Megan Fox Describes Her Costa Rica Ayahuasca Trip With Machine Gun Kelly: ‘I Went To Hell For Eternity’

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox’s relationship is full of intense experiences, and on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, Fox told guest host Arsenio Hall about another one they had: Using ayahuasca deep in a Costa Rica jungle.

Fox began, “We went to Costa Rica to do ayahuasca, like, in a proper setting, with indigenous people. We were in the middle of the jungle. […] I was thinking it was like glamping or something like that, like it was gonna be some kind of five-star experience. But you get there and you really are in the middle of the jungle, and you don’t get to eat after 1 p.m. You have to walk a very far distance to get your water, you can’t shower because they’re in a drought. […] Nothing glamorous about it. It’s all a part of sort of making you vulnerable, so you sort of surrender to the experience.”

After explaining how the process began with vomit-inducing tea, Fox explained her experience, saying, “Everybody’s journey is different, [but on] the second night I went to Hell for eternity. Just knowing [it’s] eternity is torture in itself, because there’s no beginning, middle, or end. So you have a real ego death. […] It just goes straight into your soul, and it takes you to the psychological prison that you hold yourself in. So it’s your own version of Hell, and I was definitely there.”

Check out the full interview above.

Lana Del Rey Updates Her ‘Blue Banisters’ Album Artwork And Teases A New Single

Less than three months ago, Lana Del Rey shared Chemtrails Over The Country Club, the singer’s seventh album. It’s a project that arrived less than two years after her sixth effort, Norman F*cking Rockwell. The way the singer tells it, however, fans won’t have to wait nearly as long for her upcoming eighth album.

In fact, the full-length effort titled Blue Banisters was supposed to arrive in time for the Fourth Of July holiday, but it’s been pushed back to an unspecified release date. While the delay might be disappointing to fans, Del Rey shared a new cover art and teased an upcoming single to keep the excitement alive for Blue Banisters.

The new cover art for Blue Banisters now features an image of the singer sitting in between two dogs on a wooden deck over a white background with her name and the album’s title in black lettering. This replaces the previous cover that was much simpler compared to the more professional album artworks that could be found within her catalog. She also teased an upcoming song through a video of her singing in a room as the sun shined brightly behind her. “Album out later later… Single out soonish,” she captioned the video. “Have a good fourth x.”

As for when Blue Bannisters will arrive, that remains to be seen but for now, you can check out the new artwork and video of Del Rey singing the unreleased track above.

All The New Albums Coming Out In July 2021

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 2

  • Attawalpa — Patterns EP (White Label Collective)
  • Bobby Gillespie And Jehnny Beth — Utopian Ashes (Third Man Records)
  • Broken Fires — New Friends EP (Phwoar & Peace Records)
  • Caitlin Mae — Perspective EP (Monstercat)
  • Chinatown Slalom — Meet The Parents EP (September Recordings)
  • Cloudland — Where We Meet (HeyHey Studios)
  • Cub Scout Bowling Pins — Clang Clang Ho (Rockathon Records)
  • Dennis Lloyd — Some Days (Arista Records)
  • Desperate Journalist — Maximum Sorrow! (Fierce Panda)
  • Earl Slick — Fist Full Of Devils (Schnitzel)
  • G Herbo — 25 (Machine Entertainment Group)
  • The Go! Team — Get Up Sequences Part One (Memphis Industries Records)
  • Izzy True — Our Beautiful Baby World (Don Giovanni Records)
  • Laura Mvula — Pink Noise (Atlantic Records)
  • Molly Lewis — The Forgotten Edge EP (Jagjaguwar)
  • Mr Jukes & Barney Artist — The Locket (The Locket Records/Virgin Music)
  • The Quireboys — A Bit Of What You Fancy 2 (EMI)
  • Risely — Meantime Fades (self-released)
  • Sebastian Plano — Save Me Not (Decca Records)
  • Snapped Ankles — Forest Of Your Problems (The Leaf Label)
  • Steve Marriner — Hope Dies Last (Stony Plain Records)
  • Stone Giants — West Coast Love Stories (Nomark)
  • Sun Crow — Quest for Oblivion (Ripple Music)
  • Supermilk — Four by Three (Specialist Subject Records)
  • Vince Mendoza — Freedom Over Everything (Modern Recordings)

Sunday, July 4

  • Lana Del Rey — Blue Bannisters (Interscope/Polydor)

Friday, July 9

  • The Academic — Community Spirit EP (Capitol Records)
  • Arushi Jain — Under The Lilac Sky (Leaving Records)
  • Attacca Quartet — Real Life (Sony Classical)
  • Charlotte Day Wilson — Alpha (Stone Woman Music)
  • Dylan Cartlidge — Hope Above Adversity (Glassnote Records)
  • DZ Deathrays — Positive Rising: Part 2 (Alcopop! Records)
  • Eden James — All The Good Blank Are Taken (Dandy Ram Records)
  • The Flatlanders — Treasure Of Love (Rack’em Records/Thirty Tigers)
  • Foodman — Yasuragi Land (Hyperdub)
  • Half Waif — Mythopoetics (Anti-)
  • Hannah Dasher — The Half Record (Sony Music Nashville)
  • Hardline — Heart, Mind And Soul (Frontiers)
  • IDK — USEE4YOURSELF (Warner Records)
  • Jahvillani — Dirt To Bentley (VP Records)
  • Jeremy Ferrara — Everything I Hold (AST Records)
  • Jerome Thomas — That Secret Sauce EP (Rhythm Section)
  • Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis — Jam & Lewis Volume One (Flyte Tyme Records)
  • JOON — Dream Again (Italians Do It Better)
  • Junaco — Blue Room EP (Side Hustle Records)
  • Justin Pierre Courtney — The Price Of Salt EP (Epitaph Records)
  • LA Guns — Cocked & Loaded Live (Frontiers)
  • Lords Of Altamont — Tune In, Turn On, Electrify! (Heavy Psych Sounds)
  • Mads Christensen — 5212 Helvete (Edged Circle Productions)
  • The Maine — XOXO: From Love And Anxiety In Real Time (Photo Finish Records/8123)
  • Meggie Lennon — Sounds From Your Lips (Mothland)
  • Murray McLauchlan — Hourglass (True North Records)
  • Museum Of Love — Life Of Mammals (DFA Records)
  • Real Sickies — Love Is for Lovers (Stomp Records)
  • Serj Tankian — Cool Gardens Poetry Suite (Serjical Strike Records)
  • Soda Blonde — Small Talk (Velveteen Records)
  • Soul Asylum — Stand Up And Be Strong EP (Legacy)
  • Spice Girls — Wannabe25 EP (UMe/Virgin)
  • Thought Leaders — In Wastelands (King of Sticks Records)
  • Tkay Maidza — Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 3 EP (4AD/Dew Process)
  • Toni Sauna — Denise (Def Pressé)
  • Twin Shadow — Twin Shadow (Cheree Cheree)
  • Typical Sisters — Love Beam (Joyful Noise Recordings)
  • Various Artists — Space Jam: A New Legacy Official Soundtrack (Republic Records/WaterTower Music)
  • Vince Staples — Vince Staples (Def Jam)
  • The Wallflowers — Exit Wounds (New West Records)

Friday, July 16

  • Ampersounds feat. Rufus Wainwright — West End EP (West End Records)
  • Anya Hinkle — Eden And Her Borderlands (Organic Records)
  • Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band — Expansions (Big Crown Records)
  • Barenaked Ladies — Detour De Force (Vanguard)
  • Big City — Testify X (Frontiers)
  • Charli Adams — Bullseye (Color Study)
  • Charlie Worsham — Sugarcane EP (Warner)
  • Chet Faker — Hotel Surrender (Detail Records/BMG)
  • Clairo — Sling (Fader/Republic/Interscope)
  • Dave McMurray — Grateful Dedication (Blue Note)
  • Dave Mullen — Solace (Mullsoul Music)
  • Felicity — Dear Universe (Adventure Cat Records)
  • The Flaming Lips — The Soft Bulletin Companion (Warner Bros.)
  • GOAD — La Belle Dame (My Kingdom Music)
  • Hollie Kenniff — The Quiet Drift (Western Vinyl)
  • The Hornets — Heavier Than A Stone (Go Down Records)
  • Ida Mae — Click Click Domino (Thirty Tigers)
  • Inhaler — It Won’t Always Be Like This (Polydor Records)
  • James Vickery — Songs That Made Me Feel (Th3rd Brain Records)
  • James Vincent McMorrow — Grapefruit Season (Sony Music UK/RCA Records)
  • Jayla Kai — Epitome EP (Everybody’s Music)
  • John R. Miller — Depreciated (Rounder Records)
  • Johnny Lloyd — La La La (Xtra Mile)
  • Kate Vargas — Rumpumpo (Big Machine)
  • Kenneth Whalum — Broken Land 2 (Secretly Canadian/Broken Land Records)
  • KSI — All Over The Place (RBC Records/BMG)
  • Lawrence Rothman — Good Morning, America (KRO)
  • Leila Abdul-Rauf — Phantasiai (Cyclic Law)
  • Lovelorn — What’s Yr Damage (6131)
  • Lou Price — Parkside Grooming EP (Hand In Hive)
  • Marc Ribler — The Whole World Awaits You (Wicked Cool Records)
  • Nathaniel Rateliff — Red Rocks 2020 (Stax Records)
  • Nene H — Ali (Incienso)
  • Oscar Lang — Chew The Scenery (Dirty Hit)
  • Rodrigo Amarante — Drama (Polyvinyl)
  • Runnner — Always Repeating (Run For Cover Records)
  • Smile Machine — Bye For Now (Exploding In Sound Records)
  • Stephen Fretwell — Busy Guy (Speedy Wunderground)
  • Thadeus Gonzalez — Opposite Faces (Ripple Music)
  • Toby Hitchcock — Changes (Frontiers)
  • Tommy Ward — From This Moment On EP (Le Coq Records)
  • Tones And I — Welcome To The Madhouse (Bad Batch Records)
  • Trampolene — Love No Less Than A Queen (Strap Originals)
  • Umphrey’s Mcgee — You Walked Up Shaking In Your Boots But You Stood Tall And Left A Raging Bull (Nothing Too Fancy Music)
  • U-Roy — Solid Gold U-Roy (Trojan Jamaica/BMG)
  • Velvet Insane — Rock n’ Roll Glitter Suit (Wild Kingdom Records)
  • Wavves — Hideaway (Fat Possum)
  • Willow — Lately I Feel Everything (MSFTSMusic/Roc Nation/Polydor)
  • The Zolas — Come Back To Life (Light Organ Records)

Friday, July 23

  • Alexis Marshall — House Of Lull, House Of When (Sargent House)
  • Anne-Marie — Therapy (Asylum)
  • Bardo — Everywhere Reminds Me Of Space (Yemayá Sol Records)
  • Chiiild — Hope For Sale (Avant Garden Records)
  • Clay Melton — Back To Blue EP (Cheree Cheree)
  • Dallas Burrow — Dallas Burrow (Subliminal Hymnal)
  • Darkside — Spiral (Matador)
  • David Crosby — For Free (BMG)
  • Descendents — 9th & Walnut (Epitaph Records)
  • Jackson Browne — Downhill From Everywhere (Inside Recordings)
  • Jazzparty — Nobody Gets Away (Remote Control)
  • Joshua Radin — The Ghost And The Wall (Nettwerk)
  • The Jungle Giants — Love Signs (Amplifire Music)
  • Krist Rogers And The Dirty Gems — Still Dirty (Wicked Cool Records)
  • L Devine — Near Life Experience: Part 1 EP (Warner Bros. Records)
  • Leon Bridges — Gold-Diggers Sound (Columbia)
  • Leslie Winer — When I Hit You You’ll Feel It (Light in the Attic)
  • LOLAA — La Marea (Arts & Crafts)
  • Maya Beiser — Maya Beiser x Philip Glass (Islandia Music Records)
  • Mega Bog — Life And Another (Paradise of Bachelors)
  • Molly Burch — Romantic Images (Captured Tracks)
  • Montezuma’s Revenge — S.W.I.M. (DTH Records)
  • Oh Baby — Hey Genius (Burning Witches Records)
  • Rodney Crowell — Triage (RC1)
  • Shiny Joe Ryan — Shiny’s Democracy (Spinning Top)
  • Sleep Waker — Alias (UNFD)
  • Vaines — Electric Blue EP (Hopeless Records)
  • Woods — More Strange (Woodsist)
  • Yngwie Malmsteen — Parabellum (Music Theories Recordings)

Friday, July 30

  • Alan Vega — Alan Vega After Dark (In the Red)
  • Alex Rex — Paradise (Neolithic Recordings)
  • Big Big Train — Common Ground (English Electric)
  • Billie Eilish — Happier Than Ever (Darkroom/Interscope Records)
  • Bleachers — Take The Sadness Out Of Saturday Night (RCA Records)
  • Blues Traveler — Traveler’s Blues (Loud & Proud)
  • Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! — Gone Are The Good Days (Fearless Records)
  • Clay Walker — Texas To Tennessee (Show Dog Nashville)
  • Dee Snider — Leave A Scar (Napalm Records)
  • Dot Allison — Heart-Shaped Scars (SA Recordings)
  • The Effens — Eventually EP (Hidden Pony)
  • Erasure — The Neon Remixed (Mute Records)
  • Grizfolk — Grizfolk (Virgin)
  • The Halluci Nation — One More Saturday Night (Radicalized Records)
  • Jelani Aryeh — I’ve Got Some Living To Do (Imperial/No Matter)
  • Jeremy Squires — Unravel (Blackbird Record Label)
  • King Woman — Celestial Blues (Relapse)
  • Lantlos — Wildhund (Prophecy Productions)
  • Leela James — See Me (BMG)
  • Los Lobos — Native Sons (New West Records)
  • Lump — Animal (Partisan Records)
  • My Idea — That’s My Idea EP (Hardly Art)
  • Naia Izumi — A Residency In The Los Angeles Area (Sony)
  • Prince — Welcome 2 America (Legacy Recordings)
  • Ric Robertson — Carolina Child (Big Machine)
  • Seether — Wasteland — The Purgatory EP (Fantasy Records)
  • Skirts — Great Big Wild Oak (Double Double Whammy)
  • Sleep Moscow — Of The Sun (Majestic Mountain Records)
  • Son Volt — Electro Melodier (Transmit Sound)
  • Sonny & The Sunsets — New Day With New Possibilities (Rocks In Your Head Records)
  • Sycco — Sycco’s First EP (Future Classic)
  • Torres — Thirstier (Merge Records)
  • The Tubs — Names EP (Prefect Records)
  • Tush — Fantast (Do Right! Music)
  • The Wandering Hearts — The Wandering Hearts (Decca Records)
  • William Cashion — Postcard Music Remixes EP (Ideas For Housecrafts)
  • Yola — Stand For Myself (Easy Eye Sound)
  • ZRL — Our Savings (American Dreams Records)

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

The Best Vinyl Releases Of June 2021

Anybody who thought the vinyl resurgence was just a fad was mistaken: The industry has experienced a legitimate revival. As a result, music fans are interested in physical media in ways they may not have if the decades-old medium hasn’t made a comeback. That doesn’t mean everybody is listening to just their parents’ old music, though. That’s part of it, sure, thanks to rereleases that present classic albums in new ways. A vital part of the renewed vinyl wave, though, is new projects being released as records, of which there are plenty.

Whatever you might be into, each month brings a new slew of vinyl releases that has something for everybody. Some stand out above the rest, naturally, so check out some of our favorite vinyl releases of June below.

The Roots — Do You Want More?!!!??! (Deluxe Edition)

Geffen/Ume

The Roots have been one of hip-hop’s finest groups for a long time and their ascent began with their 1995 major-label debut, Do You Want More?!!!??!. Now, they’re celebrating the iconic release with a slew of new reissues. The most expansive is the 4-LP edition, which includes a 24-page booklet and a whopping 18 bonus tracks, some of which have never been released and all of which were curated by Questlove.

Get it here.

2Pac — Until The End Of Time (20th Anniversary Reissue)

2Pac

Before Tupac was prematurely taken from us, he had a hell of a career, to put it lightly. One of the highlights, his album Until The End Of Time, turns 20 this year, and now it’s available on “high-quality, 180-gram audiophile grade vinyl” for the first time in two decades. This 4-LP release is a special one, as it comes with previously unseen photos and even a tracklist handwritten by Tupac himself.

Get it here.

PJ Harvey — White Chalk and White Chalk Demos

UMe/Island

PJ Harvey has essentially become the cornerstone of his monthly vinyl rundown with her regular rereleases. Her latest project to get the reissue treatment is White Chalk, her well-received seventh album from 2007. Also shared was a collection of demos, which were previously unreleased and are also available on CD and digital formats.

Get White Chalk here. Get White Chalk Demos here.

Dave Chappelle — 8:46

Third Man Records

Last year, Dave Chappelle famously released 8:46, the title of which references how long Derek Chauvin had his knee of George Floyd’s neck before his death. Now the comedian is extending his special’s reach with a new Third Man Records reissue, which is pressed in a color edition that is limited, appropriately, to just 846 copies.

Get it here.

Alicia Keys — Songs In A Minor (20th Anniversary Reissue)

RCA Records/Legacy Recordings

Alicia Keys came blazing out of the gate with her 2001 debut album Songs In A Minor. Now the chart-topping, multi-platinum release has gotten a fresh reissue that includes some enticing goodies. Most excitingly, there’s a pair of previously unreleased bonus tracks from the original album recording sessions: “Foolish Heart” and “Crazy (Mi Corazon).” Additionally, there’s also “Fallin’ – Ali Soundtrack Version” and “I Won’t (Crazy World),” the latter of which was previously available on the 10th Anniversary Physical Deluxe edition, meaning this is the first time it’s available to stream.

Get it here.

Lady Gaga — Chromatica

Interscope

Lady Gaga had one of 2020’s defining pop albums with Chromatica, and now she has come out with the ultimate edition of the album for diehard fans. This one is pressed on 180-gram black vinyl and comes with a trifold embossed jacket, a new 28-page booklet, and a 40-page fanzine.

Get it here.

Rod Stewart — Rod Stewart: 1975-1978 (Box Set)

Rhino

Although Rod Stewart had a No. 1 album early in his career, he needed a boost after 1974’s Smiler, which was a relative chart flop in the US. He followed that by signing with Warner Bros. Records and busted out a quartet of prosperous albums, three of which were top-two on the charts: Atlantic Crossing (1975), A Night On The Town (1976), Footloose & Fancy Free (1977), and Blondes Have More Fun (1978). Those four pivotal records have been compiled on this new box set, which also features studio outtakes from each of them. Stewart himself says of the collection, “It’s extraordinary for me to look back on this era of my career. I think fans will enjoy experiencing these songs on vinyl. I know I did.”

Get it here.

Ludacris — Word Of Mouf (Vinyl Me, Please Reissue)

Vinyl Me, Please

Ludacris remains a pop-culture force today, and that was especially true when he released 2001’s Word Of Mouf, which features hits like “Area Codes” and “Move B*tch.” In celebration of the record’s 20th anniversary, it has gotten a slick new reissue via Vinyl Me, Please, which is pressed on “orange galaxy” vinyl and has a gorgeous overall presentation.

Get it here.

Sharon Van Etten — Epic Ten

Ba Da Bing

Sharon Van Etten came up with a great way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her album Epic: Re-release it alongside a version of the album covered by other artists. Participating in the project are folks like Courtney Barnett, Justin Vernon, Fiona Apple, and others. Van Etten says of the reissue, “Epic represents a crossroads for me as an artist. Going from intern to artist at Ba Da Bing, from solo folk singer to playing with a band for the first time and beginning to play shows on tour where people showed up. I am in awe of the artists who wanted to participate in celebrating my anniversary and reissue, from young inspiring musicians, to artists who took me under their wing, who I met on tour, and to artists I’ve looked up to since I was a teenager. Each one of these artists continue to influence my writing and provide a sense of camaraderie during this new era of sharing music.”

Get it here.

The Avalanches — Since I Left You (20th Anniversary Reissue)

Astralwerks

June was a big month for 20th anniversaries, because here’s another one. This time, it’s Since I Left You from The Avalanches, and it features a handful of bonus tracks, including new mixes from Black Dice, Leon Vynehall, Sinkane, Carl Craig, and MF Doom. The Doom contribution is previously unheard vocals on “Tonight May Have To Last Me All My Life (MF Doom Remix),” which adds to the icon’s posthumous legacy. The box set collection that houses this anniversary set is essential for fans of the project.

Get it here.

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

The Best Vinyl Releases Of June 2021

Anybody who thought the vinyl resurgence was just a fad was mistaken: The industry has experienced a legitimate revival. As a result, music fans are interested in physical media in ways they may not have if the decades-old medium hasn’t made a comeback. That doesn’t mean everybody is listening to just their parents’ old music, though. That’s part of it, sure, thanks to rereleases that present classic albums in new ways. A vital part of the renewed vinyl wave, though, is new projects being released as records, of which there are plenty.

Whatever you might be into, each month brings a new slew of vinyl releases that has something for everybody. Some stand out above the rest, naturally, so check out some of our favorite vinyl releases of June below.

The Roots — Do You Want More?!!!??! (Deluxe Edition)

Geffen/Ume

The Roots have been one of hip-hop’s finest groups for a long time and their ascent began with their 1995 major-label debut, Do You Want More?!!!??!. Now, they’re celebrating the iconic release with a slew of new reissues. The most expansive is the 4-LP edition, which includes a 24-page booklet and a whopping 18 bonus tracks, some of which have never been released and all of which were curated by Questlove.

Get it here.

2Pac — Until The End Of Time (20th Anniversary Reissue)

2Pac

Before Tupac was prematurely taken from us, he had a hell of a career, to put it lightly. One of the highlights, his album Until The End Of Time, turns 20 this year, and now it’s available on “high-quality, 180-gram audiophile grade vinyl” for the first time in two decades. This 4-LP release is a special one, as it comes with previously unseen photos and even a tracklist handwritten by Tupac himself.

Get it here.

PJ Harvey — White Chalk and White Chalk Demos

UMe/Island

PJ Harvey has essentially become the cornerstone of his monthly vinyl rundown with her regular rereleases. Her latest project to get the reissue treatment is White Chalk, her well-received seventh album from 2007. Also shared was a collection of demos, which were previously unreleased and are also available on CD and digital formats.

Get White Chalk here. Get White Chalk Demos here.

Dave Chappelle — 8:46

Third Man Records

Last year, Dave Chappelle famously released 8:46, the title of which references how long Derek Chauvin had his knee of George Floyd’s neck before his death. Now the comedian is extending his special’s reach with a new Third Man Records reissue, which is pressed in a color edition that is limited, appropriately, to just 846 copies.

Get it here.

Alicia Keys — Songs In A Minor (20th Anniversary Reissue)

RCA Records/Legacy Recordings

Alicia Keys came blazing out of the gate with her 2001 debut album Songs In A Minor. Now the chart-topping, multi-platinum release has gotten a fresh reissue that includes some enticing goodies. Most excitingly, there’s a pair of previously unreleased bonus tracks from the original album recording sessions: “Foolish Heart” and “Crazy (Mi Corazon).” Additionally, there’s also “Fallin’ – Ali Soundtrack Version” and “I Won’t (Crazy World),” the latter of which was previously available on the 10th Anniversary Physical Deluxe edition, meaning this is the first time it’s available to stream.

Get it here.

Lady Gaga — Chromatica

Interscope

Lady Gaga had one of 2020’s defining pop albums with Chromatica, and now she has come out with the ultimate edition of the album for diehard fans. This one is pressed on 180-gram black vinyl and comes with a trifold embossed jacket, a new 28-page booklet, and a 40-page fanzine.

Get it here.

Rod Stewart — Rod Stewart: 1975-1978 (Box Set)

Rhino

Although Rod Stewart had a No. 1 album early in his career, he needed a boost after 1974’s Smiler, which was a relative chart flop in the US. He followed that by signing with Warner Bros. Records and busted out a quartet of prosperous albums, three of which were top-two on the charts: Atlantic Crossing (1975), A Night On The Town (1976), Footloose & Fancy Free (1977), and Blondes Have More Fun (1978). Those four pivotal records have been compiled on this new box set, which also features studio outtakes from each of them. Stewart himself says of the collection, “It’s extraordinary for me to look back on this era of my career. I think fans will enjoy experiencing these songs on vinyl. I know I did.”

Get it here.

Ludacris — Word Of Mouf (Vinyl Me, Please Reissue)

Vinyl Me, Please

Ludacris remains a pop-culture force today, and that was especially true when he released 2001’s Word Of Mouf, which features hits like “Area Codes” and “Move B*tch.” In celebration of the record’s 20th anniversary, it has gotten a slick new reissue via Vinyl Me, Please, which is pressed on “orange galaxy” vinyl and has a gorgeous overall presentation.

Get it here.

Sharon Van Etten — Epic Ten

Ba Da Bing

Sharon Van Etten came up with a great way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her album Epic: Re-release it alongside a version of the album covered by other artists. Participating in the project are folks like Courtney Barnett, Justin Vernon, Fiona Apple, and others. Van Etten says of the reissue, “Epic represents a crossroads for me as an artist. Going from intern to artist at Ba Da Bing, from solo folk singer to playing with a band for the first time and beginning to play shows on tour where people showed up. I am in awe of the artists who wanted to participate in celebrating my anniversary and reissue, from young inspiring musicians, to artists who took me under their wing, who I met on tour, and to artists I’ve looked up to since I was a teenager. Each one of these artists continue to influence my writing and provide a sense of camaraderie during this new era of sharing music.”

Get it here.

The Avalanches — Since I Left You (20th Anniversary Reissue)

Astralwerks

June was a big month for 20th anniversaries, because here’s another one. This time, it’s Since I Left You from The Avalanches, and it features a handful of bonus tracks, including new mixes from Black Dice, Leon Vynehall, Sinkane, Carl Craig, and MF Doom. The Doom contribution is previously unheard vocals on “Tonight May Have To Last Me All My Life (MF Doom Remix),” which adds to the icon’s posthumous legacy. The box set collection that houses this anniversary set is essential for fans of the project.

Get it here.

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

Primavera Sound Los Angeles Is Expanding And Being Pushed Back To 2022

2020 was supposed to mark the debut of Primavera Sound Los Angeles, an LA-based offshoot of the popular Spanish festival. However, for reasons that don’t need explaining, the event was pushed back to September 2021. It turns out the wait for Primavera Sound LA will again been lengthened, as organizers have announced that the festival has again been delayed, this time to September 16 to 18, 2022.

Yes, that’s three days, meaning the festival (set to be hosted at Los Angeles State Historic Park) has expanded from its previously planned two-day setup.

In a statement, organizers said, “Despite the fact that the festival’s first encounter with its fans in the United States will have to wait yet another year, this announcement makes us even more excited and eager than ever to make our debut in America. […] We are working with renewed energy to bring the full Primavera Sound experience to Los Angeles. Until then, take care and see you in 2022.”

Fans who have tickets for the 2021 event can either use them for admission to the 2022 festival or request a refund (by July 29, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. PT).

Meanwhile, the original Primavera Sound festival recently announced a massive 2022 lineup that features Lorde, Tame Impala, Beck, The National, The Strokes, Gorillaz, Tyler The Creator, Disclosure, Interpol, Jamie xx, Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, 100 Gecs, Brockhampton, Big Thief, Brittany Howard, Clairo, Run The Jewels, and Slowthai.

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

Terry Presume Sends Encouragement With His Inviting ‘None Of This Alone’ Video

Nashville (by way of Naples, Florida) singer Terry Presume has been building a buzz with catchy singles like “Did Me Wrong” and “ZaZa And Some Runtz” and is gearing up to release a new EP titled What Box? on July 29. The latest single from the upcoming project is the encouraging “None Of This Alone,” for which he’s also released a video. The simple video features Terry singing the uplifting lyrics as they appear on the screen while he roams the streets of LA’s Chinatown and lies on train tracks.

The unabashedly joyful track follows “ZaZa and Some Runtz” in Presume’s string of genre-less, earnest songs, while the tracklist of What Box? also includes “Don’t Wait Forever,” “Personal,” and “Swimming.” Terry switches from exuberant raps to soulful rock to no-filter folk throughout his small but growing catalog, making him an interesting figure with a promising future as more fans catch on to his music thanks to his recent move to Los Angeles and willingness to push the boundaries of what’s expected of Black boys from South Florida — the very ethos of his What Box? project title.

Watch Terry Presume’s ‘None Of This Alone’ video above.

What Box? is due 7/29 via September Recordings.

Foo Fighters, Lizzo, And Stevie Nicks Lead A Stacked 2021 New Orleans Jazz Festival Lineup

The famed New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival routinely has one of the biggest and most diverse lineups on the festival circuit. For its 2021 event, that will be no different, as revealed with today’s lineup announcement.

This year’s festival is set for the weekends of October 8 to 10 and 15 to 17, and even though today’s list of artists isn’t even the full lineup, it’s still stacked. On the top line of the poster are Dead & Company, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band, Lizzo, and Demi Lovato. Other highlights include The Black Crowes, HER, Brandi Carlile, Norah Jones, The Beach Boys, Ludacris, Jon Batiste, Wu-Tang Clan, Brittany Howard, Randy Newman, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Big Freedia, and PJ Morton.

Learn more about this year’s festival and tickets here, and find the two-weekend lineup below.

October 8 to 10
Dead & Company, Foo Fighters, Lizzo, The Black Crowes, Demi Lovato, Brandi Carlile, Wu-Tang Clan featuring The Soul Rebels, The Revivalists, Ludacris, Ziggy Marley: Songs of Bob Marley, Randy Newman, Tank and The Bangas, Galactic, David Sanborn, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbeque Swingers, Chris Isaak, Cyril Neville, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Charlie Musselwhite, Arturo Sandoval, Martha Redbone Roots Project, Ricky Skaggs, Doug Kershaw, Boyfriend, El Gran Combo, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Tab Benoit, Leo Nocentelli, Anders Osborne, Walter Wolfman Washington & the Roadmasters, Little Freddie King, Kathy Taylor and Favor, Tribute to Bessie Smith, Nicholas Payton, Deacon John, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indians, We are One and Divine Ladies Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, and more.

October 15 to 17
Stevie Nicks, Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band, H.E.R., Norah Jones, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Beach Boys, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Jon Batiste, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Brittany Howard, Irma Thomas, Melissa Etheridge, The Isley Brothers, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Boz Scaggs, Rickie Lee Jones, Ledisi, Tower of Power, Big Freedia, Keb’ Mo’ Band, PJ Morton, Playing for Change Band, Samantha Fish, Terence Blanchard feat. The E-Collective, Rebirth Brass Band, Shovels & Rope, Asleep at the Wheel, Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, The Radiators, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Davell Crawford, Puss N Boots, The Campbell Brothers, Jermaine Landrum & Abundant Praise Revival Choir, The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders, Tribute to Dr. John, The Count Basie Orchestra, New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Ronnie Lamarque, and more.

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

Brittany Howard’s Upcoming ‘Jaime’ Remix Album Features Childish Gambino, Bon Iver, And More

Back in September 2020, Brittany Howard shared a pair of remixes from Earthgang and Bon Iver, which were released together as Jaime (The Remixes). Now, Howard is expanding on the idea, as her upcoming album Jaime Reimagined, which is set for release on July 23, will feature more remixes of the album’s songs. Participating artists include Childish Gambino, Common, Syd, and others. Alongside the announcement, Howard shared a pair of tracks from the release: “Presence (Little Dragon Remix)” and “Tomorrow (BadBadNotGood Remix).”

Brittany Howard said of the project, “Making Jaime was so much fun for me because I was able to explore so many different genres of music. There were no rules. This reimagination project has been no different. I have been honored to have so many incredible artists from all musical worlds interpret my songs in such interesting and different ways.”

BadBadNotGood also said, “We’ve been fans of Brittany Howard’s work from a distance for years but haven’t had the chance until now to connect. She has an absolutely incredible voice and her songwriting style is really unique. The original of ‘Tomorrow’ had such a special, floating sound that it was difficult to find a direction to go in for the remix. We tried to give the amazing vocals a new context and build around that. We were honored to have the opportunity and hope everyone enjoys it!”

Little Dragon added, “Working with Brittany’s voice felt really inspiring, because it radiates emotions and energy.”

Previously, Earthgang said of their remix, “We’ve been big fans of Brittany and Alabama Shakes so this is a dream come true. Songs like these help us make sense of all the craziness in the world at times. Her song ‘Goat Head,’ dealing with her Black experience in America and the world, resonated the loudest at this time. Just thankful to be able to give the world our medicine and heal the people.”

Vernon also noted of his at the time, “Brittany is a truly singular artist; so much power and musicality. This album speaks to so many people, including us. To have a chance to recreate ‘Short And Sweet’ in our own image with long-time collaborators Jenn Wassner and CJ Camerieri, was both an honor and almost too much of a privilege.”

Listen to the Little Dragon and BadBadNotGood remixes above and find the Jaime Reimagined art and tracklist below. Also revisit our 2019 interview with Howard about Jaime here.

ATO Records

1. “13th Century Metal (Michael Kiwanuka Version)”
2. “Goat Head (Earthgang Version)”
3. “Stay High (Childish Gambino Version)”
4. “Presence (Little Dragon Remix)”
5. “Short And Sweet (Bon Iver Remix)”
6. “Tomorrow (BadBadNotGood Remix)”
7 .”Baby (Gitty Remix)” Feat. Syd
8. “History Repeats (Georgia Anne Muldrow Geemix)”
9. “Georgia (J Most Remix)” Feat. Emily King
10. “Stay High again.. (Fred again.. & Joy Anonymous Version)”
11. “He Loves Me (9th Wonder Remix)” Feat. Common
12. “History Repeats (Jungle Remix)”
13. “Run To Me (Laura Mvula Version)”

Jaime Reimagined is out 7/23 via ATO Records. Pre-order it here.

The 2022 Just Like Heaven Festival Will Be Led By Interpol, Modest Mouse, And M.I.A.

The pandemic shut down a lot of festivals in 2020 and 2021, but it was especially unfortunate to see newcomer event Just Like Heaven not get to keep up the momentum it built with its inaugural 2019 event. Now, though, the one-day Goldenvoice festival is finally returning for its second year, on May 21, 2022 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

Next year’s lineup will be led by Interpol, Modest Mouse, The Shins, and M.I.A. The full lineup, in alphabetical order, consists of !!! (Chk Chk Chk), Bloc Party, Chromeo, Cut Copy, Franz Ferdinand, Geographer, The Go! Team, The Hives, Islands, Kele Okereke (DJ set), The Cribs, Interpol, M.I.A., Modest Mouse, Peaches, Santigold, The Shins, The Raveonettes, Them Jeans and More Cinespace DJs, Wolf Parade, and Yelle.

Interpol’s Paul Banks shared a statement about the festival, noting that it will mark the band’s post-pandemic return to Los Angeles: “Interpol is overjoyed to announce we will be performing at Brookside at the Rose Bowl, headlining Just Like Heaven 2022. It’s an incredible line up of artists, we couldn’t think of a better way to be returning to LA!”

Meanwhile, it’s a big day for fans of The Shins: Aside from this news, it was also revealed today that the group’s 2001 album Oh, Inverted World just charted on the Billboard 200 for the first time thanks to a recent 20th anniversary reissue.