is exactly where these top-secret ideas begin. Who says he didn’t invent the technology just to leave behind his troubled past?

That’s not the only Parks and Rec concept that Severance has borrowed: an office-wide waffle party would surely be Leslie Knope’s idea.

Charly Bliss bookended May with exciting announcements. To start, Charly Bliss announced FOREVER, their first full-length album since Young Enough, which Uproxx ranked among the “Best Albums Of 2019.” The album announcement was paired with “Nineteen,” and the group continued the trend of double announcements on Thursday, May 30.

Charly Bliss released “Calling You Out,” hours after announcing their headlining 2024 North American tour.

“Falling in love with someone wonderful,” lead singer Eva Hendricks said in a statement. “I didn’t know how to not fall into the same bullsh*t that was part of all my previous relationships — namely, jealousy. I wasted a lot of time at the beginning trying to poke holes, to see if it was all for real. I think I was trying to protect myself. I’ll find the catch before the catch finds me! But there was no catch.”

In the Adam Kolodny-directed “Calling You Out” video, Eva Hendricks, Sam Hendricks, Spencer Fox and Dan Shure rock on a building’s rooftop. “Picking a fight, but even I don’t know why,” Hendricks belts. “Every time, I swear the worst is over now / You just say one thing, and I find a way to turn it around / I want to be the one to love you, not calling you out / Who’s the one? / Who do you write your songs about?”

Watch the “Calling You Out” video above, and find more information about Forever and Charly Bliss’ tour below.

Charly Bliss’ 2024 North American Tour Dates

09/05 — Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
09/06 — Cambridge, MA @ Royale
09/09 — Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
09/11 — Toronto, ON @ Adelaide Hall
09/12 — Ann Arbor, MI @ The Blind Pig
09/13 — Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
09/14 — Cudahy, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
09/17 — St Paul, MN @ Turf Club
09/18 — St Louis, MO @ Old Rock House
09/20 — Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
09/23 — Portland, OR @ Mission Theater
09/24 — Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
09/26 — San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s 365 Club
09/29 — Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex
09/30 — Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
10/01 — Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge
10/04 — Austin, TX @ Parish
10/05 — Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
10/07 — Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)
10/08 — Nashville, TN @ Exit/In
10/10 — Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts

Charly Bliss’ FOREVER Album Cover Artwork

Charly Bliss’ FOREVER Tracklist

1. “Tragic”
2. “Calling You Out”
3. “Back There Now”
4. “Nineteen”
5. “In Your Bed”
6. “I’m Not Dead”
7. “How Do You Do It”
8. “I Don’t Know Anything”
9. “Here Comes The Darkness”
10. “Waiting For You”
11. “Easy To Love You”
12. “Last First Kiss”

FOREVER is out 08/16 via Lucky Number. Find more information here.

Nicki Minaj said she wouldn’t wish her recent treatment at the Amsterdam airport on her worst enemy in a new interview addressing the incident. A week ago, the Queens rapper livestreamed as she was detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam for possession of marijuana. After the weed was discovered, airport authorities searched all of her luggage and questioned her, causing the postponement of her upcoming show in Manchester, England.

Although she previously released a statement thanking fans for their support, Nicki went more in-depth during a livestream on Stationhead, saying, “Not being able to get to Manchester, I don’t know when was the last time I felt that low. Not only that, but knowing that something is being done to you on purpose simply because you are a confident other race.”

She continued, “There was one lady there — all the rest were men — and I could tell she had a heart. The treatment was just disgusting, and I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.”

The incident did not stop Ms. Minaj from announcing the second North American leg of her Pink Friday 2 tour, which will pick up when she returns to the States in September and include dates in her hometown, Queens, New York.