Ken Carson is in the middle of Opium’s Antagonist tour alongside labelmates Playboi Carti, Destroy Lonely, and Homixide Gang. However, that hasn’t stopped the self-described Lord Of Chaos from releasing new music and experimenting with his sound.
While Carti leans further into abstraction with every release, Carson has quietly become one of the more conventional members of the crew. On his latest single, “Yes,” he adopts the melodic delivery that has been part of Atlanta’s trap scene for the past decade or so, sounding very much like the offspring of Young Thug and collaborators like Gunna, Lil Keed, and Lil Baby.
Lyrically, it’s very much in the “freestyle” mode that we’ve all become accustomed to lately, focusing on bragging about his appeal to the opposite sex. “Young Vamp Life, she want a bite,” he boasts.
You can listen to Ken Carson’s “Yes” above.
Antagonist 2025 Tour Dates
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
Back in the 2000s, twin sisters Allison and Katie Crutchfield formed the band P.S. Eliot. In 2011, they broke up and the two went on to do their own things: Katie re-branded as Waxahatchee while Allison started a new band, Swearin’. Now, the sisters are back together and they just made their comeback in a huge way: Today (October 31), they announced their new band, Snocaps, and released their surprise self-titled debut album.
A press release notes the album “recalls Allison’s band Swearin’ and Katie’s early records as Waxahatchee.” Furthermore, featured performers on the project are MJ Lenderman and Brad Cook, with Cook producing and “almost entirely” engineering the album.
There’s also a lo-fi, DIY video for “Coast,” which features the sisters mostly just hanging out, doing things like playing music, getting food, driving, exploring vintage stores, and otherwise doing slice-of-life sorts of things.
Listen to “Coast” above and find the Snocaps cover art and tracklist below.
Although Australian artist Genesis Owusu‘s latest single has a title perfectly timed for spooky season, the song’s content is decidedly less supernatural in nature. Instead, the “Death Cult Zombie” he takes on in the punky track is more political in nature, as he admonishes them, “Think too hard and you bleed / Come and get me, I won’t live on my knees / I live here so why you following me / Mr master race, but still no GED / Burning in the sun and looking British in the teeth.” I think we all know who he’s talking about.
Of course, the video manages to make things a bit more literal, opening with an homage to The Ring, and following Owusu as he runs — and off-roads — for his life, dodging literal zombies looking to take a bite out of him. There’s even a little dance number at the end, a nod to the most Halloween-themed music video of all time.
In a press release, Genesis breaks down the song’s indictment of indoctrination. “For most people, the shaking up of what they consider to be true is too scary and inconvenient,” he says. “Once you’ve picked your truth, you live by it staunchly despite whatever pesky “facts” and “logic” get in the way. Pride won’t let you be wrong, fear won’t let you be free, dogma won’t let you be aware. The delusion is more comfortable. But the longer you sit in that delusion, the faster the zombification spreads through your body like a plague; like a scourge. Gotta be brave enough to break from the cult.”
The genre-bending artist returned from a two-year hiatus with “Pirate Radio” last month; his last release prior was “Tied Up” from his second album, Struggler.
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 October below.
The Oasis reunion tour has been one of the biggest music events of 2025 (and perhaps of 2026, too). The band has delivered with reissues as the spotlight is on them, including an anniversary edition of the classic (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?. The biggest additions are new unplugged versions of five songs: “Cast No Shadow,” “Morning Glory,” “Wonderwall,” “Acquiesce,” and “Champagne Supernova.”
Carly Rae Jepsen — Emotion (10th Anniversary Edition)
Interscope/UMe
Following the smash success of “Call Me Maybe” and “Good Time,” Emotion single “I Really Like You” was a solid follow-up hit for Jepsen. That project is now a decade old, so CRJ is celebrating with an anniversary edition. There are six bonus tracks here while there a number of appealing vinyl variants: 1LP blue swirl, 1LP zoetrope, and 2LP magenta swirl. So if you ever wished that “Cut To The Feeling” was on your Emotion vinyl, this is for you.
Zoetrope discs, the ones that seem to animate when the vinyl rotates, have been a neat part of the vinyl revival, and now XXXTentacion is getting that treatment, too. That’s via the anniversary reissue of 17, the late rapper’s debut album. This edition is one to pounce on as only 10,000 units will be made available.
The “One-Step” process of bringing an album to vinyl is highly regarded as being an audiophile’s dream, and the latest album to have the privilege is Tom Petty’s iconic Wildflowers. For the reissue, the pressing was cut directly from the original master tapes. Again, this one is limited, with only 6,000 copies being produced. One of Petty’s best albums, sounding as good as ever.
Feels was the end of an era for Animal Collective, as it was their last album before signing with Domino and later blowing up with Merriweather Post Pavilion. Feels is now 20 years old and the band is coming through with a reissue. Excitingly, this new edition comes with a collection of nine B-sides and previously unreleased demos, all available in a 3LP package.
My Morning Jacket — Z 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
ATO Records
Z was a major turning point for MMJ, as the album saw the group embracing a synthier, more polished sound after their first three albums. As the project turns 20 years old, the band is unleashing outtakes, previously unreleased material, demos, and more on a new anniversary edition. The 3LP set is a beaut’, too, pressed on pink, coral, and blue vinyl.
Death From Above 1979 — You’re A Woman, I’m A Machine (Reissue)
Rhino
We’re just wrapping up October, or if you’ve been paying attention to what Rhino has been up to, Rocktober. This month, they shared a whopping 43 limited-edition releases from, you guessed it, their rock catalog. There are some classics among the bunch but some more modern classics, too, like Death From Above 1979’s beloved debut.
Jarvis Cocker has said that this new reissue of Different Class is the best that the 30-year-old album has ever sounded. That’s enough of a sell, but the release also includes the band’s full 1995 performance at Glastonbury.
Who Are You is an important part of The Who’s discography for (at least) a couple reasons: The title track is one of the group’s biggest hits, and the album was released just weeks before the death of drummer Keith Moon. At any rate, enthusiasts of the project are eating now, as this super deluxe reissue comes with a whopping 70 previously unreleased tracks.
Japanese Breakfast — For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) (Summer Sky Splash Vinyl, Barnes & Noble Exclusive)
Dead Oceans
Find Dead Oceans in your local bookstore: This month, the label announced a partnership with Barnes & Noble, which includes some limited-edition albums being available in stores nationwide. Among them is the latest Japanese Breakfast album, which here is pressed on a lovely “summer sky splash” vinyl.
Also included in the Barnes & Noble collab is Khruangbin’s 2020 favorite Mordechai, available here in an exclusive “morado” (purple) pressing. Most people’s vinyl libraries are likely short on quality instrumental LPs, and among contemporary artists, Khruangbin offer one of the best starting points.
We all know it’s prime time for spooky movies, creative costumes, and carving pumpkins, but the sweetest treat of Halloween is all of the tasty candy out there. Whether you’re keen on chocolate, hard candies, or chewy caramels, there are a ton of classics out there to buy (or pluck from your child’s trick or treat bag, you do you). But here at Uproxx, we wanted to kick things up a notch. Since Halloween is a holiday full of equal fun for kids and adults, we wanted to give the latter a reason to celebrate.
That’s right, we’re pairing Halloween candy with the best whiskeys money can buy!
There are plenty of sweet bourbons, minty ryes, and subtly savory Scotches to choose from, so we’re including all categories of whiskey to create some of the best Halloween candy and whiskey pairings of all time. We’ll go through ten of the most well-known candies out there, some of my favorites, and the ones you’re most likely to see in the wild, and from there, I’ll match them up with three whiskeys that make for an adult version of a frighteningly delicious delight. As a bonus, you might even want to watch a classic scary movie alongside this list.
Leave drinking blood to the vampires, and drink some great whiskey alongside your favorite Halloween candy classics with this list.
It has a crunchy, peanutty core that’s coated in lush cocoa. The Butterfinger bar is an absolute classic in the candy world. That peanutty center might mercilessly stick to your teeth for a while, but the flavor combination is forever stuck in my heart.
Butterfingers are a classic crunchy candy loaded with roasted peanuts and chocolate-coated goodness. It’s a buttery candy bar that pairs well with buttery flavors like those found in Nikka Straight From The Barrel Whisky. The Nikka has some tasty malted chocolate backed by notes of honey and hazelnuts, which help enhance all of the flavors found in a Butterfinger.
This might be third on the list, but it could easily be number one for its scream-inducing savoriness.
Peerless Double Oak Rye has some toasted marshmallow notes that pair well with the cocoa in Butterfinger bars, and the candy’s chalky texture helps smooth out some of the rye’s rough edges. Some pairings, like the one with Nikka, aim to double down on the flavors of both components. This pairing, on the other hand, is all about complementing.
This spooky pairing is a match made in Dr. Frankenstein’s lab —if not in heaven.
Booker’s is well-known for being the nutty bourbon. While many people pick out peanuts in this bottle, for me it’s always been more of a hazelnut spread, with cocoa and roasted nuts combined perfectly. Layering Booker’s nutty, cocoa-laden profile with the similar-yet-different components in a Butterfinger bar helps to raise the floor of both, for a match so shockingly good it might even raise the dead.
In a pinch, you can go to Old Grand Dad 114 for a similar, more affordable pairing from the same distillery: Jim Beam.
The Candy: Almond Joy
The Hershey Company
With sweetened, shredded coconut guts, one whole almond, and a chocolate coating, the Almond Joy just makes me happy. A polarizing choice because some people (inexplicably) don’t like coconut, this is a well-rounded flavor bomb that actually tastes best in the “fun size” option. That’s because you can eat it all in one bite.
Pikesville perfectly balances sweet notes more commonly found in bourbon with a hefty punch of rye spice, with just a hint of mint and oak backing it all up. For this pairing, the coconut sweetness needs a little curbing, and the formidable proof point and spice content in Pikesville do the trick.
This one doesn’t come with a pointy hat or a broomstick, but it’s still a magical pairing that you need to try ASAP.
Toki Black has a faint smokiness that really helps to elevate the shredded coconut flavor and pairs well with the chocolate and almond notes. Furthermore, it’s the subtle spice, the flavors of clove and cinnamon bark, and the creamy texture that all create this harmonious flavor profile alongside an Almond Joy.
It’s a hair-raising experience, perfect for werewolves and humans alike.
Widow Jane has a pervasive coconut milk flavor to go with an impressively creamy texture, and both of those things complement an Almond Joy better than any whiskey in the world. This pairing, again, doubles down on the flavors of both ingredients to create an experience that will send you over the moon.
If you really want to put the nail in the coffin of finding the perfect Almond Joy pairing, look no further than Widow Jane’s 10-Year Bourbon.
The Candy: Peanut M&M’s
MARS Inc.
You know them from their lovable commercials, that satisfying crunch, and that great balance of peanuts and chocolate encased in a sugary shell that melts in your mouth, not in your hand. M&M’s are a classic candy already, but somehow MARS outdid itself when it stuffed a peanut in the belly of every shell.
Jim Beam 7-Year Bourbon goes light on the nutty flavor that Beam products are known for and adds a fresh drizzle of honey in its wake. It’s that overall sweetness with subtle nutty notes that helps to transform the flavor of Peanut M&M’s into more of a peanut brittle, with chocolate taking a backseat.
You’ll be riding on the highway to “hell yeah” with this pairing for sure.
This pairing follows a similar logic to the one before it, with nutty undertones and honeyed sweetness giving Peanut M&M’s a more Cracker-Jack flavor profile that simply works. Going a step further, Old Fitzgerald 7-Year Bourbon also has a bit of nougat and some hazelnut aspects, which help to take the taste in a totally new direction.
If you find yourself howling at the moon after trying this pairing, I won’t be shocked. It’ll change your life, if not your physical form, into that of a wolf.
While the first two choices are subtle modifications, this pairing completely transforms the flavor of Peanut M&M’s more starkly than a vampire bite. The hefty, though not overpowering, phenol level in Octomore’s new 16.1 whisky gives Peanut M&M’s a sophisticated spin that’ll haunt you from the very first sip.
While the kids are busy telling ghost stories, you’ll be telling all of your friends how frighteningly tasty this pairing is. Advantage: Adults.
The Candy: Candy Corn
Brach’s
You either love it or hate it. As someone in the latter camp, I was excited to experience candy corn anew with a whiskey pairing that would make the waxy, honeyed corn syrup treat more palatable. I succeeded.
Bushmills 12-Year, the brand’s base Single Malt Irish Whiskey, is an old sport that’s relatively new to America — not unlike the Prince of Darkness himself, Dracula. Matured for a minimum of 11 years in ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks, the whiskey is finally finished in Marsala wine casks for a honeyed, berry medley that totally envelopes the flavor of candy corn, mellowing its chalky texture and turning it into custard with raspberries.
You’ll definitely see red when pairing these two treats together, but in a raspberry, not Carrie, kind of way.
2. Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Again, one of the problems I have with candy corn is its signature waxy texture, but by pairing it with one of the most buttery smooth bourbons on the market, that issue is put to bed. Now, instead of nightmares, I’ll be dreaming of having a glass of Bardstown Bourbon’s High Wheat Bourbon.
Finally, it’ll be easier to sleep at night knowing this pairing can cure the common candy corn.
Did you read the name? Seriously, beyond doubling down on the corn-y-ness of both ingredients, Mellow Corn completely knocks out the artificial corn syrup note in the candy and elevates it to a more refined, corn-pudding sweetness that leans into the unabashed nature of both components.
If I have to go down the dark alley of eating candy corn, I definitely want Mellow Corn Whiskey with me to shine a light on how good it can be. There’s a Pennywise joke somewhere in there.
The Candy: Kit Kat Bars
Nestlé
The Kit Kat is one of the most underrated candies on the market. It’s simple. Just a thin wafer with a chocolate coating (though it also comes in a wide variety of other flavors), this half-cookie-half-chocolate-bar creation is beautifully balanced.
The Pairings:
3. River City Whiskey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Small Batch (Batch One)
This 6-year bourbon carries a ton of classic flavors, thanks in part to its hefty proof and adept blending. Rich notes of nougat, roasted hazelnuts, and red berries all blossom from a bed of oak, giving this whiskey a sumptuous and satisfyingly balanced profile. When taken with the simple sophistication of a Kit Kat bar, it builds on that flawless foundation for a sum greater than its parts.
Dr. Frankenstein himself couldn’t create a mish-mash this genius, but you don’t need a PhD to diagnose delicious flavor —just River City Whiskey and a classic candy bar.
The Dalmore’s Cigar Malt Reserve may have been created to complement a cigar perfectly, but absent the smoke and tobacco notes of a good stick, this Highland Single Malt is equally impressive with a Kit Kat. The presence of subtle red berries and faint sherried nutiness cling to the candy’s underlying wafer notes, making the pairing come across as decadent, while the chocolate plays well with the honeyed malt notes.
This combination will send a jack-o-lantern-like smile across your face, that’s sure to last long beyond October 31st.
While our first whiskey takes center stage, and the second pairing is all about changing things completely, our final Kit Kat pairing keeps it simple. This pairing allows the Kit Kat to shine. Woodinville’s Bourbon has a shaved coconut and milk chocolate flavor profile that allows the first flavor to bolster the wafer’s sweetness, while the latter adds depth and heft to the Kit Kat’s cocoa coating.
This one will slowly creep up on you like Mike Meyers, and even though some of the wonkier entries into the franchise are fun, sometimes sticking to the basics gets the job done.
The Candy: Snickers
MARS Inc.
The official candy of curing hangriness, Snickers combines all of the prototypical “chocolate bar” flavors in one. Nougat, caramel, and peanuts, all ensconced in milk chocolate, make up this classic candy.
Knob Creek Bourbon already has a nutty backbone, but it’s the subtle notes of nougat, caramel, and chocolate combined with oaky undertones that make it such a classic whiskey. Sound familiar? Some pairings are all work and no play, which makes Jack a dull boy, and those combinations are often equally lacking. This one allows all of the similar flavors to play nicely together, for a pairing that won’t leave you out in the cold.
Woodford Reserve is full of brown sugar, faintly toasted coconut, and milk chocolate notes, which allow this pairing to lean into the Snickers’ best qualities while offering enough variance to give you something extra to chew on. It might all seem idyllic, even suspiciously normal, at first, but the best part is that thanks to Woodford’s modest proof, it doesn’t go up in flames in the end.
Is that a Wicker Man reference or a Midsommar reference? Take your pick, this pairing is an instant classic either way.
I’ve always found that despite its delicious, classic profile, Snickers is a bit “busy” as a candy. Elijah Craig’s Barrel Proof Bourbon is equally balanced, yet busy like a Jackson Pollock painting, or the blood splatter at a horror crime scene, and so pairing them helps your palate make sense of all that jazz.
The Barrel Proof Elijah Craig might be a fiery spirit that goes down easily, but paired with a Snickers bar, you can skip the exorcism. This is a combination you definitely want inside of you.
The Candy: Hershey’s Milk Chocolate
MARS Inc.
When it comes to American candy, it really feels like the good old Hershey bar rules them all. Using fresh milk through a closely guarded trade secret, Hershey’s brand milk chocolate has come to define the country’s idea of the flavor. They don’t call it “The Great American Chocolate Bar” for nothing.
The idea here is to put a distinct cherry note at the heart of this pairing, turning Hershey’s milk chocolate bar into more of a cherry cordial. It’s a simple twist, but it’ll make you smile in the end and send you running back for another taste.
Fans of the movie Weapons will surely appreciate this one.
This is a pairing that takes Hershey’s milk chocolate to the dark side. Loaded with anise, red pepper flakes, and other baking spice notes for a brooding, grounded flavor profile, combining the bartender’s favorite mixing rye with The Great American Chocolate Bar gives both old classics an avant-garde spin.
It’s a scary-good pairing that David Eggers —and really anyone else —will love.
This pairing doubles down on the idea that a touch of cherry elevates milk chocolate’s flavor. The new Eagle Rare 12 offers a darker sweetness than its 10-year predecessor, which perfectly complements the Hershey’s chocolate bar, which itself has an extra layer of richness thanks to the fresh milk in its recipe.
It’s no mystery that cherries and chocolate go well together; this pairing is just bloody good.
The Candy: Twix
MARS Inc.
A biscuit coated in caramel and milk chocolate and typically sold in a two-pack, Twix candy bars are a beloved Halloween staple. They were never the first candy I’d greedily gobble up out of my trick-or-treat bag, but when they were one of the only remaining options, I was always incredibly grateful for them. Fun fact: They were first produced in 1967, and the name is a portmanteau of “twin sticks”.
Similar to Snickers, I’ve always found Twix surprisingly “busy” on the palate, despite its simple makeup. To stand up to its rigid texture and dense flavor profile, you’ll want to go with a slightly higher-proof bourbon, and Yokai from Mugen Spirits is the perfect choice in that regard. That concentrated flavor enables Yokai to cut through the Twix’s decadence and amplify the chocolate and caramel tones.
This is yet another scary-good pairing with a happy ending.
Going in the opposite direction of our pairing above, Redbreast 15 has a lovely and more delicate sweetness that brings some caramel to the party to be sure, but also some cooked pear, pie crust, and honey notes. It’s that lighter sweetness that elevates the biscuit and caramel tones in this one, relegating the chocolate to a sidekick for a surprising twist that works.
You know how in some scary movies it’s the least threatening character who gets to make the decisive blow to the “big scary”? This pairing is that, but for your mouth.
Wild Turkey’s 8-Year 101 Bourbon has a subtle force, providing a great kick of spice and bourbon-bite that blends well with the richness of a Twix bar without overpowering it. I’ve always felt that the best part of a Twix is how it gives its gentler, sweeter tones plenty of space to shine alongside all of that creamy milk chocolate. Wild Turkey 8-Year 101 follows that track, stalks it really, to its natural conclusion.
The result is a killer pairing that you definitely need to try.
The Candy: Sour Patch Kids
Mondelez International
Known initially as Mars Men, Sour Patch Kids are a gummy candy coated in both standard and sour sugar, giving them their famous tagline, “Sour. Sweet. Gone.” These tasty little Martians aren’t as common as some of the other candies on the list but they’ve skyrocketed in popularity since their inception in the early 70s.
Rye seems like a natural foil to the piquant tartness in Sour Patch Kids, thanks to its equally piquant spice notes and subtle oak. Wilderness Trail Rye, however, infuses some minty sweetness into the mix along with some caramel that mellows the sharpness of those tart notes on your palate and enhances the whiskey.
You might feel like you’re descending into madness trying to make sense of this pairing, but play it cool. Not every crazy-good pairing needs a clear-cut explanation.
2. Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenfiddich 12 is one of the consummate easy-sippers in the whisky world, one that’s exceedingly approachable and gentle on the palate. Using this whisky for a Sour Patch Kids pairing gives the bold and tart candy a soft landing as the liquid helps to melt away those sour notes, leaving you with nothing but the sweetness to savor.
Think of it like giving the tartness a quiet hiding spot while you enjoy the sweet notes in this killer combination.
Michter’s US*1 Rye is out of this world. While the green label is reminiscent of invaders from Mars, its sweet corn and subtle baking spice flavors are distinctly earthly, which helps to ground the tangy-then-sweet act in Sour Patch Kids in familiar flavors that enhance rather than rebel against the anthropomorphic candy.
Eating Sour Patch Kids might seem ripe for a Silence of the Lambs reference, but this pairing is the truth, and when it comes to otherworldly flavor and the availability of these two components, the truth is out there.
The Candy: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
The Hershey Company
This is the granddaddy. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are far and away the most popular Halloween candy on the market today, and to be sure, they’ve always been my favorite. Created on November 15, 1928, by H.B. Reese, this delicious blend of peanut butter and milk chocolate was initially called “Penny Cups” because they sold for a single cent.
Maybe Stephen King used that original moniker as inspiration when naming a certain killer clown?
Perhaps the most unexpected pairing on this entire list, the idea is simple: Pairing Wolves ASM Whiskey with Reese’s Cups zags away from the classic candy’s core flavors, using the malt grain to give the milk chocolate a malted chocolate profile, and the honey in the whiskey lightens up the peanut butter notes, giving this pairing a decidedly more elevated bakery flavor profile.
Sometimes you have to put a new face on an already killer candy. Wolves Whiskey may not be from the Lone Star State, but this is a pairing that definitely evokes Texas Chainsaw Massacre in that regard. Oh, and it helps that each of its bottles is wrapped by hand in Italian sheepskin leather.
2. Preservation Distillery Very Olde St. Nick 20-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
It might give you a fright to pair such an expensive bourbon with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, but sometimes the best deserves the best, and this bottle is definitely one of the best bourbons of the year —hell, it’s one of the best bourbons of the last several years. The mature oak, candied walnut, and dusty leather notes in this bourbon bring a luxurious richness to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups that transforms them from a flashy supercar to a smooth-cruising grand tourer.
Plus, it’s only right that two components with a cult-like following meet. This is a killer crossover of Freddy vs. Jason proportions.
This whiskey pairing takes the same idea as the Preservation one above, but uses a more accessible and affordable bourbon. Rather than getting lost in how delicious the bourbon is (and believe me, it’s a damn tasty one), this pairing keeps the liquid and the candy on equal footing, with Russell’s Reserve bringing a bit of dusty leather and mature oak to the party while keeping out any unwanted elements like a harsh bite or an unpleasant finish.
This is a pairing for the ages —one you’ll want to celebrate with your family —that’ll set the haters ablaze with envy. Long story short, it’s sinfully good.
Orville Peck just wrapped filming on the 2026 Street Fighter movie, in which he plays Vega. Now, it’s time to get back to music, as today (October 31), Peck announces a new EP, Appaloosa.
The news is accompanied by the release of a new single, “Drift Away.” It’s a classic cowboy crooner from Peck, his throwback-style voice dripping like honey on the epic instrumental.
Meanwhile, Peck also has his 7th annual rodeo coming up next month, from November 14 to 16 in Pioneertown, California at Pappy & Harriet’s. The event will feature performances from Peck, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Joy Oladokun, Hurray For The Riff Raff, Allison Russell, and others. More info is available on the event website.
Listen to “Drift Away” above and find the Appaloosa cover art and tracklist below.
Orville Peck’s Appaloosa Album Cover Artwork
Warner Records
Orville Peck’s Appaloosa Tracklist
1. “Dreaded Sundown”
2. “Drift Away”
3. “Atchafalaya” Feat. Noah Cyrus
4. “Maybe This Time”
5. “Oh My Days”
6. “My Side Of The Mountain”
7. “It’s The End Of The World”
Orville Peck’s 2025 Tour Dates: Orville Peck’s 7th Annual Rodeo
11/14 — Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s (covers set)
11/15 — Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s (headlining set)
11/16 — Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s (acoustic set)
Appaloosa is out 11/14 via Warner Records. Find more information here.
This past summer, The Marías’María Zardoya launched Not For Radio, a new solo endeavor. Her debut album, Melt, dropped a few weeks ago, earlier this month.
Now, she has shared her first video in support of the project, for album standout “Swan.” The striking black-and-white visual makes great use of contrast to come across as bold even in its no-saturation presentation.
In a recent Billboard interview, Zardoya said of the project, “I went into Not For Radio with the intention of not writing any pop songs. […] It’s a project with songs that I want people to experience the way that I love experiencing music — out in nature, lying under a tree or going on a walk. [It’s written] completely out of my comfort zone and away from the industry.”
She also wrote previously, “don’t worry, the band will be here forever. i love making music as the marías, and nothing will ever change that. but i wanted to challenge myself to make a project that resonated with me in a different way. there are layers to who we all are as individuals, and this is another layer of me, another flower in the garden. welcome to my alternate reality.”
Watch the “Swan” video above.
Not For Radio’s Melt Album Cover Artwork
Nice Life/Atlantic
Not For Radio’s Melt Tracklist
1. “Puddles”
2. “My Turn”
3. “Moment”
4. “Back To You”
5. “Swan”
6. “Not The Only One”
7. “Magnet”
8. “Vueltas”
9. “Water On Your Nose”
10. “Slip”
Melt is out now via Nice Life/Atlantic. Find more information here.
Following last year’s album Imaginal Disk, there has understandably been no new Magdalena Bay album this year. There may as well be, though. In September, they shared two new songs, “Second Sleep” and “Star Eyes.” Then, earlier this month, they followed with two more songs, “Human Happens” and “Paint Me A Picture.” Today (October 31), they have yet another pair of new songs out now, “Unoriginal” and “Black-Eyed Susan Climb.”
The band says in a statement, “Two more songs?! When will it end?? Is this the final pair? Don’t think too hard about it. Just let the good times ride.”
Meanwhile, the duo has a couple more US shows this year, including a New Year’s Eve gig in Denver. Then, they’ll head to the UK and Europe next February and March, followed by US festival appearances at M3F and Treefort in March.
Listen to the new songs above and find Magdalena Bay’s upcoming tour dates below.
Magdalena Bay’s 2025 Tour Dates: Imaginal Mystery Tour
12/06/2025 — Orlando, FL @ Mad Soul Festival
12/31/2025 — Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom
02/02/2026 — Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy Birmingham
02/03/2026 — Cardiff, UK @ DEPOT
02/05/2026 — Dublin, Ireland @ Vicar Street
02/07/2026 — Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy Glasgow
02/08/2026 — Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo Manchester
02/10/2026 — London, England @ O2 Academy Brixton
02/11/2026 — Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
02/13/2026 — Antwerp, Antwerp @ De Roma
02/14/2026 — Utrecht, NL @ TivoliVredenburg
02/15/2026 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso
02/17/2026 — Paris, France @ Salle Pleyel
02/19/2026 — Zürich, Zurich @ Volkshaus
02/20/2026 — Cologne, NRW @ Carlswerk Victoria
02/22/2026 — Berlin, Berlin @ Columbiahalle
02/24/2026 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Vega
02/25/2026 — Oslo, Norway @ Rockefeller Music Hall
02/26/2026 — Stockholm, Sweden @ Fållan
03/06-07/2026 — Phoenix, AZ @ M3F Music Festival
03/27/2026 — Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Fest
Steven and Ian open with a conversation about a memorable Halloween from 10 years ago. Then they do a Sportscast on the World Series, and Steven’s belief that he’s spiritually Canadian. From there, they pivot to the gossipy reception to Lily Allen’s new album, and her legacy as a blog-friendly indie-pop phenom from the 2000s.
They also talk about a list of notable Halloween songs that aren’t actually about Halloween and the prospect for musician biopics after the relative box-office failure of the Bruce Springsteen movie. After a quick check-in on the Fantasy Album Draft, they do a “yay or nay” on whether Feels is Animal Collective’s best album.
In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about Berlin ambient artist Ben Bondy and Steven goes with Chicago indie legend Sam Prekop.
New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 263 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.
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Gale has launched a new era following her 2023 album Lo Que No Te Dije. Today (October 30), her latest LP, Lo Que Puede Pasar, is out, along with a video for “Perspectiva.”
The video is built on a few extended shots, of Gale making her way through a home as she sings the song to the camera. It’s a fun clip, particularly at the end when she lays down in a kiddie pool and enjoys a slice of watermelon.
Gale recently told Noticia about the album, saying (translated from Spanish):
“It’s a very honest album about daring to live every experience with your heart — without overthinking what might happen. Musically, I’m creating the pop of my dreams: a blend of synth-pop, rock, and intense ballads. It explores the consequences of love in all its forms — the beautiful, the chaotic, and the inevitable. It also features collaborations I’m really excited about because they expand that universe even more. I can’t wait to share it with the world.
Watch the “Perspectiva” video above and find the Lo Que Puede Pasar cover art and tracklist below.
Gale’s Lo Que Puede Pasar Album Cover Artwork
Sony Music
Gale’s Lo Que Puede Pasar Tracklist
1. “Perspectiva”
2. “Lo Que Puede Pasar”
3. “Pa’ qué te quedas” Feat. Danny Ocean
4. “Sería Cool”
5. “Gato Negro”
6. “Ciao!”
7. “Ysilandia” Feat. ROBI
8. “El amor y sus consecuencias”
9. “Enredo”
10. “No Quería Quererte” Feat. Abraham Mateo
11. “Por Si Las Dudas” Feat. Lagos
12. “Skittles”
13. “Domingo”
Lo Que Puede Pasar is out now via Sony Music. Find more information here.
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