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Weekend one of Coachella kicked off this weekend, with most of the prominent acts bringing along some surprise guests to join them on stage. Sometimes, there was even more than one at the same show.

Here are all the surprise guest performances from Coachella 2023… So far.

Friday started off with Muna bringing out Boygenius, where they performed the hit song, “Silk Chiffon,” together.

Kaytranada had Kali Uchis join to play “10%” and Aminé to perform the duo’s new song together. Later, on Sunday, Uchis would perform her own Coachella set, where she brought out Tyler The Creator for “See You Again,” Don Toliver for “Fantasy,” and Omar Apollo for “Worth The Wait.”

Metro Boomin had a wild lineup, with The Weeknd, Mike Dean, Future, John Legend, 21 Savage, and Diddy all joining him for various songs.

In typical fashion, Gorillaz brought quite a few surprises, including De La Soul, Del The Funky Homosapien, Thundercat, Slowthai, Peven Everett, Jamie Principle, and Bootie Brown.

Bad Bunny, who headlined Friday night, brought along Ñengo Flow, Jowell & Randy, Post Malone, and Jhayco as surprise guests performances during his set.

On Saturday, Rosalía brought out her fiancé, Rauw Alejandro, as they performed their “Beso” collaboration.

Labrinth also had Billie Eilish join him for a performance of their collab, “Never Felt So Alone,” which was recently released.

Latto‘s Sunday set included appearances from Lola Brooke for the “Don’t Play With It” remix and Saweetie on “Bitch From Da Souf.”

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

Lil Dicky has taken a lot of flak over the years for his comedic approach to hip-hop. He’s been seen as a gentrifier and interloper, an opportunist, and even as problematic for some of his antics over the years. This has given him plenty of content for his semi-autobiographical FX show Dave, but while the show benefits from being able to laugh at the critics and Dicky himself, it also gives Dicky the platform to prove one thing about his artistry: He can rap like nobody’s business.

He pointed out as much in a new story in The Hollywood Reporter, addressing the criticism from rap gatekeepers while also noting that many of his contemporaries and inspirations have mad respect for his mic skills. Of the detraction, he says it mostly comes from “elitist, hipster journalists who thought that it was their place to speak on behalf of hip-hop,” while the praise comes when “I’m meeting the all-time great rappers and they’re telling me, like, man, I’m a rapper’s rapper.” According to THR, some of those names include 50 Cent and Busta Rhymes, while his show has featured comedic turns from Young Thug, Doja Cat, Rick Ross, and Killer Mike.

Speaking with Uproxx about Dave‘s third season, now airing weekly on FX, Dicky talked about how splitting time between the show and music has forced fans to wait for more of the latter. “I just know that my fans are starving for music,” he said. “I’m well aware of that. And the show takes up so much of my time that I didn’t want people to think that I’m just an actor playing a rapper now. I just want to remind people that I do make music. And I love music, and I think it’s really cool and unique to the show. And I don’t think any other show could do that.”

This story would be funny if it also wasn’t so awful. Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has led to so much death that Russia can’t keep its army stocked up with enough troops, so they’ve lengthened recruitment contracts and have been looking for volunteers in the bizarrest of places. As well, troops began abandoning their tanks, which led to a shortage there as well and forced Russia to cancel annual parades meant to mark the victory over Nazi Germany.

Putin, for his part, seems to be ignoring reality and eschewing cell phones and the Internet while being “pathologically afraid for his life.” So, one cannot reasonably expect him to read the room. In that spirit, his regime reportedly sent over “an Easter care package” to soldiers, who were “delighted” until they opened the boxes. According to The Daily Beast, they got so mad when “they realized it contained a quasi-religious icon featuring the face of the Russian leader.” Yep, that’s some” bullsh*t” right there:

When the package arrived, “We thought, they sent us something, they haven’t forgotten [about us], the [Easter] holiday is coming soon. But it turned out that it’s not about the holiday after all. No matter how much of a patriot of my homeland I may be, this is already complete bullshit,” one soldier told the local outlet Perm 36.6.

The Daily Beast published an image that shows the gift, which carries a “Saint Putin” vibe, and it’s no wonder that troops were said to be incensed. A note also pointed towards “prayers,” which cannot possibly go over well when these soldiers essentially signed away their lives. For sure, Putin’s military train wreck simply won’t stop.

(Via The Daily Beast)

It appears new music from Foo Fighters is on the way. Last week, the band shared a teaser on their social media pages. Then, they shared another one today (April 18). In the video teaser is a white screen, as text moves about the screen.

“Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Are you feeling what I’m feeling? This is happening now?,” reads the text, as a sound clip from an apparent new song plays throughout.

As it looks like new music is underway, this, of course, raises the question of if the band’s former drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died unexpectedly over a year ago, will be featured in the band’s new music.

“Can’t imagine them releasing a new album so (relatively) soon after Taylor Hawkins passed, but something is coming,” said one fan. “With the great drums going in this video I’d guess it’s going to be some sort of tribute album, maybe unreleased tracks or some cool Taylor stuff.”

Some fans are hoping Hawkins still had some leftover material in the vault, and insist that it be featured on the band’s new album.

“new album with taylor on drums,” said another fan. “pls be it.”

While most are excited for Foo Fighters to make a return, some are less than pleased.

Another fan wrote that he felt the band “shouldn’t exist post-Taylor.”

Beginning next month, Foo Fighters will embark on a North American tour, their first since Hawkins’ passing.

Check out the teaser above.

Fans on Twitter are buzzing about Chance The Rapper, sending his name onto the trending topics list. However, it wasn’t because of new music. Instead, fans were enthralled by a video of the Chicagoan artist, who was seen enjoying a Carnival vacation in Jamaica. In the video, a pair of women playing mas twerk in front of the rapper for a few seconds before all three burst into laughter.

The reason for the controversy, though, stems from Chance’s well-known reputation as hip-hop’s foremost “wife guy.” Chance famously married his longtime girlfriend, Kirsten Corley, with whom he shares two daughters, in 2019. He even went as far as naming his debut album The Big Day — a fact that drew the amusement of fans and generated the meme of Chance as an inveterate simp for his spouse (which… isn’t exactly a bad thing, but the audience loves a scumbag more than a square).

So, seeing Chance living it up in Jamaica with scantily-clad women had some Twitter users up in arms. “Chancellor where is yo wifeeee,” wrote one. However, others seemingly backed him up, pointing out that dancing in public should hardly be considered grounds for divorce. Some fans even pulled up the lyrics to his Coloring Book house party anthem “Juke Jam,” in which he says, “I mean, it’s just dancing, it’s harmless as f*ck.”

There are plenty of other reactions but they typically seem to fall into one of the three categories. America is such a strange place. Check out a few more responses below.

We’ve all been hearing urgent warnings from scientists, government, and corporate leaders on the need to limit the planet’s global temperature warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius to avoid the most devastating impacts of climate change.

Several studies, including research from the National Academy of Sciences indicate if we continue on the path we are on, we will likely hit that pivotal moment of global warming in the early 2030s. It’s clear that more needs to be done —and faster—to avoid the worst impacts of climate change and secure a thriving and sustainable economy for everyone.

Broader research is also showing people care more than ever about what companies are doing to address this challenge. In a 2022 global survey from IBM, 51% of respondents said environmental sustainability is more important to them now than it was the year before. And a 2022 Yale survey found that 51% of U.S. business students would even take lower pay to work for a company with better environmental practices — a signal of the topic’s importance.

T-Mobile is an example of a company that has led the wireless industry in these efforts starting with its pledge in 2018 to source 100% of its total electricity usage with renewable energy and being the first in U.S. wireless to set science-based carbon reduction goals and then reach them in 2021. This year, T-Mobile stepped up even more by becoming the first U.S. wireless provider to announce a net-zero target for its entire carbon footprint.

Mike Sievert, T-Mobile’s CEO, is encouraging others to join in on developing bold sustainability commitments because its critical companies lead by example with real action. “We’ve made the decision as a company to move beyond managing risks and begin to take intentional measures — bigger than ever before — that will ensure a sustainable future for us all,” Sievert said in his recent blog. “I’d like to see even more businesses like ours do the same. There is strength in numbers, and more important, there are common practices that we could jointly develop and share.”

These efforts are not just good for the planet, it’s also good business. Independent nonprofit, JUST Capital, recently found that companies like T-Mobile that are recognized on its annual list of America’s Most JUST Companies on average have a 4.5% higher profit margin, 2.4% higher return on equity, and paid 5 times more in dividends than those that didn’t. Environmental sustainability is a significant factor defining whether a company is “JUST.”

With T-Mobile taking bold steps, how will the company reach its net-zero goal?

Upworthy spoke with Brigitta Witt, T-Mobile’s vice president of social impact and sustainability, and she explained the path the company is taking to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.

“We are taking definitive actions and have already made considerable progress by decommissioning old or unneeded network equipment, upgrading to eco-friendly

cooling systems and implementing energy-efficient software across about half of our network

sites,” Witt told Upworthy. “We’re diversifying our renewable energy investments and transitioning to electricity sources that have lower emissions, while also ramping up investments in community solar projects across the country to help generate clean energy to reduce the use of fossil fuels with solar and wind power.”

The company’s transition to 5G also plays a big role in the road to net-zero. Even though the equipment uses more energy than previous generations, it uses less per bit of data it transmits, making it much more efficient.

“According to Accenture, 5G technologies could help enable up to one-fifth of the carbon reductions required under the U.S. climate change target by 2025,” Witt told Upworthy.

The biggest challenge to T-Mobile’s ambitious climate goals are the emissions generated by its value chain.

“We are working with our suppliers and engaging customers to help reduce their carbon footprints, which in turn helps us reduce our scope 3 emissions,” Witt said. “We will also continue to look at emerging trends, innovative solutions and global landscape evolution as we build out our strategy over the next two decades.”

T-Mobile reinforced its commitment by joining The Climate Pledge, which encourages companies to work together to accelerate climate action across all industries. “It aligns our company with nearly 400 like-minded companies and organizations that believe investing in sustainability is key to long-term success,” Witt said.

In addition to leading the wireless industry and committing to a net-zero goal T-Mobile is also encouraging customers to help through a Device Reuse and Recycling Program, which led to 11.6M customer devices being reused, resold, or recycled for free in 2021.

Ultimately, T-Mobile’s is committed to to being an even greater force for good in wireless and the world in which we live and is all in on its relentless pursuit of progress in sustainability. “

“We know we can’t be the best at connecting customers to their world without also taking on the challenge of our changing our industry, for the better, and making a positive impact on the world around us,” Witt told Upworthy. “And sustainability commitments are no exception—and we won’t stop using our expanded network, scale and resources to help create a connected world where everyone can thrive.

Doja Cat is having fun messing around with her fans about her new album. The follow-up to 2021’s singular Planet Her is highly anticipated and rumors abound, mostly started by the singer herself. For instance, she has continuously backtracked on what genre it will be: rave-influenced, rap, R&B, punk, not pop.

As if that’s not enough, Doja has fans confused about what it will be called. She’s teased the title Hellmouth and then claimed it was “not Hellmouth anymore,” and instead Moist Holes. Of course, fans did not take that at face value.

Yesterday (April 17), the “Woman” performer shared an Instagram Story that seemed to unveil the LP tracklist, which included 19 songs. It displays questionable titles such as “Wet Vagina,” “Gun,” and “Ouchies.”

Afterward, she went on Instagram Live and played snippets of songs to build up the hype even further. Luckily, the stream has since been shared to YouTube and can be viewed. During it, she says, “You’re probably wondering how I’m hearing this for the first time when it’s my song, but whenever I make a song or an album, I’m so high that I forget what it sounds like until I come back to it.”

Watch the video of Doja’s livestream above. Look at the possible tracklist below.

1. “Love Life”
2. “Attention”
3. “Go Off Lil Mama”
4. “Paint The Town Red”
5. “Gun”
6. “Demons”
7. “Skull N Bones”
8. “Balut”
9. “Agora Hills”
10. “97”
11. “Wet Vagina”
12. “Loonie”
13. “Can’t Wait”
14. “Ouchies”
15. “Often”
16. “Disrespectful”
17. “NHIE”
18. “FTG”
19. “Seeing Stars”

It’s hard to watch television nowadays. Whether it’s streaming delays, show cancellations, or an entire episode looking like it was shot through a low-contrast Instagram filter from 2012, you might have to jump through hoops in order to watch your favorite characters do what they gotta do. Remember the golden days of television when all you had to do was turn on the remote? Those times are long gone.

Amazon Prime seems to have heard fan feedback about some shows having dialogue that nobody could reasonably expect to make out, so the streamer has introduced a new feature called Dialogue Boost. A handful of Prime originals, including The Boys, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Jack Ryan have a new feature that allows viewers to adjust the volume of the spoken dialogue and limit background noises and music. This means you can crank that conversation volume all the way up or down in order to either hear John Krasinski or ignore him, depending on what mood you are in that day. We are all used to him being quiet anyway.

While the feature is only available on select Prime originals, Amazon is expected to add more titles in the coming months. “At Prime Video, we are committed to building an inclusive, equitable and enjoyable streaming experience for all our customers,” said Raf Soltanovich, VP of technology at Prime Video and Amazon Studios, per Variety. “Our library of captioned and audio-described content continues to grow, and by leveraging our technological capabilities to create industry-first innovations like Dialogue Boost, we are taking another step to create a more accessible streaming experience.” Viewers can change which level of Dialogue Boost they would like to use via the audio and subtitles drop-down menu on select originals.

Amazon might be the first streamer to adjust audio levels, but other sites have been allowing users to customize their viewing experience lately. Netflix recently introduced caption customization to help the growing trend of adding captions to your favorite show. Maybe HBO (or MAX, depending on who you ask) will start to introduce some contrast adjustments in the coming months. They could use it!

(Via Variety)

Indie music has grown to include so much. It’s not just music that is released on independent labels but speaks to an aesthetic that deviates from the norm and follows its own weirdo heart. It can come in the form of rock music, pop, or folk. In a sense, it says as much about the people that are drawn to it as it does about the people that make it.

Every week, Uproxx is rounding up the best new indie music from the past seven days. This week we got new music from The National, Phoebe Bridgers, Angel Olsen, Muna, and more.

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The National, Phoebe Bridgers — “Your Mind Is Not Your Friend”

Later this month, The National will share their new album First Two Pages Of Frankenstein. The singles have so far previewed a vulnerable, pensive record that uses storytelling as the centerpiece. “Your Mind Is Not Your Friend,” which features Phoebe Bridgers, keeps up this pattern. Against slow, gloomy instrumentation, Matt Berninger and Bridgers sing of pain and the struggle of staying sane.

The Linda Lindas — “Too Many Things”

The Linda Lindas are back. After releasing their explosive debut Growing Up last year, the group have shared the anthem “Too Many Things,” which showcases their cosmic chemistry. The instrumentation is electrifying, as are the vocals: “Too many things due too many things / Hovering in my head / Too many things due too many things / Covering the words I left unsaid.”

Miya Folick — “So Clear”

“So Clear” by Miya Folick begins with effervescent synthesizers, which are joined by her earnest, silky vocals: “I was down like you see in the movies / Crying on the bathroom floor / Blaming everybody around me / Hating myself more,” she sings, capturing the tunnel vision depression can give. But the song doesn’t linger in the darkness — it bursts into a hopeful place: “10,000 days of waking up / I pull myself out of the dust,” she celebrates in the chorus.

The Front Bottoms — “Outlook”

New Jersey gems The Front Bottoms are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their emo classic LP Talon Of The Hawk this year. After scheduling a run of shows, they’ve announced a new album called You Are Who You Hang Out With and released the lead single “Outlook.” It seems they’ve really been reflecting as of late because the new song feels reminiscent of their old stuff; it opens with acoustic guitars and Brian Sella’s scrappy vocals, and the lyricism only gets better: “You’ve got the power / To drive around here / A hundred miles an hour / And I am not impressed / Any more / Or any less,” he intones.

Nation Of Language — “Weak In Your Light”

“Weak In Your Light” by Nation Of Language is a brooding slow-burner with buzzing synthesizers and divine vocals, powerful as he vulnerably repeats: “I’m in love / Weak in your light / And I can’t seem to wash it off.” Taken from their forthcoming album Strange Disciple, the track previews an immersive, ruminative record.

Fenne Lily — Big Picture

After a batch of compelling singles, Fenne Lily has unleashed her new album Big Picture, a collection of placid, introspective songs that feel like reflections. “Henry,” though, has the intimate texture of a letter: “Henry / If you’ve got something more to say / I read my night away and came up with nothing,” she croons gently, bringing the listener straight into her life.

Speedy Ortiz — “Scabs”

“Scabs,” the first Speedy Ortiz single in 5 years, was written after Sadie Dupuis was “standing in line at the post office, overhearing customers berate a USPS employee.” She continued: “The song became more widely about self-designated ethicists who don’t quibble about crossing a picket line for individual benefit.” The track is a call-out with noisy, explosive guitars that mix well with her theatrical vocals as she questions the obvious cognitive dissonance.

Angel Olsen — Forever Means

Forever Means is the latest from the frequently-busy Angel Olsen, who shared the colossal album Big Time last year. This new EP features songs that were cut from that record, and they palpably share the same quiet profundity. The glimmering title track is a highlight as she ponders permanence: “Forget all I said just look at the way / We are when we’re there together / Each moment arrives and then disappears but the searching goes on / Forever.”

Muna — “One That Got Away”

It was an eventful weekend at Coachella, and a major moment was Muna’s performance, during which Phoebe Bridgers joined them for “Silk Chiffon.” However, the group also debuted their new song “One That Got Away.” The exuberant song is as bubbly and invigorating as the material on their last self-titled album: “Isn’t it a shame how, now / I’m the one that got away / The kiss you never tasted / Tell me that you hate it.”

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

Maryland’s annual All Things Go unveiled the 2023 lineup, ahead of the September festival, and it is stacked. Lana Del Rey, Boygenius, and Maggie Rogers are set to headline between the two days.

Carly Rae Jepsen, Muna, Beabadoobee, Ethel Cain, Mt. Joy, Suki Waterhouse, Alex G, Raye, Arlo Parks, Lizzy McAlpine, Tegan And Sara, and even more acts are also scheduled to play. The festival will run on Saturday, September 30, and Sunday, October 1.

All Things Go is offering several types of passes. The GA Lawn 2-Day ticket costs $185 for tier one, with Pavilion + Lawn and VIP passes increasing between $275-$425, depending on when and what you buy. The difference includes VIPs having a reserved seat, while Pavilion is just for viewing access.

Single-day tickets for GA Lawn start at $105. Finally, they offer 1-Day VIP Super Suite passes that include exclusive viewing and start at $450.

Given the popularity of the headliners, the festival is currently allowing fans to register for a pre-sale, before it takes place this Thursday, April 20 at 10 a.m. ET. From there, general tickets will open to the public the following day at the same time.

Check out the complete 2023 All Things Go lineup above. More information on passes, along with how to register, can be found on their official website.