New York underground rapper MIKE has been building a name for himself among fans of heady, experimental rap, working alongside other backpack rap faves like Earl Sweatshirt and Freddie Gibbs, with whom he toured earlier this year. After dropping the low-key single “Makeda” earlier this year MIKE returns with a more upbeat single, “Stop Worry!,” which features a guest appearance from dancehall legend Sister Nancy, who is best known for her 1982 hit, “Bam Bam.”
The new single features a loopy, reggae-accented beat, over which MIKE reflects on his rising status in hip-hop (“There’s too much buzz around my name now to stay discreet”) and his resistance to the stylistic change such a shift could warrant (“Too much substance for the faint crowd, don’t know when to keep”). Sister Nancy contributes a verse in which she implores listeners to “wake up” and spits some traditional dancehall ad-libs. In the video, MIKE gets his hair twisted, plays videos, and generally relaxes, feeding into the laid-back vibe of the song and its message.
“Stop Worry!” is set to appear on MIKE’s next album, Beware Of The Monkey, which is due on December 21 and follows up 2021’s Disco!. You can watch the video above and pre-save the album here.
“First of all: This whole story sounds like the setup to one of those jokes that your uncle tells you at dinner,” Noah said. “Like, ‘OK, so a racist billionaire, an anti-semitic rapper, and a white supremacist walk into a bar. And then what happens — hold on, the Black waiter’s coming.’”
But, to Noah, the most shocking part of the story of Trump and his dinner guests is why it shocked anyone at all:
Why do journalists still act surprised when Donald Trump does Donald Trump stuff? ‘Even for Donald Trump, this…’ What do you mean ‘even for Donald Trump’? It’s Donald Trump doing Donald Trump. Trump having dinner with Nazis is not outrageous. If he had dinner with vegetables, that would be outrageous. That would be crazy!
Noah then proceeded to act out how one might respond to the hearing that Trump had a side of broccoli with his well-done steak and ketchup versus French fries.
‘What?’
‘Yeah! And he was spelling words!’
‘WHAT?!?’
But Noah’s favorite part of the story was Trump’s inevitable distancing himself from the dinner… which occurred at his own home. “Because of this dinner, Trump is taking a lot of flak from all sides,” The Daily Show host explained. “And so in classic Trump style, he sent out a few posts about why — as per usual — he isn’t to blame for anything that he did.”
Trump’s main line of defense was that Fuentes was a guest of Ye’s, and that he had no idea who he was. Which Noah might buy. “In Trump’s defense, how would he know that the guy Kanye rolls with could be a white supremacist? I mean, I get what he’s saying. He’s like: ‘I just wanted to have dinner with this anti-Semite. I didn’t know he was gonna bring a friend.’”
You can watch the full clip above, beginning around the 4:30 mark.
When it comes to whiskey (especially bourbon), drinkers often reach for the pricier expressions for sipping neat or on the rocks and keep lower-end, bargain expressions for mixing. But this leaves out an important segment of the whiskey world — the affordable, high-quality bourbons that are just as good as slow sippers as they are as bases for your favorite cocktails. The do-it-all, Swiss Army Knives of the bourbon world. The kind of bourbons you want to keep on your home bar cart or stocked in your liquor cabinet at all times.
To find these mixable gems, we once again turned to the professionals who bide their time behind the bar. We asked a handful of well-known mixologists and barkeeps to tell us the best mixing bourbons on the market. Keep reading to see them all.
I love Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon. Balcones is the perfect whisky for this Old Fashioned because it’s rich, spicy, and viscous on its own and has bold flavors of sweet cream, and sandalwood. The candied pecans blend perfectly with the other ingredients and shine through the drink. The praline syrup has a nice sweetness and buttery, nutty flavor, and Giffard’s Banane du Bresil adds caramelized tropical notes. The Angostura Cocoa Bitters add depth to the cocktail and complement the new charred oak and graham cracker nose of the Pot Still Bourbon.
It’s a perfectly balanced cocktail that showcases one of my favorite bourbons.
Tasting Notes:
Complex flavors of candied apples, graham crackers, candied pecans, vanilla beans, buttery toffee, and rich oak make this a highly mixable whiskey.
Michter’s US-1 Bourbon
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Cosimo Bruno, beverage curator at Daxton Hotel in Birmingham, Michigan
Michter’s bourbon is an incredible mixing bourbon because it is not overbearing but delivers enough of a nutty and oak finish to make a drink more complex.
Tasting Notes:
This is a complex whisky. It features rich caramel with balanced vanilla hints helping this bourbon pair well with almost any mixer.
Maker’s Mark mixes well with other flavors because it does not have that overpowering start to it. It allows you to take in the flavors of the mixer before the bourbon (it almost stages the palate). Maker’s Mark in an old fashioned is my favorite.
Tasting Notes:
This beloved bourbon is known for its flavors of clover honey, candied orange peels, butterscotch, vanilla beans, and light peppery spice.
I would say Larceny Bourbon pairs well with whatever your choice of mixer is. It’s not overpowering but you can still get that smooth bourbon finish. As a bonus, it’s surprisingly well-priced at less than $40 in most places.
Tasting Notes:
I like that Larceny is a wheated bourbon, making it surprisingly mellow and soft with hints of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
It’s super hard to have a definite and set mixing bourbon. Each bourbon has a place in a mixed cocktail. They all have that one thing that makes them the best mixing bourbon in their individual applications. If I had to say one, though, I’d go with Eagle Rare 10. What drinks does it work well in? It works in everything from a peach sour to a Sazerac. But for the holidays, eggnogs, hot toddies, ciders.
Tasting Notes:
I chose Eagle rare for three reasons. Those being that it’s generally balanced between its caramel and oak notes, its proof falls under the $100 mark making it approachable with other ingredients, and its price point isn’t through the roof, so I don’t feel bad about mixing it.
The best mixing bourbon would have to be Angel’s Envy. I personally find it to work best in an old fashioned. Gives you a very nice and balanced cocktail. There’s a reason this is such a popular, value bourbon. It has everything bourbon cocktails need.
Tasting Notes:
It has notes of vanilla, maple syrup, and toasted nuts which compliments any citrus that is added to an Old Fashioned, whether it be orange or lemon oils.
Barrell Armida
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Robert Kidd, head bartender at Le Cavalier in Wilmington, Delaware
Barrell has an interesting product called Armida that has nice pear notes to it. The bourbon is also cask strength, so it really stands up to other flavors when mixed into a cocktail. The liquor is solid in a Sazerac with a touch of pear eau-du-vie and cardamom bitters.
Tasting Notes:
This complex bourbon is highlighted by baking spices, dried fruits, molasses, honey, vanilla, and oaky wood.
Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon
Wild Turkey
Nicholas Bennett, beverage director at Porchlight in New York
I am partial to Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon when mixing cocktails. I tend to lean towards a high rye bourbon for the complexity it brings to the flavor and a higher proof spirit for its durability when mixing cocktails. This bourbon has a healthy balance of both elements. It really makes a delightful old fashioned but, since we are close to Christmas, I have been using it in my egg nogs.
Tasting Notes:
This popular bourbon starts with dried fruits and light baking spices and moves on to classic caramel, vanilla, and oak.
Elijah Craig Small Batch – This is the quintessential reasonably priced bourbon. When I think of bourbon, I think of Elijah Craig. At 94 proof, it’s strong enough to hold its own in an Old Fashioned, but its balanced profile and a hint of sweetness also shine in something more adventurous like a New York Sour.
Tasting Notes:
It’s oak, vanilla, caramel, and a hint of corn sweetness. It’s right down the middle in the best way.
Four Roses Straight Bourbon
Four Roses
Gabby Senne, bar supervisor at Sideways Lounge in Buellton, California
For mixing bourbon, I go back and forth between Four Roses Straight and Bulleit. If I had to only pick one, it would be Four Roses Yellow Label. I like it more if I’m making a less liquor-forward drink, for example, we use it in our California Lemonade because it goes very well with the citrus and blends well with bold flavors.
I also love it in whiskey sours.
Tasting Notes:
This budget bourbon is still surprisingly flavorful with notes of honey, toffee, vanilla, dried fruits, and oaky wood.
After months of anticipation, Netflix has finally unveiled the first teaser for The ’90s Show, and man, Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) haven’t aged a day. The ’70s Show spinoff catches up with the classic Forman couple who now have to wrangle a new generation of youngsters funneling into their basement thanks to granddaughter Leia (Callie Haverda).
While the teaser catches up with the always welcoming Kitty and a not-so-welcoming Red, who’s visibly hating every minute of dealing with more teens, the original cast is nowhere to be seen yet. However, everyone (with the obvious exception of Danny Masterson and the late Lisa Robin Kelly) are locked in for the spinoff and will presumably appear in the full trailer.
In the meantime, Netflix has finally given fans a release date for That ’90s Show, and they don’t have that long of a wait. The show will start streaming on January 19, confirming previous reports of a late 2022/early 2023 premiere.
Here’s the official synopsis:
It’s 1995 and Leia Forman is desperate for some adventure in her life or at least a best friend who isn’t her dad. When she arrives in Point Place to visit her grandparents, Red and Kitty, Leia finds what she’s looking for right next door when she meets the dynamic and rebellious Gwen. With the help of Gwen’s friends, including her lovable brother Nate, his smart, laser-focused girlfriend Nikki, the sarcastic and insightful Ozzie, and the charming Jay, Leia realizes adventure could happen there just like it did for her parents all those years ago. Excited to reinvent herself, she convinces her parents to let her stay for the summer. With a basement full of teens again, Kitty is happy the Forman house is now a home for a new generation and Red is, well… Red.
And here are First Look photos for That ’90s Show:
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That ’90s Show premieres January 19, 2023 on Netflix.
There have been a handful of strange trends to come from TikTok. Some of them are basically harmless, like all of those elaborate coffee hacks or even that family of chinchillas who like to hold tiny items. And other trends seem to be a little bit more involved, and slightly more controversial.
The latest trend seems to be users enlisting one woman to conduct a “loyalty test” on their boyfriends, seemingly instead of having open and honest communication, which is hard! When you don’t know what to do, turn to TikTok, and somebody will be there to explain it to you over and over and over until it effectively becomes a Thing.
TikTok user Chasity Soules has courageously decided to offer up loyalty tests to anyone who asks. You might think that going around your significant other’s back to trick them is slightly unappealing, and you might be right! But Soules has done over 50 of these tests and there is no sign of slowing down, so the people are clearly interested….for better or worse.
In order to “test” subjects, Soules encourages disgruntled ladies in relationships to reach out to her and she will message their significant other to see if they are “loyal.” Sometimes they are and end up blocking her account. Other instances are not so great.
Soules seems to do this to help “empower” women in relationships, though many in her comments don’t agree. Still, her videos go viral enough that one day, the men are probably going to start catching on and it might even turn into a reverse catfish situation. That would be different!
With only two episodes of The White Lotus season two left, let’s take a moment to check in and see how the main characters are doing. Dominic (Michael Imperioli) is worried about his son, Albie (Adam DiMarco), who’s falling for the same escort, Lucia (Simona Tabasco), that he slept with. Cameron (Theo James) is being creepy to Harper (Aubrey Plaza), who doesn’t trust her husband, Ethan (Will Sharpe), after she found a condom in their bedroom — a condom that Cameron used while having sex with Lucia. Meanwhile, Portia (Haley Lu Richardson) is falling for a rowdy English boy, Jack (Leo Woodall), who was caught by Portia’s boss, Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge), having sex with the man introduced as his uncle, Quentin (Tom Hollander). So, yeah, everyone is horny and miserable — and things will only get more miserable once people start dying.
There are a lot of theories about the identity of the floating corpse that Daphne (Meghann Fahy) encounters while going for a swim in the season two premiere. But another, possibly related theory is gaining popularity among fans of the HBO series.
Remember Greg (Jon Gries)? Tanya’s husband? He hasn’t been seen since episode three, when he tells Tanya that he has to cut their vacation short because he has a work thing in Denver that he needs to take care of. He claims he’ll be back in two days, but Tanya overhears him talking to someone on the phone. “Yeah, she’s clueless as usual,” he says. “I’ll be home tomorrow.” He even says “I love you” to the mystery caller. Tanya is verklempt after Greg leaves — until she meets the “high-end gays,” led by Greg, who after a day spent drinking and gossiping, invites her to a fancy palazzo in Palermo.
It’s important to remember something Cam said earlier in the season: “These European aristocrats, they have no money. Like, I sh*t you not. They have all these palazzos, and they got no cash.” Cameron might be a douche (OK, he’s for sure a douche), but he’s on to something here. Think about it: Jack, who travels with Quentin & Co., dines and dashes with Portia, partially for the thrill of it, but also maybe because he doesn’t have any money? Could the high-end gays be scamming Tanya? And — to go full Pepe Silvia — is Greg involved? Y’know, Denver isn’t far from Montana, where Quentin tells Tanya he fell in love with an American cowboy. It would also explain why Greg was so upset about Portia being there during the Sicily trip (or maybe he just didn’t want someone who wasn’t his wife around on a romantic trip, which would be understandable).
Maybe Tanya’s premonition wasn’t because of the Bonine she took before the flight:
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Whatever the case, something is off, and people are catching on.
I’m thinking the “cowboy” is Greg, and he is working together with the gays to con Tanya #WhiteLotus
after this episode of the white lotus greg is the cowboy from wyoming, the gay party guys are going to do something shady to tanya, and harper is my girl.
White lotus thoughts: The gays are planning to kill Tanya – Quentin’s cowboy love is Greg, who asked him to kill Tanya while he’s not there so they can split the inheritance (they’re broke) Cameron has fewer children than he thought Ethan kills Cameron? Albie kills for Lucia?
When Greg’s on the phone earlier in the season saying “she doesn’t suspect a thing”? It’s not an affair. It’s Tanya’s murder. Because these gay men need money for their Piazza (that Cameron said none of them can afford!) but…
I’d really hate to see the gay guys work Tanya! But I know she’s not as dumb. She caught up with Greg’s shady phone call and now she knows the gay guy is not who he says he is! #TheWhiteLotusHBO
I saw someone say this but- what if all those old gays have been lying to Tanya and Portia this whole time to then disappear and make them pay for everything- #WhiteLotuspic.twitter.com/oXp5hpPtFk
This holiday season, it’s likely you have all kinds of different people to buy for. If you have a musician on your list, keep reading.
It can be tough to know what to get the artist in your life, so we’re offering an excellent place to start on your gift-giving journey with this list of gifts for musicians that you can find at Guitar Center. Whether they could use a new guitar, a boost to their live performance setup, more professional-sounding tools for DIY home recordings, or something else entirely, this list has you covered with links to all these amazing buys. (It probably wouldn’t hurt to look at the 2021 version of this list, either.)
Before you know it, you’ll be out of time to get your holiday shopping done. So, now that we’ve gotten the intro out of the way, let’s get into it.
Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V Flame Top Electric Guitar Transparent Ebony Burst
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When it comes to guitars, you can’t go wrong with a Les Paul, and especially not this one. This Ebony Burst model is the latest in the Traditional Pro V series and features an AA Flame Maple top, asymmetrical neck profile, and locking tuners. As for where to pick one up, it’s a Guitar Center-exclusive.
Schecter Guitar Research Machine Gun Kelly PT Electric Guitar Hot Pink
Guitar Center
Speaking of Guitar Center-exclusive axes, get a load of this satin black model highlighted by vibrant pink accents. If it looks familiar, that’s because it’s the same model featured on the cover of MGK’s well-received 2022 album Mainstream Sellout.
Simmons Titan 20 Electronic Drum Kit With Mesh Pads and Bluetooth
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Classic drum kits have an undeniable appeal, but sometimes, an electronic set is the proper tool for the job. That’s where this new eKit from Simmons comes in, as it features a powerful collection of drum sounds, Bluetooth and MIDI connectivity, USB output for recording, a free companion app for phones or tablets, and most importantly, a satisfying playing feel.
A kalimba is the perfect instrument for beginners and experts alike, as it’s approachable to play and sounds lovely both on its own and as an accompaniment for singers, musicians, and dancers. This model in particular is striking with the fun and vibrant illustrations on its front face. This one will be easy to keep in pristine condition, too, thanks to the padded bag it comes with.
Snoop Dogg is the kind of artist who never really goes out of style, and his 1993 debut album is still as much a banger today as it was when it was released nearly 30 years ago. It’s a must for any vinyl collection and that’s especially true of this 2-LP edition, which has been digitally remastered.
For some, holiday sweaters are as big a part of the season as the tree, exchanging gifts, and eating too much while surrounded by the people you love. If you want to fold your music fan-hood into this cozy mix, this limited edition Fender sweater is a strong look (and it’s exclusive to Guitar Center).
Harbinger MLS1000 Personal Line Array Speaker System
Guitar Center
If the artist in your life is a live performer (or if they’re approaching that stage), an upgrade to their on-stage sound setup would probably be welcomed. This all-in-one sound system from Harbinger could be the solution they’re looking for, as it offers big, professional sound in a small footprint that’ll be easy to lug from gig to gig.
Venue Mothership 360 Degree Moving Head Multi-FX Light With Laser
Guitar Center
Once the aforementioned artist is all set up with sound, lighting is key to making a performance really pop. This high-quality, multi-effect setup is designed for all walks of musical life, from DJs to venue owners to anybody else who wants to take their on-stage presentation to a new level.
Creating professional-sounding recordings from home is getting more and more approachable every day, thanks in part to products like this setup from Sterling. This audio interface is packed with studio-quality circuitry and offers flexible monitoring and superior sound quality, all geared towards delivering a seamless and superlative desktop recording experience.
Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1-N Serato Performance DJ Controller in Limited-Edition Gold
Guitar Center
It’ll be hard to find a DJ setup that looks more crisp and premium than this one with its limited-edition gold finish. Aesthetics aside, this controller is a serious piece of hardware, a fantastic solution for open-format and scratch DJs that emulates a professional DJM-S mixer and PLX turntable setup.
The 1975, who are currently embarking on their At Their Very Best tour across the US, have had an interesting round of shows to say the least. Lead singer Matty Healy has appeared to eat raw meat, making out with several fans on stage, and alluded to the internet rumors that he’s “grooming” the audience.
Last night’s Los Angeles show at the Kia Forum was no different… except Healy opted for kissing his bandmate instead. In addition to the viral stage spectacles, fans were treated to a performance by Phoebe Bridgers, who played a cover of the band’s 2012 song, “Milk.”
Both her presence and the setlist addition surprised longtime fans, as the track is lesser-known in the band’s discography. From videos taken from the audience, Bridgers played “Milk” by herself, with just an acoustic guitar — giving a slower change of pace to the original song.
Bridgers has collaborated with The 1975 previously, as she is included on their 2020 album, Notes On A Conditional Form, for the mellow take of “Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America.” This year, she also appeared in the music video for “I’m In Love With You” as a hidden cameo.
Continue scrolling for some reactions from fans at The 1975’s Los Angeles show.
matty healy and phoebe bridgers coming for my mental health last night like they already don’t do that enough
According to right-wing media watchdog group, TheRighting, Comscore data for Truth Social shows a significant drop in users over the past two months. Trump’s site reportedly reached a peak high of 4.02 million visitors in August, and it’s been downhill from there. In September, Truth Social was down to 3.38 million, and by October it was sitting at 2.85 million visitors. That’s a loss of 1.17 million visitors, over a quarter of its peak high numbers.
Why the sudden drop? The most likely reason is even diehard MAGA users are getting tired of Trump, and he may retreat back to Twitter, which has been turning into right-wing love-fest thanks to Elon Musk. Via Confider:
“It suggests a decreasing interest in what Trump is saying on his platform,” Howard Polskin, a lifelong media vet and founder of TheRighting, told Confider. “If the numbers keep declining, he may be tempted to go back to Twitter to reach a much larger audience.”
Of course, Trump might not be able to return to Twitter without triggering claims of securities fraud. Truth Social is in the middle of a merger deal that could go south if Trump bails on the platform after convincing investors that it would be the exclusive home for his social media presence. Then again, caring about laws or investigations has never been Trump’s strong suit, so literally anything can happen if he’s not getting the attention he craves from Truth Social’s shrinking user base.
It turns out Drake’s flurry of activity this year — releasing Honestly, Nevermind in the wake of his 2021 album Certified Lover Boy, then following up with the surprise release of Her Loss with 21 Savage just a few months later — was all part of a plan. Although the albums may seem to be unrelated to each other and vary in their approaches and sounds, Drake says that thematically, they form a trilogy that follows the dissolution and aftermath of a relationship — a common subject in his music as a whole.
In an interview that found its way to Twitter via audio clips, Drake calls Her Loss the conclusion of this trilogy and compares it to a middlingly popular millennial jam, “No Pigeons” by Sporty Thievs, which was a spiteful response to TLC’s “No Scubs.” “We got CLB, Certified Lover Boy, that was like, ‘I’m trying my best to make her love [me], I’m chasing you,’” he explains. “And then Honestly, Nevermind is the realization that maybe that lifestyle is not for me.”
Finally, he says, “Then Her Loss is like ‘No Pigeons.’”
Elsewhere in the interview, Drake calls Her Loss one of his top five albums, but there seems to be some disagreement among his fans.
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