Author: Brent Evans

morning babble / Friday 10-11-24

(“Zoot Suit Riot” – Cherry Poppin’ Daddies)

Sometimes I flip through my CD collection for ideas – “Zoot Suit Riot” was released October of ’97

(“Zoot Suit Riot” – Cherry Poppin’ Daddies)

(Morning Babble Intro)

Happy Weekend! And yes – I just want to acknowledge that my Red October is over – BUT it being October, it’s probably more ideal to go with an orange theme, right? Go Flyers! (“Hell”) That’s right – back to music – in particular that ska swing sound. Remember – Squirrel Nut Zippers – so good. I was talking about Cherry Poppin’ Daddies with their “Zoot Suit Riot” song (clip) 27 years old. It was popular right after the movie Swingers hit it big (drop) I know I played that last week. Vince Vaughn was simply amazing in Swingers (drop) Looking up Cherry Poppin’ Daddies – I learned that their twelfth album – At the Pink Rat – was released in July of this year (clip) Totally Missed It – could have been a MMM.

(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!

• One of my favorites – St. Vincent has released a new song – sort of (clip) That’s “Pulga” a Spanish language version of her track ‘Flea’ (clip) Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent , was inspired performing for Spanish-speaking audiences and recalled experiencing her set at Primavera Sound 2023. “At the end, she asked herself, ‘If they’re able to sing in a second or third language, why can’t I do the same thing?’” (Hombre Roto) She is so good. That was actually the 1st single – the Spanish version of “Broken Man” – from her upcoming album to be released on November 15th called Todos Nacen Gritando – did I say that right? (video) Grity-Tando – I didn’t say it as cool as that guy either. I’m trying. Nevertheless, this is a full Spanish language reimagining of this year’s released St. Vincent album All Born Screaming – which personally for me, just might be the album of the year (“Broken Man”)

• And then there’s Charli XCX – her Brat album dropped this past June (“Von Dutch” clip) There’s a deluxe Brat album out today but that shouldn’t be confused with the other one called: Brat and It’s the Same but There’s Three More Songs So It’s Not – that’s really the title. I like that type of humor (“Spring breakers” clip) Back to the newer one, Charli XCX released Brat and It’s Completely Different but Also Still Brat – again, that’s the title. It’s all the Brat songs again, but they feature everyone from addison rae to The 1975 to Billie Eilish (clip)

• The last time Fuller released a full album was back in 2022 (“Never Better”) 13 songs in all including that one “Never Better”. Album was called Lowlife. There were some singles released in 2023, but back on January 5th, there was his first release of this year called “Chicago” (clip) Since then, there has been a ton of releases by Fuller. How many? Well, today he released “I Know Yr Close” – his 21st single of 2024. Go check out some Fuller (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: Pixies and Breeders rocker – Kim Deal – has been working on her new album – Nobody Loves You More – for like 13 years. Full album drop on November 22nd, but today we get the album’s 3rd release called “A Good Time Pushed” // The Cure have shared the 2nd release from Songs of A Lost World – called “A Fragile Thing”— this one is 2 minutes shorter than the 1st song that they released which was 6:48. This one is 4:43. (show hourglass) // Jelly Roll – full album all out in its glory – 22 songs – over an hour of music – it’s called Beautifully Broken (Run DMC Xmas) Uh-oh. New holiday tunes. Rick Braun, an instrumentalist, – he plays the trumpet and is from Allentown, PA. Sorta local? His Christmas album is out just in time for October – it’s called: It’s Christmas – I love this type of cool jazz sound for the holidays (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 Marcus King, Jennie, 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:
“You don’t worry about being liked. You have to be yourself.” – by Vince Vaughn

morning babble / Thursday 10-10-24

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!

(Kinks “Victoria” cut)

Happy Friday Eve!

That’s the Kinks with “Victoria” – track #1 off of their – Arthur – album which on this date back in 1969, it was released. Many fans consider this the best album from the Kinks. I know the website Stereogum listed that. I’ll provide a link at brentevans.net.

(“Father Christmas” cut)

I’m sort of embarrassed to say that it’s the “Father Christmas” song that I know the best from The Kinks.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Change is guaranteed, but growth isn’t. If you want to grow, you’ve got to want it.” – by David Chang

morning babble / Monday 10-07-24

(Missed Music Monday opener)

I’ve been a fan of Eve 6 since their song “Inside Out” was a hit back in 98. However, I absolutely loved their album Horoscope from 2000. I had other favorites on that album “On The Roof Again” but the one big hit was “Here’s to the Night”

(clip)

Still digging into this new album called – Dream Fist. On the band’s YouTube channel, they pushed the title track with a video of a duck.

(clip)

So far, my favorites from their new album: “No Time At All” and “Black Wave”

Do yourself a favor and go listen to some new Eve 6. Tasty.

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morning babble / Friday 10-04-24

(Phineas and Ferb song)

The musician FINNEAS aka the brother of Billie Eilish has a new album out. I feel bad but whenever I hear his name I think of this show that my kids watched – it was good.

(Phineas and Ferb song)

(Morning Babble Intro)

Happy Weekend! Welcome to October! Do you know how difficult it is to explain to a 9 year-old how Oktoberfest begins in September? (stuttering kid) Oktoberfest typically begins mid-September (this year the 21st) and officially ends the 1st Sunday in October – this year that’s October 6th. I have a feeling that the beer drinking is going to continue throughout October (clip)

Yes, I’m a Phillies fan and that’s a little thing we call Red October. Fingers crossed for me?

(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!

• Batting leadoff – Jake Bugg (favorite clip of “All Kinds of People”) Had to get that song out of the way – just love that part (favorite clip again) and that’s officially it, because there’s 11 other songs on the album and I’ve listened to them all (“I Wrote the Book” clip) Couple weeks ago that was the final single – “I Wrote the Book” – released from this album which is called A Modern Day Distraction. The other song that jumped out to me was track #6 “Waiting for the World” (clip) It’s got another good hook sound to it with the guitar and lyrics (another clip)

• The Black Keys have a new song out. How do I know that? They texted me. Yeah, I’m a music geek and therefor sign up for those gimmicks that some of the bands do. BUT – this wasn’t on my radar and the only reason that I’m talking about it right now is because of the text. (“Beautiful People” cut) Obviously, that’s not a new song from the boys but is one of their newer tunes off their Ohio Players album that came out this past April. Another song off that album which I thoroughly enjoyed was “Paper Crown” which also included my man, Beck (cut) I said new song though and there is one today, but it’s also 1 of 4 new songs coming out on their expanded version Ohio Players album. Their calling it The Trophy Edition and its due for arrival on Nov. 15th (“Mi Tormenta” clip) “Mi Tormenta” is the released song and it features DannyLux as well as The Black Keys Dan Auerbach singing in Spanish for the first time. By the way, 2 of the other 4 songs will include Beck – so excited for that (Beck drop)

• (Pause) Now – I’m not the biggest fan of this band, but I respect them – they’re good. Very good. Just not for me. Coldplay. (clip) Moon Music is their 10th studio album. The band is claiming that they’re only doing 2 more albums as a band. Like Jesus and his 12 disciples – Coldplay wants to spread its gospel out amongst 12 albums in all. I should just play a song (clip) Spotify is pushing that one called “All My Love.” Nevertheless, the band envisions 12 albums in all (one of which will be an animated musical) You’ve still got time, but I guess you can say that countdown is on. Hourglass? I did listen to the entire album of Moon Music – the song that jumped out to me was track 7 the “I Am A Mountain” song (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: U2 – remember them – they actually dropped not just one, but two new songs and they were actually available last week. MMM. I blew it. Anyway – full album called How to Re-Assemble an Atomic Bomb will arrive November 22nd. // Ho-Ho-Ho! Little Big Town is offering up some early holiday joy with a full release of their first-ever Christmas album called The Christmas Record. I won’t rush things and play something from it. But – it is happening and it is out there. // Myles Smith released another new song. I follow this guy on Instagram and he always has the most uplifting, happy posts. He’s got really good music, too, with his latest called “Whisper” (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 The Wrecks, bbno$, Grace Bowers with a Zepplin cover, and Weezer who covered the song “Here Comes My Girl” for the TV series Bad Monkey featuring Vince Vaughn (“You’re so Money”) 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:
“I don’t know how to function without music. When I’m not making it, I’m listening to it. It gives me courage and takes care of my mind.” – by Billie Eilish – the sister of FINNEAS

Who again does have a new album out now called For Cryin’ Out Loud but it still makes me think of that cartoon show (clip) Did you know that Bowling for Soup was the band that did that theme song?

morning babble / Thursday 10-03-24

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!

(“Wait On You” clip)

The song is called “Wait On You” and its off an album that came out this past June called Notes From A Quiet Life. Ernest Greene is behind the band and he calls it: Washed Out

I found out about this album because I heard on the radio an older song from Washed Out called “Amor Fati”

(“Amor Fati” clip)

I carry the Amor Fati coin as a reminder to keep feeding that flame – with both the good and the bad – any obstacle or adversity is simply fuel for the fire.

I used to carry it in my wallet but then it began to look like a condom mark. That’s not a good look for a husband and father.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If it happened, then it was meant to happen, and I am glad that it did when it did. I am meant to make the best of it.” – by Ryan Holiday

morning babble / Tuesday 10-01-24

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!

(Clip of “Cousins”)

If you were in Philly this past Saturday night at the Mann Music Center – that was first song you heard out of the band – Vampire Weekend.

(Clip of “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa”)

And that was their final encore song. They didn’t play “Horchata” – which did bum me out just a little bit.

(“Horchata” clip)

Quote of the Day

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I feel like you constantly have to prove why you deserve to continue to exist.” ~ by Ezra Koenig.

morning babble / Monday 09-30-24

(Missed Music Monday opener)

Back in 2023, Our Lady Peace were the Canadian Ambassadors for Record Store Day. They came out with a Limited Edition Greatest Hits Vinyl. I got it from Rainbow Records in Newark, DE.

(“Clumsy” clip)

Don’t listen to that line – never throw away your radio. On this new EP – there’s actual 5 greatest hits and 1 new song from Our Lady Peace. They also say Volume 1, which means more is coming. I’ll be on the lookout.

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morning babble / Friday 09-27-24

(Linkin Park “Heavy is the Crown” clip)

Some controversary around the new Linkin Park music coming out.

I just have to say that I’m on the side of really liking it.

(Linkin Park “Heavy is the Crown” clip)

(Morning Babble Intro)

Happy Weekend – a full Autumn weekend. Next week is October, then Thanksgiving, and then (Elf clip) I was going to say 2025, but I guess there is that Santa thing happening, too. Just an FYI – Kelly Clarkson just released “You For Christmas” (clip)

It just came out today – it counts.

(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!

• One of my favorite bands (clip) who came out with two albums last year (show them) The National have announced a new album (“I Need My Girl” clip) It’s not new material, but instead a live album called Rome. Officially drops on December 13th, so a Christmas vinyl gift for Brent is there for the taking (clip) The show that was recorded was from their June 3rd concert in the name of the album: Rome – 21 tracks but 4 have been released already. I played a clip of “I Need My Girl” but here’s a little bit of “Lit Up” which first originated on their Alligator album from 2005 (clip)

• Couple weeks ago, I mentioned how Lady Gaga plans to release her long-awaited seventh album next year in February. Album is being referred to as “LG7”. But today, we got a whole different album from the actress who plays Harley Quinn (“Oh, When The Saints”) Big band classics can be heard on what’s being called – Harlequin – and also the companion album to her upcoming film: Joker: Folie à Deux (fully ado) (“Folie à Deux” song clip) Fully Ado is one of two new songs on the album. The other 11 are wonderfully done covers. The other new one is called “Happy Mistake” (clip)

• This guy – Alex Warren – he was actually on my Missed Music Monday this past Monday. (“Burning Down” clip) He’s a got a lot of plays on a bunch of his singles. Those singles can all be found on now his fully released album called: You’ll be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) (clip of “Catch My Breath”) “Catch My Breath” is the song being pushed by Spotify today, but you still have 9 others to enjoy. I sorta enjoyed the last track which also the title track of the album – “You’ll be Alright, Kid” (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: British rock band The Cure. That sorta sounds like “Rap Guy’s Girlfriends” (clip) Anyway, The Cure – they released their first new song in 16 years. All 6 minutes and 54 seconds of it – whew – it’s called “Alone” // The Weeknd and Playboi Carti have officially released “Timeless” which is the second preview off of the Weeknd’s new album: Hurry Up Tomorrow // Mother Mother is a band that I listened to on many runs of mine with their song “Get Up” (clip) They just released Mother EP – yes, by the band: Mother Mother. It’s a different sound that I enjoy tuning into at times like “Fat Kids” (clip)

Chubby Whubby Baby Club

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 – you’ll even see Sir Mix-A-Lot there, and thought about: so, you’ll see some new music there from JD McPherson (his album just dropped), Lil Durk, and the non-stop song making machine: Fuller (clip) 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:
“Dream big, work hard and don’t be an asshole!” – by Mike Shinoda

“I have a toothbrush, my toothbrush is sexy” – by Mike Shinoda

morning babble / Thursday 09-26-24

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!

(“Wake Me Up When September Ends” cut)

I know Monday is the last day of September, but today is the birthday of tennis legend – Serena Williams. And her favorite band – Green Day.

(“Brain Stew” cut)

For this year’s Grammy Awards show, Green Day’s Billie Joe called and asked her to present the band. She hopped on a plane and got there the boys.

(“American Idiot” cut)

That’s her favorite song from Green Day – “American Idiot”

Quote of the Day!

43 years young

Happy Friday Eve!

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If you smile, things will work out.” – by Serena Williams

morning babble / Tuesday 09-24-24

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!

(Clip of “Come As You Are”)

On this date back in 1991, incredible music was unleashed upon the world. And, I’m not just talking about the Nevermind album from Nirvana

(Clip of “Suck My Kiss”)

You also had the Red Hot Chili Peppers with their Blood Sugar Sex Magik album. And?

(Clip of “Check the Rhime”)

That’s one I need on vinyl – A Tribe Called Quest album called The Low End Theory

3 incredible albums all in one day.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“All we want in this life is peace, prosperity and a little paper.” – by Q-Tip