The ukulele may be small, but in the hands of a great musician it can produce astonishing warmth, rhythm, virtuosity, and emotional depth. From Hawaiian pioneers who carried the instrument around the world to dazzling modern performers who transformed familiar songs through remarkable technique, the ukulele has developed a musical legacy far richer than its […]
The Game sets the record straight on beef with Kendrick Lamar and his friendship with Drake on the new album The Documentary III. On Friday (Aug. 21), Game completed the trilogy in his documentary album series with a surprise new album, which includes the single “No Breaks” with Drake. On the new LP, Chuck addresses […]
Rock music has produced some of the most powerful, influential, and instantly recognizable bands in popular music history. From thunderous guitar riffs and arena shaking choruses to rebellious lyrics, unforgettable solos, and groundbreaking studio experimentation, the greatest groups turned rock into a global force. Some defined entire generations, while others continually reinvented themselves and pushed […]
Sean Gathright, one of the four men convicted in killing Foolio, was told by cops he’s the reason the entire group was caught just before being thrown on the floor in newly-released footage from his 2024 arrest. On Thursday (Aug. 20), footage from Sean being held at the police station on July 27, 2024 went […]
The trumpet has a sound unlike any other instrument, capable of soaring with brilliance, whispering with tenderness, and cutting through an ensemble with unmistakable authority. Across jazz, classical music, soul, funk, and popular music, legendary trumpet players have transformed breath and brass into unforgettable musical statements. Some became famous for dazzling speed and technical command, […]
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Great drummers do far more than keep time. They shape the pulse, personality, and sheer physical energy of a song, often becoming the hidden force that makes a band unforgettable. From thunderous rock grooves and lightning fast fills to intricate jazz rhythms and deep funk pockets, legendary drummers have continually expanded what can be expressed […]
SOUR PATCH KIDS and UPROXX turned summer in Chicago into a Tropical Escape during festival weekend, with a pop-up just outside festival grounds headlined both days by dream pop duo The Two Lips. SOUR PATCH KIDS and UPROXX brought out games, exclusive swag, SOUR PATCH KIDS-flavored slushies, and activities to the activation, all filtered through the lush tropical […]
Few bands changed the direction of rock music as suddenly and completely as Nirvana. Driven by Kurt Cobain’s raw songwriting, Krist Novoselic’s muscular bass lines, and Dave Grohl’s explosive drumming, the trio brought punk intensity, pop melody, and emotional unease into the mainstream without sanding away their rough edges. Their songs could sound furious, vulnerable, […]
Pierre “P” Thomas, co-founder of Quality Control Music, is currently hospitalized after reportedly suffering a heart attack at the age of 45. On Friday (Aug. 21), P was rushed to the ICU at a Las Vegas hospital amid the medical emergency, according to a report from TMZ. XXL has confirmed with his team that he […]