Author: Brent Evans

morning babble / Friday 11-01-24

(Will Ferrell clip)

It’s November and I play a Will Ferrell clip that’s NOT from Elf

(“Shocking”)

Snuck that in there. Who’s got their Christmas tree up already?

(Will Ferrell clip)

(Morning Babble Intro)

Happy November Weekend! I promise to limit the Christmas chat – don’t worry. BUT, I have to admit during trick or treating with my daughter, there was one house – two Christmas trees and a wreath already on the door. They weren’t answering but they did have a big old bowl of candy out front for all the kids and NO – there weren’t any candy canes to be taken.

(Countdown Video)

New Music Friday:

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!

• Kicking off November’s new music King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – that’s fun to say (Francisco clip) I hadn’t really followed this band. But – it’s a favorite of Austin’s who’s from Rainbow Records in Newark, DE. When someone has a favorite, I enjoying digging in to find out why. This band has a plethora of albums to choose from. (“Alluda Majaka”) Track #1 of the Oddments album from 2014. This album sorta reminded me a lot of Beck and his Midnite Vultures album from 1999 (“Mixed Bizness”) I know – new music – where is it? Again, the band – King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – released back in August the album Flight B741 (clip) Stu Mackenzie of the band said “So our last album was 10 songs. Except we recorded 20 in that session.” I’m not sure if a companion album is coming but one of those extra songs was released called “Phantom Island” (clip)

• Coming out in two weeks on November 15th, The Black Keys have an expanded version of their Ohio Players album. They’re calling it The Trophy Edition (clip)  I’m seeing this more and more. Bands release an album than months later or in some cases a year (blink-182 clip), these deluxe editions comes out with these extra songs. Or – a companion albumn. I just mentioned King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard but that’s what The National did last year with these two albums (clip) I did a tangent again, didn’t I. I was talking about The Black Keys – this deluxe album has 4 new songs. 2 we got last month. Today, we a third. Yup – that means only 1 more new one to hear on the 15th. In the meantime, let’s enjoy this 3rd one called “I’m With The Band” AND it features vocals from Beck (clip)

• This past August, I talked about the guy who lists “South Jersey Music” on his Instagram account (“Wishing Well”) The song is “Wishing Well” and the guy is Henrik and again that was August. Since then, Henrik teamed up with GRAHAM to release 4 singles together (“Call My Name”) That song got a lot of play on Spotify – “Call My Name.” Now, these 4 combo releases were actually half of the album – Cedarcliff. So, today, since we now can hear the whole album, we get the other 4 singles. I’ve actually been enjoying the final track called “Remember” and remember this Henrik and GRAHAM (“Remember” clip)

• I was going to put this one in the quick hits of new music, but I found myself singing this one after I heard it a couple times. It’s a good pop sounding song. (clip) That’s “Crocodile Tears” from Lauren Mayberry who happens to also be the Chvrches’ lead singer. But this is off of her first solo album called Vicious Creature and due out December 6th //

• Several quick hits of new music: For many, many years, it feels like Snoop Dogg has teased us with a Dr. Dre–produced album called Missionary. Well, it’s official now and will be arriving to us all before Santa does on December 13th. // Lead singer of TV on the Radio – Tunde Adebimpe (tune-day ah-da-bim-pay) signed with Sub Pop Record for his debut solo album which is due out in 2025 (that’s 2 months away). We get our 1st taste of the record with the song “Magnetic” //Xmas// 54 years ago, the Carpenters gave us “Merry Christmas Darling” (clip) Today, there is a new collection featuring 16 holiday classics from the Carpenters – it’s all packaged nicely under the title: Christmas Once More (clip)

Thank you to Spotify, Rolling Stone, Apple Music, uDiscoverMusic, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Louder, Spill Magazine, Dan Deluca of the Philly Inquirer & I know there’s more.

Be sure to check out the playlist on Spotify. As I mentioned in the beginning, it’s a playlist of songs that I’ve talked about and thought about: so, you’ll see some new music there from Maggie Rogers, Fuller, Andrew Bird, and 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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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“No matter how much you screw up your life, you can fix it.” – by Will Ferrell

morning babble / Thursday 10-31-24

Borrowing words from someone else in an attempt to spread happiness everywhere or at the very least – a reasonable range. Hey – go click that video!

(Elvira clip)

Happy Friday Eve and, yes, Happy Halloween. That’s actress, Cassandra Peterson aka Elvira. “Mistress of the Dark” – I had no idea that she had music out

(“Two Big Pumpkins”)

“Two Big Pumpkins” Recently, In Portland, she was visited by Mr. Jack White

(clip)

I follow Jack White on all the socials and saw a picture of him with Elvira.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I trust no one who hasn’t time for music.” – by Jack White

morning babble / Monday 10-28-24

(Missed Music Monday opener)

I saw 311 back in 96 and I’ve been a fan ever since.

(“Good Feeling”)

Great song there from 2019 “Good Feeling” – I run to it so much. But today, 311 have a new album – called Full Bloom – out. Totally missed.

(“You’re Gonna Get It”)

The album’s lead single, “You’re Gonna Get It,” marks their highest-charting hit in 13 years. I want you to check out track #5 “Mountain Top” – that one’s good. Still listening – 10 tracks in all. Give it a taste for yourself.

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morning babble / Friday 10-25-24

(Happy Birthday Song)

Guess who just turned 20 – not me, that’s impossible – but this album did

(“American Idiot”)

(Morning Babble Intro)

Happy Weekend – next Friday – it’s November. Before you know it, we’ll be seeing Tom the Turkey (clip) Leading off every Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – Tom the Turkey. Someone actually wrote a song about that turkey (clip) That is so uncomfortable. I’m going to shift this conversation back to other music. (Holiday clip) Ahhhhh – Green Day. That’s their seventh studio album – American Idiot – which was originally released back in September of 2004 (“Wake Me Up When September Ends”) So that’s 20 September endings. The deluxe vinyl box basically costs $200 but it features the eight LPs pressed on different color vinyl, plus a 36-page book, a large Green Day flag, and the iconic American Idiot red tie.

(Countdown Video)

New Music Friday:

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!

• 1st up – she played Harley Quinn (“Bad Romance” clip) After the release of Harlequin, the companion album to the Joker sequel, we do have even more music from Lady Gaga (“Disease” clip) I’m enjoying the beats and the grungy guitar sounds coming from that song called “Disease.” (another clip) It’s officially the lead single off of her upcoming album due out in February of 2025 – it’s known amongst her fans and Gaga herself as LG7.

• (“Sidecar” clip) Back at the end of July, Big B released his album – Wellness Check (Jim Carrey clip) It was good. On that album was a song done with Killer Mike who I’m a big fan of – ‘Loud-mouthed chubby kid, confident as can be / I like BB guns, go-karts, and RUN DMC.’ Just saying it, not rapping it. (“Pretend” clip) There’s an updated version of “Pretend” – this time around – it’s still has Big B & Killer Mike, but now it also has the added sound of Jakob Nowell and Little Stranger. (another “Pretend” clip)

• After a year and a half of thinking, writing and recording, Soccer Mommy has given us her 4th studio album – Evergreen (“Lost” cut) That was the first release from early Summer and it’s track #1 on this album called “Lost”. Ironically enough, it was also the last song she wrote for the record. (“Abigail”) Today, the single being highlighted is “Abigail.” 11 songs in all to enjoy from Sophia Regina Allison aka Soccer Mommy.

• (“Dreams” Fleetwood Mac) Halsey has a new album out but that wasn’t it. That was Fleetwood Mac. Here’s Halsey (“Panic Attack”) This is all done on purpose. Transcending the sound of the 70s, that song is “Panic Attack” and the one being pushed on Spotify right now. But – Halsey has confirmed that this new album will travel over different decades and musical styles (“Ego” clip) And that’s the 90s with the song “Ego” – there are 18 songs in all which adds up to over an hour of new music – album is called The Great Impersonator. You even get a song like “Hometown” with a country feel. She did pose as Dolly to promote it though. (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: Cold War Kids went into the studio on September 30th. Today you can go hear that new song called “Meditations.” That’s less than a month – that’s pretty good turnaround // The Pixies have a new album. By the way, they are also sporting a new line-up that includes bassist and back-up singer, Emma Richardson, formerly of Band of Skulls. New album is called The Night the Zombies Came // The National have released even more songs off their upcoming live album called Rome aka an ideal vinyl Christmas gift for Brent (kid looking) That album comes out December 13th. Speaking of Christmas // More holiday music. Ben Folds (clip) Yeah, that Ben Folds has a full blown Christmas album out called Sleigher. 10 tracks in all – 7 original holiday songs and 3 covers. Here’s one of those covers from Burt Bacharach: “The Bell That Couldn’t Jingle” (clip)

Thank you to Spotify, Rolling Stone, Apple Music, uDiscoverMusic, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Louder, Spill Magazine, Dan Deluca of the Philly Inquirer & I know there’s more.

Be sure to check out the playlist on Spotify. As I mentioned in the beginning, it’s a playlist of songs that I’ve talked about and thought about: so, you’ll see some new music there from Linkin Park, Black Pumas, Tyler the Creator, and 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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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“‎The day you become old is the day you’re not looking for new experiences anymore.” – by Billie Joe Armstrong

morning babble / Thursday 10-24-24

Borrowing words from someone else in an attempt to spread happiness everywhere or at the very least – a reasonable range. Hey – go click that video!

(Tech N9ne with “Face Off”)

Happy Friday Eve!

That’s a Tech N9ne song called “Face Off”

But – it was a rap verse via ‘The Rock’ that made it go viral in 2021 on TikTok

(Tech N9ne with “Face Off”)

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” – by Dwayne Johnson via Dan Go newsletter

morning babble / Monday 10-21-24

(Missed Music Monday opener)

The most recent Alice in Chains album was released in 2018. Since then, one of the band’s founders – Jerry Cantrell has issued two of his solo albums – a “cheery” Brighten album in 2021 and today we have his 4th overall and a darker one called – I Want Blood

(clip)

A whole lot of classic rock guitar harmonies happening on this album. Some songs to listen for? I like how the album kicks off with “Vilified” as well as “Held Your Tongue”. The song “Echoes of Laughter” has a definite grungy sound to it. Check it out for yourself – Jerry Cantrell does NOT disappoint.

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morning babble / Friday 10-18-24

(“How To Hide A Body” clip)

Was that blood on the car? That was blood, right?

(“How To Hide A Body” clip)

(Morning Babble Intro)

Happy Mid-October Weekend. It’s going to be Turkey Day before you know it. (Snoopy clip) Does anyone else find it disturbing how excited Woodstock got about a cooked Turkey (quick clip) Mmmm – eat me some turkey – chill out there Woodstock. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving – FYI – If you are interested in the vinyl soundtrack, it’s been available for like a year now. It’s also on all the digital platforms too.

(“Weekend at Bernies” clip)

That’s right – I need to talk about that song from the very beginning from Daisy Grenade (“How To Hide A Body” clip) Called “How To Hide A Body” – I actually googled that initially – probably not the best idea – we’ll see if I’m still here for Missed Music Monday. Anyway, I actually talked about this band last month when they covered the song “Polly” (clip) As I said back then, that’s actually one of my all-time favorites from Nirvana.

(Countdown Video)

New Music Friday:

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!

• 1st up – we haven’t gotten an album out of this guy in 7 years (“Witness” clip) Benjamin Booker. I’m excited about this one for many reasons. For one – I loved his 1st album from 10 years ago (“Violent Shiver” clip) So much so, I put it on my vinyl wish list. Totally forgot about it. I’m sorry – I’m totally geeking on this. Coming for you, Rainbow. That’s my place in Newark, DE that I get my vinyl – Rainbow Records – always support local. Let’s play his new song (clip) “LWA in the Trailer Park” is the first release from Benjamin Booker. Album is called – Lower – and will fully drop next year on January 24th

• (“APT” clip) That’s catchy with a good hook. And the title of the song – “APT” – is a reference to a Korean drinking activity known as the apartment game. (“APT” clip) Bruno Mars apparently played that game with Rosé of BLACKPINK and she then tried to kiss him – That sounds like a fun game to play. (“APT” clip) Rosé is opening up the next chapter of her life as a solo artist, but she did do this song as a duet with Bruno. It will be a part of her album that comes out on December 6th – 12 tracks and called Rosie

• (“Shadows” clip) Over each of the summertime months – that would be 3 – we received a song from Bryce Fox (“Butterfly”) Today, he packaged those songs up with 2 others for an EP called – The Butterfly (“Other People”) That’s the song being pushed on Spotify and it’s called “Other People.” So far, I’m still thinking that my favorite from Bryce Fox is “Drip” (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: Final album from the Japandroids was released. Total of 10 songs in all – several of which we got to experience over the past couple months. But – this is it for them – no more albums – go enjoy the Japandroids last one – I guess it’s not Swan Song, but Swan Album: Fate & Alcohol // Talked about this on Tuesday (New Music Tuesday) “She Cleans Up” by Father John Misty – the whole album arrives next month on the 22nd. // Tyler, the Creator has confirmed that he’ll release a new album called Chromakopia. Will it arrive next year? No – it’s actually less than 2 weeks away – Monday, October 28th. Great – now I’m gonna have to make a New Music Monday card / Ho, Ho, Ho/ That’s your Holiday Music warning – new vinyl opportunity for a release that actually came out back in 2014 – Barenaked for the Holidays – that’s sounds like fun for everybody – who doesn’t want some Barenaked Ladies under the Christmas tree – tell Nana that’s the name of the band (clip)

Thank you to Spotify, Rolling Stone, Apple Music, uDiscoverMusic, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Louder, Spill Magazine, Dan Deluca of the Philly Inquirer & I know there’s more.

Be sure to check out the playlist on Spotify. As I mentioned in the beginning, it’s a playlist of songs that I’ve talked about and thought about: so, you’ll see some new music there from Fiona Apple, Panda Bear, and 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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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Dreaming of the person you want to be is wasting the person you already are.” – by Kurt Cobain

morning babble / Thursday 10-17-24

Borrowing words from someone else in an attempt to spread happiness everywhere or at the very least – a reasonable range. Hey – go click that video!

(“Volare” cut)

Happy Friday Eve / It’s National Pasta Day.

Pasta was brought to America by early Spanish settlers, but wasn’t popular until Thomas Jefferson made a trip to Paris and fell in love with macaroni

(“Get It Together”)

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Chasing after the past is not going to lead you to the future you want.” – by Ad-Rock (a beastie boy)

morning babble / Tuesday 10-15-24

Borrowing words from someone else in an attempt to spread happiness everywhere or at the very least – a reasonable range. Hey – go click that video!

(“She Cleans Up”)

I had something already written and planned out for today. Then, I woke up and it was like – New Music Friday, but instead New Music Tuesday

(“She Cleans Up”)

Back in the old days – Tuesdays were the new music days. That song is called “She Cleans Up” from Father John Misty. His 3rd release off his upcoming album – Mahashmashana. Yeah, I didn’t practice that.

(Mahashmashana pronounced)

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“You can choose to live in love or choose to live in fear.” – by Josh Tillman aka Father John Misty

morning babble / Monday 10-14-24

(Missed Music Monday opener)

The Offspring are from Huntington Beach, California and back in 1994 hit it big with their first album – Smash

(“Self Esteem” clip)

But that’s old news. This new 11th album is called Supercharged. I was all in on the 1st song release “Make It All Right”

(“Make It All Right” clip)

Still digging into some more and you should too. Tip – “Okay, But This Is The Last Time” – hints of blink-182 and “Come To Brazil” has an intro that made me think Metallica.

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