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Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. This week we have a jam-packed list of dope drops aimed squarely at Nike die-hards. I mean, sure, the other brands are represented; we’re getting treated to a dope Oasis-themed Adidas SPZL, and the return of the Jabbar Lo. But outside of those two Adidas drops, the week belongs to Nike, and what a week it is!

New Dunks, Air Force 1s, a Yu-Gi-Oh-themed Air Max 95 (random, but dope) — it’s a real week of greatest hits from Nike, but the one release that is dropping with the most hype is without a doubt the return of the Jordan 5 Fire Red Black Tongue. We don’t blame you if all of your attention (and hope) is pointed squarely at that one release, but if you aren’t lucky enough to cop a pair, don’t worry, there are a lot of great alternatives out there this week.

Let’s dive into the best sneakers dropping this week.

Adidas NG Marathon SPZL Night Navy

Price: $130

Is there a ‘90s Brit Pop star that embodies the look of the Adidas SPZL more than Oasis’ Noel Gallagher (you shut your mouth Blur fans)? We don’t think so, so when we found out Gallagher was linking up with Adidas for a new take on the SPZL, we were all-in before we ever saw the sneaker.

Thankfully, the results look great. This is a simple design featuring a leather and textile upper, synthetic lining, a midnight blue colorway, and Noel Gallagher portrait branding on the tongue. Nothing about this sneaker looks out of place, and that’s a testament to how right this collaboration feels.

The Adidas NG Marathon SPZL Night Navy is out now for a retail price of $130. Pick up a pair via the Adidas CONFIRMED app.

Nike Women’s Air Jordan 1 High OG Baroque Brown and Sail

Price: $185

There are a few select colors that just look right with the Jordan 1 design, and one of those colors is brown, which is why this women’s exclusive Jordan 1 is a must cop. Featuring a white leather upper with rich brown overlays, a padded collar, and woven tongue logos, this Jordan 1 is oozing autumnal vibes.

But just because this sneaker looks tailor-made for the fall doesn’t mean it can’t work in every season. At the end of the day, it’s just a fantastic colorway of one of the greatest sneakers of all time. You can’t lose there.

The Nike Women’s Air Jordan 1 High OG Baroque Brown and Sail is out now for a retail price of $185. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Air Force 1 White and University Blue

Price; $130

Squeaky clean and ultra fresh — that’s how we’d best describe this muted UNC take on the AF-1. This sneaker sports a white leather upper with icy translucent panels, a blue-tinted outsole, and laser-engraved logos for a futuristic take on this classic design.

It gently nudges the AF-1 into the future, and for that alone, we’re digging it.

The Nike Air Force 1 White and University Blue is out now for a retail price of $130. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Dunk Low Black and Pink Rise

Price: $135

The Dunk Low Black and Pink Rise takes the same futuristic semi-translucent build as the aforementioned AF-1 and applies it to the Dunk. But where the former design was fresh and futuristic, this Dunk feels a lot moodier, with the white leather being swapped for Black contrasted with pink translucent details and a padded collar.

The Nike Dunk Low Black and Pink Rise is out now for a retail price of $135. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Air Max 95 Court Purple and Wild Grape

Price: $200

Nike is dropping two alt camo-influenced colorways of the Air Max 95 but we’re going to shout out just one of them — the Court Purple and Wild Grape. This sneaker sports a lightweight synthetic leather upper with mesh details, and ripples adorned with a swirling black, purple, and grape camo print with contrasting silver accents.

The Nike Air Max 95 Court Purple and Wild Grape is out now for a retail price of $200. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Air Max 95 QS TGO (Joey)

Price: $210

You might be scratching your head as to why the early ‘00s anime Yu-Gi-Oh is getting a themed Air Max 95 and, well we don’t have a good answer for you. 2025 apparently marks the release of the World Championship 2025 rules and events for the Yu-Gi-Oh card game, but we’re going to be honest, we don’t know what that really means, why we should care, or what it has to do with shoes, but hey this pair looks pretty good, so who are we to complain?

Inspired by and named after the character Joey, this Air Max 95 sports a leather upper, scuffed detailing, and a monochromatic blue colorway with neon green accents inspired by Joey’s fit.

The Nike Air Max QS YGO is out now for a retail price of $210. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Adidas Jabbar Lo Bruce Lee

Price: $110

First introduced in 1978, the Adidas Jabbar Lo is the first signature basketball sneaker ever. For that alone, its return is exciting, and Adidas is going all out by dropping seven different colorways of this legendary sneaker. But the best colorway — and the most iconic — is this special colorway that takes inspiration from the friendship of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bruce Lee (a dream blunt rotation if we’ve ever heard one).

The sneaker sports a suede and leather upper with a sockliner portrait of the two pals with a special commemorative box and a colorway inspired by Lee’s famous Game of Death fit.

The Adidas Jabbar Lo Bruce Lee is set to drop on September 13th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $110. Pick up a pair via the Adidas CONFIRMED app.

Nike Air Jordan 5 Fire Red ‘Black Tongue’

Price: $215

Originally released 35 years ago, the Fire Red Jordan 5 is one of the greatest colorways of one of the greatest sneakers of all time. Need we say more about this one? It’s classic leather build, that iconic icy outsole, the pops of red and black — it’s a damn work of art. The sort of sneaker that belongs under glass in a museum of sneakers.

Having said that, if you’re lucky enough to cop a pair, wear them until they fall apart! Good shoes like this deserve to be seen on the streets.

The Nike Air Jordan 5 Fire Red Black Tongue is set to drop on September 13th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $215. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Pack that sunscreen, your favorite swimsuit, a bubble shooter and your preferred flotation device, because Lake Perris California’s Same Same But Different is back, and this time it promises to be more than just another weekend of electronic beats and drops (but it’s going to be that too, so bring those dancing shoes). This year, SSBD is going full sensory overload with a chest-rattling lineup sound tracking a lakeside bash that is one part community, one part chaos, and a whole lot of fun.

This year’s headliners include the LSDREAM and CloZee super duo, LSZEE, as well as Zeds Dead, Dr. Fresch, Coco & Breezy, and takeovers by Bass N Babes, Good Society, Odyzey, and more — and that’s really just scratching the surface. The full lineup is a bouquet of electronic artists, all delivering high-energy drops and world-class bass music with a sunrise set by CloZee.

But SSDB is about more than music — explore the festival grounds to experience arts and crafts classes, multiple forms of yoga sessions (including stand-up paddle board style because this is SSDB after all), or brush up on your moves at one of the festival’s many dance programs. SSDB is a playground of wellness, art, community and above all else — music.

SSDB is simply one of the finest experiential festivals happening this year — you’re bound to come away from this one with memories you’ll never forget and a few new skills to impress your friends.

The festival will come to Lake Perris, California, from September 26th to 28th. Buy tickets here, and if you’re still not convinced, these photos from prior years will help you imagine what sort of fun (and good trouble) you can get yourself into.

Summer has faded away, which means festival season is winding down. It’s always sad to see it go, but it’s comforting to remember that while multi-stage weekends will soon have to wait until next year, there’s still a massive roster of stars traveling across the country on their own tours. There are so many acts worth checking out, many of whom are likely hitting a venue somewhere near you. Highlights include old favorites taking the stage for the first time in years, new stars looking to prove themselves out on the road, and everything in between.

We looked through the September touring schedule and spotlighted some of the biggest tours you shouldn’t miss in the coming weeks, so check them out below.

Dua Lipa — Radical Optimism Tour

Recommended venue: Madison Square Garden in New York, New York

Dua Lipa has come a long way since becoming a meme for her early-career stage presence, which some perceived as not being the most dynamic. These days, though, she puts on a hell of a show, and she has continued doing so when her Radical Optimism Tour resumed earlier this month. Between now and October, she’ll be bringing her library of hits everywhere from New York City to Los Angeles, Miami, and Seattle.

Find more information here.

Nine Inch Nails — Peel It Back Tour 2025

Recommended venue: PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross tend to focus on their work scoring movies these days, and why wouldn’t they? They’ve won Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, and more for their film work, and they remain in demand on that front. Ultimately, they are also Nine Inch Nails, and that’s not a legacy to dismiss. Indeed, the two are currently on their first NIN tour in three years. They’ve snuck a bit of movie magic into the proceedings, too, as they tapped their Challengers collaborator Boys Noize as an opener.

Find more information here.

Ethel Cain — The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour

Recommended venue: Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto, Canada

Boundary-pushing indie favorite Ethel Cain is fresh off the release of her latest well-received album, Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You. The album is a mixed bag, so it’ll be interesting to see how the different tunes will be presented live. Fortunately, Cain recently kicked off a lengthy tour that will keep her in North America through the end of September, followed by overseas dates in October and November.

Find more information here.

Benson Boone — American Heart World Tour

Recommended venue: Kia Center in Orlando, Florida

Here’s your chance to see a guy do a backflip. It’s all he does (per his half-joking admission). Kidding aside, the young star has already proven himself to be an exuberant and charismatic showman, and songs like “Beautiful Things” and “Mystical Magical” have quickly become catchy favorites. Boone’s American Heart World Tour just launched in August, so there are still plenty of opportunities to see him on a stage near you through to October.

Find more information here.

Lady Gaga — The Mayhem Ball

Recommended venue: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

You can put Lady Gaga up against any of her contemporaries when it comes to experienced and engaging live performers. Her stage design and theatrics are always top-notch, not to mention she’s touring in support of Mayhem, her 2025 album featuring hits like “Die With A Smile” and “Abracadabra.” There’s a lot to love here and a few opportunities to love it, as Gaga still has a handful of North American dates scheduled through September.

Find more information here.

In October, Little Simz will co-star in a new movie on Netflix called Steve alongside Cillian Murphy. The film, which is based on Max Porter’s bestselling novel Shy, follows the head teacher at a financially strapped reform school in the mid-90s. The cast also features Tracey Ullman, Jay Lycurgo, and Emily Watson, and it looks like a thoroughly wringing emotional experience.

Simz does her damnedest to capture that experience in her new song “Don’t Leave Too Soon,” which will appear on the movie’s soundtrack. Built around an atmospheric, moody drum&bass loop, the song — which was co-written with Miles Clinton James and Matthew Nelson — reflects the spirit of the film’s tense battles with mental health, and the sound of the score, which was composed by Portishead’s Geoff Barrow and Ben Salisbury.

The video captures clips from the film, which include some hyperrealistic scenes highlighting the stress the students — and their teacher — feel throughout, culminating in a disorienting camera rotation that feels like the world turning upside down. This includes Simz performing in an auditorium where the floor suddenly becomes the ceiling.

Also in October, the London rapper will embark on her second US headlining tour, promoting her latest album, Lotus.

You can watch Little Simz’s “Don’t Leave Too Soon” video above.

Steve is coming to Netflix on 10/3, with a limited theatrical engagement beginning on 9/19.

Los Angeles is the capital of the global music industry. From studios where iconic albums have been recorded to historic venues where careers have launched, LA is a city with music in its bones.

Of course, you can’t miss a show at the Hollywood Bowl or SoFi Stadium, but LA’s music scene goes far beyond the large and recognizable concerts. The city’s hotels, restaurants, and museums also embrace the rhythm—whether it’s jazz-filled supper clubs or rooftop lounges with live DJs—making it easy to immerse yourself in LA’s vibrant music culture day and night.

Read on for the ultimate LA guide for music lovers.

Venues

Winston House (Venice Beach): This standout music venue began as a grassroots movement in 2015, hosting intimate concerts in a Venice loft before expanding into a stylish supper club. It has welcomed artists like Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, and more, offering a warm, eclectic atmosphere designed to foster connection and creativity.

Hollywood Palladium (Hollywood): This concert hall flawlessly blends rich history with striking Art Deco architecture. It first opened in 1940 with a legendary debut featuring Tommy Dorsey and a young Frank Sinatra.

The Greek Theatre (Griffith Park): Since 1930, this beautiful open-air amphitheater has been nestled in the hills of Griffith Park, showcasing timeless classical architecture inspired by ancient Greek amphitheaters.

Hotels

The Aster (Hollywood): Located at the storied intersection of Hollywood and Vine, this boutique hotel offers views of the iconic Capitol Records building from its expansive rooftop bar and restaurant. Guests can also enjoy a variety of music-related events, from rooftop performances to intimate shows in the Cabaret space.

The West Hollywood EDITION (West Hollywood): Perfectly situated on Sunset Boulevard, this sleek retreat is just steps from iconic venues like The Roxy, Whisky a Go Go, and The Troubadour. Guests can soak up the city’s legendary rock ’n’ roll history by day and return to modern luxury by night.

The Culver Hotel (Culver City): Steeped in classic cinematic history, this landmark is ideal for those drawn to sounds beyond current pop culture. Its proximity to Culver Studios and Sony Pictures Studios adds to the hotel’s creative ambiance.

Restaurants

The Baked Potato (Studio City): This legendary, intimate jazz club has hosted nightly live music since 1970, offering a heartfelt atmosphere and the chance to rub shoulders with jazz and fusion artists. True to its name, the club pairs music with indulgent baked potatoes piled high with creative toppings, adding a quirky, delicious twist to LA’s live music experiences.

Delilah (West Hollywood): This lavish, Gatsby-inspired venue features chandeliers, velvet couches, and refined American cuisine—including filet mignon and lobster. The celebrity hotspot also surprises guests with live entertainment.

Perch (Downtown): For sweeping skyline views paired with live music, head to Perch. Guests enjoy nightly R&B, jazz, and pop performances in a lively, atmospheric setting.

Things to Do

GRAMMY Museum (Downtown): What better way to explore LA’s eclectic music scene than by reflecting on the industry’s biggest award show? The museum features exhibits on past winners, iconic performances, and interactive experiences.

Amoeba Music (Hollywood): Browse the world’s largest independent record store. This famous Hollywood location spans an entire block, offering an endless collection of vinyl, CDs, DVDs, and rare finds. Amoeba also hosts free in-store performances and artist signings.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Hollywood): Beyond its historic grounds, this cemetery hosts summer concerts and special music-themed events, including tribute screenings with live soundtracks. Visitors can also pay respects to music legends like Dee Dee Ramone and Chris Cornell.

Upcoming Tour Dates

September 19–21 — Killer Mike @ Blue Note LA
September 26 — Tate McRae @ Kia Forum
October 16–19 — Charlie Puth @ Blue Note LA
October 17 — Reneé Rapp @ Kia Forum
October 20 — Chance the Rapper @ Hollywood Palladium
November 16–23 — Sabrina Carpenter @ Crypto.com Arena
November 22 — King Princess @ The Wiltern
December 6–7 — Lola Young @ Hollywood Palladium

If you were asked to put together two of the coolest rappers currently making music today for a collaboration, you’d be hard-pressed to come up with a combo that fits the bill better than Luh Tyler and Larry June. The cross-coastal dynamic duo teamed up for their new single, “Young Player,” and it’s an immaculate display of chemistry perfect for cruising with the top down and a fresh fit.

The beat, produced by 614ASE and mixed by none other than Don Cannon, features all the hallmarks of a Larry June staple, with a whistling synth, laid-back drums, and plenty of space to let the two laconic lyricists get off their casually conceited rhymes. While it’s not two big of a step outside either artist’s comfort zone (although, admittedly, they both seem like they’d be comfortable wherever they were), it’s also an interesting evolution for both, as well, as Tyler drops one of his most developed and mature-sounding songs yet, while Larry potentially expands his reach to the under-30 crowd (sorry Larry, but we both know it’s grown man rap).

Tyler is four months removed from releasing his mixtape Florida Boy, which saw the 19-year-old grow in confidence, experience, and polish since his debut in 2023. Meanwhile, June is fresh from teaming up with The Alchemist and 2 Chainz for Life Is Beautiful.

You can watch Luh Tyler and Larry June’s “Young Player” video above.

Sometimes, you gotta post a song because of who is featured on it, and this is one of those cases. Sure, Cash Cobain is the pioneer of the “slizzy” sound, “sexy drill,” and one of New York’s most celebrated up-and-coming artists. But I’m posting this one for BunnaB, whose name has started cropping up in a lot of fun places recently, and who my sources tell me might just be the next carefree rap girly to become a household name.

The Atlanta rapper has been building a buzz on TikTok by sharing her daily life updates, and her songs “Eat it Up,” “Tip Toes,” and “Bunna Summa” have been garnering plenty of attention on streaming. That attention has translated into placements on Metro Boomin’s new mixtape A Futuristic Summa (on the songs “My Lil Sh*t” and “Take Me Thru Dere,” the latter of which notably features ATL pillar Quavo), a Lizzo remix of “Bunna Summa,” and a collab with YKNiece, who appeared on the ratchet song of the summer, “Whim Whamiee,” with Pluto. As the most prolific of the three, BunnaB has the best chance to stick — it’s just a matter of getting that next hit. She’s already released her debut mixtape, Ice Cream Summer, in April, with a deluxe in June, and is just getting started.

As a bonus, here’s her latest single, “Eatcha Beatcha.” You hear it too, right? She’s a STAR.

You can watch the video for Cash Cobain’s “Hoes Be Mad” with BunnaB above.

Following the release of her 2023 album Lo Que No Te Dije, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Gale is prepping a new project. Not many concrete details have been shared yet, but today (September 12), we do have a new single, along with a video. The song is “Ciao!” and the dance-ready track was inspired by ’80s pop hits.

In a statement, Gale says of the song:

“Ciao! is about stepping out of the gray area with someone, putting down the ultimatum and saying: either you decide now… or ciao! Sonically it’s my synth-pop throwback anthem, made to dance, let go, and show off all your weird moves. It’s fun and sexy, but also unapologetically direct. […]

Shooting the video was so much fun… I wanted it to feel irreverent, dramatic, and playful, just like the song. The visualizer was a one take, which I loved doing, and this time we’re doing something different: creating mini music videos to go along with it. I can’t wait to share this song with the world!”

In a recent interview with W Journal, Gale also said, “I make the music I would like to hear today in Spanish. I feel like there’s room for everything right now, and I’m enjoying that.”

The title of Gale’s next album hasn’t yet been revealed, but she told W Journal that the project is full of “strength” and “energy,” adding, “It has a little more urgency. There’s action. It excites me a lot.”

Watch the “Ciao!” video above.

Uproxx is no longer in the business of posting hip-hop gossip lately, so we haven’t really covered the recent drama surrounding Young Thug’s leaked phone calls from jail, but it’s been a hot topic of conversation on social media. The long and short of it is this: While incarcerated during his racketeering trial, Thugger slated or otherwise disparaged a range of his closest associates, including frequent collaborator Drake and girlfriend Mariah The Scientist.

In a confessional new song released directly to social media, Young Thug addressed those individuals directly, captioning the post “Man I Miss My Dogs.” This, naturally, has been taken as the title of the song, which has yet to see an official release. In it, he apologizes to those he downplayed or embarrassed, calling out Mariah, Drake, Lil Baby, Future, 21 Savage, and Gucci Mane in each verse, respectively. Sorry to fans of “Ski” and “Surf“, though; it doesn’t seem like he’s in the mood to reconcile with Gunna just yet.

Instead, he simply thanks his OGs for holding him down while he was stuck in Fulton County Jail, while also trying to resolve friction between those of his friends who fell out while he was gone. You can listen to the full song on Young Thug’s Twitter.

The 59th annual Country Music Association Awards are on the horizon, as the ceremony is set to be held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 19, airing at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The show will also be available to stream on Hulu the next day.

Ahead of all of that, the list of 2025 CMAs nominations was announced this week. Leading the pack are Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley, and Megan Moroney with six nominations apiece. After them with five each is Zach Top, followed by four each for Cody Johnson and Riley Green. After them, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Kristian Bush, Carson Chamberlain, and Charlie Handsome all have three. Shaboozey is also up for New Artist Of The Year.

The host, performers, and presenters for this year’s ceremony have yet to be announced. In the meantime, find the full list of nominees below.

2025 CMA Awards Nominees

Entertainer Of The Year

Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson

Female Vocalist Of The Year

Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Lainey Wilson

Male Vocalist Of The Year

Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
Morgan Wallen

New Artist Of The Year

Ella Langley
Shaboozey
Zach Top
Tucker Wetmore
Stephen Wilson Jr.

Vocal Duo Of The Year

Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War And Treaty

Vocal Group Of The Year

Lady A
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays

Single Of The Year

“4x4xU” — Lainey Wilson
“Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” — Luke Combs
“Am I Okay?” — Megan Moroney
“I Never Lie” — Zach Top
“You Look Like You Love Me” — Ella Langley & Riley Green

Album Of The Year

Am I Okay? — Megan Moroney
Cold Beer & Country Music — Zach Top
F-1 Trillion — Post Malone
I’m The Problem — Morgan Wallen
Whirlwind — Lainey Wilson

Song Of The Year

“4x4xU” — Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson
“Am I Okay?” — Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney
“I Never Lie” — Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Top
“Texas” — Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock
“You Look Like You Love Me” — Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere

Musical Event Of The Year

“Don’t Mind If I Do” — Riley Green Feat. Ella Langley
“Hard Fought Hallelujah” — Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll
“I’m Gonna Love You” — Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood
“Pour Me A Drink” — Post Malone Feat. Blake Shelton
“You Had To Be There” — Megan Moroney Feat. Kenny Chesney

Music Video Of The Year

“Am I Okay?” — Megan Moroney
“I’m Gonna Love You” — Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood
“Somewhere Over Laredo” — Lainey Wilson
“Think I’m In Love With You” — Chris Stapleton
“You Look Like You Love Me” — Ella Langley & Riley Green

Musician Of The Year

Jenee Fleenor — Fiddle
Paul Franklin — Steel Guitar
Brent Mason — Guitar
Rob McNelley — Guitar
Derek Wells — Guitar