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Flo Milli is back with another new single. After returning from post-natal hiatus earlier this year with “Gripper” featuring T-Pain, she reunites with Coop and samples a 2000s classic with “Perfect Person.”

Fans of Flo’s prior work might be surprised to hear her interpolating Hoobastank’s 2004 hit “The Reason,” but as a nostalgic fan of all things Y2K, it makes sense for her to pull the alt-rock radio mainstay — even if she was just four years old when it dropped. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 at the time, and was even nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, so it’s not like it’s a super deep cut or anything. It’s also experienced a second life as a TikTok trend, as so many of these things have, so Milli’s timing makes sense.

Lyrically, the song takes a slightly different tack than Hoobastank, turning the apologetic power ballad into an exasperated reflection on deadbeat baby daddies and breaking mens’ hearts. “I’m really startin’ to think my baby daddy ain’t sh*t / Goin’ through my phone, bein’ bitter, what a b*tch / He a bird, he a lame, n**** sad, he a snitch / P*ssy make him go insane, pretty b*tch, take a lick,” she taunts.

The song sees Flo Milli reunite with Coop, with whom she last collaborated on “Wet Dreams” just about a year ago. Stay tuned for more from the Alabama native.

Watch Flo Milli’s “Perfect Person” video featuring Coop above.

You don’t usually see Sabrina Carpenter with an instrument in her hand, as on stage, she’s usually focused on singing and choreography. She can play, though. In fact, on her new album Man’s Best Friend, she tried her hand at perhaps an unexpected instrument: the banjo.

In a recent interview with SiriusXM’s Hits 1, she discussed the nature of making the album, saying:

“The producers of the whole album are John Ryan and Jack Antonoff, and I co-wrote the whole thing with Amy Allen, and I think the most special thing about this album was it really felt like it was a band and, you know, any one of us could be in the corner of a room and pick up an instrument and go, ‘Oh, I have this sound,’ or, ‘This sounds really cool,’ or you try banging on a glass or banging on a cup, or you like the sound of the fireplace starting up and, you know, you record that, and we sample so many different sort of real live sounds, and then there’s so many live solos on this album. There’s two guitar solos I love. There’s a fiddle solo. I play the banjo on this album. There’s a lot of really special moments.”

Carpenter also picked the song on the album she’s most proud of, saying, “I’d probably say a song called ‘We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night.’ I think I’m just in that mood today, and the song is kind of one of my first power ballads, and it’s very dramatic, but it’s very uplifting. It’s all the things you kind of want to scream at the top of your lungs and I’m a drama queen, so…”

Check out the Man’s Best Friend cover art and tracklist below.

Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend Album Cover Artwork

Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend Tracklist

1. “Manchild”
2. “Tears”
3. “My Man On Willpower”
4. “Sugar Talking”
5. “We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night”
6. “Nobody’s Son”
7. “Never Getting Laid”
8. “When Did You Get Hot?”
9. “Go Go Juice”
10. “Don’t Worry I’ll Make You Worry”
11. “House Tour”
12. “Goodbye”

Man’s Best Friend is out now via Island Records. Find more information here.

Los Angeles by way of Portland, Oregon, rapper Yeat has released his ninth project in five years. Titled Dangerous Summer, it’s being billed as an EP; so far, he’s released two videos from the project, “Im Yeat” and “Put It ONG.” Now that it’s officially out (under the wire to live up to its name), he’s released a third: “Comë N Go.” No, I have no idea why there is an umlaut over the “e” in the title.

The video for the song was filmed at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany, shot in moody black-and-white, and features an eye-catching contrast between his legions of fans and the moments of quiet before the storm, when he wanders empty arenas and hotels before the deluge of attention. At various points of the video, he’s depicted flying through the sky, Peter Pan-like — presumably, a visual metaphor for getting really, really high, which I assume is the “best way” to consume his musical output.

2025 has been a breakout year for the vibey artist, who made his Coachella debut this year and headlined Lyrical Lemonade in June.

Watch Yeat’s “Comë N Go” video above.

Dangerous Summer is out now via Lyfestyle/Field Trip/Capitol. You can stream it here.

Who knew The Kid Laroi was such a big Challengers fan? Okay, that might be a reach on my part, but it’s hard to watch the Australian star’s new video for “She Don’t Need To Know” without thinking of Luca Guadagnino’s 2024 film.

As both the video and the movie depict love triangles revolving around tennis players, it’s easy to make the comparison. Of course, being a sex symbol himself, The Kid Laroi flips the movie’s dynamic, placing himself as the male star torn between two hot women, played by the Gossip Girl reboot’s Anna Van Patten and OG sex symbol Carmen Electra (!). There’s also a touch of the video for Fountains Of Wayne’s “Stacy’s Mom,” as Electra appears to be portraying Van Patten’s cougar of a matriarch, flirting with The Kid Laroi in the background of all his activities with the more age appropriate paramour.

In real life, though, The Kid Laroi has been romantically linked with fellow pop star Tate McRae, who he said “inspires” him in an interview earlier this year. “She’s the hardest working artist I’ve ever met in my entire life,” he said. “And I don’t say that because she’s my girlfriend. Seeing how hard she works inspires and encourages me to follow along and do the same. There’s something really, really motivating about that — and really attractive as well.” Let’s hope her mom is the opposite of Carmen’s character here.

Watch The Kid Laroi’s “She Don’t Need To Know” video above.

The hip-hop-country crossover craze has officially peaked. After releases from the likes of BigXthaPlug strengthened the growing bond between the genres, mashup mad scientist DJ Khaled dips his toes into the trend with “Brother” featuring Post Malone — one of the first “hip-hop” artists to make the transition full-time — and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.

Pairing booming 808s with a classic acoustic guitar tune, “Brother” tight walks the line between the two styles as expertly as a veteran cowboy rides a horse. NBA YoungBoy is the true surprise here; the Baton Rouge rapper has been known for occasionally crooning his way through a trap banger, but his might be the most coherent we’ve heard him yet. YoungBoy always seems to bring out his best for guest appearances, and “Brother” is no exception.

“Brother” is one of two singles released by Khaled today; the other, “You Remind Me,” explores more familiar territory for the Miami native with dancehall vets Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Mavado, and Bounty Killer, along with newcomers Rorystonelove and Kaylan Arnold. You can check that one out below:

Both songs will appear on Khaled’s newly announced fourteenth album, Aalam Of God. He hasn’t revealed its release date yet, but it’s available for pre-save here.

Listen to DJ Khaled’s “Brother” featuring Post Malone and YoungBoy Never Broke Again above.

Graphic novelist Isabel Greenberg adapted the Middle Eastern folktales One Thousand And One Nights into 100 Nights Of Hero. Now, the graphic novel itself is getting an adaptation to film, a new movie of the same name directed by Julia Jackman.

Advance audiences will be able to get a look at this one soon, as it is set to premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in early September. They’ll even get a peek at Charli XCX, who continues expanding her interest in the film world with a role here.

Ahead of the movie’s release, keep reading for everything you need to know before it hits theaters.

Plot

The official synopsis reads, “When her neglectful husband departs after placing a secret wager to test her fidelity, Cherry (Monroe) and her sharp-witted maid, Hero (Corrin), must fend off a dangerously seductive visitor: Manfred (Galitzine).”

Emma Corrin told Entertainment Weekly:

“Films like this are the reason I love my job. Julia has brought the beloved graphic novel to the screen with so much feeling, heart, and vision. Who doesn’t love an imaginary medieval world? Especially one containing Maika Monroe, Nick Galitzine, and Charli XCX.”

Galitzine also called the film an “otherworldly fairytale about true love and those who come between it.” Monroe added, “From the moment I first read the script, I was immediately drawn to the story. After meeting Julia and hearing her unique vision for the film, I knew I had to be involved. Filming in a castle added a sense of magic on set, and the amazing cast and crew truly made the project unforgettable.”

Cast

The movie stars Emma Corrin, Nicholas Galitzine, Maika Monroe, Amir El-Masry, Charli XCX, Richard E. Grant, and Felicity Jones.

Galitzine also told EW of his character:

“Manfred is an exceptionally charming and Machiavellian man who aims to restore his former honor by capturing the affections of his friend’s wife through a bet they make,” Galitzine tells EW. “There is a sliver of goodness within him, but he is very much a product of the patriarchal society he’s bred in. […] He is relentless in his ambitions and pursuit of Cherry.”

Release Date

The film is set to hit theaters on December 5.

Trailer

Check out the 100 Nights Of Hero teaser trailer below.

Earlier this year, Brittany Howard said she “wouldn’t say the door’s completely closed” on an Alabama Shakes reunion. It turns out the door is wide open: They’re currently on a reunion tour, and today, the band shared “Another Life,” their first new song in over a decade. A press release notes a new album is indeed on the way, too.

Howard says of the song in a statement:

“When I wrote Another Life, I was thinking about all the lives we carry. The ones we’re living right now, the ones that slipped away because of different choices, the what ifs, the what wasn’t meant to be, the goodbyes, and the chance encounters that feel divine. This song is about those threads and how they stretch across time and space, connecting every version of who we are. It’s about letting them come together, letting them harmonize, and realizing that goodbye isn’t really goodbye. It’s more like I’ll see you later. A collective story that never stops unfolding. I’m glad we opened this door into this reality of us making music together again.”

Listen to “Another Life” above. Below, find the band’s upcoming tour dates, along with their setlist.

Alabama Shakes’ 2025 Tour Dates

09/04 — Milwaukee, WI @ Miller High Life Theatre #
09/05 — Rochester Hills, MI @ Meadow Brook Amphitheatre #
09/06 — Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage %
09/08 — Cleveland, OH @ Jacob’s Pavilion #
09/09 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE (Outdoors) #
09/11 — Louisville, KY @ Bourbon & Beyond Festival
09/13 — Asbury Park, NJ @ Sea.Hear.Now Festival
09/14 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway <
09/15 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway <
09/17 — Forest Hills, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium >
09/18 — Philadelphia, PA @ TD Pavilion at The Mann <
09/19 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem <
09/21 — Atlanta, GA @ Shaky Knees Festival
09/23 — New Orleans, LA @ Saenger Theatre *
09/25 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center ‡
09/26 — Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall ‡
09/27 — Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory ‡
11/15 — Mexico City, MX @ Corona Capital Festival

# with Sam Evian
% with Bahamas
< with The Budos Band
> with El Michels Affair
* with Concurrence
‡ with Greyhounds

Alabama Shakes’ 2025 Tour Setlist

1. “Intro”
2. “Future People”
3. “Don’t Wanna Fight”
4. “I Ain’t The Same”
5. “I Found You”
6. “Guess Who”
7. “Hang Loose”
8. “Hold On”
9. “This Feeling”
10. “Dunes”
11. “Another Life”
12. “Gimme All Your Love”
13. “Over My Head”
14. “Rise To The Sun”
15. “Shoegaze”
16. “Drive By Baby”
17. “Be Mine”
18. “American Dream”
19. “Gemini”
20. “Sound & Color” (encore)
21. “Someday” (encore)
22. “Always Alright” (encore)

It’s been almost exactly a year since Sabrina Carpenter released her album Short N’ Sweet on August 23, 2024. Instead of milking it for all it was worth, she struck while the iron is hot and today (August 29), her latest album, Man’s Best Friend, is here.

On release day, she’s highlighting “Tears” with a new video, which co-stars Colman Domingo in drag. Fans have noticed a perceived Rocky Horror Picture Show inspiration to the visual and have drawn parallels between Carpenter and Susan Sarandon’s character in the film.

Carpenter recently discussed why she released a new album so quickly after last year’s Short N’ Sweet, saying:

“If I really wanted to, I could have stretched out Short N’ Sweet much, much longer. But I’m at that point in my life where I’m like, ‘Wait a second, there’s no rules.’ If I’m inspired to write and make something new, I would rather do that. Why would I wait three years just for the sake of waiting three years? It’s all about what feels right. I’m learning to listen to that a lot more, instead of what is perceived as the right or wrong move.”

Watch the “Tears” video above. Check out the Man’s Best Friend cover art and tracklist below.

Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend Album Cover Artwork

Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend Tracklist

1. “Manchild”
2. “Tears”
3. “My Man On Willpower”
4. “Sugar Talking”
5. “We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night”
6. “Nobody’s Son”
7. “Never Getting Laid”
8. “When Did You Get Hot?”
9. “Go Go Juice”
10. “Don’t Worry I’ll Make You Worry”
11. “House Tour”
12. “Goodbye”

Man’s Best Friend is out now via Island Records. Find more information here.

Steven and Ian begin with a quick Swift-cast about the pop singer’s recent engagement, and then segue to a Sportscast segment about the potential dominance of the Philadelphia Eagles and the weird ineptitude of the Dallas Cowboys. After that, they discuss the recent album by Deftones, private music, and the group’s current “critic’s darling” status. Speaking of critics, the guys talk about a recent “state of music criticism” thinkpiece about whether music critics now are too nice. Then they do a “yay or nay” segment on Beach House.

In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about the new album by emo band Hot Mulligan and Steven talks up the indie-R&B project Nourished By Time.

New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 253 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.

Monday Night Football now has a new music curator for 2025: Bay Area rapper Saweetie, whose new role was announced a week ahead of the start of the 2025-2026 season. The “Boffum” rapper is the not only the first woman to hold this role, but she’s also the first one since Timbaland in 2023 to have played organized football herself. Her grandfather Willie Harper also played professionally for the San Francisco 49ers, and partnered with the team last year for the “Do It For The Bay” team anthem with P-Lo.

As curator, she’ll be responsible for choosing the songs played during the telecast of the games, promos, and Monday Night Countdown pre-show. Previous curators included J Balvin (2024), Timbaland and Justin Timberlake (2023), Marshmello (2022), and Drake (2021). ESPN is hosting a one-day-only pop-up nail salon on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 21 Greene St in New York City from Noon – 5 PM ET. Fans can get game-inspired nail designs and NFL merch, with the salon explained by ESPN Sports Marketing Vice President Curtis Friends, “This pop-up nail salon shows why because now we can bring her creativity and passion for nails to life in a fresh, fun way that has fans ready for Monday Night Football on ESPN.”

Saweetie herself said in the press release, “Football has always been in my blood, so I’m beyond grateful to be the first female curator for Monday Night Football on ESPN. Pull up to the NYC pop-up on Sept. 6 and get icy — fresh nails included — before the NFL season kicks off.”