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Lindsey Graham has been called a lot of things over his 30-year-plus long political career. “The gift that keeps on giving” is a new one. But that’s what Morning Joe host — and former Republican congressman — Joe Scarborough officially dubbed the South Carolina senator, following his televangelist-like performance on Fox News.

On Wednesday night, just hours after it was announced that a New York grand jury had decided to indict Donald Trump over his hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, Graham became an emotional wreck on live TV while speaking with Sean Hannity. And Scarborough loved every second of it.

“To the conservatives out there: Make sure you vote,” Graham — who appeared to have tears in his eyes — said directly into the camera. “If you’ve got friends, make sure they vote. If you don’t have any friends, go make some friends. But you need to help this man, Donald J. Trump. They’re trying to drain him dry. He’s spent more money on lawyers than most people spend on campaigns.”

Scarborough, meanwhile, was on the verge of spitting coffee out of his nose watching Graham’s pleas. Especially as the Morning Joe team paired the clip with a previous Graham rant from January 6, 2021, in which the senator asked the world to “count me out” on Trump, declaring that “enough is enough.”

“Lindsey is the gift that keeps on giving,” Scarborough said, through his own tears (of laughter). “He’s Oral Roberts up in his tower saying, ‘Give me $3 million or the Lord’s going to take me home.’”

“I’ve known Lindsey a long time,” Scarborough continued. “I remember somebody saying: ‘You know, I like Lindsey. But I wouldn’t let him guard the Pentagon. Because he switches sides so quickly, you never know what side he’s going to be on.’ Somebody said that back in like 1996. It’s never changed! Lindsey’s the same now as he was then. He just kind of [goes] wherever the breeze goes.”

Scarborough’s co-host Willie Geist got in his own little burn when he suggested that “I believe, I could be wrong, maybe there was something else going on. Allergies? I think he had tears in his eyes when he made that passionate, emotional plea — for money, at the end of the day.”

As of noon on Friday, Graham was still #TeamTrump — but who knows what tomorrow will bring.

Now that the movie is almost out, it’s safe to say that Chris Pratt is actually voicing Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Yeah, it was announced back in 2021, and he has continued to appear in promotional spots and has been actively talking about the movie, and he seems to really be in it. But there was a small glimmer of hope for Italian-Americans everywhere that maybe, just maybe, the whole thing had been an elaborate ruse and that when the movie actually came out, the theater lights would dim, and it would be revealed that Danny DeVito was really Mario. As of right now, it’s still Chris Pratt.

There is one thing Pratt has done right regarding the movie, and it’s actually in reference to the potential sequel. Pratt recently explained the post-credits scene, telling CBR, “Listen, there’s like, at the end of the film, there’s a post-credit sequence that gives you a taste of what the sequel could be about. And that gets me very, very excited. But there’s been talk of Luigi’s Mansion. That was a Gamecube game. I think that would be great.” So, it appears that there will be a sequel after all. Were we really surprised?

This might also be one of the few and rare moments in Pratt’s life where he is universally correct, as Luigi’s Mansion is both a pivotal piece of Mario canon that would make a great film, but it would also bring back the little sound effect of poor Luigi shaking in his well-worn plumber shoes while shouting out in pain for his brother. Seeing as the game is pretty much a horror movie waiting to happen, this could work!

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is in theaters on April 7th.

Even the self-proclaimed prince of darkness has to face his mortality from time to time. Back in December, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne shared the heartbreaking news that he was dealing with major health complications that would require surgery. The musician checked back in with the public in February following his appearance in several Super Bowl commercials to say that he would be canceling his European tour dates to give himself more time to recover from the surgery.

Now that it has been revealed that Osbourne will head the inaugural rock-focused music festival Power Trip this October, fans didn’t want to get too excited in case he had to pull out. However, according to the musician’s wife, Sharon, “he’s good.” Blabbermouth is reporting that while the TV host made an appearance on TalkTV’s Piers Morgan Uncensored she spoke at great lengths about his health.

“He’s doing so much better,” Sharon said, adding, “I think I told you about it the other night, but now it’s been announced; we can talk about it. He’s doing a show [on] October 6th in America,” referring to Power Trip Festival.

“It’s at the Coachella site. It’s gonna be a great show,” said Sharon.

Morgan jumped in to add “the rocker is still rocking.” To that, Sharon replied, “He never stopped. He’s back.”

Daniel Caesar’s new album Never Enough arrives in just one week. Singles like “Do You Like Me,” “Let Me Go,” and “Valentina” are holding fans over in the meantime, so he brought one to late-night television.

On Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the Canadian singer gave a thoughtful performance of “Let Me Go.” With a floor covered in fog and colorful lights making everything radiant, the live rendition of the song is even more emotional and tender than the recorded version as he croons the heart-wrenching hook, “Baby, won’t you let me go?” It’s a meditative, poignant experience that the crowd is lucky to witness in real life.

It makes sense that his upcoming shows emphasize intimacy. The Almost Enough: The Intimate Sessions tour is only hitting small-cap venues in order to help him connect with fans on a deeper level when he plays his new material to audiences.

“A chance for me to sing the album to a select few fans that have really been here since the beginning,” he explained on Instagram. “Excited to connect with each and every one of you.”

Watch Caesar’s performance of “Let Me Go” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! above.

Never Enough is out 4/7 via Republic. Find more information here.

The Greatful Dead are more than just a band, they’re an entire community. And their latest merch collection, Cosmic Camping, is an example of what happens when you bring the community together.

The full collection consists of everything a deadhead would need to hit the road and follow the band on tour; a forest green duffle bag, warm vests, psychedelic t-shirts, water bottles, a hammock, and even a fire starter and mushroom foraging tool.

To create the Cosmic Camping collection, Grateful Dead tapped a team of talented designers who also happen to be massive fans. Airbrush artist and designer Andrew Martinez told Uproxx that he grew up listening to their music. “My father is a huge fan of the Grateful Dead and he raised me around the music, and I’ve just been listening to Grateful Dead since I was a baby.” For his t-shirt design, the LA-based artist merged his classic style while pulling influences from actual Grateful Dead band tees his dad still has in his closet. “I kind of had to just dust off and I hung them up to see what I could pull (from each one) to create this artwork,” he added.

Similarly to Martinez, designer Daniel Herwitt was first exposed to the Grateful Dead’s music through his father. “My father is a dead head and he’s responsible for a lot of music I listen to today; a lot of Grateful Dead, a lot of jam bands, a lot of world music,” he said. “He was my first involvement and interested into the Dead. But the culture of it was all still a mystery to me.” That part would come later, especially when he was pulling inspiration for his duffle bag and hoodie designs. “A unique part of the Grateful Dead is that lore of visual history, which is why I love it so much,” Herwitt added.

Fellow designer Sean Heydroff also described to Uproxx how his love for the Grateful Dead influenced his designs for the collection. Heydroff first began listening to the band as a teenager, even getting the chance to see them play live and meet fellow community members when he was fresh out of high school. He mentions looking through posters and t-shirts from that time period while making sure to find “inspiration in the weirdest moments.” He added: “I like to listen to, as silly as it sounds, what the universe wants me to make.”

See the full Cosmic Camping merch collection here.

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The 2023 Final Four begins in earnest on Saturday in Houston, and the 2023 NCAA Tournament already made some history. By the Elite Eight, every No. 1 seed was gone, and the highest-seeded team remaining in the field is No. 4 seed UConn. While the Huskies clearly have the pedigree and advanced metrics of a team that would be a very “normal” national champion if that comes to fruition, the bracket essentially turned upside down and, along with it, the best of the best in terms of NBA draft prospects are largely absent when the basketball world turns its eyes to Houston.

Without spoiling the mock draft below, only one player in the top 30 will participate in the Final Four, and many of the top prospects in this class either operated entirely outside of the collegiate structure or missed the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Alas, there is still plenty of game tape to monitor and some of the prospects listed in this space jumped or fell based on March performances.

The very top of the board hasn’t changed, and probably won’t, but the 2023 NBA Draft is intriguing in many ways, and here is a pre-Final Four check-in on where things stand.

(Note: Draft order as of March 28)

1. Detroit Pistons – Victor Wembanyama (C/F, Metropolitans 92)

While at least some of these picks are informed by which team is choosing, Wembanyama is not. He is going to be getting his named called No. 1, regardless of team. In this instance, Detroit wins the top prize of the 2023 draft and gets to add a generational talent to the mix.

2. Houston Rockets – Scoot Henderson (G, G League Ignite)

It would take a very particular situation for a team to pass on Henderson at No. 2, at least from my personal viewpoint. Houston doesn’t qualify under that premise, and if anything, it’s probably time for the Rockets to invest in a true lead guard. There are some questions about Henderson’s shooting and overall efficiency, but he’s a clear No. 2 here.

3. San Antonio Spurs – Brandon Miller (F, Alabama)

Miller had a truly awful NCAA Tournament performance but, at least for now, neither that ugly ending nor his off-court questions are scaring teams away. His size and shooting project to translate, and Miller’s passing vision and overall tools are intriguing.

4. Charlotte Hornets – Amen Thompson (G, Overtime Elite)

This isn’t the most team-specific pick in the world but, hey, it’s early. Amen Thompson isn’t the cleanest fit with LaMelo Ball, but he’s a tremendous athlete and has incredibly appealing raw tools. The lack of shooting and offensive role when opponents can slow things down is scary, but the upside is tantalizing.

5. Portland Trail Blazers – Ausar Thompson (G/F, Overtime Elite)

His brother is largely seen as the superior prospect, based in part on Amen’s insane athleticism and twitchiness. Ausar is also a very good athlete, though, and he currently has more offensive appeal, craft, and shooting projection. Portland could go just about anywhere here, but Ausar shouldn’t be slipping out of the top ten.

6. Orlando Magic – Cam Whitmore (F, Villanova)

Orlando probably doesn’t need another 6’7 forward with shot creation upside as much as they need other things. With that said, Whitmore consistently seems to be in the top half of the lottery and his athleticism and size are intriguing.

7. Indiana Pacers – Jarace Walker (F, Houston)

Walker probably won’t be an offensive star in the NBA, and his role is a bit unclear on that end. There is a lot to like, mind you, but the real investment comes on defense with his 7’2 wingspan and impressive feel and reactivity.

8. Washington Wizards – Cason Wallace (G, Kentucky)

This isn’t my favorite-ever fit or anything, but Wallace should be a lottery pick in my view. His defense is incredibly appealing, and Wallace might get the annual Kentucky bump after the way he was strangely utilized in Lexington. Washington may not be the team, but someone should be taking him in this relative range.

9. Utah Jazz – Anthony Black (G/F, Arkansas)

It’s easy to fall in love with Anthony Black and how he views the game. He has great feel and great size. He knows where to be and how to get there. The questions are whether he’s athletic enough to translate it all and whether his shot will go in. There seems to be a lottery floor, even if he can be polarizing.

10. Orlando Magic (via Chicago) – Gradey Dick (G/F, Kansas)

Like most teams, Orlando could use a shooter and Dick might be the best bet in the class. He is extremely dynamic as a floor spacer, and Dick is also capable of creating his own offense. Defensively, it might be a bit dicey, but he did improve during the season and has real length on the wing.

11. New York Knicks (via Dallas) – Nick Smith Jr. (G, Arkansas)

It’s hard to find the best spot for Smith. He was one of the top-ranked recruits in the country out of high school and seemingly on the way to a top-10 landing spot. Now, he could go outside the lottery and it wouldn’t be surprising after a bunch of injury absences and on-court struggles. His scoring appeal remains, but it’s messier now.

12. New Orleans Pelicans (via Los Angeles Lakers) – Jordan Hawkins (G/F, UConn)

Hawkins is very easily the best prospect remaining in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. This would’ve probably felt high for him a few weeks ago, but Hawkins has played extremely well and has an easily translatable skill set. His shooting is the primary appeal, but he knows how to move off the ball and could be solid on defense at the NBA level.

13. Oklahoma City Thunder – Taylor Hendricks (F, UCF)

Because he played at UCF, Hendricks isn’t exactly famous just yet, but he is widely considered to be a top-15 guy in the class. Evaluators that view Hendricks as a potential pick in the top half of the lottery really believe in his development ability as a scorer. Others are more tied to his clear projection as a havoc-creating defender who is 6’9 with the ability to shoot. Regardless, there is a lot to like.

14. Toronto Raptors – Keyonte George (G, Baylor)

George definitely has appeal in some scouting circles as a potential top-10 pick, but others point to his very middling efficiency as cause for concern. Baylor was an interesting system to evaluate him next to a handful of veterans but, going back to his high school tape, George’s appeal as an on-ball guy is pretty clear.

15. Atlanta Hawks – Kris Murray (F, Iowa)

Murray could slot in for about 10 teams in this draft, maybe more. He’s a 6’8 forward who can really shoot it and won’t take much off the table. Murray also doesn’t need the ball to succeed at the next level, making him a snug potential fit with the Hawks.

16. Los Angeles Lakers (via New Orleans) – Jalen Hood-Schifino (G, Indiana)

He’s not a nuclear athlete, but Hood-Schifino is 6’6 with the ability to shoot, pass, and affect the game in myriad ways. He didn’t play well in the NCAA Tournament, but that shouldn’t scare anyone away. He’s a potential lottery pick.

17. Golden State Warriors – Rayan Rupert (G/F, New Zealand Breakers)

Like many players in this range, there is a split on Rupert’s appeal as a first-rounder. His defense and feel are undeniably strong, though, and the Warriors seem like a team that could maximize his offensive talents in the right situation.

18. Utah Jazz (via Minnesota) – Maxwell Lewis (G/F, Pepperdine)

Lewis isn’t a mainstream name for non-draft consumers, but he’s 6’7 with shot creation and athleticism. He also played on a pretty bad Pepperdine team and struggled late in the year, but Utah can take some swings and somebody is going to fall in love with what Lewis could become.

19. Houston Rockets (via LA Clippers) – Leonard Miller (F, G League Ignite)

It is hard to find a consensus with Miller, but he had a great close to the season in the G League. There have always been fans of his work as a 6’10 forward with intriguing physical tools, but his production improved and he’s still young.

20. Brooklyn Nets – Kobe Bufkin (G, Michigan)

Some believe Bufkin could still consider going back to Michigan to be “the guy” next season, but he also seems to be a pretty safe first round pick at this juncture. Bufkin was highly efficient this season in Ann Arbor, improving as the season went along, and he is a good passer and finisher with NBA-level athleticism. Whether he goes ahead of teammate Jett Howard is up for debate, but Bufkin seems to still be rising on boards.

21. Miami Heat – Dariq Whitehead (G/F, Duke)

It’s always a bit tough to figure out what Miami might do, but Whitehead falling here opens a clear door. He is a former top-ten high school recruit with real offensive flashes during his freshman season at Duke. Injuries and defensive struggles might push him down, but Whitehead also might kill it on the pre-draft circuit if he’s healthy.

22. Brooklyn Nets (via Phoenix) – Brice Sensabaugh (G/F, Ohio State)

Sensabaugh’s season ended prematurely with a knee injury but, provided that isn’t a concern, he should be a top-25 pick. His shot-making chops are very impressive at this early stage, and it wouldn’t be hard to fall in love with that for a wing player from a blue blood program.

23. Portland Trail Blazers (via New York) – Dereck Lively (C, Duke)

Candidly, I don’t think Lively is going to fall this far by the time the process is over. His tools on the defensive end are just too appealing as a seven-footer with great movement skills and, even with offensive questions, he has starting center potential with upside beyond that.

24. Sacramento Kings – Colby Jones (G/F, Xavier)

A lot of teams should consider Jones in the back half of the first round. He is the archetype of a wing-sized player who does a lot of things well and doesn’t struggle with much of anything. That kind of player falls too far sometimes and, well, Jones isn’t terribly sexy. But he projects as a long-time rotation wing.

25. Indiana Pacers (via Cleveland) – Jett Howard (G/F, Michigan)

Howard was looking like a potential lottery pick before cooling off late in the season. He is very interesting as a 6’8 shot creator, but the lack of supporting characteristics brings questions.

26. Memphis Grizzlies – Terquavion Smith (G, NC State)

Smith might’ve gone higher in last year’s draft, but he didn’t do anything to really fall in 2023 either. The questions are obvious when it comes to his very slender frame and efficiency challenges, but Smith can really score and projects to be interesting as a potential sixth man who can create his own shot.

27. Utah Jazz (via Philadelphia) – G.G. Jackson (F, South Carolina)

With three picks, Utah takes a swing here. Jackson doesn’t even turn 19 until December and he had a very weird season after reclassifying. He’s going to take a while, but the Jazz can bring him along slowly and in a strong system.

28. Charlotte Hornets (via Denver) – Jaime Jaquez Jr. (G, UCLA)

Jaquez is not a high-ceiling player in the slightest and it should surprise no one if he slips into the 30’s or even the 40’s. With that said, he’s appealing as a tough, two-way player with size and sky-high basketball IQ that would fit a lot of places.

29. Indiana Pacers (via Boston) – Kyle Filipowski (C/F, Duke)

Filipowski has a lot of fans around the league and, if a team buys into his shooting, he could go considerably higher than this. He’s a seven-footer with incredibly high feel and impressive skills, though Filipowski’s defense is a big-time question mark at the next level.

30. LA Clippers (via Milwaukee) – Sidy Cissoko (G/F, G League Ignite)

He’s something of a developmental selection at this point, but Cissoko checks a lot of interesting boxes. He just turns 19 later this week and Cissoko has size and defensive tools to go along with appeal from his basketball feel.

As far as anyone knows, Harry Styles is single. The “As It Was” singer was seen smooching Emily Ratajkowski in Tokyo, but they’re not “together” together. (I’m still pulling for her and Eric Andre.) Harry is a busy guy and all, but if he’s ready to settle down, Julie Bowen is waiting.

The Modern Family actress appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show this week to discuss her affinity for Styles and the sign she made for him when she saw him live with her kids. What did the sign read? “Harry, I’m old, but I know what I’m doing.” Bowen explained, “I think, like, he could do worse than me! I mean I’m not the youngest, but I think I could show him a good time.”

“Everybody should have a crush on Harry Styles,” she said. “Come on.” Bowen went on to say she checks her direct messages “nightly” to see if he has “slid into” her DMs yet. “Harry, if you’d like to slide into my DMs, just do it. It’s right there,” she said. But she later admitted, “No, I don’t think he knows I exist.”

I’m positive Styles has seen at least one episode of Modern Family, and therefore knows who Bowen is, because everyone has seen at least one episode of Modern Family. It’s a classic “background” TV show. But — and this is very important — has he seen Happy Gilmore? I’m leaning towards no.

Styles was two years old when the golf comedy came out, and considering he’s been famous since he was a teenager, he hasn’t had a lot to downtime to watch old Adam Sandler movies. (It hurts to call Happy Gilmore “old,” because it means I’m old, but I have to be honest with my old-ass self.)

If Styles want an education on Sandler’s filmography, forget Julie Bowen. Slide into my DMs (where we can discuss You Don’t Mess with the Zohan).

(Via Decider)

There was a time, if you can believe it, when Staten Island’s own Pete Davidson was just a background character on Saturday Night Live. Now, the comedian has gone where no other recent SNL alum has gone before…to talk smack on a podcast while wearing a beanie.

To be fair, Davidson has been through a fair share of scrutiny throughout his final years on SNL. It all began when Davidson embarked on a whirlwind engagement with Ariana Grande back in 2018. Since then, he was linked to Kim Kardashian, EmRata, and even…Ice Spice? Turned out that one was false, though. But not far-fetched!

So why is everyone so interested in Davidson’s love life? He sure as heck doesn’t know! Davidson sat down with Jon Bernthal to have an honest discussion about stardom in the internet age, and how the media circus around Davidson’s love life confuses him. “I’m in my 20’s and I’ve dated people. And for some reason, that’s very crazy and interesting to people. I don’t think it’s interesting,” he began. He then added that it has been hard for him to be taken seriously due to his obsession with his personal life.

Davidson continued, saying that he is just a regular guy who meets his many potential suitors at his place of work. “I’m not, like, flexing, you know what I mean? And these people that I’ve dated, I met them at work. I wasn’t in anyone’s DMs, no one was in mine. I worked at one of the five Hollywood epicenters of where you meet people and that’s how it happened,” he explained. This is true, mostly because it’s hard to imagine any sort of instance where Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson would have actually met besides when she hosted SNL. What if they had a chance encounter at Whole Foods?!

Despite the increase in interest, Davidson still believes that he is acting and dating a regular amount, and anyone who cares this much is the real weirdo. “I’ve been in show business for, like, half my life almost — for 14 or 15 years and on a national TV show. In 12 years I’ve dated 10 people. I don’t think that’s that crazy, but to some people, that’s very interesting. That became all anyone would talk about.” Surely it’s not all we all talk about. But hey, it’s either this or Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski trial, so leave it up to the readers!

The comedian then admitted that he felt like a “loser” when his dating life was brought up on SNL. “When it’s your own show, and I’ll be sitting in the back watching the cold open and [it’s] topical political humor or whatever in the culture, and they’re making fun of you and you gotta walk out and do a sketch next and hit your mark — the show just made fun of you, so why are they going to laugh at you? They just dogged you,” he explained. “It was a really difficult thing to do. You feel insecure. You feel like a small person,” he added. He left the series in 2022 after almost eight years.

While the comedian is still making headlines, he has been trying to keep it pretty low-key since leaving SNL last year (after the Kardashian breakup). Now, he has his own show alongside Edie Falco, where there probably won’t be any romance rumors there. Unless Furio Guinta shows up.

The full episode of Real Ones with Jon Bernthal is up on his Patreon, but you can check out a preview here.

(Via US Weekly)

Because he has been famous for several decades and is one of the most prominent professional athletes of all time, most of us have learned things about LeBron James that have nothing to do with his ability to be good at basketball. One of those things is that, despite his remarkable wealth from both his playing career and his myriad of business ventures, James is one of the cheapest people in the world. Here’s a clip of Dwyane Wade roasting him for that:

It is extremely funny that James does not push back against this in any way, shape, or form, going as far as to make up the phrase “falsely true” in an effort to confirm that Wade is right. And on Friday afternoon, James hopped onto his Twitter account and leaned into the bit, with the subject being his blue check on the website. James is one of numerous folks who is verified on the website and will lose his check on Saturday due to some changes Elon Musk is making in an effort to make the site profitable.

James could, of course, spend some cash on Twitter Blue to keep that check, but that would require forking over cash, and he isn’t into doing that.

The only thing that needs to be corrected is that Twitter Blue costs $8 a month, which, if James isn’t willing to spend $5, he sure as hell is not paying $8.

Anybody who thought the vinyl resurgence was just a fad was mistaken: The industry has experienced a legitimate revival. As a result, music fans are interested in physical media in ways they may not have if the decades-old medium hasn’t made a comeback. That doesn’t mean everybody is listening to just their parents’ old music, though. That’s part of it, sure, thanks to rereleases that present classic albums in new ways. A vital part of the renewed vinyl wave, though, is new projects being released as records, of which there are plenty.

Whatever you might be into, each month brings a new slew of vinyl releases that has something for everybody. Some stand out above the rest, naturally, so check out some of our favorite vinyl releases of March below.

Elton John — Honky Château (50th Anniversary Reissue)

1972’s Honky Château is an iconic Elton John release (it’s the one with “Rocket Man“). It turns 50 this year and it’s getting an anniversary edition to celebrate. This reissue features outtakes from the original session tapes and “an eight-page booklet containing rare photos, memorabilia and an essay featuring interviews from those who were there at the time.”

Get it here.

Tom Waits — Closing Time (50th Anniversary Reissue)

Closing Time, while not a major commercial hit back in its day, has gone on to be one of Tom Waits’ most beloved albums. Well, it turns 50 this year, and now it’s available in both black and clear pressings, and was given a half-speed remaster at the iconic Abbey Road Studios.

Get it here.

Miles Davis — Miles Davis: The Electric Years

Miles Davis had a long, productive career, but perhaps his most beloved run was from the late ’60s to the mid-’70s. Vinyl Me, Please is commemorating that era with The Electric Years, which includes seven iconic Davis albums: In A Silent Way (1969), B*tches Brew (1970), A Tribute To Jack Johnson (1971), Live-Evil (1971), On The Corner (1972), Big Fun (1974), and Get Up With It (1974). Aside from the albums themselves, also included are listening notes and even an original podcast.

Get it here.

KMD — Black Bastards (30th Anniversary Reissue)

MF Doom’s Metalface Records is celebrating the 30th anniversary of KMD’s sophomore album, Black Bastards. For those unfamiliar, KMD was a hip-hop trio that featured Zev Love X, who would later go on to achieve greater recognition as… yes, MF Doom. So, this reissue is an absolute must-have for Doom stans.

Get it here.

Sharon Van Etten — Tramp (Anniversary Edition)

Of her now-decade-old album (the first one that Aaron Dessner ever produced), Sharon Van Etten said in a statement, “About a year or two ago, Naomi Yang (of Galaxie 500) reached out to me after she rediscovered a video that we had made together in 2011, during the making of Tramp, just before the album’s release. It was for the song ‘Serpents.’ The timing was uncanny, approaching the anniversary of Tramp. Thinking about my time in New York while in the bubble of Los Angeles and my home. Thinking about how restless I was, and now settled down and stable. Thinking about how Aaron Dessner took a chance on me after I messaged him with a fury of demos. He could see through the hiss and crappy vocals on my GarageBand demos, and that I had something to say. He gave me the confidence to be loud and to scream my rage and feel founded and justified in my own pain. He gave me more tools to find catharsis in my work. I have carried that with me ever since.”

Get it here.

Bob Marley — 78th Birthday Reissues

Bob Marley would have turned 78 this past February and his estate is going big with marking the occasion. A bunch of his albums have been re-released as part of limited-edition pressings straight out of Jamaica, via Marley’s own Tuff Gong label. If you only get one album, you can’t go wrong with the Legend compilation, which is widely regarded as one of the best albums ever.

Get it here.

Flaming Lips — Fight Test and Ego Tripping At The Gates Of Hell

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots is an all-time classic, but don’t forget the two EPs Flaming Lips dropped at around the same time, too: Fight Test and Ego Tripping At The Gates Of Hell. The band is reissuing those now and this is the first time they’re both available on vinyl, meaning fans are finally able to fill a Wayne Coyne hole in their LP library.

Get it here.

The Police — Greatest Hits (Reissue)

The Police have a ton of hits, so picking up a compilation album from the group is a safe bet. Greatest Hits was originally released in 1992 and features iconic tracks like “Roxanne,” “Message In A Bottle,” “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic,” and “Every Breath You Take.” This reissue was remastered at Abbey Road and is pressed on heavyweight black vinyl.

Get it here.

Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello — The Songs Of Bacharach & Costello

We’re now about two months removed from the death of vintage pop icon Burt Bacharach. During his storied career, he counted Elvis Costello among his frequent collaborators, and now, The Songs Of Bacharach & Costello celebrates the three-decade professional relationship they enjoyed. This edition includes remastered tracks, previously unreleased songs, and a moving 10,000-word essay from Costello on his late friend.

Get it here.

Pink Floyd — The Dark Side Of The Moon (Deluxe Box Set)

It could be argued that The Dark Side Of The Moon is the most famous/successful album ever; It’s been on the Billboard charts for nearly 20 total years now. Dark Side turns 50 this year and a massive new anniversary edition comes with goodies like a book, CD and Blu-ray editions, and an LP of The Dark Side Of The Moon – Live At Wembley Empire Pool, London, 1974.

(The rainbow has always been there, by the way.)

Get it here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.