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A few weeks ago, Unknown Mortal Orchestra shared a buzzy new bit of pysch-pop, “Weekend Run,” and now they’ve shared yet another new single. Two new songs in a row definitely seems to indicate the band is gearing up for another new album, though no announcement has come yet.

“That Life” follows in the footsteps of the first single, it’s more sunny funk accompanied by a very intricate puppet video. The puppet in the clip was created by puppeteer and fabricator Laura Manns, who has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for her work on shows like The Muppets and Sesame Street.

Speaking of the new track, the band’s Ruban Nielson explained that he was equally inspired by Where’s Waldo? and a Hieronymus Bosch painting. “I saw this painting by Hieronymus Bosch called ‘The Garden Of Earthly Delights’ and in the painting there was a mixture of crazy stuff going on, representing heaven, earth, and hell,” he said. “When I was writing this song, ‘That Life,’ I was imaging the same kind of Where’s Waldo (or Where’s Wally as we call it in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK) of contrasting scenes and multiple characters all engaged in that same perverse mixture of luxury, reverie, damnation, in the landscape of America. Somewhere on holiday under a vengeful sun.”

Check out the new song above and stay tuned for more new music coming soon.

Discussing nepotism is always a minefield for The View co-host Meghan McCain thanks to the fact that her entire media career is built on the fact that she’s the daughter of the late Senator John McCain. However, when it comes to the matter of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and his brother, CNN host Chris Cuomo, McCain actually had a leg to stand on if she could have avoided falling into the usual trap of making the conversation about herself, which of course, she did.

During a panel discussion on the report detailing Governor Cuomo’s long list of egregious acts of alleged sexual harassment, McCain tore into his brother for not covering the scandal on his CNN show on Tuesday night, which she labeled as “the worst kind of nepotism.” Again, this was a valid criticism to make because alleged sexual harassment is a much more serious issue than landing a job on a daytime talk show. McCain was justified in her remarks, and her being part of a political dynasty doesn’t negate that.

You can see McCain’s full comments at the 3:30 mark below:

Where things went off the rails is when McCain couldn’t resist tying the topic to an unrelated discussion from last week where she got dismantled by Sunny Hostin after defending Hollywood nepotism. Via The Daily Beast:

“I also think it’s interesting, we had a conversation about nepotism on this show a few days ago,” she said. “You want to talk about nepotism? Not having to talk about the biggest scandal in the country when it has to do with your brother and you’re hosting CNN, that’s nepotism.”

Referring to Chris Cuomo, who completely ignored the harassment report about his brother as well as his own involvement in the investigation Tuesday night, McCain added, “The Cuomo family and CNN are the worst kind of nepotism that the media has an example of.”

McCain then took another unnecessary step by proclaiming that if her brother was a governor caught in a similar scandal to Cuomo, “You are damn straight I would be talking about it on The View this morning, and that makes all of them cowards.” However, McCain’s tenure on The View has shown this would probably not be the case.

When McCain’s father-in-law Doug Domenech, who was a member of the Trump administration, got wrapped up in an ethics investigation in May 2019, The View co-host conveniently took sick days that coincided with the breaking news. When McCain’s mother, Cindy, made headlines for falsely accusing a BIPOC family of sex trafficking at an airport, The View co-host did not bring it up on the show.

(Via The View on Twitter)

Although it happened in 2004, the Malice at the Palace remains one of the most dissected and infamous moments in recent NBA history. Later this month, a new Netflix documentary episode titled Untold: Malice at the Palace will aim to shed more light on the night.

On Wednesday, Netflix teased the doc by releasing a trailer.

In the video, Ron Artest says “I want the story out there. Go frame by frame.” He, along with the ex-players like Stephen Jackson, Jermaine O’Neal, and Reggie Miller, are speaking in the series and promising to offer new insight into the brawl.

Additionally, Netflix says that the documentary shows some never before seen footage from the event, which is an interesting hook considering it’s been almost two decades since it happened. The footage, notably, isn’t coming from TV cameras that already documented the event. Instead, the footage is coming from the Palace at Auburn Hills, which was the home of the Pistons at the time.

Untold is overall a sports documentary series that, in addition to the Malice at the Palace, covers topics like connections between organized crime mafia and the Trashers, a hockey team that was ultimately targeted by an FBI investigation, and tennis star Mardy Fish and how anxiety almost ended his career. The five-episode series drops on August 10.

As lyrics videos and sites gain popularity among hip-hop fans looking to learn their favorite artists’ new songs, the disconnect between those artists’ intent and fans’ perceptions has become more starkly highlighted. In the old days, you just debated whether it was “five-two” or “fine too” among your friends. Now, though, fans like to post status updates and captions culled from their current jams, but then they run into problems when the sites they visit to learn the lyrics incorrectly transcribe them. As the problem becomes more common, many artists have begun to speak out.

In January, Doja Cat threatened to withhold her album Planet Her over incorrectly transcribed lyrics from her verse on Saweetie’s “Best Friend,” prompting fans to troll her with pictures of fish. Now, Tyler The Creator is taking matters into his own hands, posting all the lyrics from his new album Call Me If You Get Lost and politely — if loudly — requesting sites like Genius and DSPs like Apple Music to update their databases accordingly with an all caps tweet.

“YO @Genius AND @AppleMusic I POSTED THE LYRICS OF EVERY SINGLE SONG FROM CMIYGL ON TWITTER AND THE WEBSITE,” he wrote. “CAN YOU PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE UPDATE THEM BECAUSE WHOEVER TRANSCRIBED THEM ON YOUR SIDE IS INCORRECT, THANK YOU.”

For what it’s worth, Tyler posted the lyrics some two weeks ago when the album dropped, so there has been plenty of time to get the transcribers on it. Could having the artists post the transcribed lyrics themselves be the solution to the growing problem? Who knows, but you can bet rappers like Doja Cat and Tyler, who spend months making sure their rollouts are absolutely perfect, will probably continue calling out incorrect rhymes until there’s a major change.

Check out some of the lyrics Tyler posted below.

Review-bombing: it happens. Over at Rotten Tomatoes, it’s not possible for it to happen to movies and TV shows before public release (although Kevin Smith recently dealt with the phenomenon from anti-Teela He-Man “fans” on the day of release) since the review-aggregator portion of the site took action on the sexist trolls who bombed Captain Marvel with fake user reviews. The latest instance, allegedly, is happening to James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad — a relaunch of 2016’s completely messy Suicide Squad, as directed by David Ayer — which arrives on HBO Max and in theaters on August 6.

So far, critics (including our own Mike Ryan) are loving the relaunch and calling it a total blast. Just for reference’s sake, here’s the current 96% “fresh” rating from Rotten Tomatoes in screencap form.

As expected, there aren’t audience ratings there yet. However, that might be happening over at IMDb already, and someone asked James Gunn what he thought of claims that “[t]he Suicide Squad is being review-bombed by the Snyder Cut crew.”

Gunn’s response? He’s over it, whether or not it’s actually happening. “I’ll live,” he tweeted. “[S]tuff like this means nothing in the big picture. (And important to point out most the SnyderCut fans have been supportive, it’s only a few who feel it’s worthwhile spending their time doing stuff like this.)”

Of course, Snyder Cut fans may or may not be doing this review-bombing at all. What would be the actual motive here (beyond also boosting the “Release The Ayer Cut” movement)? If they are doing so, then this would be a very vocal minority, who could (for unknown reasons) throw blame at Gunn’s project because the “Snyderverse” isn’t being “restored” by Warner Bros. following Zack Snyder’s cut of Justice League that streamed on HBO Max. In all reality, and as a few Twitter users point out, it sounds like someone (with an assist from bots) who didn’t even bother to spell Zack Snyder’s name correctly, in order to “make Snyder fans look bad.”

Fans of perfect electronic pop can rejoice — Wet is officially back. Though they teased a comeback earlier this year with the atmospheric “On Your Side,” the New York-based trio confirmed a new record today along with another new single. “Larabar” is a continuation of their dreamy, introspective sound and comes alongside a video of found footage that focuses on flying animals and dancing humans. This third album, called Letter Blue is special because it was made with all three of the original founding members of the band, as guitarist Marty Sulkow reunited with vocalist Kelly Zutrau and Joe Valle, who co-produced the album with a little help from the likes of Toro y Moi’s Chaz Bear, Frank Ocean’s go-to keyboardist, Buddy Ross, and Dev Hynes, who features as Blood Orange on the album cut “Found.”

The record will be out on October 22 via AWAL, as the band opted to self-release this time, and will also include “On Your Side.” Of today’s new single, “Larabar,” Zutrau said it was a breakthrough moment for the group in the album-making process. “Step into the light for the very first time. ‘Larabar’ was a little breakthrough in the album process, the first song that came together that everything else formed around. It’s about a relationship cycle that becomes a loop — eventually a feedback loop — obsessively repeating, breaking up, getting back together, breaking up again. How memory distorts reality, solitude vs. company, accountability, guiltiness, loving someone who left and what to do when they come back and on and on, etc..”

Check out the new song and video above and the tracklist for the album. The band also announced a short slew of tour dates, find them below.

Letter Blue tracklist:

1. “Over And Over”
2. “On Your Side”
3. “Clementine”
4. “Far Cry”
5. “Blades Of Grass”
6. “Bound” (Feat. Blood Orange)
7. “Only One”
8. “Letter Blue”
9. “Only Water”
10. “Larabar”

Tour dates:
10/16 — Sonoma, CA @ Huichica Music Festival
10/20 — Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
11/02 — Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
11/07 — Boston, MA @ Sinclair
11/11 — Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere
11/23 — London, UK @ Scala

T.I. was on vacation in Europe when found himself in a run-in with police officers. His interaction with the authorities was so tame, however, that he immediately took to social media to note the difference between American and European cops — even before getting in touch with his team to post bond.

T.I. was apparently enjoying himself on a bike ride in Amsterdam when he crashed into a police car. It’s not clear who was at fault for the accident, but the police’s mirror was a causality of the accident. After being detained on site and taken to the police station, T.I. whipped out his phone to share his experience with his Instagram followers. The rapper says he was never handcuffed or searched throughout the entire altercation:

“So, I’m locked up now. I’m obviously not supposed to have my phone as I’m biking, and because the policeman ran into me and broke his rear view[mirror], and because I didn’t have my passport on me. I don’t know, it’ll be fine. But he was extremely upset. I myself was having a great time, still. I’m still not upset. I’m having a phenomenal time. They arrested me and they didn’t even put me in handcuffs. They just opened the door and invited me to the backseat — I obliged. Let me see how I can make my bond right quick. They don’t take cash. I got cash in my pocket but they don’t seem to take this. I haven’t gotten handcuffs on me yet, they haven’t searched me, we working on the buddy system out here and I like it.”

This is far from the only legal matter T.I. is involved in as of late. The New York Times published an exposé back in February in which several women accused T.I. and his wife Tiny of sexual assault. The LAPD has now opened an investigation to into the reports, which span between 2005 and 2010. One accuser described being drugged and sexually assaulted in a hotel by the couple after repeatedly refusing their advances.

Back in early June, fans of Miami rap duo City Girls were delighted and bemused when Yung Miami — known affectionately as “Caresha” to her followers — was seen holding hands with 53-year-old rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs at Quality Control CEO Pierre “P” Thomas’ elegant birthday party. “Caresha” trended for nearly a full day as fans expressed their excitement and amusement at the potential pairing, pondering whether or not the two were really a couple.

Today, something similar is simmering as online sleuths work to get to the bottom of another post of the two rap stars hanging out — this one even more suggestive. Adding to the intrigue, Miami deleted the photo after just a few minutes, leading to increased speculation that the Miami-born rapper meant to share it exclusively with her “Close Friends” list on Instagram rather than her public Instagram Story.

Meanwhile, Diddy — who recently renamed himself to “Love” — has looked about as happy as a clam in recent months, including in a Vanity Fair cover story where he explained the meaning behind his newest moniker and revealed he’s working on starting an all-R&B label where he’ll split the profits with artists 50-50. As fans question whether there might be another hidden meaning behind the name, you can check out their responses below.

There can always be a bit of concern whenever a series boasts an ensemble cast that some characters won’t get their chance to shine. However, it would seem that in Marvel’s What It..?, the studio made it a priority to celebrate late actor Chadwick Boseman’s final performance as the Black Panther. In an interview with IGN, executive producer Brad Winderbaum shared Boseman will be reprising his role as King T’Challa four times throughout the upcoming series, as well as how excited he was for the opportunity to work on the project.

“Unfortunately, he never was able to see the finished product, but he was very excited about taking part in it. He actually appears in four episodes of the series, playing different versions of the character, and each time, he was just so enthusiastic about finding a new spin on the character.”

As of right now, we know the plot of only one of the episodes Boseman is confirmed to take part in. In that episode, Marvel explores what would have happened if Guardians of the Galaxy‘s Yondu had abducted T’Challa rather than Peter Quill. In a separate IGN interview with What If..? director Bryan Andrews, the director revealed Boseman “loved” this take and playing “a version of T’Challa that didn’t have the mantle of the king, where he could be a little bit lighter, a little bit funny, crack jokes, flirt a little bit with the on-again, off-again love interest.”

In another episode, we see the Iron Man himself, Tony Stark, rescued by Erik Killmonger prior to the events of Iron Man. It feels pretty safe to say that we’ll see T’Challa make an appearance in this episode as well, seeing as Erik is the King of Wakanda’s primary antagonist in Black Panther.

While it still feels far too many decades early to even think about a final performance from Boseman, it sounds like the one we have celebrates the actor’s versatility and allowed him to have a bit of fun with the role — and we can’t wait to see it. Marvel’s What If..? premieres August 11 exclusively on Disney+.

Atlanta indie-pop outfit Lunar Vacation are gearing up to release their debut album Inside Every Fig Is A Dead Wasp, opening a door to a unique sonic universe that is both welcoming and intriguing. The album announcement came alongside a new video for the track “Mold,” a vibrant and psychedelic visual that beautifully compliments the memorable tune.

To celebrate the forthcoming new album, vocalist Grace Repasky sat down to talk The Strokes, performing in a jumpsuit, and Alex Turner in the latest Indie Mixtape 20 Q&A.

What are four words you would use to describe your music?

You dance or leave.

It’s 2050 and the world hasn’t ended and people are still listening to your music. How would you like it to be remembered?

High frequency chillers who laugh a lot.

What’s your favorite city in the world to perform?

Probably Arizona or Atlanta. They always go pretty hard.

Who’s the person who has most inspired your work, and why?

Alex Turner. He was the first one to make me interested in songwriting.

Where did you eat the best meal of your life?

In Maggie’s home. Her dad makes the best ancient grain bowls.

What album do you know every word to?

Room on Fire – The Strokes.

What was the best concert you’ve ever attended?

Mac DeMarco at Variety Playhouse in 2015.

What is the best outfit for performing and why?

I like playing in a jumpsuit because I can jump and if it gets crazy, crowdsurf and not have to worry about flashing anyone. And it just looks so sick.

Who’s your favorite person to follow on Twitter and/or Instagram?

Isabella Cotier on Instagram.

What’s your most frequently played song in the van on tour?

Hmmm.. We haven’t been on the road in a minute but it was probably something by Her’s.

What’s the last thing you Googled?

“Whats a good humidity level”

What album makes for the perfect gift?

RAM by Paul McCartney DUH

Where’s the weirdest place you’ve ever crashed while on tour?

An adobe in New Mexico that was in the middle of nowhere with no cell service. It was weird in a good way. The “I-never-want-to-return-to-the-city” type vibe.

What’s the story behind your first or favorite tattoo?

My first tattoo was one I got when I just turned 18. My friend stick-and-poked “SLUFF” on my leg after the Naked Giants record.

What artists keep you from flipping the channel on the radio?

Wallows.. :p

What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?

When I got Covid in January, my whole family was out of town and I was alone in my childhood house for like a month. Maggie and her family dropped off some fun food, a card, and an embroidered sweatshirt (by Maggie) to make me feel better. I felt the love 6 feet apart.

What’s one piece of advice you’d go back in time to give to your 18-year-old self?

Stop stressing about choosing between school and music because the cards will play out the way they are supposed to and eventually you will be thankful you did both because now you are graduating early and still making music. Also you are NOT in love girl LOL!!

What’s the last show you went to?

Katy Kirby on a NYC rooftop last month.

What movie can you not resist watching when it’s on TV?

Any Harry Potter or Pirates Of The Caribbean.

What would you cook if Obama were coming to your house for dinner?

Spicy shrimp and veggie chickpea pasta with arugula. He would literally freak. Then next time I would be invited over to his place.

Inside Every Fig Is A Dead Wasp is out October 29 via Keeled Scales. Pre-order it here.