Doja Cat’s fourth studio album, Vie, is now just a week away from release. Doja’s gone all-in on the ’80s motif during the , with the multi-talented star sharing its release date with a French-speaking video clip, dropping an ’80s pop-inspired single, “Jealous Type,” and doubling down on the ’80s nostalgia with her MTV Video Music Awards performance. Even the deluxe edition announcement saw Doja nod to pop culture of the era, donning a Max Headroom-inspired persona.
Today, she shared the album’s tracklist, along with a snippet of “Gorgeous,” which will presumably be the next single. She posted the clip — which leaned even more into the New Wave aesthetic, referencing artwork specific to the time period — to Instagram. The clip even has a little VHS/CRT filter, giving it some authenticity in that respect.
Back in July, Doja tipped fans to the sound of the new album in an interview with V Magazine, saying, “I do want to be self-aware enough to admit the fact that this is a pop-driven project. I know that I can make pop music, and pop is just that it’s popular. It starts to become a bit of a thing that’s viewed as a sport by people who are just bystanders to it, who enjoy it, but maybe also don’t respect it or what it is, which is just music … They see it as if this is some kind of football for girls and gays.”
She’s not interested in competing, just in being herself, and judging from the stuff she’s put out so far, there won’t be much like her latest this year — and that’s just how she likes it. You can check out Vie the tracklist below.
Outside of The Who, Pete Townshend’s biggest musical success is the 1980 single “Let My Love Open The Door,” which was his sole top-10 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. (That actually matches The Who’s career total of top-ten songs with one, as 1967’s “I Can See For Miles” was the band’s high point with its No. 9 peak.)
Now, Mitski has brought the song to present day: The soundtrack of the movie A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is out today (September 19) and it features Mitski’s cover of the song. In contrast to the upbeat original, Mitski’s recording is just her voice and piano, stripping the song back and slowing it down.
Shortly after the song’s release, Townshend told Rolling Stone it was “just a ditty” but later said in 1996, “It’s supposed to be about the power of God’s love. That when you’re in difficulty, whether it’s major or minor, God’s love is always there for you.” That was the year Townshend released the slower “E. Cola Mix” version of the song, which was used in many movies.
As for A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, the logline reads, “Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some doors change everything. Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are single strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and soon, through a surprising twist of fate, find themselves on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey — a funny, fantastical, sweeping adventure together where they get to re-live important moments from their respective pasts, illuminating how they got to where they are in the present…and possibly getting a chance to alter their futures.”
Listen to Mitski’s cover of “Let My Love Open The Door” above.
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival just wrapped for 2025, and for those that don’t know, it’s basically the Super Bowl of bourbon.
Each year in Bardstown, Kentucky, thousands of people descend on the festival grounds to enjoy expert panel discussions, plenty of fun games, and, of course, the absolute best bourbons. As UPROXX’s head whiskey writer, I’ve been attending the festival for years and have previously had the pleasure of speaking on the main stage, but this year I wanted to be among the people and experience the festivities like all of the other festival-goers (although I did retreat to the air conditioning in the media tent a time or two).
After having that on-the-ground experience, I’m ready to share with you the best booths at this year’s festival, as well as some of the standout pours that I enjoyed along the way.
So, let’s dive right in. These were the best booths (and pours) at this year’s Kentucky Bourbon Festival!
The Best Non-Distilling Producer Booth: Dark Arts Whiskey House
The Booth:
Dark Arts Whiskey House, located in Lexington, Kentucky, was holding down a mini but mighty booth tucked in the back corner of the festival’s craft village. Its out-of-the-way location was perfect, because for seemingly the entire festival, there was an extensive line of people waiting to try its products. The brand had one of its founders, Macaulay Minton, on hand to greet patrons along with a fleet of team members like Kymi Douglas and Sara Ahlgrim, formerly of the popular YouTube channel It’s Bourbon Night, who now serves as a “Spirit Guide” for the brand.
The Best Whiskey: Dark Arts 16-Year “K.B.F. Buff-Turkey Cuvée Blend” Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
This 16-Year “KBF Buff-Turkey Cuvée Blend” from Dark Arts wasn’t just the best whiskey at the booth, but it was easily the talk of the craft village, and the bottle most responsible for the brand’s long lines. Crafted from 7 barrels of “Buff-Turkey” juice, this expression was explicitly created for the thirsty attendees of Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: The nose opens with a lovely dose of crème brûlée, brown butter, and stewed plums before deferring to the more classic bourbon notes of vanilla pods, oak, and the standard caramel aroma. As it sits in the glass, this one becomes a bit fuller, with notes of figgy pudding, cinnamon bark, and faint black peppercorn accents.
Palate: The palate on this whiskey is somehow richer than its decadent nose, with an oily and mouth-coating texture that slips over your tongue like a velour suit. The nosing notes spring to life, with brown butter, rich vanilla, and decadent caramel flavors forming the base as faint whisps of mocha and mature oak undulate gently in the background, giving each sip a ton of depth.
Finish: The finish on this whiskey is sweet and lengthy, with the creme brulee notes making the most extensive impression, while a bit of sandalwood, black pepper, caramel, and even some stewed red apple notes can be found after lip-smacking a bit.
Bottom Line:
Anyone familiar with KBF will note that there are typically extensive lines at legacy booths as attendees are often rewarded with the opportunity to buy some of their most limited offerings. Well, this year’s Dark Arts booth rivaled them all with equally extensive lines and a bottle that arguably outperforms some of the most notable allocated releases of the year. This one was definitely a can’t-miss.
The Best Craft Whiskey Brand Booth: Potter Jane Distilling Company
The Booth
The Potter Jane Distilling Company booth was loaded with representatives from the brand. Both of its namesakes, Denny Potter and Jane Bowie, were present to greet attendees and talk about their fledgling distillery. While they’ve only been up and running for a little over a year, they brought with them some new make as well as some newly aged distillate, part of a batch of barrels that the brand intends to set aside for future KBFs to show festival-goers in real-time how their whiskey is progressing.
The Best Whiskey: Potter Jane High-Rye “Western Facing” New Make
Frank Dobbins III
ABV: Cask strength Average Price: Not for sale
The Whiskey:
While this isn’t a “finished product” that will see store shelves, it was a fascinating look into the future of Potter Jane Distilling Company. The brand was born from the minds of two industry legends, who worked alongside one another at Maker’s Mark before deciding to leave a mark of their own by making whiskey entirely in their own image. As veterans of wheated bourbon production, what I found most fascinating was the impressive quality of their bourbon, which featured rye as a secondary grain. Notably, it had a fruit-forward and complex aroma base, resulting in a bounty of both qualities on the palate.
It may not be ready for the main stage just yet, but for those who had the pleasure of tasting its liquid this year and are looking to attend the festival in 2026, seeing the progress a year can make at the Potter Jane booth will surely prove to be insightful.
The Best Established Whiskey Brand Booth: Bardstown Bourbon Company
The Booth:
The Bardstown Bourbon Company booth had one distinct advantage over most others: the number of brands on offer. Despite having an incredible lineup of its own whiskey, Bardstown Bourbon Company is also a highly regarded producer of other upstart brands via its contract distilling and sourced whiskey business. Not only was the distillery rolling out several new expressions for attendees to try, including its Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish, Discovery Series 13 bourbon, and latest Collaborative Series release with Maison Ferrand, but BBCo. clients like Blue Run and Forbidden Bourbon were also prominently featured, making it a can’t-miss destination throughout the weekend.
The Best Whiskey: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series 13
Bardstown Bourbon Company
I had the opportunity to sit down with Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Master Blender and VP of Product Development, Dan Calloway, in the media tent during the festival. He was kind enough to share the latest Discovery Series bourbon with me while discussing his thoughts behind the product. In short, he’s been waiting patiently to try his hand at double-barreling, and with this project now out in the world, he anticipates that future iterations of the Discovery Series will also feature the technique.
This 100% Kentucky bourbon was a perfect fit for the festival and features bourbon aged up to 15 years that was double-barreled in American and Hungarian oak casks before being bottled at 110.8 proof.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Layers of caramel, vanilla, dried strawberries, and faint mocha notes are blended well with the aroma of torched orange peels, hazelnut spread, white pepper, and clove on the nose. It has a slightly darker and nuttier spiced aroma than recent editions in the lineup, which is definitely intriguing and likely due to its double barreling process.
Palate: On the palate, the influence of Hungarian oak is evident but delightfully restrained, as those hazelnut spread and clove notes form the base of the flavor profile. Meanwhile, classic bourbon notes of caramel, vanilla, and black pepper are well-represented along the edges of the tongue.
Finish: The medium-length finish is where the finishing cask leaves its final impression as notes of coconut flakes, cloves, and hazelnut spread brush up against a slightly drying oaky, lactone flavor.
Bottom Line:
The Bardstown Bourbon Company tent was loaded with hits, with single barrels from Forbidden Bourbon and Blue Run’s latest whiskey releases standing out. That said, it was the assortment from Bardstown Bourbon Company’s prestige Discovery and Collaborative Series lineups that took the cake, with the newest Discovery Series expression edging out the rest to claim my top spot under the tent.
The Best Legacy Distillery Booth: The James B. Beam Distillery
The Booth:
The Jim Beam booth had just as many dazzling new releases to show off as any other booth, with a new Hardin’s Creek, the return of its celebrated “Bowling Pin” bottle, and the crown jewel: Knob Creek 21 on offer. While the bottles of Knob Creek 21 sold quickly and resulted in one of the longest lines at the festival, the brand had a much deeper stock of the “Beam Bowling Pin” bourbon, which kept fans of the brand circling its tent for all three days.
The Best Whiskey: Knob Creek 21-Year Bourbon
Jim Beam
Is this really a surprise? I was part of a small group of journalists who got to try this product when it was still in the development stage a few months ago, and it’s only gotten richer and more robust since then. Surprisingly, this product clears the bell curve of maturation and tastes significantly less oaky than its 18-year counterpart, with a juicier flavor profile and more lively texture to match.
Knob Creek 21 follows the same trajectory as other hyper-aged products in the lineup in that it’s proofed down to 50% ABV, but this one comes housed in a cool wooden case that holds the iconic Knob Creek bottle. Aged for 21 years, this is Kentucky Straight Bourbon pushed to its limits.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: The nosing notes of this mature bourbon open with Dates, brown sugar, and hazelnut spread. Fainter elements like light menthol and dill then begin to billow over the rim of the glass before a closing note of sweet oak sweeps through the air. In short, this is a lovely, self-assured aroma profile that keeps the unpleasant oaky notes at bay while reaping the benefits of its maturity in the form of dates, faint leather, and rich brown sugar.
Palate: Once in the mouth, the flavors of sweet leather and raisins wash over the tongue at first. There’s still some slight menthol found on the palate to go with a lot of vanilla extract, cinnamon bark, and cream soda. It’s surprisingly more vibrant and juicy than the 18-year Knob Creek, which has been on the market for several years.
Finish: The finish is impressively lengthy, with a hint of honeyed black tea, faintly floral notes, and crackles of black pepper and star anise to close things out.
Bottom Line:
Jim Beam is always a popular booth at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, but this year’s triptych of new releases ensured that fans kept coming back to taste (and re-taste) the latest from their favorite brand. Those who were lucky enough to try and/or buy the Knob Creek 21 were the real winners, but with a consolation prize as beautiful as the revived Bowling Pin bottle, there are certainly no losers to speak of.
The Best Rye Whiskey Booth: Angel’s Envy
The Booth
The Angel’s Envy booth was yet another one that was inundated with long lines, albeit with relatively short wait times, as fans queued to taste the brand’s new expressions. Those included two new Distillery Series releases: a peated cask-finished rye and a two-grain bourbon, along with a new batch of its cask-strength bottled-in-bond bourbon, which is now headed to national distribution channels, meaning fans across the country will be able to taste what was formerly a distillery-only release. The brand also rolled out other cask-strength goodies, and of course, its latest Cellar Collection release, an extra añejo tequila finished rye whiskey.
The Best Whiskey: Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection Vol. 5 Straight Rye Whiskey Finished In French Oak Extra-Añejo Tequila Barrels
Angel’s Envy’s latest release in its Cellar Collection really leans into a unique finishing cask for bourbon: Extra añejo tequila. The process begins with Angel’s Envy rye whiskey, which is aged for up to seven years before being finished for 12 months in French oak barrels that previously held Patron tequila. For what the brand calls “the final touch”, they blend that with an 11-year-old rye.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: The nose on this whiskey is front-loaded with floral notes that aren’t immediately discernible as agave-adjacent, with white flowers and lilacs leading the bunch. Accents of vanilla, clove, butterscotch, and spearmint also make up the lovely bouquet of aromas.
Palate: In the mouth, the tequila influence is a bit more pronounced as herbal tea with a drop of honey, allspice, and agave syrup notes blend well with butterscotch, brown sugar, cedar, tobacco leaves, and green apples. The texture is fairly dense and juicy, and that helps as it transitions to the finish.
Finish: The finish is lingering and full of orange blossom honey, touches of spearmint, black pepper, and vanilla. Green apple skin and cereal notes help draw the entire affair to a close. Bottom Line:
Not only was the Angel’s Envy booth loaded with excellent ryes, but they also brought a wide selection of exceptional bourbon to satisfy the festival’s attendees and appeal to a diverse crowd in a way that few booths did. As a result, Angel’s Envy undoubtedly had the best and most interesting rye offerings at the festival, rewarding curious attendees with a pair of releases that are almost without precedent in the American whiskey world.
The Best Overall Booth: Preservation Distillery
The Booth
Preservation Distillery’s booth was devoid of fair games, loudspeakers, or any other bells and whistles. What it did have, however, was the best bourbon at the entire festival. Not only were VIPs treated to pours of the brand’s new Very Olde St. Nick 20-Year Bourbon, which is already in the hunt as one of our bourbons of the year, but additionally, they debuted another three releases that really knocked my socks off: Very Olde St. Nick 18-Year Bourbon, Very Olde St. Nick Super Freak Bourbon, and the pièce de résistance: Very Olde St. Nick 17-Year “True Religion” Bourbon.
The Best Bourbon At The Kentucky Bourbon Festival: Preservation Distillery Very Olde St. Nick 17-Year True Religion Bourbon
Very Olde St. Nick 17-Year “True Religion” Bourbon came as a bit of a surprise (Preservation Distillery typically eschews typical marketing for a more direct-to-consumer, grassroots feel) when it was initially announced on the brand’s social media channels. Still, given its packaging, folks quickly realized this was the spiritual successor to its previous triplet of 17-year releases: Unicorn Cask, The OG, and Lost Barrel. Those releases are purported, but not confirmed, to be from the shuttered Stitzel-Weller distillery and had been resting in steel tanks until their release. My palate would agree with that assertion, and I’d say the same of this newest release, True Religion.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: The nose on this whiskey is remarkably dense and multi-layered with salted toffee, candied walnuts, black cherry, and brown sugar all folded into the aroma of mature oak, sweet leather, cinnamon bark, and baked apples. It’s an aroma profile that plays all the hits of classic bourbon with a richness that elevates it into rare air.
Palate: On the palate, this whiskey rumbles to life with all of the aforementioned nosing notes. Salted toffee and candied walnuts lead the way, but that then morphs into flavors like peanut brittle, caramel corn, stewed peaches, and sweet leather. It has a silky mouthfeel that helps each tightly-wound layer of flavor to coat your tongue, which is a huge win.
Finish: Thanks to that oily texture, this whiskey has an impressively long finish that seems to go on for minutes as the flavors of vanilla ice cream, gooey caramel, white pepper, and stewed peaches linger on the tongue long after the final sip.
Bottom Line:
Full disclosure: I didn’t taste every single bourbon at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival (it’s a bit of a tall order), but after spending 3 days at the festival grounds, fielding suggestions from attendees far and wide, and doing a ton of my own research, I feel confident in crowning Very Olde St. Nick 17-Year True Religion Bourbon as the best bourbon at KBF this year.
That is, perhaps, with one exception. Having previously tried the brand’s 20-Year Very Olde St. Nick, I opted not to taste it at the festival so that more people could try it and to maintain suspense for our “Best Bourbon Of 2025” list. That may yet prove to be the best bourbon of the year, but having opted out of that one, I’m happy to call Preservation Distillery’s True Religion the best bourbon at the 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival.
Tucked into the hills of southwest Mallorca, Zafiro Palace Andratx isn’t just a hotel, it’s a lifestyle flex that can and should be seen on the ‘gram. Hotels that go the extra mile like asking what time you want your room cleaned and turn down service hold a special place in my heart.
It’s where private plunge pools meet Vespa daydreams, spa days blend into early evening cocktails, and “resort wear” finally makes sense. Whether you’re in it for the gourmet dishes, the golf, or the glow-up, this Mediterranean escape delivers five-star everything with just the right amount of ‘yes, I’m that girl’ energy. It’s sophisticated without being stuffy, luxurious without losing its soul, and somehow manages to make every hour feel like golden hour. If your dream vacation includes lemon trees, live music, and pretending you’re in a glossy travel campaign—this is your spot.
Why It’s Awesome
ZAFIRO PALACE ANDRATX
Zafiro Palace Andratx is a standout in Mallorca’s luxury landscape. This Mallorcan family-owned five-star resort is the only hotel in the Balearics to earn the 2024 She Travel Club Best Resort distinction and has been shortlisted for Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Resort in Spain and Favourite Resort in Spain in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards. It also won British Airways Holidays’ Customer Excellence Award and is part of the elite Great Hotels of the World collection.
From private plunge pools and lemon-tree courtyards to sea-green Vespa rentals and a peaceful adults-only vibe strategically placed throughout the resort, the luxe hotel oozes Mediterranean elegance while still feeling warm, personal, and you guessed it, fun in the sun. Because that’s the point, isn’t it? Speaking of fun, don’t miss the 3p daily Flamenco dancers by the pool to help get you in the vacation spirit.
In-House Food + Drink
JAYME LAMM
The dining scene at Zafiro Palace Andratx strikes that perfect balance between high-end and approachable. The salted sea bass at Cailu Steakhouse is a showstopper—cooked in a salt crust and served perfectly tender after a 30-minute preparation time. It’s easily one of the best dishes on property, and absolutely worth the wait time (don’t worry, they’ll warn you in case you’re hangry) and presentation where they de-bone your fish for you in its entirety.
Evenings are best spent at the Blue Lounge Bar, where the espresso martinis are dangerously smooth. As the sun melts behind the mountains, live music drifts through the air, setting a relaxed yet romantic vibe. With several on-site restaurants—ranging from Mediterranean-inspired dishes to sushi and casual bites—the à la carte style makes every meal feel elevated, but never fussy.
I’ve stayed at my fair share of all-inclusives over the years, but this one stood out for one delicious reason: the wine list. Not only was there a thoughtful, top-tier selection of bottles included, but there was also a sommelier on hand to help pair your pour with the perfect dish.
Amenities
ZAFIRO PALACE ANDRATX
Air Conditioning/Heating
Whirlpool Bath
Pillow Menu
Makeup Mirror
Daily Cleaning
TV
Bathrobe
Nespresso Coffee Machine + Tea
Steambrush
Workstation
Microwave
Hairdryer
Safe
Rain Shower
Minibar
Wi-Fi
Room Types
ZAFIRO PALACE ANDRATX
Guests can choose from a variety of suites, including deluxe terraces and swim-up suites with private plunge pools. Each room is designed with clean lines, warm tones, and natural light. Inside, you’ll find rainfall showers, freestanding tubs, blackout curtains, and Nespresso machines.
The newer Zafiro Club level offers premium extras like private check-in, access to an exclusive pool area, and a more curated experience complete with concierge service and elevated minibar selections.
The Best Thing To Do Within A 15-Minute Walk
JAYME LAMM
Head to Golf de Andratx, just a three-minute stroll from the hotel. This championship 18-hole course is famous for its sea views and the challenging ‘Green Monster’ 6th hole, one of the longest in Spain. It’s been featured by 59club Europe for service excellence and was a finalist in LLM Readers’ Travel Awards for Best Golf Hotel. One of the holes felt straight out of a Mediterranean rom-com — my husband’s ball veered into a private villa yard, where a sun-kissed blonde in a designer bikini gracefully ducked beneath her lemon tree and tossed it back with a wink: ‘Call me next time.’ Mallorca, you are pure magic.
Even if you’re not an avid golfer, the course is worth walking for the views alone—and there’s a terrace restaurant perfect for a post-round coffee or cocktail (or walk back to your all-inclusive free drinks at the hotel).
The Best Thing To Eat Or Drink Within A $20 Cab Ride
JAYME LAMM
Just a short ride to nearby Port d’Andratx will take you to Es Fum, a Michelin-starred restaurant known for its inventive tasting menu and unforgettable Mediterranean-Cuban fusion. The seaside terrace adds to the magic. It’s a perfect off-property indulgence and makes for an ideal date night or celebration meal.
Bed Game
ZAFIRO PALACE ANDRATX
The beds are plush, the linens soft, and the blackout curtains make sleeping in feel like an art form you wish you mastered earlier. Add in the island quiet and it’s easy to lose track of time.
Rating: 9/10
Sexiness Rating
JAYME LAMM
From private pools and live music to Vespa rides and candlelit dinners, this hotel has strong date energy. It’s laid-back luxury that invites romance without trying too hard. As travelers without kids, it’s important to note it is still a kid-friendly property.
Rating: 8/10
The Views & Pic Spots
JAYME LAMM
The best view is from your private pool terrace, where you can soak in sweeping mountain or sea views framed by palms. For the most Instagram-worthy shot, head to the adults-only infinity pool just before sunset with a cocktail in hand or go to Blue Lounge Bar for golden hour for the perfect postcard background. We took a photograph here the first night and it became our nightly outfit shot the background and lighting were so good.
Best Season To Visit
JAYME LAMM
May, June, and September are ideal according to the experts, but according to me, September is the only right answer. The summer in Mallorca is behind hot, so come prepared with extra anti-perspirant if you go in June – August. Overall, you’ll enjoy warm weather, fewer crowds, and the best chance at getting a table with a view or a private pool suite. July and August are busier and hotter.
If I Had To Complain About One Thing
ZAFIRO PALACE ANDRATX
The only real complaint is that the hotel is so comfortable and well-rounded that it makes leaving a challenge. And when you’re in Europe, that’s a bit of a shame. We did the all-inclusive option (they call it full board), which made us not want to venture out as much. Part of the charm of Mallorca is exploring the small towns and hidden beaches nearby, but it’s hard to pull yourself away from the private pools, live music, and incredible service. If I went back, I wouldn’t get this (every reservation already comes with breakfast included).
Book Here
You can book your own Mallorca five-star vacation directly on their website.
Opt for the Zafiro Club upgrade for extra perks (all-inclusive stays also come with airport transfers, which is ideal for the travel who wants to show up and get taken care of. Whatever you do, reserve one of the private pool suites—they’re absolutely worth it.
Wednesday’sBleeds, one of the most anticipated indie albums of the year, is out today (September 19). To mark the occasion, the band has shared a video for album highlight “Townies.”
The group’s Karly Hartzman shared a lengthy statement about the song, writing:
“The song Townies is about how a young woman’s sexuality, especially when they are first encountering it at a young age, is often weaponized against them in the gossip cycles of a highschool. I write from experience, both my own and a dear friend of mine, who had rumors spread about them that could deeply affect or potentially define our social standing.
At the end of the song I look back and forgive anyone who contributed to this. Even I, as a victim of the rumor mill, wasn’t immune to sharing little scandals with my friends when I came across them. Cause the end of the day, teenagers have no idea who the f*ck they are or how what they do might be hurting someone, all you can do is hope everyone grew up to become decent and empathic adults.
The Townies video was filmed by Lance [Bangs] and his crew in Durham, North Carolina. I told Lance I wanted to incorporate the visuals of southern sorority rushing, which is deeply fascinating to me. We played a surprise Wednesday show to a crowded backyard. No one’s legs got chopped off by the boat engine in the hot tub in the process.”
Hartzman previously said of the album, “Bleeds is the spiritual successor to Rat Saw God, and I think the quintessential ‘Wednesday Creek Rock’ album. This is what Wednesday songs are supposed to sound like. We’ve devoted a lot of our lives to figuring this out — and I feel like we did.”
Watch the “Townies” video above and find the Bleeds cover art and tracklist below, along with Wednesday’s upcoming tour dates.
Wednesday’s Bleeds Album Cover Artwork
Dead Oceans
Wednesday’s Bleeds Tracklist
1. “Reality TV Argument Bleeds”
2. “Townies”
3. “Wound Up Here (By Holdin On)”
4. “Elderberry Wine”
5. “Phish Pepsi”
6. “Candy Breath”
7. “The Way Love Goes”
8. “Pick Up That Knife”
9. “Wasp”
10. “Bitter Everyday”
11. “Carolina Murder Suicide”
12. “Gary’s II”
Wednesday’s 2025 Tour Dates
09/27/2025 — Austin, TX @ LEVITATION Festival
10/09/2025 — Santa Fe, NM @ Tumble Root *
10/10-12/2025 — Las Vegas, NV @ Best Friends Forever Festival
10/11/2025 — Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom *
10/14/2025 — Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern *
10/17/2025 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre *
10/18/2025 — Oakland, CA @ The Fox Theater *
10/20/2025 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell *
10/22/2025 — Ft. Collins, CO @ Aggie Theatre *
10/23/2025 — Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre *
11/10/2025 — Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ^
11/11/2025 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel ^
11/12/2025 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel ^
11/13/2025 — Montreal, QC @ Club Soda ^
11/15/2025 — Toronto, ON @ Concert Hall ^
11/16/2025 — Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre ^
11/17/2025 — Chicago, IL @ The Riviera Theater ^
11/19/2025 — Cleveland, OH @ Globe Iron ^
11/20/2025 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre ^
11/21/2025 — Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club ^
02/04/2026 — Copenhagen, DK @ Pumpehuset #
02/05/2026 — Oslo, NO @ Parkteatret #
02/06/2026 — Stockholm, SE @ Debase r#
02/08/2026 — Hamburg, DE @ Molotow Musikclub #
02/09/2026 — Berlin, DE @ Lido #
02/10/2026 — Munich, DE @ Strom #
02/11/2026 — Milan, IT @ Circolo Arci Bellezza #
02/14/2026 — Bilbao, ES @ Bilborock #
02/15/2026 — Madrid, ES @ Copernico #
02/16/2026 — Barcelona, ES @ La Nau Locales de Ensayo (La Nau) #
02/19/2026 — Brussels, BE @ Botanique Orangerie #
02/20/2026 — Paris, FR @ Le Trabendo #
02/21/2026 — Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso Noord #
02/23/2026 — Bristol, UK @ The Fleece #
02/24/2026 — Leeds, UK @ The Leeds Irish Centre #
02/25/2026 — London, UK @ Electric Ballroom #
* with Friendship
^ with Daffo
# with Bleary Eyed
Bleeds is out now via Dead Oceans. Find more information here.
Earl Sweatshirt continues his magnificent Live Laugh Love rollout with the video for “Well Done!” As an independent artist, you have to really know how to spend that promo budget, and Earl has placed his bets wisely.
The “Well Done!” video is simple but effective, putting together a striking collage of still images to create a herky-jerky, semi-animated visualization of Earl’s bars, which encompass references to Greek mythology, LA street life, and more.
He’s employed similar, off-beat tactics throughout his latest album cycle, from employing an obvious body double at the listening event announcing the album to documenting that process for his “Crisco” video. Meanwhile, the blown-out visuals of his “Exhaust” video gave it a stark, unique aesthetic that sets his lo-fi efforts apart from other self-funded artists’ clips.
You can watch Earl Sweatshirt’s “Well Done!” video above and check out the dates for Earl’s 3LWorld Tour below.
Earl Sweatshirt Tour Dates
10/31 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks (w/ Denzel Curry & Freddie Gibbs)
11/05 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex – Rockwell
11/07 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
11/08 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
11/09 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades
11/11 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
11/13 – Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
11/14 – San Diego, CA @ SOMA
11/16 – Los Angeles, CA @ Camp Flog Gnaw
11/19 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Midtown
11/20 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
11/21 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
11/23 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
11/25 – Miami FL @ Miami Beach Bandshell
11/26 – Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live
11/28 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade – Heaven
11/29 – Washington, DC @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
12/02 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
12/03 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
12/04 – New Haven, CT @ Toads Place
12/06 – Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre
120/8 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
12/10 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
12/11 – Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre
12/12 – Minneapolis, MN @ Uptown Theater
12/15 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
12/16 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox SoDo
01/20 – Helsinki, Finland @ Ääniwalli
01/22 – Oslo, Norway @ Rockefeller
01/23 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Slaktkyrkan
01/24 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Amager Bio
01/26 – Hamburg, Germany @ Uebel & Gefahrlich
01/27 – Berlin, Germany @ Metropol
01/29 – Prague, Czech Republic @ ROXY
01/31 – Vienna, Austria @ Flex
02/02 – Rome, Italy @ Hacienda
02/03 – Milan, Italy @ Farbique
02/04 – Munich, Germany @ Backstage Werk
02/06 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Rote Fabrik
02/07 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Batschkapp
02/08 – Cologne, Germany @ Essigfabrik
02/10 – Utrecht, Netherlands @ TivoliVredenburg
02/12 – Antwerp, Belgium @ De Roma
02/13 – London, UK @ Exhibition
02/14 – Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall
02/15 – Dublin, Ireland @ The Academy
02/17 – Paris, France @ Trabendo
02/19 – Barcelona, Spain @ Sala Apolo
02/20 – Lisbon, Portugal @ Lisboa ao Vivo
Live Laugh Love is out now via Tan Cressida/Warner Records. You can find more info here.
Destroy Lonely is “Screwed Up” in his latest video, which accompanies the release of his new album, Broken Hearts 3 (or 3³, if you prefer meme speak). The video is pretty straightforward, following the rule-bending Atlanta rapper on a walkthrough of a crowded nightclub as various slogans related to his label Opium’s favorite themes flash on the screen.
Broken Hearts 3 is the fourth Opium project of 2025, completing the full circuit of the label’s core acts ahead of their Antagonist Tour, kicking off in October. Those projects include Playboi Carti’s Music, Ken Carson’s More Chaos, and Homixide Gang’s Homixide Lifestyle 2. 3³ features a guest appearance from Ken Carson, and is produced by Destroy Lonely’s early collaborators, Clayco, Cxdy, Cade and Bugz Ronin.
You can watch Destroy Lonely “Screwed Up” video above.
Destroy Lonely 2025 Tour Dates
10/03 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta Center
10/05 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center
10/08 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
10/10 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
10/12 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
10/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena
10/17 – Phoenix, AZ @ PHX Arena
10/18 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
10/20 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
10/23 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
10/24 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
10/25 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
10/28 – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
10/30 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
10/31 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
11/01 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
11/04 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
11/06 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
11/07 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
11/08 – Hartford, CT @ PeoplesBank Arena
11/10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Xfinity Mobile Arena
11/11 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
11/13 – Raleigh, NC @ Lenovo Center
11/14 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
11/16 – Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena
11/28 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
11/30 – Tampa, FL @ Benchmark International Arena
12/01 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
Broken Hearts 3 is out now via Opium/Interscope. You can find more info here.
Lil Yachty keeps morphing, showing off new facets of his sound with every new release. Just when you think you’ve got him pinned down, he jukes, popping up with another surprising evolution of his flow or unexpected beat choice.
Just check out “Silver Lining,” his new single with cult-hero Texas rapper Sauce Walka. It’s another instance of Boat zigging when you expect him to zag; after revamping his “Michigan Boy” persona alongside Babyface Ray on “Wavy Crete,” Yachty goes full-on backpack rapper on “Silver Lining.”
Over a spacey, almost drumless loop, Yachty defends his spot in hip-hop: “The hatred comes from GMs in my DM’s / Never CEOs creeping, leaking spillage out the mouth / How they say hip-hop ain’t a n**** house when he ain’t got a housе?” It turns out Yachty is just as cozy on a Griselda-style soul loop as he is on the cloudy 808s of “Won’t Diss You” or the futuristic funk of “Murda.”
Although Yachty has kept up a steady stream of single releases over the past couple of years since Let’s Start Here, he seems hesitant to announce a new album. Still, he’s got plenty of new material for whenever he decides to do so.
Watch Lil Yachty’s “Silver Lining” video featuring Sauce Walka above.
Raye is stacking her plate high right now. Today (September 19), she released the single “Where Is My Husband!” and announced a big run of 2026 tour dates. There’s also a new album on the way, although it hasn’t been officially announced yet.
In a new British Vogue profile, Raye discussed her second album. She said, “My first album was very devastating in parts. In the second album, I feel this need for hope for myself and wanting that to translate to others.” Of the new song, Raye also said, “I’ve been single for so long. My last devastating break-up was four, five years ago. I was like, ‘I’m gonna marry him.’ We was together for two years and it ended up not working out. I have never experienced a more crippling emotion. It took me three, four years to get over him. Like, I can’t allow myself to fall in love again until it’s safe.”
As for the tour, the run is called This Tour May Contain New Music. Fans can sign up for pre-sale access ahead of the pre-sale’s start on September 23 at 10 a.m. local time. The general on-sale begins on September 25 at 10 a.m. local time. More information can be found here.
Watch the “Where Is My Husband!” video above and find Raye’s upcoming tour dates below.
Raye’s 2026 Tour Dates: This Tour May Contain New Music
01/22/2026 — Lodz, Poland @ Atlas Arena
01/24/2026 — Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena (FKA Mercedes Benz Arena)
01/25/2026 — Prague, Czech Republic @ O2 Arena
01/27/2026 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
01/30/2026 — Bologna, Italy @ Unipol Arena
02/01/2026 — Antwerp, Belgium @ AFAS Dome
02/03/2026 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena
02/05/2026 — Oslo, Norway @ Unity Arena
02/07/2026 — Stockholm, Sweden @ Avicii Arena
02/10/2026 — Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
02/11/2026 — Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
02/13/2026 — Barcelona, Spain @ Palau Saint Jordi
02/15/2026 — Paris, France @ Accor Arena
02/17/2026 — Manchester, UK @ Co-Op Live
02/20/2026 — Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro
02/23/2026 — Birmingham, UK @ bp pulse LIVE
02/26/2026 — London, UK @ The O2
02/27/2026 — London, UK @ The O2
03/04/2026 — Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
03/31/2026 — Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
04/02/2026 — Vancouver, BC, CAN @ Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center
04/03/2026 — Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater @ Lumen Field
04/06/2026 — Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
04/08/2026 — Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre
04/10/2026 — Chicago, IL @ Auditorium Theatre
04/12/2026 — Montreal, QC, CAN @ Place Bell
04/13/2026 — Toronto, ON, CAN @ Coca Cola Coliseum
04/15/2026 — New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
04/19/2026 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Presented by Highmark
04/20/2026 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
04/26/2026 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
04/28/2026 — Atlanta, GA @ Coca Cola Roxy
04/29/2026 — Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
05/01/2026 — Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
05/03/2026 — Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
05/04/2026 — Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
05/07/2026 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
05/08/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
05/10/2026 — San Francisco, CA @ The Theater At Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
05/12/2026 — Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
A crumbling relationship meets a tragic end in the video for Cardi B’s new single, “Safe” featuring Kehlani.
Although the song itself is an ode to a man who makes Cardi feel safe, the narrative of the video sees her paired up with one who is anything but. Don Benjamin plays the lead, who starts out as a seemingly doting beau, but his secret activities strain their bond, and over the course of a pregnancy (message!), Cardi begins to feel increasingly isolated. After a climactic argument, Benjamin hits the streets, but by the time he returns, the consequences of his actions have already caught up with them both. No spoilers, but ladies: Leave that thuggin’ love ALONE.
“Safe” is the latest single from Cardi’s long-awaited sophomore album, Am I The Drama?, which also includes “Outside” and “Imaginary Playerz.” In addition to Kehlani, the album features guest appearances from Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez, Summer Walker, Tyla, and more. The album dropped today after multiple delays and false starts spanning over five years as Cardi’s perfectionist tendencies kept her tweaking the tracklist until earlier this year. With the album finally out, Cardi has designs on her first-ever tour, and her fourth baby is on the way with her new man, NFL star Stefon Diggs, who might just be the inspiration for “Safe.”
You can watch Cardi B’s “Safe” video featuring Kehlani above.
Am I The Drama? is out now via Atlantic Records. You can find more info here.
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