New Music Weekend / 9/19-9/21/25

(New Music Weekend Intro)

Happy Weekend! I’m going to hit you all up with some of my blue cards before we get to the fun. First – “Smile More” – seriously, it feels good. Second – “Go Subscribe” – everywhere. Instagram, YouTube, Newsletter – please and thank you. Finally – “New Music Weekend”

Who’s coming up! Wednesday – which is sorta funny to say for a “New Music Weekend” video, also zoey808, Lyell, and The Paradox

(Countdown Video)

New Music Weekend:

• If you mention “Wednesday” around me, unfortunately I do NOT think of this band – mainly because I have a little girl who’s 9 (“Wednesday Main Titles” clip from Danny Elfman) Therefore, the “Wednesday” show on Netflix is top of mind here in my household, but this band called Wednesday, I actually already had saved to my Spotify library their 2023 album: Rat Saw God (“Bull Believer” clip) I really wish Spotify had a section where you could add personal notes, because I want to know why I had added that album, did someone suggest it? Did I highlight a song before and maybe my memory is really going this time? (“Reality TV Argument Bleeds” clip) Regardless, the band Wednesday has a new album out called Bleeds and we just heard a clip of the opening song – “Reality TV Argument Bleeds” which sets the tone for the entire album. (“Elderberry Wine” clip) However – that “Elderberry Wine” song – FYI, not an Elton John cover, but an original. Critics are quick to point out that there was less noise and distortion on that song – so you get a softer side of Wednesday (“Wasp” clip) But then there’s songs like “Wasp”, so you can still enjoy the furious blast of noise that Wednesday is known for. The next single being pushed off the Bleeds album is “Townies” – it also conveniently has a video to go along with it (“Townies” clip)

• I’ve been a fan of BBNO$ since – well, didn’t we all like the song “edamame”? (“Edamame” clip) Next month, he has a new album dropping on the 17th, but just last week, I heard a new single that he collaborated on with Zoey808 (“Fight or Flight” clip) Which then led me to – who’s Zoey808? (“Oscillator” clip) I read and don’t believe everything you read, but in Brent world – this made sense – “zoey808” is likely a way of combining the artist name “Zoey” with a direct reference to the legendary drum machine which heavily influences his music – the Roland TR-808 (“Collect” clip) That song “Collect” has been described as an “adrenaline shot of bass-driven chaos.” Zoey808 delivers a unique blend of UK garage rhythms and heavy basslines. I typically don’t go near the water of Electronic music, but I am having fun with this new album called: WHOISZOEY? – didn’t I just answer that? – Another song to enjoy from this album – it was actually released end of May, but it’s a good one to get a sense of Zoey808’s signature sound – “LeftRight” (“LeftRight” clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: Over the past so many months, Lyell has given us 5 singles. Today, we a 6th and it’s been packaged up with the other 5 for a 6-pack EP titled: Pushing Up Daisies (“A Christmas Story” clip of Ralphie saying the “Pushing Up Daisies” line) I couldn’t help myself – I thought of “A Christmas Story” – Nevertheless, go listen to the new Lyell EP // Five albums available at your listening pleasure this weekend: Cardi B, Lola Young, Nine Inch Nails, Young Thug, and possibly Brent Faiyaz – the ICON album should be released soon // Just like Lyell, The Paradox dropped a 6-pack EP today. I had locked in on these guys ever since they released their song “Do Me Like That” (“Do Me Like That” clip) Since that tune, they gave us 3 more singles – one of which included Blink-182’s Travis Barker (“Bender” clip) The EP title uses the acronym Not Safe Work For Work: NSFW. Two of the six songs we haven’t heard before – I’m enjoying “No Strings Attached” (“No Strings Attached” clip)

I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that! Anything that I really messed up and missed – well, that’s why I’ll be doing Missed Music Monday on Monday. 

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #263

(“Don’t Change” clip from INXS)

For 20 years beginning in 1977, Michael Hutchence was the front man for the band INXS

(“New Sensation” clip from INXS)

However, on this date back in 2005, a new era of INXS began when JD Fortune won the reality show to become the band’s new lead singer.

(clip)

This was a fresh start for the band and JD Fortune said his only goal was to make something real and honest. With my 5K Every Day Streak, every run is a fresh start and I try to be real and honest along the way – definitely not perfect, but I’m getting it done.

(Video Slide of Day #263)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I just want to be an honest person and a good person, and if I can do that, then my art will reflect that.” – by Michael Hutchence

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #262

(A clip of the intro to “Set Adrift on Memory Bliss”)

Sometimes, I have to set aside the big rock athem songs and turn my attention to some guilty pleasure music.

(“Plastic” clip from PM Dawn)

For me, that’s been PM Dawn lately. I have no idea why I went back to them, but I have been enjoying both of their 1st two albums immensely from 1993 and 1991.

(“Shake” clip from PM Dawn)

There’s some music from them that you can run to and today I did that – I ran.

(Video Slide of 5K Day #262)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.” – Prince Be

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #261

(A clip of the intro to “Alive”)

Today is the anniversary of the film Singles. It was released back in 1992 – it’s a story about a group of friends finding their way through life, reminding us that it’s all in the journey.

(More “Alive” clip)

My 5K Every Day streak is a lot like that. I’m on my own journey, and every single run is a reminder that I’m alive, and that’s all that matters.

(Video Slide of 5K Day #261)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
First part – lyric. Second part – quote, so I mixed this one together:

“I am still alive. It’s all in the journey.” – by Eddie Vedder

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #260

(Musical intro “Light My Fire”)

Today marks the anniversary of when The Doors appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show – yes, back in 1967. The Doors were asked to change a line in their song and initially lead singer Jim Morrison accepted the adjusment.

(More “Light My Fire” clip)

Yeah, he still sung that line “Girl, we couldn’t get much higher”, which then earned Jim Morrison a lifetime ban from the show.

(“Light My Fire” hook)

You can kind of say that my 5K Every Day streak is a lot like that. I do it for me and I don’t compromise. I get out there and run every single day. I ran.

(Video Slide of 5K Day #260)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are.” – – Jim Morrison

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #259

(“Original Miami Vice Theme Song” clip from Jan Hammer)

Today marks the anniversary of the debut of Miami Vice, a show that not only changed television but music and fashion as well.

(Dramatic intro of “In the Air Tonight”)

Because of Miami Vice, all of sudden in 1984 there was a ton of bright white clothing along with brilliant blues, hot pinks, and, of course, no socks. The show’s two-hour premiere was perfectly scored by the iconic Phil Collins song, “In the Air Tonight.”

(Famous drum clip of “In the Air Tonight”)

I can run to that song, but I’m going to have to wearing socks with my running shoes.

(Video Slide of 5K Day #259)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I’ve always believed that you can’t have a long and successful career unless you constantly keep challenging yourself.” – by Phil Collins

I’m up for the challenge again tomorrow for my 5K Every Day

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missed music Monday / Monday 09-15-25

(Missed Music Monday opener)

Today, we’re going on a journey back to the New York “anti-folk” scene of the 90s to talk about a true pioneer: Jamie Block, widely known as just Block.

(“Rhinoceros”)

His debut album, Lead Me Not into Penn Station, was originally released back in 1996 but it has just been reissued – so, we get a 2nd chance to enjoy it.

(“Black” clip)

The music from Block is a raw, witty blend of folk and rock, while being quite humourous along the way. He has a song about a Rhinoceros as well as other stories about life in New York. Be sure to check out: Lead Me Not into Penn Station

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #258

(musical intro of “Money for Nothing” clip from Dire Straits)

Is 1978 still classic rock? Or is that considered oldies now?

(musical hook of “Money for Nothing” clip from Dire Straits)

Regardless, we’re going back to 1978, when on this date, the self titled debut album from Dire Straits was released

(“Walk of Life” clip from Dire Straits)

That album was the start of a long, incredible walk of life for the band. My 5K Every Day streak feels like a “walk of life” sometimes, but I’m not walking, I’m running.

(Video Slide of Day #258)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Some people are going to do it for money, some people are going to do it for fame, some people are going to do it just because they want to do it.” – by Mark Knopfler

For me, my run is all about that. I get out there and do it because I want to.

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #257

(“Star-Spangled Banner” clip from Jimi Hendrix)

Today is the anniversary of the song that would become the “Star-Spangled Banner.” It was inspired by a flag still flying after a long night of battle, a true symbol of endurance

(“Star-Spangled Banner” clip from Jimi Hendrix)

I’m not going to say that my 5K streak is a battle, but it does take discipline and a lot of endurance to get out there to keep it going. This morning – I did run again.

(Video Slide of 5K Day #257)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I don’t mind getting up early to play, because I like to work, you know.” – by Jimi Hendrix

It’s a lot easier to find the discipline and endurance when you learn to love the work.

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New Music Weekend / 9/12-9/14/25

(New Music Weekend Intro)

Happy Weekend – you know, I can’t wait. I’m gonna play the new Black Pistol Fire (“High Horse” cut) The song is “High Horse” which was released to coincide with their new tour. “They” being “Black Pistol Fire”. They’re going to be in Philly next month – I really can’t wait.

Who’s coming up – Twenty One Pilots – every single one of them (sorry, dad joke, I’m old), King Princess, the Gorillaz, Little Simz and more

(Countdown Video)

New Music Weekend:

• Twenty One Pilots just delivered their eighth and final album in a conceptual saga that began back in 2015 with their album Blurryface (“Stressed Out” clip with “Blurryface” line) The new album called: Breach provides a resolution to this ongoing story and picks up where their last record, Clancy, left off (“Overcompensate” clip with “I’m Clancy” line) The lead single sets the stage for the rest of the album’s dark tone. Released back in June – this is “The Contract” (“Contract” clip) I have to admit it was their 2nd release that made me sit up and want some more Twenty One Pilots (“Drum Show” clip) Pounding rhythms and a great melody – the song is “Drum Show” and it features the first-ever vocal contribution from drummer Josh Dun (more “Drum Show” clip) The final single released came along with a nearly ten-minute-long music video that directly concludes the tale with throwbacks to their past videos. It’s also the album’s opening track and it’s an epic one – “CIty Walls” (“City Walls” clip) With Breach, Twenty One Pilots give you a total of 13 songs, the 3 just talked about were released as singles. Digging deeper into the album, another song to tap the water with is “Garbage” (“Garbage” clip)

• The singer, songwriter, and producer from Brooklyn – King Princess – first gained fame with her hit single “1950” (“1950” clip) The first artist signed to Mark Ronson’s label, Zelig Records, was King Princess. She was there for her first two albums, but has now gone independent with her third album: Girl Violence (“Girl Violence” clip) The album’s title track “Girl Violence” is also the opening track which sets the dark, moody tone for what’s coming next (“Cry Cry Cry” clip) That’s the album’s second release – “Cry Cry Cry” – which certainly captures the album’s vibe with a sarcastic take on heartbreak. According to King Princess, this was written about a past breakup and the realization that the relationship wasn’t right. (more “Cry Cry Cry” clip) Looking past the three prior released singles, the song I found the most intriguing was the deliciously confusing song called “Jaime” which captures the conflicting feelings of a crush on a “mean girl.” (“Jaime” clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: one of my favorites that I only got into this year but she’s been around since like 2015. I’m talking about Little Simz. She released a single called “Don’t Leave Too Soon” which is off the soundtrack of the new film, Steve, in which Little Simz also stars. We can enjoy the song today, but we need to be patient for the movie’s arrival to Netflix on October 3rd // 5 New Albums that are available at your fingertips this weekend: Matt Maeson, Ed Sheeran, Dance Gavin Dance, Ice Cube, and Spinal Tap – yes, the fictional band is back with a new album coinciding with the release of their new movie – The End Continues // Damon Albarn (all-barn) has officially announced the next Gorillaz album. The follow-up to 2023’s Cracker Island is called The Mountain. We’ll get to enjoy it all on March 20th – 2026 – that’s a week before my birthday – wow! In the meantime, we do get to enjoy one of these 15 tracks early – thanks Damon – here’s “Happy Dictator” (“Happy Dictator” clip)

I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that! Anything that I really messed up and missed – well, that’s why I’ll be doing Missed Music Monday on Monday. 

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