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Despite arguably hitting too close to current events, The Handmaid’s Tale has remained a flagship series for Hulu (with the viewership to match), but it’s almost time to sunset this phase of Gilead and make room for a followup series, The Testaments. Both shows are based upon Margaret Atwood novels, and Elisabeth Moss has been embodying Offred since the character’s 2017 onscreen debut, so she is likely ready to put a final nail in her oppressors, although one of them (Yvonne Strahovski’s Serena Joy) certainly has already experienced a table turning of her own.

A recent teaser trailer promises to illuminate and reappropriate the Handmaids’ trademark clothing color into a symbol of rage, so of course, viewers will want to catch up before the final episodes begin streaming.

When Will The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Premiere On Hulu?

Mark your TV calendars for April 8, 2025. From the synopsis:

In the final season of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” June’s unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead. Luke and Moira join the resistance. Serena tries to reform Gilead while Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia reckon with what they have wrought, and Nick faces challenging tests of character. This final chapter of June’s journey highlights the importance of hope, courage, solidarity, and resilience in the pursuit of justice and freedom.

The final season’s cast not only includes Moss and Strahovski but also Bradley Whitford, Ann Dowd, Samira Wiley, Madeline Brewer, O.T. Fagbenle, Amanda
Brugel, Sam Jaeger, Max Minghella, Ever Carradine, and Josh Charles.

You can watch the sixth season teaser trailer below.

The NFL offseason has started to heat up. The Scouting Combine has come and gone, as has the franchise tag deadline, which saw just two players get tagged (the fewest the league’s ever seen). We’ve already seen the Washington Commanders trade a fifth rounder for Deebo Samuel, while the Chicago Bears made two aggressive moves to bolster the interior of their offensive line in front of Caleb Williams, as they’ll reportedly send a fourth rounder to Kansas City for Joe Thuney and a sixth rounder to Los Angeles for Jonah Jackson.

Those moves got the ball rolling on transactions, and in a year without a ton of top names on the free agency market, teams looking for major upgrades will likely have to do so via trade. That’s particularly the case at wide receiver, which is always a position teams are looking to improve, but with Tee Higgins getting tagged in Cincinnati, there aren’t any real No. 1 options out there to sign. That doesn’t mean top guys won’t be available (as evidenced by Samuel’s trade), and on Wednesday word broke that DK Metcalf has requested a trade from the Seahawks, per Adam Schefter.

Metcalf is seeking a move to a contender, per Schefter, but the Seahawks will be most focused on getting a solid return for the two-time Pro Bowler. Metcalf has been consistent in his six seasons in Seattle, never finishing below 900 receiving yards in any one season. His best year came in 2020 when he was a second-team All-Pro with 1,303 yards and 10 touchdowns, but he’s never quite returned to that peak. Metcalf’s combination of size and speed is unbelievable, but it’s also never quite fully materialized into the consistent dominance his abilities suggest of his full potential.

Metcalf is entering the last year of his contract, and this trade request would suggest the Seahawks weren’t willing to give him top-end money in their conversations of late. With few big names available, there should be some teams with interest in Metcalf to try and upgrade their receiving corps, but his looming contract situation will have to factor into which teams get involved in talks.

The latest member of the “weird” music biopic family: Pavement.

Range Life: A Pavement Story is described as “a story about the world’s most important and influential band, Pavement.” The film — which appears to be both a documentary about the indie rock greats and a self-aware parody of the genre — was directed by Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell, very long episodes of the Blank Check podcast) and stars Stranger Things actor Joe “Djo” Keery as Stephen Malkmus. The cast also includes Jason Schwartzman, Fred Hechinger, Tim Heidecker, Logan Miller, Griffin Newman, and Nat Wolff.

“[Range Life: A Pavement Story] is four or five films rolled into one,” Ross Perry said about the movie, “because I wish that all musical biopics and standard-issue documentaries were 30 minutes long. I’d watch more of them that way. There has never been a band like Pavement, and I hope there has never been a film like [Range Life: A Pavement Story]. It both is and is not.”

He added, “It presupposes that an iconic band deserves all the cultural victories typically afforded to much more financially successful artists. But what I learned while making [the film] is that Pavement deserve these tributes. It is time to ask questions about how stories about musicians are told and sold and for us as the audience to demand more innovation in our biographical portraits.

You can watch the teaser trailer above.

Range Life: A Pavement Story comes out later this year.

Lady Gaga is about to participate in one of entertainment’s ultimate honors (and seemingly one of its most fun things to get to do): On the March 8 episode of Saturday Night Live, Gaga will be both the host and the musical guest. The big episode is a few days away now, which means it’s time for promos to start rolling out.

A new one dropped today, and in the mini-sketch, cast member Andrew Dismukes innocently asks a show staffer if he can get a breakfast sandwich. Then, Gaga, seated at a piano, sings, “Andrew Dismukes is ordering a breakfast sandwich at 2 p.m.” Somebody explains to Dismukes that Gaga said performing this impromptu songs is “part of her process,” and the bit proceeds from there how you might imagine.

Gaga has a history with SNL: She was a musical guest in 2009, 2011, and 2016, and she also pulled double duty on a 2013 episode. She also made a cameo to introduce Bad Bunny for his performance during a 2023 episode. More recently, she’s also fresh off participating in the SNL anniversary celebrations: On SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, she joined Andy Samberg on for a performance of “D*ck In A Box.”

Check out the promo above.

When Keanu Reeves comes up in the context of sequels these days, that discussion has been absurdly fixated on whether John Wick 5 will happen. Do people not remember what, you know, happened to Wick? And do they not care about Keanu’s knees? He does. Besides, these discussions ignore the fact that an even more tantalizing sequel project is coming up from Hell. No, we are not talking about another Bill And Ted movie because those dudes already had their Bogus Journey and are over it, unlike a certain other character who was destined to dance in a more hard-boiled way with Lucifer’s kind again. So, which sequel, again?

That would be a followup to 2005’s Constantine, which achieved cult-favorite status and could frankly mop the floor with most other comic book movie or TV adaptations of nearly the past two decades. No offense to James Gunn’s budding DCU, but the Reeves movie (based upon DC Comics’ Hellblazer series) was not only superior but both grim as Hell and ethereally beautiful as Heaven could ever hope to be. The movie also arguably contained the best damn exorcism scene in cinematic history. Seriously, John Constantine punched a demon and gave it the finger, and that only enhanced the vibe.

You ready to talk about what to expect from the impending sequel? Hell yeah.

Plot

Constantine‘s very existence as a movie, despite how underappreciated it was upon release, felt like a gothic dream, complete with Tilda Swinton’s exquisite, incisive delivery of archangel Gabriel. But to get down to hard-boiled brass tacks, the first film introduced Reeves’ conman/occult magician, who was suffering from terminal lung cancer and working to avoid his own damnation by vanquishing demons. He paired up with Rachel Weisz’s Angela to prove that her identical twin, Isabel, didn’t commit suicide. And unlike John Wick, John Constantine survived his most recent movie starring Keanu.

Sequel talk finally got serious in 2022 when Warner Bros. formally hit the greenlight with Reeves reprising his antihero’s brand of self-loathing with director Francis Lawrence and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman. The studio, according to Reeves while speaking to Inverse, simply said “okay” to their pitched story, which paved the way for the real magic to start happening.

Plot details are top secret, but Reeves previously alluded to a script draft and admitted to Comic Book that he was too afraid to read it, lest his heart be broken if it wasn’t as good as hoped. He finally read it, but apparently (via the aforementioned Inverse interview), that was only one phase, because they’re heading back in for a final script. Prior to these teases, Akiva Goldsman revealed that the sequel would stay true to the original film’s themes, and “and the wonderful and authentic noir where there is a world behind the world of good and evil coexist with our world right up close.”

Further, Francis Lawrence recently told Collider, “I will say we are closer than ever to being able to do a sequel, which is a great thing. And Akiva, Keanu and I are super, super excited about it.” The project will take advantage of the accumulating comic lore but will also be a story that hails from this trio:

“We have gone through a bunch of the comics over the years and looked at things. I will say that there’s probably grains from things that we’re pulling, but in truth, most of it is just coming from the three of us, you know, loving the character, loving the world, having it sort of in the back of our minds for 20 years and just kind of percolating on ideas, and stories and characters we love, and ideas we love.”

Will this movie have anything to do with James Gunn’s budding DCU for WBD? Not at all, according to Keanu: “We’re not going off that. John Constantine’s going to be tortured even more.”

Cast

Constantine 2 will star Keanu Reeves. Is that all that’s necessary? For now, yes. No word has surfaced on who could return, including Rachel Weisz (primarily as twin Angela but also the dead Isabel), Tilda Swinton (as Gabriel), Djimon Hounsou (as Papa Midnite), Peter Stormare (as Lucifer), and Shia LaBeouf (as Chas Kramer, who didn’t survive) among the initial cast.

However, Swinton doesn’t believe that a return is in the cards: “Unless they’re very late in calling me, I don’t think Gabriel will be flapping his/her wings.”

Release Date

Even with development and script writing finally hitting its stride, this looks like a 2027 release.

(Original) Trailer

Honest question: do they make trailers like this anymore?

Vallejo, California rapper Mac Dre is known in the Bay Area as one of the region’s rap legends, a titan of the scene who passed far too soon, way before gaining the national recognition of peers like E-40 and Too Short. Fortunately, another pair of Bay Area legends has stepped into the gap to ensure that Mac Dre gets all the recognition that Northern Californians know he deserves.

That will come by way of a documentary about Mac Dre, produced by Hall Of Fame-bound Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry and Oakland native NFL running back turned movie star Marshawn “Beastmode” Lynch.

The project is being produced by Marshawn’s Beastmode Productions and Steph’s Unanimous Media with input from one of the best primary sources on the subject: Mac Dre’s mom, who “explores the life and death of her son, the birth of a cultural movement, and the generational impact that a Bay Area emcee had on the world,” according to the press release.

In the press release, Steph and his Unanimous co-founder, Erick Peyton, offered, “We’re excited to join forces with Marshawn Lynch and Beastmode Productions to tell the story of Mac Dre, a cultural and Bay Area icon whose creativity knows no bounds. Alongside his mother, Wanda, we’ve assembled a group of creatives who are honored to have the opportunity to tell Mac Dre’s life story for fans and the Bay Area community alike.”

Beastmode’s press statement was given by co-founder Diaunte Thompson, who said, “We at Beastmode Productions are thrilled to partner with Unanimous Media to produce and celebrate the extraordinary life of Mac Dre. He is not only a Bay Area icon, but also a trailblazing independent hip-hop pioneer whose influence resonates globally. At Beastmode Productions, our mission has always been to tell real, authentic stories that create a lasting impact beyond the screen. This project is more than just a film; it’s our responsibility and duty to honor Mac Dre’s legacy. Partnering with his mother, Ms. Wanda, is an incredible honor, and we are dedicated to executing her vision with the utmost respect and care.”

It’s that time of year again in the fast food universe — fish sandwich season, baby! Look, straight up, I’m not catholic, but a fried fish sandwich just hits differently during Lent (which this year begins today, March 5th). We suspect that has less to do with Lent, and more to do with the fact that the big fast food brands take this time of year to pay special attention to their fish offerings. That means new recipes, new builds, and limited-time-only offerings that instantly refresh and elevate the stock menu. It’s like McRib season, but for people who like fried fish!

But as we hit spring, when the fish is freshest (we’re guessing, we don’t actually know and don’t care to look into it), and you get that insatiable craving for fried fish, where is your money best spent? We set out to find out by sampling the best fish sandwiches from all the big fast food chains.

While those looking for the best of the best should immediately proceed to our number one pick, there are a few other gems across the various fast food restaurants that while not the best, offer something noteworthy or interesting, so be sure and hit up our tasting notes for each entry. Let’s dive in.

8. Dairy Queen — Wild Alaskan Fish Sandwich

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

There are people out there who ride for DQ’s Wild Alaskan Fish Sandwich, and I can’t figure out why. Is it just the novelty that a fast food restaurant known and beloved for its desserts has a fish sandwich in the first place the draw? Because I’m not seeing what makes this sandwich good. It tastes pretty damn mediocre in all fronts.

The sandwich is made with wild Alaskan pollock, coated in a light layer of panko and paired with lettuce and tartar sauce and served on a toasted bun. The best part of the sandwich is the bun itself. It has a nice buttery flavor and a soft chew, but the filet is virtually flavorless, and the breading is under-seasoned.

Most of the flavor comes via the tartar sauce, which, I’ll admit, has a nice tang to it and a creamy body.

The Bottom Line:

Someone has to say it — why the f*ck are you even ordering a chicken sandwich at Dairy Queen?

7. Carl’s Jr — Redhook Beer Battered Fish Sandwich

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

Carl’s Jr’s Redhook Beer Battered Fish Sandwich certainly sounds appetizing, but it fails to deliver. The fish filet has a nice, crispy crunch that is pleasing to the ear but tastes a bit too faint. The lettuce is downright unappetizing, with a wet and soggy texture, and the tartar sauce is runnier than a lot of the competition.

The Bottom Line:

Weak flavor, great crunch. We’re going to call this one a skip.

6. McDonald’s — Filet-O-Fish

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

The Filet-O-Fish isn’t the best-tasting fried fish sandwich out there, but I get the appeal. There is a certain purity to the flavor: the pollock is clean, the breading is flaky, the tartar sauce is tangy and heavy on the relish, and the American cheese accentuates the creaminess of the sauce while adding a salty top note to everything.

But it tastes noticeably cheaper than a lot of the other options out there. There is a rushed, pre-made quality to this sandwich. It lacks freshness, but it has its own distinctive flavor and character, much like McDonald’s other famous staples, like the McNugget, Quarter Pounder, and those famous fries.

When you eat this sandwich, you know it’s not the best, but there is something wonderfully comforting about it at the same time. Maybe that’s nostalgia talking, but when I hear the words “fast food fish sandwich,” this is the sandwich that comes to mind.

The Bottom Line:

Not the best, but it’s kind of iconic. I’ve never had a Filet-O-Fish I haven’t enjoyed.

5. Burger King — Big Fish

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

Most of BK’s food is pretty gargantuan so I find it kind of ironic that the “Big Fish” sandwich is one of the brand’s smaller sandwiches. Name aside, this is a pretty solid, albeit not very interesting, fish sandwich.

The fish here is White Alaskan Pollock breaded in a thick layer of airy panko, served with tartar sauce, lettuce, and pickles on a toasted bun. The build is pretty standard, but the pickle adds an extra layer of complexity to the otherwise clean flavor of pollock. The batter is nicely seasoned with a bit of salt and provides a nice crunch throughout.

The tartar sauce is slightly sweeter than I’d like, but the finish is savory and really helps to bring the flavors alive.

The Bottom Line:

A solid and tasty fish sandwich, but there are better options out there.

4. Arby’s — King’s Hawaiian Fish Deluxe

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

The Arby’s King’s Hawaiian Fish Deluxe tastes like an elevated version of McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish. Some of the key ingredients here are a bit more thought out and high quality, and it makes for a significantly better sandwich.

The filet is small and condensed but features a nicely seasoned panko breadcrumb coating, with a layer of sharp Cheddar cheese over shredded lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce on a sweet King’s Hawaiian roll.

The fish filet tastes bright with a hint of sweetness and creates an interesting combination when paired with the tang and earthy flavor of the cheddar. The tartar sauce gives the sandwich a savory finish, which is complemented by the sweetness of the Hawaiian roll. The only real weak points here are the lettuce (wilted) and the tomato, which adds a weird umami quality to the sandwich that doesn’t quite work.

The Bottom Line:

Sweet, bright, and mild, with some earthy complexity and a sweet and savory finish.

3. Long John Silver’s — Fish Sandwich

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

I love the thick breading this fish sandwich is battered in. It’s wonderfully flaky and crunchy, housing a clean, tender Alaskan Pollock filet. The sandwich is completed by a few pickles and some runny but deliciously tangy tarter sauce and served on a soft and spongy bun.

It has a bare-bones build, which looks like it leaves a lot to be desired, but it nails the execution. Think of it as the fish sandwich equivalent to Chick-fil-A’s chicken sandwich. Simple, but effective.

The Bottom Line: Long John Silver’s Fish Sandwich shows strength in simplicity. It’s mild, buttery, clean, and well-balanced.

2. Wendy’s — Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

Most fast food restaurants keep their fish sandwiches simple, relying on the naturally sweet and mild flavor of Alaskan pollock and the tartar sauce to do all the work. Wendy’s is built differently. This Alaskan pollock is generously seasoned. I’m tasting garlic, onion, and a bright, slightly sweet, buttery fish flavor, with a salty finish.

The tartar sauce is savory and tart, and is joined by briney pickles and a slice of American cheese. We love the crispy breading here and the soft spongy bun. We have no complaints!

Unfortunately for Wendy’s, while they make an excellent sandwich, they don’t make the best one.

The Bottom Line:

Generously seasoned with a sweet and savory finish.

1. Popeyes — Spicy Flounder Fish Sandwich

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

Popeyes Spicy Flounder Sandwich is fish at its finest. The fish filet begins with a sweet, delicate, and mild flavor with a clean and sumptuous buttery finish. The fish alone is already markedly more delicious than the competition, but Popeyes kicks it up a notch with a spicy mayo spread. The sauce has smokey paprika notes with a sharp cayenne kick at the finish, which pairs very nicely with the thick and tangy pickles.

This is the only sandwich that I felt sufficiently addicted to bite after bite, and probably the only fish sandwich we ate this year that didn’t make us wish we were eating a chicken sandwich instead.

The Bottom Line:

Like Popeyes’ chicken sandwich, the Spicy Flounder Fish Sandwich tastes significantly more leveled up than the competition. It’s bigger, more flavorful, flakier, crispier, and spicier than every other fast food fish sandwich out there. A must order.

Do you know why Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ score for Challengers wasn’t nominated for an Oscar? Because I sure don’t! As we wrote in our Best Albums Of 2024 list, “The result is the best bridge we’ve had yet between both of Reznor and Ross’ worlds: an album that’s as cinematic as it is cohesive.”

Thankfully, you might be able to hear “Challengers” performed live: Nine Inch Nails has enlisted artist-producer Boys Noize, who released a thrilling remix album of the score, to open for them on the Peel It Back World Tour.

You can check out the full dates below.

Nine Inch Nails’ 2025 Tour Dates With Boys Noize: Peel It Back World Tour

06/15 — Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
06/17 — Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
06/18 — London, UK @ The O2
06/20 — Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
06/21 — Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Metal Meeting^
06/24 — Milan, Italy @ Parco della Musica Novegro
06/26 — Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
06/27 — Vienna, Austria @ Wiener Stadthalle
06/29 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
07/01 — Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena
07/03 — Gdynia, Poland @ Open’er^
07/07 — Paris, France @ Accor Arena
07/10 — Madrid, Spain @ Mad Cool^
07/12 — Oeiras, Portugal @ NOS Alive^
08/06 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
08/08 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center
08/10 — Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
08/12 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
08/14 — West Valley City, UT @ Maverik Center
08/15 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
08/17 — Saint Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
08/19 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
08/20 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
08/22 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
08/23 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
08/26 — Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
08/27 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
08/29 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
08/31 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
09/02 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
09/03 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
09/05 — Raleigh, NC @ Lenovo Center
09/06 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
09/09 — Duluth, GA @ Gas South Arena
09/10 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
09/12 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
09/13 — Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena
09/16 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
09/18 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
09/19 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum

Shaquille O’Neal has been notoriously hard on active NBA players during his time as an analyst with TNT. Big men in particular have had to reach an incredibly high bar to impress him, with a very select few earning his respect as the self-appointed “Supreme Leader” of the Big Man Alliance.

However, for all the criticism Shaq has levied, he is willing to dole out some extremely high praise when he feels it’s been warranted. He loves Nikola Jokic and the way the three-time MVP plays the game and can dominate inside, but his favorite player is, somewhat ironically, one of the smaller players in the NBA — Stephen Curry. Shaq is a massive fan of Curry, always quick to drop a “Stephortless” during a Warriors highlight, and after the Warriors beat the Knicks on Tuesday night as Curry had 28/9/7 in the Garden, Shaq decided it was time to get something off of his chest.

For years, the debate about the greatest NBA player of all time has revolved around Michael Jordan and LeBron James, with some others receiving votes like Kobe Bryant (or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Russell, depending on your age). Shaq believes Curry belongs in that conversation as well, demanding that fans bring up Curry’s name when they argue about who is the GOAT.

Shaq notes that he played against Jordan, played with and against Kobe, played with and against LeBron, and believes Curry is at least close to that same tier if not firmly in it, explaining “I ain’t never seen nothing like that before, and nobody has.” Curry’s resume is certainly up there with anyone’s, with four championships, two MVPs, and a Finals MVP — something only six players have ever done. His Olympics performance this past summer was a reminder that, even on a team with the very best in the world, he can separate and do things no one else can, and with Jimmy Butler alongside, the Warriors certainly look the part of a threat to the Thunder in the West (along with LeBron and the Lakers and Jokic and the Nuggets).

“I just wanna flirt with a girl in broad daylight on the street,” Miya Folick sings at the top of the chorus of “Erotica,” the opening track of her third album, Erotica Veronica. The quasi-title track is a tidy summation of what the ensuing record explores: sexual confidence; sapphic romance; and self-acceptance.

Whereas the Los Angeles singer-songwriter’s first two records wrestled with that process of discovery, Erotica Veronica concerns itself with that journey’s enlightening endpoint. It might just be her finest work yet.

Following the album’s release on Friday, Folick sat down with Uproxx to talk about Floating Points, Greg Uhlmann, Japan, and more in our latest Q&A.

What are four words you would use to describe your music?

Warm, tender, heavy, ascendant.

It’s 2050 and the world hasn’t ended and people are still listening to your music. How would you like it to be remembered?

I don’t care. I just hope people are listening to music they love. Legacy is not something I worry about.

Who’s the person who has most inspired your work, and why?

Corny, but me. My music is influenced by my own curiosity and interest.

Where did you eat the best meal of your life and what was it?

Ohara, Japan. A vegetarian meal of local produce. Sublime.

Tell us about the best concert you’ve ever attended.

I don’t really do bests or favorites. The first thing that comes to mind is watching Greg Uhlmann play his composition Arpy for the first time at ETA in Los Angeles. I cried my eyes out. That or watching Floating Points perform Promises at the Hollywood Bowl.

What song never fails to make you emotional?

Olivia Kaplan – “Two Red Chairs”

What’s the last thing you Googled?

I looked up Joshua Idehen because his track “Mum Does the Washing” was suggested to me on Tidal.

Where’s the weirdest place you’ve ever crashed while on tour?

An Airbnb in Washington D.C. where there was a literal hole in the wall the size of a garage door and the host told us “Baby raccoons might come in at night. There’s cat food if you want to feed them.”

What’s your favorite city in the world to perform and what’s the city you hope to perform in for the first time?

Los Angeles, baby. Hometown shows are the best. I would love to play in Mexico City or Tokyo.

What’s one piece of advice you’d go back in time to give to your 18-year-old self?

Start writing music. You’re gonna like it.

What’s one of your hidden talents?

I don’t have any hidden talents. Except maybe that I give good back scratches and massages.

If you had a million dollars to donate to charity, what cause would you support and why?

I would probably just split the money into 200k portions and give it to families who needed it. That’s a life-changing amount of money.

What are your thoughts about AI and the future of music?

I think music made by humans will always be necessary and desired. AI is not something that I’m very interested in at all.

You are throwing a music festival. Give us the dream lineup of 5 artists that will perform with you and the location it would be held.

Floating Points, Mannequin Pussy, Arooj Aftab, Nilüfer Yanya, Sam Austins.

Japanese countryside.

Who’s your favorite person to follow on social media?

Mandy Patinkin.

What’s the story behind your first or favorite tattoo?

My first tattoo is Laura Nyro lyrics “Sidewalk and Pigeon” from New York Tendaberry.

What is your pre-show ritual?

I drink tea, sometimes wine. I do a little yoga or go for a walk. Warm up my voice.

Who was your first celebrity crush?

I didn’t really have celebrity crushes as a kid. I think my first celebrity crush was Simona Tabasco from White Lotus.

You have a month off and the resources to take a dream vacation. Where are you going and who is coming with you?

There are so many places I haven’t been. I have never been to Africa. Which seems pretty wild, as I’ve travelled quite a bit, to have never been to the entire continent of Africa. I also haven’t spent much time in South America. The only country in Asia I’ve been to is Japan. I have a lot of places I’d like to go! I know these are very broad answers, but it’s hard to know where to begin when I have entire continents I haven’t been to.

What is your biggest fear?

Losing my curiosity. Losing people I love.

Erotica Veronica is out now via Stop Talking. Find more information here.