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Who Plays The Taylor Swift-Inspired Pop Star In M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’?

If you want to keep things spoiler free for M. Night Shyamalan‘s next movie, Trap, you should stop reading this and go do something else, like re-watch The Village. It’s better than you remember, I swear (unlike The Last Airbender, which is somehow even worse).

For everyone who’s still here: Warner Bros. released a new trailer for the “very dark” thriller, which stars suddenly-everywhere Josh Hartnett as a dad who takes his daughter to a The Eras Tour-like concert. Except — twist! — the show is actually a titular trap meant to catch The Butcher, a serial killer who may or — double twist? — may not be Hartnett’s character.

You can watch the trailer above.

Shyamalan’s pitch for Trap: “What if The Silence of the Lambs happened at a Taylor Swift concert?” he told Empire. But who portrays the Swift-inspired pop star in the movie? That would be Saleka Shyamalan, M. Night’s own daughter.

As Lady Raven, she wrote 14 songs that appear in the film. “You don’t sit and watch all the songs fully, but everything’s happening during a concert,” Shyamalan told Consequence of Sound. “So it’s back and forth — the music is underneath a lot of the scenes and scoring, you know, things that are happening.” Hopefully there’s at least one Mid-Sized Sedan collaboration.

Trap opens in theaters on August 2.

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Jessie Ware And Romy Promise To ‘Lift You Up’ With Their Infectious Disco-Pop Single

Glastonbury 2024 was staged over the weekend. Coldplay’s Chris Martin brought out Michael J. Fox for a heartwarming duet, but it wasn’t the weekend’s only notable surprise duet. Jessie Ware served as a West Holts headliner and used the opportunity to debut “Lift You Up,” her single with Romy.

“I’m so proud to call her my friend, and we have been waiting to make a tune together, Ware told her crowd in an Instagram video posted by BBC, Ware, and Romy. “Glastonbury, please welcome to the stage Romy!”

The Stuart Price-produced song possesses the same disco-infused beats that made her 2023 album That! Feels Good! sparkle. Ware and Romy cleverly trade verses in the pre-chorus (“I’ve been livin’ in the past / Always thinkin’ this won’t last / No one else can hold us back / They say, ‘Listen, Romy’ / They say, ‘Listen, Jessie’”) before seamlessly blending their powerhouse vocals in the chorus, belting, “Now, I’m gonna lift you up inside this feeling / Now, I’m gonna give you something to believe in.”

According to a press release, Ware met Romy at a The xx show under the Westway in London years ago. Ware joined The xx on stage and forged a friendship with Romy. As such, “Lift You Up” felt full circle.

“I was so excited to be in the room with my friend and to see how she works and to hear her beautiful voice,” Ware said in a statement. “I’m so proud of the record. It’s a song that’s about both of us being too hard on ourselves, and not believing enough in ourselves. I think anyone can relate to that. There was a wonderful serendipity about the fact that she worked with Stuart Price on the last record [Romy’s 2023 solo album, Mid Air], too.”

Romy added, “I’ve been a fan of Jessie’s music for a long time, and it was amazing to finally work together after many years of friendship. Sometimes, we all need a friend there to lift us up and help us see things differently. A memory comes to mind of Jessie and I backstage at a festival when I was just starting to play my solo music live, and I was still figuring things out. She hyped me up and helped me believe in myself when I was feeling unsure. The conversation we had really stayed with me and was definitely in my mind when we were writing the lyrics.”

Listen to “Lift You Up” above.

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‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Actors Lovell Adams-Gray & LaToya Tonodeo On Dru And Diana’s Disastrous Plot Against Monet And What To Expect Next

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Dru and Diana’s plan to kill their mother Monet was a disaster from the start. In the Power Book II: Ghost season three finale, The Tejada children enlisted Tariq St. Patrick to get the job done in retaliation for Monet orchestrating the murders of their father Lorenzo and Dru’s love interest Gordo.

Though they assured Tariq that potentially killing Monet wouldn’t come back to bite him, Dru and Diana’s true plan was to let Tariq take the fall for her death by telling Cane, who would presumably be seething with anger, that Tariq was solely responsible for Monet’s death. Unfortunately for them, the plan took an unexpected left turn when Tasha, Tariq’s mother, arrived at the Tejada home to fire gunshots at Monet, leaving her in a coma, which she emerged from in the season four opener.

In last week’s episode “The Reckoning,” Dru and Diana’s plot comes back to bite them as Monet receives proof of her children’s attempt to kill. It made for yet another chaotic dinner scene that ended with Dru and Diana speeding away in a car and Cane nearly firing gunshots at them. Tariq also got a hold of this evidence which led to an all out pursuit from him and Monet to find and kill Dru and Diana. Thankfully for the latter duo, they will live to see another day as surprising news about Diana becomes the centerpiece of a deal between Monet and Tariq to let Dru and Diana live.

With the Power Book II: Ghost season four midseason finale just a week away, we caught up with actors Lovell Adams-Gray and LaToya Tonodeo, who play Dru and Diana Tejada respectively, to talk about their failed plot against Monet and what to expect for the remaining episodes in season four.

Seeing how everything played out in the aftermath of the attempted murder of Monet. Where do you both think that Dru and Diana went wrong in their initial plan to kill Monet?

Lovell Adams-Grey: They didn’t go all the way through. They didn’t execute, you have to execute. That’s what happens. You don’t destroy your enemy completely, that’s exactly what happens [laughs].

LaToya Tonodeo: Diana, of course, leaving off in season three, episode ten, the first time she felt like Monet actually saw her, she immediately felt guilty. She felt bad and it was just like, I can’t go through with killing my mom. From there, I feel like it was the start of the demise for Dru and Diana because Dru was always adamant like, “No, this is what we’re going to do.” Diana thought she was until that car moment and it switched everything.

Lovell, there’s a new level of fearlessness for Dru in this episode and we see it in his confrontations with Cane and Monet. Would you say this comes as a result of him being ready to die as a consequence of his actions or is it connected to something else?

Adams-Grey: I think Dru is in a space right now where he has nothing to lose and that’s a dangerous place to be, right? You’ve already lost your father and you already plotted against your mother. You’re not married, you don’t have kids, there’s no… not collateral, but there’s none of that where he’s worried about anything. He can be as reckless and as fearless as he wants to be because he believes in what he’s doing so strongly

Between both of your characters, LaToya, I think Diana still has the most love for her mother despite everything. From being bedside with her in the hospital to trying to convince Dru to apologize and explain why they tried to kill her. Would you say all this from this season is a result of that guilt from the shooting last year, or there’s more to it?

Tonodeo: I feel like — and I’ve been saying it for a long time — Diana’s strength and weakness is her family. It makes her still very vulnerable or guilty really quickly in certain situations when it comes to her family. It’s her crutch, it will always lead back to family.

Adams-Grey: It’s a beautiful thing to be able to have and be anchored with your family. At the end of the day, what do we do this for, right?

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Lovell, what makes it so difficult for Dru to understand the loyalty Diana and Cane have to Monet

Adams-Grey: I think it’s because Dru felt really connected to his father. There are certain affiliations, right? We see that Dru says that Cane is the mama’s boy and Diana has the relationship with Monet because they’re both women. They both have to be very powerful in an environment where you’re fighting for your power all the time. So the only person who truthfully saw Dru was his dad and that was taken from him. So, it’s not as easy to let that go as it is for everyone else. Seemingly at least.

At this point, what would say that Dru and Diana want from their mother Monet? What would be the best thing for them to receive to move forward?

Tonodeo: Diana has always wanted to feel seen by her mother, for the longest time since season one. There will be moments like in season one where they’re sitting on the steps and Monet is trying to teach Diana about the game, how men work, and how you need to work men before they work you. Even though that was this heart-to-heart sincere moment between Diana and Monet, I feel like growing up she has been wanting to feel seen by her mother. As Lovell said earlier, I think with Diana and Dru that connection with their father is very strong. Diana is a daddy’s girl and not by default, but kind of so because Monet is so hard on Diana. So for the longest time, and I will continue to say [it], she just wants to feel seen. I think maybe that could be something that could change it.

Adams-Grey: I think Dru just needs a small loan of a million dollars and some emancipation just to go do what he needs to do because I don’t know if we can get back. You gon’ find out, but me as a fan? I’m like, I don’t know.

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Lovell, brothers fight all the time and we’ve seen it happen here and there throughout Ghost between Dru and Cane. With the events in this episode, are Dru and Cane at a point of no return?

Adams-Grey: I think there’s love there still. My dad used to say to me when I was younger — I actually am an older brother, my brother in real life is seven years older than me — and he would always tell us that we’re all we got and we have to look out for each other, protect each other, and defend each other. We can have infighting all we want, but as soon as anything from the outside comes and threatens the family dynamic, we’re there to protect each other. I think that lets you know that there’s still love there and we’ll see it. I think for Cane and Dru specifically, there’s definitely still love there.

LaToya, Diana has gone through a lot since the beginning of Ghost. What was your reaction when you read that Diana would be pregnant with Tariq’s baby this season?

Tonodeo: I was just like, another thing??? [laughs]. Just know that every season I’m like, what can they do to elevate the storyline even more than what they’re already doing? I’m not a writer, so I’m just like, how can they elevate this more and more because it’s already at a high note? When I saw that, I was just like, oh, man, what’s gonna happen? How am I gonna get out of this? How am I gonna tell my mother? My brothers?? I’m just gonna keep it there because I don’t want to end up spoiling anything.

What can you say viewers can expect next for Dru and Diana’s storyline as the first half of this final Ghost season wraps up and we head into part two this fall?

Adams-Grey: You ever see that video where the dude was so mad that his team lost and he punched the TV and it broke? Buy a new TV set or just get some money together to make sure you have enough to get that new TV set or get insurance on your television if you need to get it. Get that plan that says if anything happens to the TV, you’ll get a new one in the mail. Lock all those things in place.

Tonodeo: Have a warranty [laughs].

Adams-Grey: Have a warranty! Thank you, yes.

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Why Did Criston Cole Cut His Hair? The ‘House Of The Dragon’ Star’s Explanation Doesn’t Make Much Sense

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(Warning: Spoilers for House of the Dragon season two, episode three below.)

There is really only one thing to do when somebody walks in on you having sex: change your entire appearance! This is what Criston Cole decides to do after the Blood and Cheese situation left a bad (cheesy?) taste in everyone’s mouths on House of the Dragon. Well, that wasn’t his only reason, but it would have made sense.

In episode three of House of the Dragon, Criston is looking a little less rugged and a little more like he is about to start a job at a Manhattan law firm. The formerly long-haired knight seems to undergo a transformation halfway through the episode — when he appears suited up in armor, he suddenly has a shorter head of hair. It’s trendy right now! But for Criston, it wasn’t about being on trend, but practicality.

Fabien Frankel explained the significant change. “Well, for me, the haircut was a really big thing because it’s a military thing,” Frankel told Decider. Ahead of “You know? It’s impractical to have long hair in a battle. It just is. And short hair is practical.”

It was then noted that Criston’s focus on his appearance, particularly his white cloak, is a lot more telling than it appears, and hinted that there is more to come. “That’s such an interesting observation and actually very, yeah, there’s a scene in Episode 8. I won’t say what it is..” he added, only to be interrupted by his costars who don’t want to lose their jobs.

He added, “Anyway, the haircuts! Good. The armor is different. He looks different.” He sure does!! Maybe he will get a new job as an accountant. It’s a lot less violent.

(Via Decider)

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Stevie Nicks Appeared To Cry During Taylor Swift’s ‘You’re On Your Own, Kid’ Performance At ‘The Eras Tour’ In Dublin

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Taylor Swift’s ongoing The Eras Tour attracted an overwhelming number of A-list celebrities in London, but Swift’s The Eras Tour VIP tent has consistently been occupied by special somebodies. It was Dublin, Ireland’s turn over the weekend, and Stevie Nicks attended on Sunday, June 30.

Swift dedicated the live debut of “Clara Bow,” her The Tortured Poets Department closer, to Nicks, whom she called “a hero of mine” in a fan-taken TikTok. There is clearly mutual admiration between the two legendary singer-songwriters, as Nicks appeared to cry during Swift’s “You’re On Your Own, Kid” performance.

Fans filmed Nicks appearing to wipe away tears during the Midnights track. “Clara Bow” and “You’re On Your Own, Kid” were Swift’s surprise songs.

Nicks could have just been emotional from Swift’s sincere shout-out. However, last year, Nicks named “You’re On Your Own, Kid” as the song that captured “the sadness of how I feel” after Christine McVie’s November 2022 death.

“As long as Chris was even on the other side of the world — we didn’t have to talk on the phone,” Nicks told an Atlanta concert crowd in May 2023. We really weren’t phone buddies. […] And then, we’d go back to Fleetwood Mac, and we’d walk in, and it would just be like, ‘Hey, little sister, how are you?’ It was like never a minute had passed. Never an argument in our entire 47 years. Never. So, when it was the two of us, the two of us were on our own, kids. We always were. And now, I’m having to learn to be on my own, kid, by myself.”

Swift’s final Dublin concert also saw Travis Kelce, her boyfriend of nearly one year, surprise Swift, as captured by fans. Julia Roberts might have been just as excited as Swift to see the Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end.

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The ‘Cobra Kai’ Dojos Can’t Let Go Of Their Beefs In The Season 6 Part 1 Trailer

The dojo is (almost) open for business again.

Cobra Kai will soon return to launch one-third of the sequel series’ sixth and final season. As a result, we might see more karate-fueled baby names emerge, although I still do not think that enough Hawks exist in this world, so get on it, people.

This season will premiere on July 18 with five episodes. More will land on November 28, and the final episodes will land in 2025, followed by the new The Karate Kid movie on May 30, 2025.

What does the trailer tell us? Apparently, Kreese manages to go international to evade being sent back to the slammer, although the irony is that, with Terry Silver’s schemes uncovered (and Stingray rescinding his allegations), Kreese would have been a free man soon anyway. Yet he couldn’t wait, and that jello was garbage. Additionally, Daniel-san and Johnny are trying to run their joint dojo to take the crew to the international competition, but these two dudes still cannot completely get over their decades-old beef, and the same goes for the newer beef between Tori and Samantha.

From the Part 1 synopsis: “With Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley, our senseis and students must decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai – the world championships of karate.”

The cast of Cobra Kai obviously includes Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and Martin Kove. The up-and-comers include Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Peyton List, Xolo Maridueña, Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, Dallas Dupree Young, and Griffin Santopietro. Don’t forget about Yuji Okumoto, who is inspiring those new baby names.

It’s poster time, and the first five Cobra Kai seasons are available on Netflix.

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Kanye West Is Being Sued For His Wife Bianca Censori Allegedly Sending Porn To Employees

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Last month, Kanye West was sued by former employee Lauren Pisciotta for sexual harassment, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and creating a hostile work environment, just a few months after being sued by former employees of his Donda Academy who claimed discrimination based on race and whistleblower retaliation. They say bad news comes in threes, and just like that, Mr. West has been named in another lawsuit by former employees who want damages for unpaid wages, overtime pay, and emotional distress after they say they were emailed porn by West’s “wife,” Bianca Censori.

According to TMZ, these employees were freelance developers hired to create a new music streaming app for Kanye, so that he could release his albums Vultures 1 and 2 without splitting profits with Apple, Spotify, Tidal, and the rest. Through his former(?) chief of staff Milo Yiannopoulos (who is also named in the suit), Kanye’s company promised $120,000 to the international group, which included “underage teens as young as 14.” However, in addition to not being paid for their work — shocker — the groups says it was subjected to “forced labor and cruel inhuman, or degrading treatment.” Caucasian managers used harassing language to employees, citing age, race, gender, sexual orientation, and national origin; they were referred to as “new slaves,” and bulled into working long hour, resulting in sleep deprivation.

Then, after Kanye announced his short-lived plans to launch a porn company in April, they were tapped to create an app for that, as well. They say Censori emailed hardcore porn to one employee via a file-sharing link accessible to the minors on staff. By May, though, Kanye had seemingly scrapped his plans, and the developers say he stiffed them on the promised pay, despite their delivering at least one completed app. Censori is not named in the suit.

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Killer Mike Addressed His 2024 Grammys Arrest With ‘Humble Me,’ A Spiritual Song He Wrote The Day After

Last week, TMZ exclusively reported that Killer Mike would not face charges from his arrest at the 2024 Grammys, where The Hollywood Reporter‘s Chris Gardner captured footage of Killer Mike being put into handcuffs after winning Best Rap Album, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Song. As relayed by TMZ at the time, the arrest allegedly stemmed from “getting into some kind of physical altercation with a security guard.”

On February 12, the Atlanta rapper, actor, and activist addressed the arrest on The View, but he really addressed it on “Humble Me,” his new spiritual song that uses his personal experience to shed light on the broader, deep-rooted injustices.

“I won at the Grammys for spitting my grammar / Did that for Atlanta,” Killer Mike raps, while hands grab at him in the accompanying black-and-white video. “Did that for Atlanta, bruh / Swept up like a janitor / Got sent to the slammer, bruh / Treat me like an animal / Or some kind of Hannibal, vicious and cannibal / The devil be doin’ you, right when you doin’ it / The devil will ruin you.”

“I was in the studio the very next day,” Killer Mike said in a statement, as per press release. “I’m as inspired as ever, and I’m just following the music at this point. “All my heroes have been cuffed and mishandled in some way. I just thanked God in that moment of being Daniel in the lion’s den.”

Mike continued, “I came out of the jailhouse in the pouring rain to my wife waiting for me, lit a joint, celebrated a bit and then woke up and got the news about my son’s kidney. I believe that humility and worship granted me God’s grace in the face of that test, and I believe my son receiving his kidney was a blessing from God.”

By the video’s end, Killer Mike is joined by Pony Boy and puts his arm around him while rapping, “The devil put me on his whipping post / The Lord did not allow him to whip me / So, I went to sleep as free as can be, and the next day, my son got a kidney / Lord, humble me now.”

In February, Killer Mike spoke with GQ about his son, “Pony Boy,” receiving a kidney after three years on the list.

On Sunday, June 30, Killer Mike returned to Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, the site of his 2024 Grammys arrest, for the BET Awards 2024, where he got the last laugh by winning Album Of The Year for Michael.

Watch the “Humble Me” video above.

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All The Best New Music From This Week That You Need To Hear

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Keeping up with new music can be exhausting, even impossible. From the weekly album releases to standalone singles dropping on a daily basis, the amount of music is so vast it’s easy for something to slip through the cracks. Even following along with the Uproxx recommendations on a daily basis can be a lot to ask, so every Monday we’re offering up this rundown of the best new music this week.

This week saw Megan Thee Stallion come in hot and Lisa flesh out the Blackpink extended universe. Yeah, it was a great week for new music. Check out the highlights below.

For more music recommendations, check out our Listen To This section, as well as our Indie Mixtape and Pop Life newsletters.

Megan Thee Stallion — “Otaku Hot Girl”

In Japan, an “otaku” is a person who fixates on things like anime and video games. It’s a label Megan Thee Stallion proudly owns on “Otaku Hot Girl,” a highlight from Megan that had a rocky road to the finish line.

Lisa — “Rockstar”

The Blackpink empire continues to grow as Lisa unveils “Rockstar,” a new solo track. The tune sees her delivering fiery bars over an equally aggressive track, and the video is quite the production, too.

Omar Apollo — “Pedro”

When Apollo announced his album God Said No, it was revealed that Pedro Pascal played some sort of role, but it wasn’t clear what. Now, we know: On the song “Pedro,” Pascal comes through with a spoken-word story atop a lullaby-like instrumental.

James Blake and Lil Yachty — “Midnight”

Lil Yachty has been as musically adventurous as anybody lately, and his latest exploration is a full-blown collaborative album with James Blake. Their respective psychedelic and atmospheric senses are a natural fit and the two craft compelling soundscapes on tracks like “Midnight.”

Clairo — “Nomad”

Clairo devotees have heard “Nomad” on tour for years now, but the song finally got an official release last week. It’s a serene tune on which Clairo grapples with love.

Lil Nas X — “Here We Go!”

“Axel F” is as iconic as they come in terms of ’80s movie songs, and now Lil Nas X has contributed to the Beverly Hills Cop musical oeuvre with “Here We Go!.” The track samples “Axel F” but also sees Nas turning it into his own high-octane thing.

Latto — “Big Mama”

Latto makes effective use of a beat switch on her latest, “Big Mama.” Uproxx’s Aaron Williams notes, “The song puts the rapper’s duality on display, opening with a soft and sweet verse in which she gushes about her man before the beat turns hard and Latto gets boastful, putting down her enemies while still bragging about her boyfriend.”

Tinashe — “Getting No Sleep”

Tinashe might just have the coveted song of the summer with “Nasty,” but she’s not resting on those laurels. Her album Quantum Baby is on the way and she just dropped “Getting No Sleep,” a smooth but energetic number that’s perfect for a nighttime drive.

Channel Tres — “Holy Moly” Feat. Ty Dolla Sign

Head Rush is a big moment for Channel Tres, as the project (out now) is his debut major-label album. He got a handful of collaborators to help out, including Ty Dolla Sign on the bouncy “Holy Moly.”

MJ Lenderman — “She’s Leaving You”

Wednesday’s MJ Lenderman has carved out a nice solo lane for himself in recent years and he’ll continue to forge that path on his just-announced new album, Manning Fireworks. He previewed the LP last week with “She’s Leaving You,” which arrives alongside a fun video.

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All The New Albums Coming Out In July 2024

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Keeping track of all the new albums coming out in a given month is a big job, but we’re up for it: Below is a comprehensive list of the major releases you can look forward to in July. If you’re not trying to potentially miss out on anything, it might be a good idea to keep reading.

Friday, July 5

  • Art Brut — A Record Collection, Reduced To A Mixtape (Demon Records)
  • Bacchae — Next Time (Get Better Records)
  • The Dreaded Laramie — Princess Feedback (Smartpunk Records)
  • FINK — Beauty in Your Wake (R’COUP’D)
  • Ghost Fan Club — Ghost Fan Club EP (Knifepunch Records)
  • HNNY — Light Shines Through (HNNY)
  • Jack Garratt — At PizzaExpress Live In London (PX Records)
  • Jasper Tygner — Things To Come EP (Technicolour)
  • Kasabian — Happenings (Sony Music)
  • Kiasmos — II (Erased Tapes)
  • KOKOKO! — BUTU (Transgressive)
  • The Rifles — Love Your Neighbour (Cooking Vinyl)

Friday, July 12

  • Armlock — Seashell Angel Lucky Charm (Run For Cover Records)
  • Bette Smith — Goodthing (Bette Smith)
  • Billy Strings — Live Vol. 1 (Reprise Records)
  • Bones Owens — Love Out of Lemons (Thirty Tigers)
  • Casper Caan — Last Chance (Levicaan Music)
  • Cassadee Pope — Hereditary (Awake Music)
  • Cassandra Jenkins — My Light, My Destroyer (Dead Oceans)
  • Cassandra Lewis — Lost in a Dream (Elektra)
  • Cat Burns — Early Twenties (Since 93/RCA)
  • Chris Cohen — Paint a Room (Hardly Art)
  • Cigarettes After Sex — X’s (Partisan)
  • Clairo — Charm (Clairo Records LLC)
  • Color Green — Fool’s Parade (New West Records)
  • Common & Pete Rock — The Auditorium, Vol. 1 (Loma Vista)
  • Deer Tick — Contractual Obligations EP (ATO Records)
  • DJ Boring — DJ-Kicks (!K7 Records)
  • Donovan Woods — Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now (End Times Music)
  • Future Utopia — Django’s High (70Hz Recordings)
  • Girl Ultra — blush EP (Big Dada)
  • Gurriers — Come and See (No Filter)
  • Hak Baker — Nostalgia Death EP Act I (AWAL Recordings)
  • HARDY — Quit!! (Big Loud Rock)
  • In the Valley Below — The Black Moon (In The Valley Below)
  • Joe Goddard — Harmonics (Domino)
  • Julia Holter — Never Rarely Sometimes Always (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Back Lot Music)
  • KUČKA — Can You Hear Me Dreaming? (LUCKYME®)
  • Linda Sikhakhane — Iladi (Blue Note Records)
  • Lord Buffalo — Holus Bolus (Blues Funeral Recordings)
  • Macseal — Permanent Repeat (Counter Intuitive Records)
  • Megan Moroney — Am I Okay? (Sony Music)
  • Meridian Brothers — Mi Latinoamérica Sufre (Ansonia Records)
  • Metronomy — Posse EP Volume 2 (Ninja Tune)
  • Northbound — Juniper (Smartpunk Records)
  • Odie Leigh — Carrier Pigeon (Mom+Pop)
  • OneRepublic — Artificial Paradise (Mosley Music/Interscope Records)
  • ORB — Tailem Bend (Fuzz Club)
  • Orquesta Akokán — Caracoles (Daptone Records)
  • Patrick Higgins — Versus (Other People)
  • Peni Candra Rini — Wulansih (New Amsterdam)
  • Phish — Evolve (Phish Inc)
  • Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen — Hold My Beer, Vol. 4 EP (LilBuddy Toons)
  • Remi Wolf — Big Ideas (Island)
  • salute — TRUE MAGIC (Ninja Tune)
  • SPEED — Only One Mode (Flatspot Records)
  • Susan James — Time Is Now (SJM)
  • Tech N9ne — COSM (CLASS OF STRANGE MUSIC) (Strange Music)
  • Tim Montana — Savage (Music Knox Records)
  • Travis — L.A. Times (BMG)
  • Webbed Wing — Vol. III (Memory Music)
  • Zacari — Bliss (Zacari)

Friday, July 19

  • Al Di Meola — Twentyfour (earMUSIC)
  • Barns Courtney — Supernatural (300 Entertainment)
  • bby — 1 (Glassnote)
  • Beachwood Sparks — Across the River of Stars (Curation Records)
  • Benji. — Love Gun II (SinceThe80s)
  • BLK ODYSSY — 1-800 FANTASY (EARTHCHILD/EMPIRE)
  • Blxst — I’ll Always Come Find You (Red Bull Records)
  • Carson McHone — ODES EP (Merge Records)
  • Chris Cain — Good Intentions Gone Bad (Alligator Records)
  • Deadmau5 — Some EP (mau5trap Recordings)
  • Deep Purple — =1 (earMUSIC)
  • Denzel Curry — King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 (PH Recordings)
  • Dio — The Complete Donington Collection (BMG)
  • Eliza & The Delusionals — Make It Feel Like the Garden (Cooking Vinyl Australia)
  • Glass Animals — I Love You So F***ing Much (Polydor)
  • Gorgon City — Reverie (Universal)
  • Griff — Vertigo (Warner)
  • Highly Suspect — As Above, So Below (Warner)
  • Jimin — MUSE (BIGHIT MUSIC)
  • Juliana Marid — Lifetime EP (Neon Gold Records)
  • Kiely Connell — My Own Company (Calumet Queen Records)
  • Koe Wetzel — 9 Lives (Columbia Records)
  • Lilacs & Champagne — Fantasy World (Mexican Summer)
  • Los Campesinos! — All Hell (Heart Swells)
  • Mary Ocher — Your Guide to Revolution (Underground Institute)
  • midwxst — BACK IN ACTION 4.0 EP (Geffen Records)
  • Oneida — Expensive Air (Joyful Noise Recordings)
  • The Ravonettes — Sing… (Cleopatra Records)
  • Role Model — Kansas Anymore (Interscope Records)

Friday, July 26

  • Alex Izenberg — Alex Izenberg & The Exiles (Domino)
  • American Aquarium — The Fear of Standing Still (Thirty Tigers)
  • Bill Callahan — Resuscitate! (Drag City)
  • Blur — Live at Wembley Stadium (Warner)
  • Cults — To the Ghosts (Imperial)
  • Empire of the Sun — Ask That God (The Sleepy Jackson Pty)
  • Falling in Reverse — Popular Monster (Epitaph)
  • Fancy Gap — Fancy Gap (Ghost Choir Records)
  • Ghost — Rite Here Rite Now (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Loma Vista)
  • The Hanseroth Twins — Vera (Brandi Carlile Band)
  • Ice Spice — Y2K! (Dolo Entertainment)
  • JakoJako — Segmente EP (NovaMute)
  • Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation — Things Are Getting Better (Day Dreamer)
  • Joshua Bassett — The Golden Years (Warner Records)
  • Kississippi — damned if i do it for you EP (Kississippi)
  • Lime Cordiale — Enough of the Sweet Talk (Chugg Music)
  • MAITA — want (fluff)
  • Mr. Big — Ten (Frontiers Music Srl)
  • Mustard — Faith of a Mustard Seed (10 Summers Records)
  • Nathan Bowels Trio — Are Possible (Drag City)
  • Painted Shield — Painted Shield 3 (Loosegroove Records)
  • Porter Robinson — Smile! (Mom+Pop)
  • The Red Clay Strays — Made By These Moments (RCA Records)
  • Semi-Famous — Destroy Ourselves (Rare Bird/Duck Records)
  • Sinai Vessel — I SING (The Big Game Is Every Night ASCAP)
  • Wand — Vertigo (Drag City)
  • YARN — Born, Blessed, Grateful, & Alive (333 Entertainment)
  • Zeshan B — O Say, Can You See? (Minty Fresh)