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Killing Eve burned so fast and bright during its first season that it kind of kicked itself in the butt. That kind of momentum, no doubt, was impossible to maintain, even though the follow-up seasons were still high-quality stuff. The cat-and-mouse game reversed itself multiple times (with the second season still crackling with electricity and the third one remaining hypnotic) while never quite recapturing the debut’s stratospheric heights. The re-upping continued until the show reached a point (during the third season finale) where neither Eve nor Villanelle was running from the other. And now that the show’s starting its fourth and final season, the question is how to justify continuing for a final round. That walk-away finale scene (and ambiguous turn-around) in London would have been a fine enough ending to the series.

This review is for all the people who may have felt a little let down after the high bar set by the first Eve season. And I get that. I’ve seen the rumblings out there, and maybe you used to be a fan but now wonder whether you should catch up if you already gave up, when there are a ton more streaming TV selections than there were when the show first launched in 2018. That’s especially the case with two years passing between seasons, and trash-can baby is but a distant memory. No one wants to start watching a show that they once loved while risking the whole thing becoming an exasperation-watch.

Here’s the lowdown: this fourth season is kind of a bonus with not much left to achieve in terms of the leading dynamic. We know, as Eve has pointed out multiple times, that this pairing would be doomed if she and Villanelle really gave it their best shot as a couple. My god, I can’t even imagine the fights and the frustrations as they attempted to tackle practical household matters together. Yeah, not happening. A former MI6 officer and an assassin who can’t give up her life (or her fancy trappings) are as ill-equipped for reality as Westley and Buttercup in The Princess Bride. Like, they wouldn’t even agree on how to divvy up household duties. The relationship would be completely toxic. So the good news is that the show has (going into Season 4) abandoned that illusion as well.

Granted, there are still feelings there, but the pairing needed to cease to happen. And you know what? It’s still entertaining. Background characters propel ongoing motion, and there’s still Carolyn out there as a driving force while attempting to figure out why members of The Twelve are dying. And remember, those bastards (actually maybe no one, if squirrelly Konstantin is to be believed) killed Kenny, so there’s definitely no shortage of mystery. Meanwhile, Konstantin’s still a hoot and has, uh, transitioned from double agent to fully embracing the life of a pampered politician when he’s really more of a court jester. I wouldn’t mind a spinoff for him, please.

Speaking of which, the very good news in all of this is that AMC Networks has signaled that spinoffs will be forthcoming. Do we call this the Villanelliverse? The Eveverse? None of that matters yet, only to say that even with slightly inferior followups to the first, the show is offbeat comfort food. And it seems to be that Season 4 aims to set up the future.

More to the point, though, BBC America provided three episodes for screening, and so far, this season proves that the mouse has fully had enough of the cat’s sh*t. Eve and Villanelle have embarked upon different missions with Eve’s being to take down The Twelve from the very top, and Villanelle taking a typically self-serving odyssey. She’s on the rather predictable route of attempting to find religion, but her execution of this quest is nuts because she does sort of find God, and Comer has a blast while carrying out the results. And it’s the strangest thing I’ve seen on this show, ever. She’s still a terminally homicidal toddler (remember, she loves stickers), and the writers (along with Comer) continue to go for it. There’s a reason why people are often surprised to hear what Comer’s voice actually sounds like IRL, and that she’s not pulling knives on people, and so on. She’s just too good in this role, and we’re lucky enough to see it keep happening, if only for less than a dozen additional episodes.

I must say that it’s a pleasure to see Eve’s attitude this season, too. She previously lit her peaceful life on fire for Villanelle and finally decided that it’s time to start living for herself. And damn that Villanelle. Girlfriend can’t get herself together as a legit human, and it’s almost voyeuristic to watch her try and fail miserably. Again, this season is about giving us one more round of intense what-the-hell is happening here. It’s stranger than killer clowns and gymnast-assassins, and Comer might very well top herself with her turn in Episode 2. In the end, Killing Eve is no longer really a major twist on procedurals. Instead, this show’s looking toward finding what Eve and Villanelle both truly need to find purpose in their lives. And they’re learning to find purpose elsewhere, rather than in a doomed pairing. It’s cathartic, and the process is chaos. That’s where Season 4 begins, and hopefully, they’ll keep that demented joy coming.

Killing Eve’s fourth and final season debuts (with two episodes) on Sunday, February 27 on BBC America and Monday, February 28 on AMC.

Ever since early 2020, Megan Thee Stallion and her label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, have been embroiled in a contrast dispute over royalties that each believes the other owes. It’s a complex situation, but essentially, Megan would like to be paid more, while 1501’s founder Carl Crawford says that Megan and her management at Roc Nation are withholding his cut of the profits from live shows she did throughout her breakout year, 2019. The dispute has been contentious at times, and the latest development in the case has Thee Stallion going off on her quasi-boss.

After Megan filed a motion to dismiss part of her lawsuit, Crawford posted screenshots from celebrity gossip site AceShowbiz.com on his Instagram with the caption, “Only the real town can relate. Now tell em to run my bread dating all the way back from 2018.” However, the headline in question only referred to Megan’s suit for a restraining order against 1501, which was blocking her from releasing music. However, since both 1501 and 300, the distributor for Megan’s music, cleared her to release Good News and Something For The Hotties, she no longer needed the court’s intervention. Posting to her own Instagram, she explained as much while characterizing Crawford as a bully — and kind of an ignorant one, too.

“This dude never know wtf is going on with his business,” she wrote. “he case that Was dismissed against you was from when you wasn’t trying to let me drop music … you and 300 signed off and let me drop music so there is no case no more… we are most definitely STILL IN COURT and YOU STILL GETTING SUED BC YOU OWE ME MONEY!!! I AINT NEVER BEEN PAID FROM 1501 IN MY LIFE ! I make money bc im MEGAN THEE STALLION ! Grown ass men wanna bully me and eat off my name and paint me out as a villain online bc they know these bandwagon ass haters gone eat that shit up ! I dont even be saying shit to you lame ass n****s bc the TRUTH always comes out.”

If Megan is right and she isn’t being paid by 1501, she certainly has a number of attractive alternative revenue streams, including endorsements for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, a new Snapchat show, Off The Leash, and a development deal with Netflix. She’s also soon to launch her acting career with F*cking Identical Twins.

For the first time in a long time, it feels as if the majority of buzz in the NBA is in the Eastern Conference. That comes with the territory of a playoff race in the East that is tightly packed together but, as of the 2022 All-Star break, the top two teams in the NBA reside in the Western Conference. The Phoenix Suns have a 6.5-game lead on the rest of the league, which is wild in late February, and the Golden State Warriors have been fantastic even while navigating roster challenges. Still, the list of intriguing teams does not stop at two in the West, and that leads us to a fun, albeit challenging exercise.

In this space, we’ll spotlight the 10 most important games in the second half of the season for the Western Conference. Because of the separation at the top, it doesn’t make sense to simply point the cursor at the Suns and Warriors, with highly competitive races for the top six and even for the top ten and play-in consideration. We’ll also endeavor to keep an eye on the entire landscape and, without further delay, here are ten games that any basketball observer should be closely monitoring in February, March and April.

Feb. 25 – Dallas Mavericks @ Utah Jazz – 9:00 pm ET – League Pass

This could be the 4-5 matchup in the West and that would be fascinating. Utah has been very good when at full strength this year, but a mid-season swoon has them looking up at three teams. Dallas started slow but has recovered, and Luka Doncic is out of his mind right now. This game is only a few days away, but it should be fun and also meaningful in the playoff race.

Feb. 25 – Los Angeles Lakers vs. L.A. Clippers – 10:00 pm ET – ESPN

The Clippers and Lakers are No. 8 and No. 9 in the West right now, which takes some juice away from this matchup. It’s still part of the everlasting “Battle for L.A.” and both teams need wins.

March 5 – Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers – 8:30 pm ET – ABC

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are playing in a Saturday night ABC game. We don’t need to say much more than that, but it’s plausible that Draymond Green could be back, and the Lakers (as noted above) really need victories. This won’t be an easy one to get for Los Angeles, but it’ll be fun.

March 8 – New Orleans Pelicans @ Memphis Grizzlies – 7:30 pm ET – TNT

The Pelicans are at least frisky, but this is about an opportunity to watch the Grizzlies on national television. We’ll see if Memphis can catch Golden State for No. 2 in the West but, even if they can’t, holding off Utah will be important. Both teams should be pressing in this one, and Ja Morant is must-see TV.

March 30 – Phoenix Suns @ Golden State Warriors – 10:00 pm ET – ESPN

Chris Paul is going to miss this game, which is unfortunate. Still, it is a battle between the top two teams in the sport, and the No. 1 seed hits the road for the matchup in front of a national audience. It has to be on the list, even if there is competition in the same time slot.

March 30 – New Orleans Pelicans @ Portland Trail Blazers – 10:00 pm ET – League Pass

On the surface, this doesn’t appear to fit on this list, but hear me out. For one, CJ McCollum returns to Portland for the first time, and that is a real story on its own given his contributions to the Blazers franchise. On top of that, this could be a meaningful battle in the play-in race, with both teams firmly in the mix as this post is published.

Apr. 1 – Minnesota Timberwolves @ Denver Nuggets – 9:00 pm ET – League Pass

If we polled casual observers, I don’t think it would be common knowledge that Minnesota is the No. 7 seed in the West right now. The Wolves are just 2.5 games out of the top six and, yes, it is the Nuggets that Minnesota is chasing. There is star power here, and a matchup between Nikola Jokic and Karl-Anthony Towns is highly appetizing.

Apr. 5 – Memphis Grizzlies @ Utah Jazz – 9:00 pm ET – League Pass

If a team can chase down Memphis for the No. 3 spot in the West, it is probably Utah. The Jazz have their own issues, but they are very good when Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell share the court, and a matchup between Mitchell and Ja Morant is very fun. It may not be a playoff preview given the top two teams and their leads in the standings, but these are two of the top four teams in the West.

Apr. 8 – Phoenix Suns @ Utah Jazz – 9:30 pm ET – NBATV

Paul’s injury could still have him sidelined at this point, but there is a chance he is back. Regardless, Phoenix hits the road to face a Jazz team that is in the top four, and it happens during the season’s final week with real potential implications. For example, Utah might need a win to stay in the top four, or even to climb into the top three, and Phoenix could be trying to hold off Golden State with Paul sidelined for several weeks.

Apr. 10 – Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets – TBD

Apr. 10 is the last day of the regular season so, technically, this game could be meaningless. At the moment, that doesn’t seem likely, though, as the Lakers are going to need every win they can get and the Nuggets are in the middle of the race. Can you imagine a scenario in which the Lakers need to win to avoid the 9-10 game? What about a final MVP push for Nikola Jokic?

It was bittersweet when Ought announced their break-up late last year after nine years of being a band. However, the ending also marked a new beginning in the form of a trio named Cola, who released the promising “Blank Curtain.” Now they’re back with the announcement of their debut album Deep In View as well as a US and UK tour. They’ve also released a new single, “So Excited,” the title of which is a bit ironic, considering the vocals are a detached deadpan in the vein of Interpol and the mathy instrumentals are repetitive and aloof.

“We would talk about this track as the ‘capstone’ of the Cola record,” vocalist and guitarist Tim Darcy said about the song. “It was that song that we would warm up with and get tight on since it was one of the first to really come together, plus it’s fun to play. There are Cola songs of mine that predate this one but this was the one I was working on when Ben told me he was going to come back from grad school and we talked about jamming together. It clicked when we played it out with Evan and from there we decided to work on songs for a new project.”

Watch the video for “So Excited” above. Below, find the Deep In View album art and tracklist, as well as the band’s upcoming tour dates.

1. “Blank Curtain”
2. “So Excited”
3. “At Pace”
4. “Met Resistance”
5. “Degree”
6. “Water Table”
7. “Gossamer”
8. “Mint”
9. “Fulton Park”
10. “Landers”

03/12 — Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village
06/20 — Winooski, VT @ Monkey House
06/21 — Boston, MA @ Sonia’s
06/22 — Kingston, NY @ Tubby’s
06/23 — Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right
06/24 — Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie
06/25 — Washington, DC @ DC9
06/27 — Raleigh, NC @ Cat’s Cradle (Back Room)
06/28 — Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
06/29 — Nashville, TN @ DRKMTTR
07/01 — Dallas, TX @ Ruins
07/02 — Austin, TX @ The Parish
07/05 — Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge
07/06 — San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
07/07 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
07/08 — San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop
07/10 — Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
07/11 — Vancouver, BC @ The Biltmore
07/12 — Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
07/14 — Boise, ID @ Neurolux
07/16 — Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive
07/18 — Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
07/19 — Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry
07/20 — Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
07/21 — Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village
07/22 — Detroit, MI @ Magic Bag
08/20 — Crickhowell, UK @ Green Man Festival
08/23 — Brighton, UK @ Prince Albert
08/24 — London, UK @ Moth Club
08/25 — Birmingham, UK @ Hare & Hounds
08/26 — Bristol, UK @ Rough Trade Bristol
08/27 — Birkenhead, UK @ Future Yard
08/28 — Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club
08/30 — Edinburgh, UK @ Sneaky Pete’s
08/31 — Glasgow, UK @ Broadcast
09/01 — Newcastle UK @ The Cluny 2
09/02 — Nottingham, UK @ Rough Trade
09/03 — Manchester, UK @ Manchester Psych Fest (Yes)
09/04 — Salisbury, UK @ End of the Road Festival

Deep In View is out 5/20 via Fire Talk Records. Pre-order it here.

A lot has happened since June 2020, when BBC America’s Killing Eve‘s third season finale aired. And with humanity at various stages of losing it over the past few years, the back-and-forth attraction (sometimes violent, always chaotic) between an assassin and a former MI6 agent seems downright civilized. The fourth season is upon us within days, so let’s refresh what happened last time around when the cat-and-mouse game took some detours.

In the season finale, Villanelle followed up her origin story by killing her would-be successor, Rhian. Villanelle then realized that her time with The Twelve had come to an end, and she no longer wished to be an assassin, even while propositioning Carolyn to hire her at the MI6. That proposition did not end well for Villanelle, all while her biggest tie to the past, Dasha, finally passed away after Villanelle’s attack. The former toast of the KGB perished while Konstantin left the hospital (mostly) in one piece.

In the meantime, Villanelle also spooked the Bitter Pill staff, all while they worked to uncover what Kenny was digging (too far) into before his untimely death. There was a discussion (led by Bear) about what Villanelle does after killing men, and perhaps that she “pickles” their penises. Then Konstantin felt the pain of his surrogate daughter (also Villanelle) deciding that he’s “not family,” and following all of this drama, a living room showdown took place.

In this showdown, Carolyn showed herself to be more violent than suspected by killing Paul (her MI6 boss who’d gone dirty). This put an interesting twist on her dynamic with Konstantin, given that the two are ex-lovers, and Carolyn pretended like she was going to kill him before taking Paul out instead. And then there’s the twist that Konstantin allowed Kenny to die, or at least, he couldn’t stop him from (as Konstantin claimed) falling off the edge of a building. Then Carolyn explained away Paul’s death as a suicide, and before continuing to pursue vengeance for Kenny, I hope she enjoys a nice bath.

And I do hope the same for Niko as well, after he told Eve to get lost, and who could blame him? The guy got pitchforked and nearly died, and it seems that he can no longer speak. Hopefully, he recovers that ability, but at least we know that he regained dignity.

With this, Niko fully freed himself from his estranged wife and declared that their marriage is over. I hope he’s on a nice beach somewhere, since his attempt to find relief in farming life took a violent turn. It’s remarkable that he made it out of the Eve-Villanelle cycle alive, and hopefully, no member of The Twelve will ever be able to find him again. Godspeed, Niko. As much as I will miss him, he needs to get the hell out of this show for his own good.

The biggest development, however, arrived in the final moments of the finale:

This was the scene where, once again, Eve and Villanelle went their separate ways. Or did they? Villanelle determined to take control of the situation while in London, and the scene only proved that (at least emotionally) they can’t let their connection go. They’ve bot got inner monsters, they danced together, and then they realized that they’re not going to see eye-to-eye on daily life. Can you imagine? Villanelle’s totally the type that would refuse to close cabinet doors, and Eve needs some order in her life.

They walked away from each other and turned back, proving that they can’t quite quit each other, meaning that there shall be followup in the Season 4 premiere. But we don’t know how much time will have passed, or if things have happened that we don’t see onscreen when the action picks up. The newest trailer showed that Villanelle declared her intent to stop killing and become a good person, but whether that’s even possible (she is an overgrown and deadly toddler) is anyone’s guess. More Konstantin, please!

Killing Eve‘s fourth and final season debuts (with two episodes) on Sunday, February 27 on BBC America and Monday, February 28 on AMC.

After a successful 2021 tour supporting her debut album Back Of My Mind, HER has announced a second leg of US tour dates. The new leg of the Back Of My Mind tour will kick off in April in Honolulu and take place over the course of 19 dates.

“I’ve been so eager to connect with my fans this year, so it’s great to get back on the road,” HER said in a statement. “Being on stage fuels me as a musician and I can’t wait to feel that energy again!”

2022 is already gearing up to be a big year for HER. The once-faceless siren is nominated for eight Grammys, including Album Of The Year and Best R&B Performance. She will also join the likes of Halle Bailey, Danielle Brooks, and Taraji P. Henson in the movie-musical adaptation of The Color Purple as Squeak.

See the dates for the extended Back Of My Mind tour below.

04/08 — Honolulu, HI @ Waikiki Shell
04/14 — Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater
04/16 — Portland, OR @ Theater of the Clouds at Moda Center
04/19 — Denver, CO @ Bellco Theatre
04/21 — Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
04/24 — New Orleans, LA @ Champions Square
04/26 — Cincinatti, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center
04/29 — Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory
05/01 — Indianapolis, IN @ TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
05/03 — Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theatre
05/04 — St. Louis, MO @ Saint Louis Music Park
05/16 — Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater
06/02 — Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
06/07 — Portsmouth, VA @ Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion
06/10 — Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion
06/12 — Jacksonville, FL @ Daily’s Place
06/16 — Tuscaloosa, AL @ Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
06/18 — Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater
06/19 — Charlotte, NC @ Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre

A transcendental live band, Iceland’s Sigur Rós haven’t toured in nearly five years. In 2020, the band released the mystical Odin’s Raven Magic album of two decade-old recordings that might’ve never seen the light of day had it not been for the world’s pandemic-addled lull. Jonsí, the band’s long-time driving force, has kept busy with solo work, a collaboration with Troye Sivan, and even his own creatively-charged CBD line.

Now the band is reunited with keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson and heading out on tour again. The festival begins in Mexico at the Festival Vaivén, before moving north into the US and Canada. Check out the first wave of tour dates below and get tickets beginning at 10 a.m. local time on 2/25 here.

04/30 — Mexico @ Festival Vaivén
05/03 — Monterrey, MX @ Citibanamex Auditorium,
05/05 — Guadalajara, MX @ Auditorio Telmex
05/09 –Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum Theatre
05/11 — Portland, OR @ Theater of the Clouds
05/13 — Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
05/17 — Palo Alto, CA @ Frost Amphitheater
05/19 — Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Auditorium
05/23 — Austin, TX @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater
05/24 — Austin, TX @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater
05/25 — Dallas, TX @ Winspear Opera House
05/27 — Atlanta, GA @ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
05/28 — Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
05/31 — Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre
06/01 — Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater
06/03 — Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Theatre
06/04 — Chicago, IL @ Auditorium Theatre
06/06 — Washington, D.C. @ The Anthem
06/07 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
06/08 — Boston, MA @ Wang Theatre
06/10 — Montreal, QC @ Place des Arts
06/11 — Toronto, ON @ Meridian Hall
06/14 — Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre
06/17 — New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
06/18 — New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre

Just when you think Donald Trump couldn’t fail any more spectacularly at something, the former president goes ahead and tops himself yet again—and Seth Meyers couldn’t be happier. After a two-week break to make room for the Winter Olympics, the Late Night host returned to his desk on Monday night. And while he admitted that missing out on Rudy Giuliani’s big The Masked Singer reveal was heartbreaking, he was glad to have at least one trainwreck to report on: Trump’s latest TRUTH troubles.

Ever since Trump announced the launch of his long-threatened social media network in the fall of 2021, it has been plagued by ongoing tech glitches and other problems. On Sunday night, just ahead of Presidents Day, TRUTH (yep, the name is still funny) arrived in the Apple store, but with loads of problems: It was only available in America, for iOS (meaning: no website version), and it could only handle a very limited number of users. But even with all those restrictions in place, the launch still crashed.

Meyers claimed that he attempted to post some jokes to TRUTH during its grand debut, “but like lots of people, I couldn’t even log in because when it launched, ‘select users who tried to create accounts were repeatedly met with a red error warning: Something went wrong. Please try again.’ Though by the time you find yourself signing up for Donald Trump’s social media site, something already went wrong.”

Meyers has no doubt that the people who were shut out of #45’s big social networking debut undoubtedly will try again. “If you were first in line to sign up for TRUTH Social, you’ve probably got some free time on your hands,” Meyers surmised, guessing that there is probably a bit of overlap between the individuals who were hot to be the first to take Trump’s site for a test drive and the conspiracy theorists who are “waiting for JFK Jr. to reappear at the Meadowlands with Elvis and the Loch Ness Monster to prove the election was stolen.”

Meyers found everything about the whole tech implosion pretty entertaining, though he particularly enjoyed “how vague the error message is: ‘Something went wrong.’ Like, even they don’t know what the problem is? Usually, you get an error code or something, but Trump’s site just gives you a shrug emoji that says, ‘What were you expecting? This thing is a clusterf*ck.’”

You can watch Meyers’ full TRUTH takedown above.

Every week, Uproxx is rounding up the best new indie music from the past seven days. This week we got a new track from Tame Impala, Beach House’s anticipated eighth studio album, and another vibe-heavy collaborative EP between Khruangbin and Leon Bridges. Check out the rest of the best new indie music below.

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Tame Impala — “The Boat I Row”

Almost exactly two years after Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker dropped his highly anticipated album The Slow Rush, the musician is back to expand his psychedelic catalog with a collection of b-sides and remixes. The project features the brand new song “The Boat I Row,” a resonating tune that shows off Parker’s softer side of songwriting. Combining hazy melodies and washed-out instrumentals, “The Boat I Row” goes back to his psych rock roots.

Beach House — Once Twice Melody

For their eighth studio album, Once Twice Melody, Beach House decided to do things a little differently. The double album was released in a series of EPs over several weeks and marked their first new music since 2018. The album as a whole doesn’t depart from the duo’s dreamy discography, layering swirling synths with droning keys to create otherworldly soundscapes. The warmness of the 18 tracks are enhanced by the fact Beach House self-produced this project in their home studio.

Khruangbin, Leon Bridges — Texas Moon

Recent Uproxx cover stars Khruangbin and Leon Bridges dropped their sophomore collaborative EP Texas Moon this week. Contrasting their previous effort Texas Sun in nearly every way, the five-track project boasts loungey beats, funky guitar riffs, sensual vocals, and a perfect blend of each musicians’ signature sound.

Fontaines DC — “I Love You”

Buzz-worthy UK post punk group Fontaines DC are gearing up for the release of their third studio LP Skinty Fia. Just days after Valentine’s Day, the band returned to show off their vulnerable side with the new track “I Love You.” But don’t be fooled by the song’s title — it’s in no way a love song. Rather, the band fires off reflections about self loathing, guilt, and disappointment over drowned out guitars.

Nilüfer Yanya — “Anotherlife”

Nilüfer Yanya‘s sophomore album Painless is just a few weeks away from its release and the musician offers another preview of the project with the soulful tune “Anotherlife.” Showcasing Yanya’s profound vocals, the UK artist sings of a complicated relationship over a catchy guitar riff.

Kurt Vile — “Like Exploding Stones”

2022 may very well be the year of double albums as shown by Big Thief, Beach House, and now Kurt Vile. Announcing the self-produced project Watch My Moves, Vile dropped “Like Exploding Stones,” a seven-minute ballad that combines sleepy melodies and wistful instrumentals showing a different side to the former The War On Drugs guitarist.

Dream Widow — “March Of The Insane”

The Foo Fighters crew are working on what looks to be a hilarious comedy slasher flick Studio 666, due out in theaters at the end of this month. The band have gone all-out for the film, recently dropping a bloody trailer and even creating the new band Dream Widow for the occasion. Dream Widow’s track “March Of The Insane” gives Foo Fighters fans a taste of the alternate persona, which is their version of death metal music.

Future Islands — “King Of Sweden”

After indie favorites Future Islands dropped their 2020 LP As Long As You Are, it didn’t take them long to start working on anther album. Kicking off a new era of music with the kinetic single “King Of Sweden,” the band prove their knack for penning upbeat and wildly catchy tunes. The song features a driving beat and bright synths, giving a taste of the indie pop-leaning music Future Islands has in store.

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Tomberlin — “Happy Accident”

After announcing her anticipated sophomore LP I Don’t Know Who Needs To Hear This…, Tomberlin returns with her intimate songwriting on the new track “Happy Accident.” The song features vibrant guitars and Tomberlin’s signature poetic lyricism, previewing what’s expected to be great follow up to her 2018 debut album.

Dehd — “Bad Love”

After creating buzz around their 2020 album Flower Of Devotion, Chicago trio Dehd are back with “Bad Love” to announce their fourth album, Blue Skies. Much like their previous releases, “Bad Love” showcases Dehd’s ability to absolutely shred on guitar. The band may have just three members, but their room-filling beats and ballad-like lyrics are enough to make anyone get up and move.

Hatchie — “Giving The World Away”

With her latest single, which is the title track to her upcoming sophomore album, Hatchie goes full indie-pop. The thumping single offers a euphoric and dance-ready preview of the LP, which follows her 2019 debut full-length Keepsake. “‘Giving The World Away’ is about being gentle with yourself in the throes of depression,” Hatchie said about the track.

Quinton Brock — “There For You”

Brooklyn based artist Quinton Brock is back to bring his rock n’ roll edge to indie music. His latest tune “There For You” is a brief but enticing effort from the artist, who penned the track after singing the lyrics to his boo over FaceTime. Featuring sunny chords and a snappy beat, “There For You” marks a strong return for the musician after he shared a string of 2021 singles.

The Blssm — “Dizzy”

After making waves with their grunge-inspired sound heard on the kiss-off debut EP 97 Blossom, The Blssm (fka The Blossom) is back and better than ever on the new track “Dizzy.” Teeming with a bright guitar riff and soulful lyrics, the revved-up tune acts as reassurance for their feelings. “I wrote ‘Dizzy’ about the relationship I have with my inner anxiety,” they said in a statement about the song. “The lyrics on a surface level allude to being about a significant other, but really they are inner-conversational and inspired by the weight of ‘dragging around’ emotional baggage that encompasses my life.”

Good Looks — “Vision Boards”

Keeled Scales’ latest four-piece Good Looks made their debut earlier this year with the wistful tune “Almost Automatic” and now further teasing their upcoming album Bummer Year, the band share the fuzzy track “Vision Boards.” The raucous song takes aim the harmful nature of the wellness industry and debunked theory of pulling yourself up by your bootstraps.

Bodega — “Statuette On The Console”

Brooklyn-based group Bodega continue teasing their upcoming LP Broken Equipment with the new song “Statuette On The Console,” which is meant to critique our reliance on technology. The propulsive track perfectly melds elements of surf rock and post-punk and was also recorded in several different languages, including Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Ukrainian.

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Dover, Delaware-based music festival Firefly has had a rough couple of years, announcing star-studded events that would later be canceled due to the pandemic. While they were planning to reschedule to 2021, that didn’t happen and instead it’s set for this fall. It will take place from September 22 to 25 with a new, dazzling roster that leans more toward pop-punk than any other genre. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 25.

Notable artists include Dua Lipa, Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Halsey, Weezer, Zedd, Big Sean, Porter Robinson, Gunna, Bleachers, Avril Lavigne, Jamie xx, The Kid Laroi, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Gryffin, Charli XCX, Little Simz, 100 Gecs, Willow, Conan Gray, Wolf Alice, Cordae, and Gayle.

Other artists include Dorian Electra, Matt Maeson, Cold War Kids, Chloe Moriondo, Gus Dapperton, The Backseat Lovers, Dayglow, Indigo De Souza, Princess Nokia, Manchester Orchestra, Benny The Butcher, Yung Bae, Alexander 23, Daisy The Great, Anna Of The North, The Brook & The Bluff, Mod Sun, Flor, Mallrat, Ezra Furman, The Regrettes, Jungle, Cordae, Phantoms, Loud Luxury, Girl Talk, Ship Wrek, Weston Estate, Chai, Wax Motif, John Summit, and The Head And The Heart.

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