MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Music Cut #1)

By April 28th of 1991,

this was a massive hit heard non-stop on the radio

EMF with their song “Unbelievable”

(Music Cut #2)

Everyone knows the naughty Dice Man sample used…

But what does EMF actually stand for?

(Music Cut #3)

It came from a fan club
of the band New Model Army –

called the “Epsom Mad Funkers.”

The band then just thought using
EMF sounded cool…

and that was it.

(Music Cut #4)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Pushing down the relative
Bringing out your higher self
Think of the fine times.” – EMF

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Music Cut #1)

By April 27th of 1999…
this was one of the most recognizable songs on the radio

New Radicals — “You Get What You Give.”

(Music Cut #2)

Head Radical, Gregg Alexander admitted…

that those celebrity call-outs at the very end?

It was a little social experiment –

to see if people would focus on the song’s message…
or just the names that were dissed.

(Music Cut #3)

As predicted…

most of the coverage
was about him wanting to
“kick the asses” of Hanson and Beck.

As for Marilyn Manson?

He said he wasn’t mad about the threat…

he just didn’t want to be
in the same sentence as Courtney Love.

(Music Cut #4)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Don’t give up, you’ve got a reason to live
Can’t forget, we only get what we give.” – New Radicals

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Music Cut #1)

Released just a month earlier…
by April 26th of 1998…

Semisonic’s “Closing Time”
was already becoming the last call anthem
in bars and college towns everywhere.

(Music Cut #2)

But – it’s not really about last call.

Not entirely.

(Music Cut #3)

Lead singer Dan Wilson said the idea came from something else –

Similar to getting pushed out at 2:00 AM…
into the bright lights and into the outside world.

Kind of like…
being born. So yes, a last call for childbirth

(Music Cut #4)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Closing time, time for you to go out
To the places you will be from.” – Semisonic

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Music Cut #1 – instrumental opening of “Clumsy”)

Released back in January of 1997

This song was gaining traction on the radio by April 25th

Despite the song’s very first line

(Music Cut #2 – opening “Clumsy” line of “Throw away your radio”)

This is “Clumsy” from Our Lady Peace

And at times…
it can sound a little harsh.

Almost mean-spirited.

(Music Cut #3 – “Clumsy” line of “You need to know that, I’ll be waving my hand”)

But it’s actually inspired by
a 1957 poem – “Not Waving but Drowning.”

The idea?

Someone is struggling…
right in front of you –

and nobody realizes it.

(Music Cut #4 – “Clumsy” line of “Watching you drown, Watching you scream”)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Maybe you just need
A friend as clumsy as you’ve been
There’s no one laughing
You will be safe in here.” – Our Lady Peace

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NEW MUSIC THAT MATTERS

EAR-WORTHY MUSIC — EPISODE: Maybe Not Tonight by Lime Garden

(Intro to “23” Clip)

You don’t even need a full half hour to enjoy this one –
it’s 29 minutes of pure pop-punk joy.

And honestly… I want more.

(“New Music that Matters” Opener)

Out of the UK, Lime Garden just dropped their sophomore record, Maybe Not Tonight –
and it’s basically the soundtrack to your mid-twenties crisis.

I realize I’m in my 50s…
I’ve got The National for my downward spirals.

(“Maybe Not Tonight” Clip)

The title track, “Maybe Not Tonight,” was the first single from late 2025 –
and the entire album is built around one long night out.

But the song that made me fall for this album…
the opening track

(“23” Clip)

That right there is “23” –
my ear-worthy track on the album.

My question though – Is that an ode to Blink-182?

(“What’s My Age Again” Clip with 23 in the lyrics)

Like I said at the start —
I want more from Lime Garden.

This album lives in that one-night-out energy —
but do yourself a favor and spend some time with Maybe Not Tonight.

(Closing Still of “New Music that Matters”)

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Music Cut #1)

Foo Fighters just dropped a new album…

But back on April 24th of 1998…
one of their defining songs
was climbing rock radio.

“My Hero.”

(Music Cut #2)

The song comes from The Colour and the Shape –

the album where Dave Grohl
famously re-recorded nearly all of the drums himself…

because he wasn’t happy with the original takes.

(Music Cut #3)

Obviously, when the band’s original drummer found out…
he felt betrayed –

and left.

Which then led
to the arrival of … Taylor Hawkins.

(Music Cut #4)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“There goes my hero
Watch him as he goes…” – Foo Fighters

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Music Cut #1)

Released February 23rd, 1998…
but by April 23rd…
this one was starting to break on radio.

Fuel with “Shimmer.”

(Music Cut #2)

This song helped take Fuel…
from the dive bars of Harrisburg, PA…
to the charts.

By the way that sound in the background –
that “shimmer”…

That’s not a guitar.

(Music Cut #3)

The musician behind it –
Jane Scarpantoni…

who’s also played on records for R.E.M., Sheryl Crow, and Nirvana.

Oh and her instrument?

The cello.

(Music Cut #4)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“We’re here and now
Will we ever be again?” – Fuel

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Music Cut #1)

By April 22nd of 1997…
this one was being pumped out on rock radio.
Tool with their song – “Stinkfist.”

(Music Cut #2)

When the video hit MTV…
they wouldn’t even say the name.

On screen, it was listed as –
“Track No. 1.”

(Music Cut #3)

But the title wasn’t just for shock.

Maynard James Keenan said it came from
a friend of drummer Danny Carey –

someone known for
“getting his hands dirty”… and getting into messy situations.

So, both Literally and Metaphorically – “Stinkfist”

(Music Cut #4)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Something has to change
Undeniable dilemma…” – Tool

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MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(Music Cut #1)

One of my favorite albums…
was released on April 21st, 1992.

The Soup Dragons – Hotwired.

(Music Cut #2)

Lead Soup Dragon Sean Dickson was an early user…
of the Suzuki Omnichord –

an electronic instrument that almost looks like a toy.

And he used it all over this album.

(Music Cut #3)

Years later, people said it sounded like Gorillaz —
like what Damon Albarn was doing.

But remember – this album came first Hotwired

By the way – today, Sean Dickson is still making music —
on the London house scene as HiFi Sean. Be sure to check him out!

(Music Cut #4)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Forever now
This could be so everlasting
This could be like nothing else.” – The Soup Dragons “Everlasting”

Hotwired is 34 years old.

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NEW MUSIC THAT MATTERS

EAR-WORTHY MUSIC — EPISODE: “Secret Love” by Dry Cleaning

(“Hit My Head All Day” Clip)

Phoebe Waller-Bridge was the creator, writer, and lead star of Fleabag.

If her character on that show also happened to be a lead singer –
Dry Cleaning would be her band

(“New Music that Matters” Opener)

Now, I get that not everyone has seen Fleabag –
but you should – 1) it’s good and 2) the sound Dry Cleaning are putting out on their new album Secret Love instantly reminds me of it.

(“I Need You” Clip of the lyrics “you’ll make it all Bet-ter”)

The way the lead singer delivers these spoken-word vocals
while the band just jams around her –
getting vibes of another band Wet Leg and I’m all in on that sound!

( Clip of the very end of “The Cute Things” – it’s an example of the band jamming)

My ear-worthy track on the album is “Evil Evil Idiot.”

(“Evil Evil Idiot ” Clip)

So yeah — it’s Fleabag meets Wet Leg… sort of.

Bottom line:
this is a great album to light a candle,
pour a beverage of your choice,
and simply enjoy Secret Love – courtesy of Dry Cleaning.

(Closing Still of “New Music that Matters”)

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