The 2025 American Music Awards are set to be broadcast from Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, Memorial Day. We don’t know much yet about who’s going to be there, but we know a little: Jennifer Lopez is hosting, and it was just revealed that Janet Jackson will be on hand to receive the Icon Award.
This isn’t an annual honor, as it’s only given out on occasion. Before Jackson, the only recipients have been Rihanna in 2013 and Lionel Richie in 2022.
Additionally, Jackson is also set to perform during the broadcast, for her first television performance since 2018.
This comes after Lizzo gave Jackson her flowers, saying, “I said Janet Jackson is the queen of pop, and here is why I said Janet is the queen of pop: Britney Spears is doing a Janet impression, and she said it. Janet is her diva. There were no such things as pop divas before Janet. Janet was first; She was famous when Madonna was a kid watching her on television. And I’m just putting it out there: It’s not because someone is better than the other, she was just first, and she is Janet. She invented this sh*t.”
The AMAs are set to air live at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and stream via Paramount+.
With her new album, Sincerely, out now, Latin R&B star Kali Uchis has announced the dates for her Sincerely tour. Supported by soul band Thee Sacred Souls, Uchis will play arenas on 24 dates, including The Kia Forum, Madison Square Garden, United Center, and more.
Tickets for the Sincerely tour will go on sale on Friday, May 16 at 10 AM local time, while presale will begin on Wednesday, May 14 at 10 AM local time. Verizon will offer an exclusive presale from Wednesday, May 14 at 10 AM local time until Thursday, May 15 at 10 PM. You can find more information about tickets at KaliUchis.com, and see tour dates below.
Kali Uchis Sincerely Tour Dates
08/14 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center
08/15 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
08/17 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
08/18 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
08/20 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Kia Forum
08/23 – Palm Desert, CA @ Acrisure Arena
08/24 – San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena
08/27 – Phoenix, AZ @ PHX Arena
08/28 – El Paso, TX @ UTEP Don Haskins Center
08/30 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
08/31 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
09/02 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
09/04 – Orlando, FL @ Kia Center
09/05 – Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
09/07 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
09/08 – Raleigh, NC @ Lenovo Center
09/11 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
09/14 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
09/16 – Laval, QC @ Place Bell
09/17 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
09/19 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
09/20 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
09/23 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
09/25 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
In our modern era of micro-content and YouTube original programming, you might be surprised at how much work actually goes into those videos. They may only take you a few minutes to watch, but they take a team of camera operators, directors, editors, producers, lighting techs, make-up artists, managers, and assistants to bring to life. Take, for instance, Red Bull‘s Spiral Freestyles the series of one-take group cyphers featuring fan-favorite rappers like Coast Contra, Earthgang, IDK, Mick Jenkins, Pusha T, Saba, Souls Of Mischief, and more. One of hip-hop heads’ go-to outlets to see some of the best rappers dropping intricate, tongue-twisting verses, the show is shot at Red Bull’s studio/headquarters in Santa Monica, California.
On the day of my visit, Red Bull was able to bank plenty of footage for several pieces of entertainment, including Red Bull’s head-to-head trivia game show, Rap IQ. Both Red Bull shows appear on the Red Bull 1520 YouTube channel, named after the building where hip-hop was birthed. The premise for Spiral is simple: a group of three or more performers rap their verses as the camera rotates in place, a la the “session” scenes from That ’70s Show. The dynamic show kicked off in 2023 with the Coast Contra episode, taking advantage of the group’s viral status and then-burgeoning reputation as undeniable freestylers; to date, it’s the most-watched episode, with over 1 million views since it was posted.
Since then, the one-take format has benefitted a growing number of bars-first MCs, from the silver-tongued wordplay masters of Griselda Records to more raucous groups like one made up of Bay Area party rappers ALLBLACK, DaBoii, and MBNel. Usually, there’s some unifying theme, whether that’s shared geography (one popular cypher joined Texas natives Maxo Kream, Monaleo, and That Mexican OT, while there have been multiple episodes of Chicago rappers, with one pairing The Cool Kids with Mother Nature and another connecting Saba and Mick Jenkins), gender (there have been a handful of all-women cyphers), or label affiliation (shout out to Dreamville).
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The day I dropped in, the talents for the day included Ab-Soul, Big Sean, and Joey Badass, a group mostly linked by reputations for being among hip-hop’s top tier of punchline-laden double entendre slingers — and by their tangential connection to rap’s recent row over the so-called Big Three kerfuffle involving Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole. Sean commented on feeling left out of the discussion despite frequently collaborating with all three, Joey drew attention for throwing his hat in the ring for inclusion earlier this year, and Ab-Soul’s connection to Kendrick is well-documented, with the Carson native sometimes standing in as a proxy for his better known West Coast compatriot in rap debates.
On the day in question, the talents arrived with their retinues early in the day, taking over a handful of conference rooms as their headquarters for a full day of shooting content. It’s around lunch by the time the rappers are funneled into another studio with Rap IQ host Patrick McCloud. This time, they’re going head-to-head with each other, testing their hip-hop knowledge with a buzz-in quiz show. Of course, considering the names involved, the competition is friendly but fierce — a preview of the scintillating performances ahead.
The sun’s starting to set outside, and the office workers just beyond the studio doors say their goodbyes as our trio of rappers shuffles into the Spiral room: an actual recording studio booth decked out like some someone’s living room, where a cameraman will spin himself dizzy — several times — capturing the equally dizzying feats of freestyle wizardry from the three rappers.
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A couple of weeks before this shoot, Joey made waves online with his song “The Ruler’s Back,” in which he ostensibly called out Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar after the Pulitzer winner’s combative 2024. The resulting fallout saw Joey being called out by Kendrick’s onetime labelmate Ray Vaughn, doubling down with the ornery “Sorry Not Sorry,” and fielding a swell of speculation from rap fans about who all would respond and whether the All-Amerikkkan Badass would be able to keep up with his West Coast counterparts.
Well, during the shoot, Joey addressed all that and more with a raucous verse that even drew his fellow performers in for a one-of-a-kind performance that may send a few aftershocks reverberating through the rap world. The rappers shot a few takes, drawing expressions of amazement from the onlookers in the control room — “How does Sean do that?” — and then, when they were completely satisfied that they’d all delivered flawless performances, they retired to the control room to watch the footage back.
After that, though, there’s still tons to do over the next few weeks: the footage must be edited together, the sound must be leveled, schedules must be coordinated again to optimize the release dates for the completed episodes. A full day’s work turns into weeks of meetings, tweaks, concessions, and cuts for maybe an hour’s worth of content. But for the team of creators who makes it all happen, it’s worth it. That content will live on, giving endless hours of entertainment to countless viewers over the years.
You can check out the latest Spiral Freestyle with Ab-Soul, Big Sean, and Joey Badass below.
If anybody ever doubted the power of Netflix to save flagging or cancelled series, then You will always stand as a superior example of (homicidal) success. That show was rescued from Lifetime obscurity, and Netflix viewers were sad to see it go after Stalker Joe Goldberg fittingly crashed out.
Then there’s the case of Suits, the USA Network show of yesteryear that rose as a streaming phenomenon of 2023, which NBCUniversal responded to with a rapid-fire spin off, Suits: LA. This effort unfortunately did not go over well with either audience or critics and has now been cancelled after a single season. As NBCUniversal Entertainment content chief Jeff Bader summed up, “[I]t really just has not resonated the way we thought it would.”
Not even Harvey Specter could swoop in as “Batman” and save a joyless attempt (i.e., Suits: LA‘s entire vibe) to recapture lightning in a bottle. Yet whatever the reason(s) for the cancellation, this is causing some understandable murmurs for those looking forward to more White Collar, which is also a former USA Network hit that found new life on Netflix.
Because the world could really use more of Matt Bomer wearing the hell out of a suit as a charismatic conman, we need to ask the following question.
Is The White Collar Reboot Still Happening?
Maybe? Let’s just say that original series creator Jeff Eastin hasn’t spoken up about the Suits: LA fallout, and the last time he talked publicly on the White Collar reboot was in February when he and Matt Bomer “finished our meetings” and had narrowed down the reboot’s new home to be either Netflix, Peacock, or Prime Video/Amazon.
That is to say, nothing is definite, but Deadline’s Nellie Andreeva previously reported that the reboot, titled White Collar: Renaissance, is definitely being produced by 20th Television, and although “sibling Hulu was considered the logical home for the follow-up … the Disney streamer opted not to proceed with the reboot, which now is being taken to the open market.”
Eastin sounds optimistic about finding a landing place for Renaissance, which has several original cast members aboard including Bomer, Tiffani Theissen, Tim DeKay, and Sharif Atkins. The pilot script (titled “Masquerade”) is said to feel “organic” and contain a tribute to the late Willie Garson. And fingers are crossed that more White Collar not only happens but delivers a more fitting afterward than Garson received from the Sex And The City reboot.
Paul Schrader’s First Reformed is more than just a fantastic film. The movie, which stars Ethan Hawke as a reverend in the midst of an existential crisis of faith, also inspired the new album from La Dispute.
No One Was Driving The Car is the lyrically-dense group’s first album in six years, and it “grapples with malaise in the shadow of the looming apocalypse, which has noticeably been worsened by the advancement of tech.”
Here’s what vocalist Jordan Dreyer said about the album:
It begins with a man examining his own slow dissociation from himself while shaving his head alone in a bathroom at night, then shifts through a neighbor’s open window to a conversation about control and desire, framed via the image of a man seen through it: bound on the floor with a woman standing before him, presumably a sex worker. when the woman exits the building (her companion still tied up), the narrator leaves his own, following less her than the idea represented by her inside his own struggle to reconnect to desires for life severed by time, self, and circumstance, or perhaps fleeing the implication he draws from the man left behind (his helplessness, maybe, or else his confidence to pursue something complicated where the narrator has so consistently failed). the third song follows him on that destination-less late night walk, among the street people and their disasters, ending where he had the whole night subconsciously always headed: the hospital where his partner works, at which point an internal reckoning occurs.
You can listen to new song “I Shaved My Head” above, and check out the No One Was Driving The Car album cover and tracklist and La Dispute’s upcoming tour dates below.
La Dispute’s No One Was Driving The Car Album Cover Artwork
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La Dispute’s No One Was Driving The Car Tracklist
1. “I Shaved My Head”
2. “Man With Hands And Ankles Bound”
3. “Autofiction Detail”
4. “Environmental Catastrophe Film”
5. “Self-Portrait Backwards”
6. “The Field”
7. “Sibling Fistfight At Mom’s Fiftieth / The Un-Sound”
8. “Landlord Calls The Sheriff In”
9. “Steve”
10. “Top-Sellers Banquet”
11. “Saturation Diver”
12. “I Dreamt Of A Room With All My Friends”
13. “No One Was Driving The Car”
14. “End Times Sermon”
La Dispute’s 2025 Tour Dates: The No One Was Driving The Car Tour
07/10 — Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club
07/11 — Cheltenham, UK @ 2000 Trees Festival
07/12 — Cheltenham, UK @ 2000 Trees Festival
07/14 — Hannover, DE @ MusikZentrum
07/15 — Nürnberg, DE @ Hirsch
07/16 — Karlsruhe, DE @ Substage
07/18 — Cologne, DE @ Open Stage Suedbruecke (w/ Enter Shikari)
07/19 — Herk-de-Stad, BE @ Rock Herk Festival
07/20 — Cuxhaven, DE @ Deichbrand Festival
09/05 — Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall
09/06 — Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
09/07 — Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
09/08 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit Hall
09/10 — Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
09/11 — Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
09/12 — Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
09/13 — Washington, DC @ Howard Theater
09/14 — Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
09/16 — Orlando, FL @ The Beacham
09/17 — Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
09/18 — Nashville, TN @ Basement East
09/19 — Columbus, OH @ King of Clubs
09/20 — Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe at Old National Centre
No One Was Driving The Car via 9/5 via Epitaph. Find more information here.
The mere mention of Hawaii conjures images of swaying palm trees, golden-torched sand, and tourists attempting to surf with all the grace of a newborn giraffe –- and of course, their selfie sticks in full effect capturing said surfing.
Waikiki isn’t just for first-time honeymooners – I can attest firsthand that it’s also a playground for the luxury traveler who enjoys the finer things in life: luxury hotels, world-class dining, indulgent spa experiences, and, of course, a Mai Tai that costs roughly the same as one month’s rent. It’s also a place you can embrace the local culture and feel your soul peacefully ease back into place.
If you’re going to do Waikiki right, here are two unique ways to experience all the hot spots along with two hotels, each perfectly suited for any discerning traveler.
The Perfect Waikiki Itinerary for the Casual and Creative Beach Lover
JAYME LAMM
Set this perfect itinerary to “Island in the Sun” by Weezer for an effortlessly laid back and breezy beach vacation.
If there was ever a hotel made for writers or creative types, Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador is THE one. And if we’re being honest, it isn’t just fit for travel writers like myself, but creatives in general.
Recently renovated top to bottom, this is a loud property in a quiet neighborhood located in the heart of Waikiki. You’ll love everything about this hotel like their colorful and happy wallpaper, their corner store with local artisan pieces and their monthly drag show, to name only a few.
ROMER WAIKIKI AT THE AMBASSADOR
The hotel is an easygoing gathering place with everything that Waikiki has to offer mere steps away. If you’re traveling with a group or kids, take advantage of their cute bunk rooms (and if you’re not, check out their sister property for an adults-only hotel in Waikiki).
Start your morning with a three-minute walk to Rise & Grind Café. It’s set in the back of a food truck park, and it’s well worth the morning walk.
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Spend your sun-filled days at Waikiki beach or on-site at the Waikiki Swim & Social Club, then grab a takeaway lunch at Kono’s a few blocks down. This favorite spot began on the North Shore and popularity helped add it all around the island, so do yourself a favor and order a bomber.
During the day, go for an early hike at nearby Diamond Head, then head out for the most unique espresso martini at HIDEOUT at the LAYLOW. The Hideout Signature Espresso Martini is the perfect blend of Big Island Coffee Roasters Espresso, Pau Maui Vodka, St George NOLA Coffee Liqueur, and the best part: Macadamia Nut Espresso Foam. Insert drool here.
If you still need more cocktail suggestions, hit up Favorite Son at Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador and try their island famous POGstar Martini with Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Chinola, Passion Fruit, Orange, Guava Summer Club Sidecar. If you don’t want alcohol, order a POG juice, a favorite on any island.
FAVORITE SON
For an after-dinner and chill vibe, check out the Green Lady Cocktail Room. Picture a cutesy little speakeasy bar set behind a bamboo wall at White Sands Motel, where the drinks are great, but their playlist and moody vibes are even better.
I don’t normally coffee shame people, but if you drink Starbucks in Hawaii, just don’t. Please don’t. I highly recommend Ali’i Coffee Co. a few blocks away from Romer. The Mac Nut Cold Brew with banana milk is a must-try (or add a banana milk floater to any iced latte) and the friendly staff will help guide you through their binder of drinks and cheeky descriptions.
Opt for casual sushi in a beachy maxi dress at Katsu Midori Sushi, inside Prince Waikiki. There are no frills here, the menu is large enough to be overwhelming, you order from an iPad, but it’s worth the stop and you will not get a seat without a reservation.
The Perfect Waikiki Itinerary for the Fancy and Elevated Traveler
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Set this perfect itinerary to “Feelin’ Good” by Michael Bublé for the energy to need to get you through all those flutes of champagne and spa treatments.
While the Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa isn’t necessarily beachfront, you came to Hawaii to be pampered and you’ll get that as this 39-story luxury hotel. Enjoy floor-to-ceiling glass windows from most guest rooms with a perfect view of Oahu’s natural beauty, including a stunning glimpse of the ocean.
RENAISSANCE HONOLULU HOTEL & SPA
You don’t have to go far for an incredible and luxurious massage – be sure to ask for Mina, who has some of the most experienced hands around. Afterwards, hit up the hotel’s heated saltwater pool or soak in one of the two hot tubs, or lounge poolside with cocktails. You have options without even leaving the hotel.
Located across from the Ala Moana Center, the world’s largest open-air shopping center, you’ll have your pick from designer stores like Celine, Louis Vuitton, and more. Take it up a level by booking personal shopping services and be sure to bring your Platinum card in your beachy clutch.
RENAISSANCE HONOLULU HOTEL & SPA
For dinner, enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at MARA, an award-winning seaside-esque oasis at the Renaissance. Specialties like tapas and shellfish are served family-style at this Honolulu restaurant, but the real stunner is the Manoa Chocolate Sokolatina, a soft and moist chocolate cake served with salted caramel ice cream. This was probably the liveliest restaurant we visited during our seven-day trip, which may have had something to do with their killer espresso martinis (garnished with an orange peel, IYKYK).
For the best Mai Tai’s in the area, head out to The Beach Bar at Moana Surfrider and choose from three variations. If you’re feeling extra fancy and don’t want an alcoholic cocktail, you’ll feel plenty fancy sipping afternoon tea on the veranda like the effortlessly classy traveler you are.
For yet another exquisite sushi dinner, head to Sushi Sho for their intimate omakase experience at The Ritz-Carlton. You’ll find only ten seats, a master sushi chef, and the freshest fish you’ll ever taste—so, yes, reservations are mandatory.
SUSHI SHO
A staple for over 70 years, you can also grab dinner reservations at Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar where they are known for their dimly lit restaurant and dark mahogany interior along with their artful theatre of tableside service for nearly every dish.
Take the luxury up to even higher standards by booking a private yacht charter or even a helicopter tour around the island to look down on down on the peasants (me, I’m the peasant).
Waikiki, But Do It Your Way
JAYME LAMM
Waikiki is often associated with packed beaches and touristy luaus but make no mistake—this is also a destination that caters to every kind of traveler, whether you’re the luxury traveler who appreciates the finer things in island life or the creative type who is looking to get their groove and work-life balance back. You’ll find all that and more on O’ahu.
And in case you didn’t already know, no visit to O’ahu is complete without at least two days on the North Shore, but that’s a different article for a different day.
Gracie Sinclair, Jeanie Pilkington, and Heide Peverelle have joined forces as Folk Bitch Trio. The Australian group, who have opened for King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Alex G, and Julia Jacklin, announced their debut album, Now Would Be A Good Time, after five years of playing together.
“The chemistry of being inspired by each other was evident from the get-go,” Sinclair explained, adding, “We all talked about loving music when we were growing up, and knowing we wanted music to be a big part of our lives. But for me at least, when I looked into the future, it was this relatively mysterious thing.” The mystery is easier to process when performing with Pilkington and Peverelle.
Folk Bitch Trio also released a deceptively powerful new single, “Cathode Ray,” which “expresses a feeling of being trapped in myself, and wanting to break out of that so violently that I’m literally talking about opening up a body viscerally” according to Sinclair. “It’s about frustration, and knowing there’s no cheap thrill that’s going to fix that.”
You can listen to “Cathode Ray” above, and check out the Now Would Be A Good Time album cover and tracklist below.
Folk Bitch Trio’s Now Would Be A Good Time Album Cover Artwork
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Folk Bitch Trio’s Now Would Be A Good Time Tracklist
1. “God’s A Different Sword”
2. “Hotel TV”
3. “The Actor”
4. “Moth Song”
5. “I’ll Find A Way (To Carry It All)”
6. “Cathode Ray”
7. “Foreign Bird”
8. “That’s All She Wrote”
9. “Sarah”
10. “Mary’s Playing The Harp”
Now Would Be A Good Time is out 7/25 via Jagjaguwar. Find more information here.
Sure, Coachella and Stagecoach might have kicked off festival season last month, but we’re just getting started on what 2025 music festivals will bring. If you are a globe-trotting music fan, you might opt for adventures like Barcelona for Primavera Sound, New York City for Governors Ball, Chicago for Lollapalooza, and San Francisco for Outside Lands. And for every festival comes unique packing requirements, as weather, vibe, and lodging all play into needs.
Uproxx has rounded up some essentials that we’re gonna be using for our own festival journeys this year. From apparel and shoes to edibles and charging cables, you’ll find a little bit of everything below. You can’t over-prepare for a festival, but you certainly can do the opposite, which could result in sore feet, embarrassing festival fits, and having to listen to your friends’ terrible playlists. These are mistakes that should be avoided at all costs.
Check out the 2025 Uproxx Music Festival Packing Guide below.
Beats Charging Cables
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I know, I know. Some may not get excited at the idea of charging cables. But for those of us that get it, this is an essential packing item that just got a lot better. Apple’s cables have a history of fraying and needing to be replaced, but in recent years, a material change to a new woven design has greatly improved the durability. But given the amount of places people need to charge everything from their headphones to their cell phones, these new Beats cables are a serious help for the Apple user. One for the car, one for the portable charger in your bag, one for the work station; all customizable to the sizes, colors, and inputs you need. So yeah, cables are cool. This is a hill I’ll die on.
As someone that’s been going to music festivals for decades now, I swear by my P.F. Flyers. For standing on your feet all day without having to resort to full-on dad shoes, nothing compares. For this festival season, the Sandlot-approved shoe brand is serving its Home & Away Collection, which includes the fun, retro colorway you see above along with a line of apparel. We particularly love the coaches jacket for a light statement piece once the weather cools in the evening. Match with the shoes and some solid-color clothing for a festival look that’s as comfortable as it is stylish.
PAIGE makes impressive looks that fit just as well on the festival grounds as they do for a night of drinks. Their menswear spring collection is full of quiet-luxury staples, including a couple lines of shorts (the Ruiz Terry Short above as well as the lightweight Teague Short) that can elevate a festival fit and show your friends what taste and style look like. The Davion Quarter Zip Pullover, also seen above, is great to pair with the shorts or wear on its own. Even if the new line doesn’t jump out at you, check out PAIGE’s site for a range of offerings (the Jerico Jacket in particular is a lovely piece that feels timeless, especially if you are a festival goer who likes to show up as the sun begins to set). And don’t worry ladies, PAIGE also has extensive offerings for women. There’s a reason why PAIGE has become such a beacon in the fashion world, as it’s a perfect intersection of fashionable design and fine materials.
Everything old is new again. While technology evolves at a rapid rate, many young people seek out connections to how things used to be, whether it be the return of the iPod or JNCO jeans. This extends to photography, and we’re not just talking about iPhone filters. Camp Snap offers low-cost digital cameras that help revive the feeling of film shooting without the actual film. There’s no screen to check out the photos, so you can relive the thrill of seeing what you got later and live in the moment right now. The camera is rechargeable and holds 500 photos per charge, allowing you to remain present while capturing memories.
It’s 2025, weed is legal in many states, and we all know how well it mixes with live music. So, as always, we’re NOT condoning breaking any laws or festival rules. BUT, we are condoning the usage of THC edibles as possible and appropriate. And in a crowded landscape, Zen is a brand that’s quickly become one of my favorites. Whether chocolates or gummies, they stand out both with their relatively quick effectiveness and, no joke, incredible taste. But in addition to using for enjoyment at the music festival, Zen’s line of sleep gummies are ideal for getting a deep rest after the event. We all know how hard it can be to wind down after a big night at a show, or how sometimes other people’s partying can distract from sleep. These gummies give rest the push that it needs with a potent combo of THC, CBD, and Phytomelatonin. Currently available in 8 states, Zen Cannabis is a brand worth seeking out.
What’s there to say about Reebok that you don’t already know? The iconic shoe brand would likely be on the Mount Rushmore of sneaker makers, and their current offerings range from classic looks to fresh styles. We are particularly drawn to the former end of that spectrum. We adore the Club C 85 Vintage Shoes, especially the “chalk” color that evokes the classic Reeboks we’ve had in our lives for decades. The Women’s Classic AZ Shoes is another throwback whose design dates back to the ’70s, and the construction of all these shoes shows why they’ve maintained their relevance for so long. On the more modern end, Reebok’s apparel lines have something for everyone, but their Tobe zip-off pants and t-shirt combo is a fashionable look that would be sure to impress at any festival.
No, you can’t “pack” a massage. But you can pack some wellness items that The NOW offers, to both look your best and, maybe more importantly, feel your best after a long day of music festival madness. The Refresh Eye Mask is designed specifically to combat late nights, with algae, vitamin B, and shea oil to hydrate, refresh, and brighten the under-eye area. It also just feels really nice after a long day, pampering yourself with what you deserve. We also recommend the Rose Quartz Gua Sha to help reduce inflammation, improve circulation, firm skin, and promote lymphatic drainage. People often use it on their face, but it’s useful all over the body, especially after a festival. And heck, when you get back to town, treat yourself to a full massage experience to recover from 50,000 steps over a weekend, as The Now has locations all over the country.
It’s not uncommon to see people sporting their favorite sports jersey on festival grounds, and Mitchell & Ness has you covered for statement pieces that show off your fandom. As a local LA festival goer, that means representing my beloved Rams, Lakers, and Angels (don’t laugh). We love the Jerome Bettis throwback above, if only to remind people where The Bus started his career, but their stock runs deep regardless of your team affiliation. And even if a jersey isn’t your style preference, they’ve got an assortment of authentic, vintage sports apparel that speaks to the Philly brand’s longstanding foothold in sports clothing. You know you’ll need a sweater like this sweet Rams pullover when the sun sets this summer.
Sure, you might not need headphones AT a music festival, but you def need them if you are traveling TO a music festival. There’s the plane ride, the car ride if you have to share with people with suboptimal taste, and in the shared hotel room. Hell, if you want to take a jog before hitting the event, you are going to need your Power Beats 2. In addition to headphones, Beats also offers phone cases that offer for a variety of iPhone sizes, models, and colors. They’re made from sustainable fibers, compatible with MagSafe charging, and, most importantly, protect your phone from the inevitable drop that’s going to happen at some point during a music festival.
Price: $249.99 for Power Beats 2, $49.99 for phone case
CBD beauty and wellness products are en vogue right now, not so much as a gimmick but as products that can actually help your body recover while supplementing products you might already use. LumiBloom is doing great things in this space, as the BIPOC-owned business offers a range of CBD products that are perfect for the post-festival healing. We particularly like their LumiSport line, which includes offerings like their Pain Relief Freeze Gel, CBD Pain Relieving Spray, Muscle Soothe Stick, and Muscle Relief Stick. Simply apply and let it go to work so you can focus on having a good time and not any of the soreness that festivals can cause.
The world of edibles and THC drinks is as crowded as ever, but BRĒZ is doing something special, particularly with its spirit line. Containing 5mg THC, 10mg CBD, and 2200mg Lion’s Mane per shot, this spirit can be consumed straight or mixed as a cocktail, allowing for personalized dosage and limiting the amount of actual consumption you need to do for effects. The combo promotes euphoria, clarity, and relaxation without the negative effects of alcohol, while also tasting quite nice with notes of lemon and florals.
Being outside all day is a lot on the body, particularly the eyes. And you aren’t going to wear just any old gas station sunglasses to your big music festival. BRU Eyewear has a new collab with Revolve that features a number of styles and colors for both him and her. It’s enough that you can coordinate with your festival fit, ensuring that each day your look will wow without repeating. Plus, the price is quite reasonable for frames of this quality.
Go into any Nike store right now and you’ll see what a hot item the Nike Air Max Dn8 is. Global apparel retailer JD Sports is offering two exclusive colors at its more than 300 stores (and online) with Hyper Royal Blue and Pure Platinum. For a shoe designed for sports performance, it also works as a statement piece to show off at a concert. Just try to keep them clean so that their energetic look lasts beyond the festival weekend.
There’s a lot happening in the Oasis realm right now, most notably the upcoming reunion tour. There are apparently some reports, though, that aren’t true.
On X, an Oasis fan account teased breakouts from a new Oasis-focused issue of Music Week that went on sale today (May 13). They wrote, “The tour documentary highlighted by Rolling Stone is definitely in the works. A ‘really special, really exciting’ project is coming to celebrate the anniversary of [Oasis’ 1995 sophomore album (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?]. This will be the last tour for now, and no new music is planned for the future.”
Gallagher responded to the post, “FAKE NEWS.” It’s not clear what exactly about the post he’s saying isn’t accurate, whether it’s just one or two points, or the whole thing.
In an interview with employees of Oasis’ record label Big Brother Recordings (here’s an excerpt), one said of the What’s The Story anniversary, “It’s really important for us to do the album justice and what we’ve got planned is really special, really exciting, and being able to work that alongside the live dates is going to be wonderful.”
Another said of a new Oasis album, “I mean, this is very much the last time around, as Noel’s made clear in the press. It’s a chance for fans who haven’t seen the band to see them, or at least for some of them to. But no, there’s no plan for any new music.”
NxWorries has technically been an official group for about a decade, but due to the nature of its composition, they’ve never actually been on a tour together. Multi-talented perpetual motion machine, Anderson .Paak, and laid-back instrumental producer Knxwledge first teamed up in 2015 for the Link Up & Suede EP, followed by Yes, Lawd!, their debut LP, in 2016, but since then, various other projects have kept them (especially Andy) on the run.
However, with last year’s release of their second LP, Why, Lawd?, and its warm reception from fans, it looks like the time is right for them to finally hit the road together. Their first-ever headlining North American tour kicks off in Portland, Oregon on the 10th of September and runs through October 19th, when it concludes with a hometown show in Los Angeles at the famous Hollywood Palladium. They will be supported on the tour by collaborator Rae Khalil. You can find ticketing information here, and see the tour dates below.
09/10 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
09/11 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
09/13 – Victoria, BC @ Rifflandia
09/16 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
09/18 – Chicago, IL @ The Riviera Theatre
09/20 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
09/21 – Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
09/23 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
09/24 – Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues Boston
09/26 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
09/27 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
09/28 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
09/30 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
10/2 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
10/6 – New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore New Orleans
10/8 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
10/9 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston
10/12 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
10/15 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues Las Vegas
10/16 – San Diego, CA @ SOMA
10/17 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
10/19 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
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