Carolyn Droke
UPROXX
Chicago, IL, United States
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M3F Fest Delivers On Their Promise To Bring Positive Vibes To The Masses
The Phoenix, Arizona music festival brought Maggie Rogers, Jamie xx, Toro Y Moi, and more to the stage for its 19th year. → Read More
‘On Sundays We Wear Pink:’ Rico Nasty’s New Merch Collection Is Serving C*nt
The rapper dropped her ’Cult Of C*nts’ merch collection just in time for Valentine’s Day. Here’s how to join her cult. → Read More
Indiecast Names The Most Overlooked Albums Of 2022
Plus, hosts Steven Hyden and Ian Cohen get into why most publications share their year-end lists before the end of the year. → Read More
Original Creative Agency Is The Mastermind Behind All Your Favorite Pop Culture Moments
Co-founders Jesse Rose and Jesse Rogg explain how creative directors went from being a ’dirty little secret’ to taking center stage. → Read More
Harry Styles’ ‘Love On Tour’ Is A Lesson In Fan Service
Chicago’s ’Love On Tour’ stop at the United Center makes it clear Styles is a modern-day rock star. → Read More
Indiecast Discusses Tom DeLonge’s Blink-182 Return And Albums By The 1975 And Wild Pink
Plus, Steven Hyden and Ian Cohen try to get to the bottom of why so many bands are canceling tours right now. → Read More
Julia Jacklin Is Finally Living In The Moment On The Witty And Fun ‘Pre-Pleasure’
Jacklin tells Uproxx about early ’00s pop, playing piano, unlearning those weird ’Cosmo’ sex tips, and her third studio album. → Read More
Lollapalooza Is A Big City Music Festival Done Right
With the dazzling Chicago skyline as a backdrop, today’s top musicians brought their A-game to the annual festival. → Read More
Weathering The Storm: Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 And The Endurance Of Indie Fans
Perpetual rainstorms didn’t deter indie fans from enjoying music by Mitski, Japanese Breakfast, Lucy Dacus, and more at Pitchfork 2022. → Read More
All The Best New Indie Music From This Week
This week’s best indie releases featuring Arcade Fire, Sharon Van Etten, Tim Heidecker, Beach Bunny, and more. → Read More
Rising Pop Star PinkPantheress Is Taking Control Of Her Own Image
The breakout musician who first found success on TikTok has kept her real name a secret, and she’d like to keep it that way. → Read More
How Teen Show-Going Buddies Horsegirl Created One Of Indie Rock’s Most Anticipated Debut Albums
The Matador-signed band’s forthcoming ’Versions Of Modern Performance’ draws on ’90s no-wave influences. → Read More
Indiecast Share Their Thoughts On New Albums By Red Hot Chili Peppers And Machine Gun Kelly
Plus, hosts Steven Hyden and Ian Cohen mourn Taylor Hawkins’ passing, talk the infamous Oscars slap, and more. → Read More
Who Will Win And Who Should Win At The 2022 Grammys
2021 saw countless great releases, but these are the musicians who are expected to take home a trophy at the Grammys. → Read More
Indiecast Reviews The Solid New Albums By Destroyer And Oso Oso
Plus, hosts Steven Hyden and Ian Cohen discuss Will Butler leaving Arcade Fire and the Lollapalooza lineup. → Read More
Indiecast Inducts Four Albums Into Their Hall Of Fame
Plus, hosts Steven Hyden and Ian Cohen discuss the overblown feud between Japanese Breakfast and MGK and pick their March Madness bracket. → Read More
GAYLE’s Breakout Song Is Challenging Traditional Songwriting Norms
The breakout ’Abcdefu’ is nearing the top of the charts. → Read More
Mattiel And Geoff Rickly Create The Ultimate Festival Playlist On ‘Making A Mixtape’
On the tenth episode of ’Making A Mixtape,’ Rickly and the soul-rock duo share music by 100 Gecs, My Chemical Romance, and more. → Read More
Indiecast On Beach House’s ‘Once Twice Melody:’ Does It Work As A Double Album?
Plus, Steven and Ian discuss some eclectic festival lineups and decide it’s not too early to argue about The 1975. → Read More
Lil Nas X Stars In A New Comic Book About His Rise To Fame
The 28-page comic book is essentially an illustrated biography. → Read More