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To coincidence with the release of Lisa’s debut studio album Alter Ego, Blackpink has announced new dates on the Blackpink 2025 World Tour.

The tour — Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa’s first headlining trek together since the Born Pink World Tour in 2022-2023 — will kick off with a two-night stand at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, South Korea on July 5 and 6. The venues to get an additional show are SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (July 12 and 13), Rogers Centre in Toronto (July 22 and 23), CitiField in New York (July 26 and 27), Stade de France in Paris (August 2 and 3), and Wembley Stadium in London (August 15 and 16).

Tickets for the Los Angeles, Toronto, and New York are on sale today, February 28, while the additional Paris and London dates go on sale on Monday, March 3. You can find more information here.

Blackpink’s 2025 Tour Dates: Blackpink 2025 World Tour

07/05 — Seoul, South Korea @ Goyang Stadium
07/06 — Seoul, South Korea @ Goyang Stadium
07/12 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium
07/13 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium
07/18 — Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field Stadium
07/22 — Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
07/23 — Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
07/26 — New York, NY @ Citi Field
07/27 — New York, NY @ Citi Field
08/02 — Paris, France @ Stade de France
08/03 — Paris, France @ Stade de France
08/06 — Milan, Italy @ Ippodromo SNAI La Maura
08/09 — Barcelona, Spain @ Estadi Olímpic
08/15 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
08/16 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium

Lil Baby has found himself in some legal trouble before, and recently, there were rumors that he again had a run-in with the law. As HotNewHipHop notes, a rumor started spreading on social media yesterday (February 27), that Lil Baby was taken into federal custody. But, there was no reason given and no real sourcing.

The rumor made it all the way to Lil Baby himself, who took a minute to clear everything up. On his Instagram Story, he wrote, “Thanks For All The Concerns, Please Don’t Be Misinformed By Fake News!! I’m Overly Good.”

This came after Lil Baby affiliate Therealmohawk told fans, “Y’all stop sending them fake false rumors around to people. Them lies no truth in it.”

Back in August 2024, Baby was arrested in Las Vegas for allegedly carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. At the time, his attorneys, Drew Findling and David Chesnoff, said, “To be clear, Dominique Jones has a valid Georgia Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit. On his behalf we are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding his arrest in Las Vegas.” Indeed, that October, the charges were dropped and the Clark County District Attorney had declined to press charges on the matter.

Steven and Ian begin with a quick Sportscast on the Green Bay Packers proposing a ban on the Philadelphia Eagles’ signature play, the tush push, some truly tattletale behavior. They also check in on the Fantasy Albums Draft, which appears to be breaking Steven’s way. From there, they discuss the new album from Sam Fender, People Talking, and whether The War On Drugs now function as their own genre. They also review the latest from the LA band Cheekface.

In Recommendation Corner, Ian gives the nod to the stoner emo band Cloakroom while Steven stumps for the new album from Panda Bear.

New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 228 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.

Lizzo’s back! In the video for the “Truth Hurts” singer’s comeback single, “Love In Real Life,” Lizzo addresses some of the stress she’s been under, while liberally calling back to some of her favorite musical moments through the years. There are homages to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” “Bad,” and “Dirty Diana” videos, there are some sprinklings of Prince’s oeuvre, some ’80s New Wave, and a whole lot of the defiant attitude we’ve come to love from hitmaker.

However, no matter how confident you are or good you are at rolling with the punches, sometimes, you just need to get away. That’s what “Love In Real Life” is about: stepping away from the people and situations pulling you down and stepping out on the town, hoping tequila does her job. The song’s a bit of a swerve from Lizzo’s usual R&B and pop-influenced sounds as well, taking some cues from 2000s pop-punk and maybe a little rockabilly(?).

In the time since her last flurry of activity, Lizzo admitted to struggling with depression, and has been battling workplace abuse allegations from some of her former dancers. However, it seems she’s regaining some of her old sense of humor, and getting back to her love for the music that inspired her.

Watch Lizzo’s “Love In Real Life” video above.

You know, seeing that Johnny Venus — also known as Olu of Earthgang — had a new love song out featuring Spillage Village compatriot 6lack, you might have thought you’d hear 6lack doing the crooning and Olu rapping. As it turns out, “So Beautiful” does things the other way around (a nice example of how the Atlanta-based crew loves to throw listeners a curveball every now and then).

Utilizing a lush neo-soul instrumental — complete with some truly excellent Wurlitzer work — Johnny V puts on his best falsetto to serenade his lady, while 6lack leans into his underrated rap bag to emphasize the points Johnny’s making.

The song is the first of Johnny’s solo deal with Sincethe80s/Epic Records, which he announced today alongside its release. In a statement, he explained, “This is my saga. This is the story that I’m telling about myself and my journey and growth, but there will still be those Easter eggs.” His solo debut album, Earth 2 Olu, is said to be coming soon, “Because it’s time,” he says. “Now is the time, now is all we have.”

The news comes after Earthgang dropped their eclectic fifth album, Perfect Fantasy, last October.

Listen to Johnny Venus’ “So Beautiful” featuring 6lack above.

K-pop star Lisa’s debut solo album, Alter Ego, is out now, and her latest music video for “FUTW” introduces listeners to one of the primary alter egos on the album, Vixi. “FUTW,” which stands for “F*ck Up The World,” is a bold, declarative anthem, promising to shake things up and ensure Lisa gets the attention she feels she owed — so it makes sense that Vixi is, according to the video, seemingly inspired by another fiercely independent and unpredictable character, DC Comics’ Harley Quinn (or let’s say League Of Legends/Arcane‘s Jinx).

The video even takes place in a mental institution, where Lisa/Vixi busts loose and causes chaos before going on a citywide rampage. Early in the video, we also get animated glimpses of the other alter egos, whose characters are elaborated in Lisa’s upcoming comic book inspired by the album. They are also reflected in previously released singles like the sweet “Moonlit Floor,” the daring “Born Again,” and the flirty “New Woman.”

The album arrives amid a flurry of activity for the Blackpink rapper, who will take over America’s TV sets this Sunday in both her <em>White Lotus role and as a performer for the Oscars.

You can watch Lisa’s “FUTW” video above.

Alter Ego is out now via LLOUD Co./RCA Records. Find more information here.

d4vd’s debut album Withered is still a couple of months from release, but he gives his fans another early peek at the project with the video for “Crashing” featuring Kali Uchis.

The video is striking, with d4vd ensnared in a cocoon of red yarn, which evokes the feeling of being trapped in love — especially one that is, as the song’s lyrics put it, “falling down.” However, the doomed lovers can’t help but hold on, even knowing that their romance is headed off a cliff.

Kali’s scene in the video, however, is more freed, as the singer lounges on a scarlet love seat draped in matching garments and makeup. Perhaps she’s the embodiment of this love, which sounds untamed — part of the reason the affair is falling apart.

d4vd’s been building up to the release of Withered for some time, releasing singles such as “Where’d It Go Wrong” and “One Dance” in preparation for his big debut. Meanwhile, Kali Uchis has also noted her next album is on the way soon, revealing to fans that she just turned in the completed recordings.

Watch d4vd’s “Crashing” video featuring Kali Uchis above.

Withered is out on 4/25 via Darkroom / Interscope Records. You can find more info here.

Earlier this year, alt-indie artist 2hollis completed his Leg Two tour, and now, he’s preparing to go overseas to perform in Asia and Europe. Before he goes, though, he’s dropping off a follow-up to his January single “Afraid.”

The new song, “Style,” is in line with his prior releases, embracing a brash, glitchy sound reminiscent of the dubstep wave of the early 2010s. It’s very bass-forward, but the artist alternates between groovy rapping (think G-Eazy) and singing on the chorus. In the accompanying music video, 2hollis puts the focus on his physique, with his torso filling the frame, and half-adorned by a white T-shirt.

In a recent interview, 2hollis denied that he was going for a “mysterious” image, instead comparing himself to a character in a movie. “I’m not really trying to be mysterious,” he said. “2hollis is a character, and a character wouldn’t be so forward and 100% out there and readable and relatable. Like, your favorite character from a movie — you wouldn’t see Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle on Instagram being like, ‘Oh yeah, today I’m going to this store, what are y’all doing?’ I like to keep it a little theatrical.”

You can watch the video for 2hollis’ “Style” above.

Lil Yachty has been one of hip-hop’s more productive entities over the course of his career, both in music and in expanding his personal brand. Last year, he released a deluge of new songs, but he also launched his own label, and continued his podcast.

This year, he’s launched a new endeavor: a beverage line called Yacht Water. Partnering with his Quality Control manager Coach K and Sneaky Pete Spirits, Yachty announced the new drink with a humorous video on social media. In it, he acknowledges that “I don’t really like alcohol” — a nod to his straight-edge image — although he admits he’s “tried them all,” but doesn’t like the taste. This is cheekily illustrated with an opulent table set with glasses of wine, beer, and other such libations, before they’re all pulled away on a tablecloth. He introduces Yacht Water, which consists of tequila, lime juice, sea salt, and sparkling water.

The canned cocktails will come in three flavors, per Beer Street Journal: Jalapeno, Key Lime, and Sunrise, which adds orange juice to the mix. Each 12-ounce can is 5.8% alcohol by volume, and they should be available at retailers now (although your local availability will almost certainly vary). You can find more info here.

The 2004 indie film Garden State has long been considered a watershed for the indie scenes in both film and music. Written and directed by Zach Braff, and starring him, Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, and Ian Holm, the film was a box office success, and its soundtrack, which Braff curated and featured rising indie bands like The Shins, Remy Zero, Iron & Wine, and even early Coldplay, won a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Pictures, Television or Other Visual Media.

On March 29th, a benefit concert in Los Angeles will reunite most of the soundtrack’s bands to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary (albeit a year after the fact). The concert will feature Cary Brothers, Colin Hay, Frou Frou, Iron & Wine, Remy Zero, The Shins, and Thievery Corporation, will special guests doing pop-ins throughout the evening, and Braff promising some behind-the-scenes footage and stories about the film’s creation. The concert is raising funds for the Midnight Mission, a Los Angeles homeless shelter and service provider.

Best of all: If you’re not in Los Angeles, or otherwise can’t attend, the concert will be streaming beginning April 6th on Live Nation’s Veeps app. 48-hour access tickets are available now for $19.99 before the stream goes live on April 6th at 9 PM ET. You can find more info here.