Author: Brent Evans

morning babble / Friday 09-06-24

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They’re back – Pumpkin Spice Oreos.

Oh . . . and so is Linkin Park

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(Morning Babble Intro)

Happy Weekend – is it Autumn yet? Not officially, but the more and more we get these pumpkin spice delicious delights, the more I feel the changing of the season.

(“Bleed it out” with Mike Shinoda)

That’s Mike Shinoda singing in Linkin Park.

(“Bleed it out” with Chester Bennington)

And singing there is Chester Bennington who we lost back in 2017.

So, if Linkin Park is back together, how are they are going to do this without Chester?

(“Jump Sit Stand March” clip)

That’s an AWOLNATION song called “Jump Sit Stand March” – who was the guest singer on that song? From Dead Sara, it was Emily Armstrong (further “Jump Sit Stand March” clip) I know I probably should have played a Dead Sara song, but I just really like that new release with her and AWOLNATION. Anyway – she being Emily Armstrong has officially joined Linkin Park. There’s also a new drummer – sorry Colin (that’s the drummer), but Armstrong being upfront with Shinoda – that’s definitely the bigger news from Linkin Park. (new song clip) That’s the new song – “The Emptiness Machine”. AND – I guess a whole new album called From Zero is already complete and arrives November 15th. So, they’re back – Linkin Park along with the Pumpkin Spice Oreos. Looky there – you got new music before the your new music.

(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!

• First up from Weezer (cut of the “third practice” recording of “Undone – The Sweater Song”) that is so not new and what happened to that song? (another cut) Evidently that’s the “third practice” recording of the infamous Weezer song “Undone – The Sweater Song” – they got so much better at that tune (version we know) Weezer is celebrating their 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut album better known as “The Blue Album” (picture) Coming out on November 1st is a deluxe reissue of that album – 50 tracks with a ton of unreleased songs and as what we just witnessed one of the earliest known recordings of their sweater song (clip)

• Wikipedia lists at the top of the page in parenthesis for Amy Allen – (songwriter) and she still very much is. In fact, she helped pen for Sabrina Carpenter, her recent hit songs: “Taste”, “Please Please Please”, and “Espresso”. (“Espresso” clip) BUT – I believe that they are going to elevate that to singer/songwriter as her new album just dropped (“Darkside” clip) That’s “Darkside” which was actually the 2nd release off the album – it’s the one that I really connected with. Yeah “Darkside” (Vader clip) When I hear Amy Allen, I sort of group her into the Grace VanderWaal and Phoebe Bridgers. It’s just a wonderful, relaxing sound – today we have all 12 new songs and the one being highlighted on Spotify is “Reason to Forgive” (clip)

• Two bands – Judah & the Lion and blink-182 each came out with new albums recently. But – they still had some leftover from the recording sessions and have now released deluxe versions of the those very albums (“What A Time To Be Alive”) That’s “What A Time To Be Alive” – just 1 of 5 new tracks from the deluxe version of their fifth studio album: The Process – that’s from the Nashville duo – Judah & the Lion. As for blink (clip) Their deluxe album isn’t called simply labeled deluxe. Instead, they added Part 2 to the title of One More Time (clip) With this new album from Travis, Mark, and Tom, you get 8 new tracks. The one being pushed by Spotify for blink-182 appears to be the song “Take Me In” (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: The Weeknd’s new album will be titled Hurry Up Tomorrow when’s it coming, he doesn’t know yet – that’s a good title. BUT – it will serve as the final installment of the Weeknd’s current musical trilogy, following 2020’s After Hours and 2022’s Dawn FM. // Lady Gaga plans to release her long-awaited seventh album at some point in February of 2025. BUT – we should a new song from it next month. As for the title of the album, it’s known amongst her fans and Gaga herself as LG7, // Let’s talk about an album that’s already out – in actuality, it came out last month aka one week ago. So, yes – I missed this one and it’s a big one to miss – Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds released Wild God.

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 Atlas Genius, Halsey, The Dare, 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:
“When you’re happy, you enjoy the music. When you’re sad, you understand the lyrics.” – by Chester Bennington

morning babble / Thursday 09-05-24

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!

(Queen clip)

Happy Friday Eve!

September 5th is . . . well, it’s buddy’s birthday, Happy Birthday, Joe.

BUT – it’s also the birthday of Freddie Mercury.

(Queen clip)

Nothing against Joe, but I think a lot of people know about Freddie.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Someone will always be prettier.
Someone will always be smarter.
Someone will always be younger.
But they will never be you.

– Freddie Mercury

morning babble / Tuesday 09-03-24

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!

(Cut of “Archbishop Harold Holmes”)

Happy Tuesday! So, close to Friday Eve already! I think that’s the only good thing about Monday holidays. Get back to work and you’re like “Yeah – it’s almost the weekend – sorta.”

I’m extra happy today because yesterday I picked up from my favorite record store – Rainbow Records in Newark, DE – the new Jack White album. It’s beautiful.

(Cut of “That’s How I’m Feeling”)

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Failure comes when we don’t get back up and try again.” – Jack White

morning babble / Monday 09-02-24

(Missed Music Monday opener)

renforshort did a cover of the Gorillaz song “Feel Good Inc”

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I missed that one which was done all the way back in 2020. Hence, it’s not surprising that I missed this new one from a couple Fridays ago called “buried alive, again”

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renforshort teamed up with wrabel for that song – it’s a pretty song. I don’t say that much. Go enjoy some bar-b-que today!

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morning babble / Friday 08-30-24

Here’s an oldie but goodie debate – who do you like more – Oasis: (beginning bars of “Wonderwall”)

or Blur (begin bars of “Song 2”)

Again, it’s Oasis (clip) or Blur (clip) Let the debating commence!

(Morning Babble Intro)

Happy Labor Weekend – go squeeze out all the summer you can. I’m just gonna sit here and enjoy my Pumnkin Ale from Dogfish Head.

(“Live Forever” cut)

Big news in the music world dropped this past week. The Gallagher Brothers have kissed and made up, so they can get paid lots of money as they tour together as their former dynamic duo name of Oasis. Tour is next year – that’s a lot of time. What’s the first word of this song?

(“Live Forever” cut)

That’s right, maybe as in “maybe it will happen.” I think it will. So much money involved – how could it not. Personally, I want them to push iall the chips in and do another album. Until they do, I challenge Oasis to it by stating I believe Blur is still better because they keep making the albums. (“Countryhouse”)

(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!

• First up – have you heard of Aaron Bruno? (A-A-RON clip) How about AWOLNATION? (clip) That’s a classic from 2010 called “Sail”. I love that part about ADD (clip) But that’s old AWOLNATION. Today we have a whole bunch of new AWOLNATION (“Party People” clip) Like that song called “Party People” – 10 songs are all nicely packaged together under the title of The Phantom Five. (“I Am Happy” clip) 3 songs were previously released and that one there was definitely my favorite favorites called “I Am Happy” – guesting on the song is Del The Funky Homosapien who happens to do one of my favorite raps on the Gorillaz song “Clint Eastwood” (“Clint Eastwood” clip) Back to AWOLNATION and The Phantom Five – it’s a great listen from beginning to end. I’ve done it a couple times already. Song being pushed by AWOLNATION since a new video for it has been released is the song “Barbarian” (clip)

• Last August, we received our first taste of new Big Sean music within a trailer for the video game NBA 2K24 (“Precision” in NBA game) The song was officially released this past March as the lead single of his sixth studio album, Better Me Than You. (“Precision”) Via social media, Sean described this new album as being guided by four pillars represented by colors: PRESSURE (red), which leads to CLARITY (aqua blue), which gives FOCUS (green), and ultimately brings HAPPINESS (yellow gold). (“Yes” clip) Me too Sean. 21 songs, over an hour of new music – again the album is called Better Me Than You from Big Sean

• (“Born to Run” clip) Mondo Cozmo played that song when he recorded his guest DJ spot on E Street Radio – part of XM Satellite Radio. During his DJ role playing, he explained how he plays songs by Bruce Springsteen for the happiness and the sad. (“Feel Good” clip) That wasn’t a Bruce song there though, that was a throw back to 2022 by Mondo Cozmo himself and what his music does for me – “Feel Good” (another clip) Sorry. I’m playing old stuff and he’s got new stuff. I’ve been looking forward to this full album drop too ever since I heard the first release “Angels” (clip) Today, the Spotify and artist push appears to be towards the title track of the album – It’s Principle! (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: Amy Allen released another new song called “to love me” – more importantly her new album comes out entirely next Friday. So much more on her – next Friday // Victoria Monet and Usher teamed up for a song – it’s called “SOS” which stands for Sex on Sight. Go enjoy – obviously it’s naughty. // Off of Sia’s most recent album – Reasonable Woman, there’s a song called “Immortal Queen” which guests Chaka Khan. Today – there’s a remix where they add Debbie Harry to the song. (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 A$AP Rocky, Fuller, 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:
“Never let your fear decide your fate.” – by Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION)

morning babble / Tuesday 08-27-24

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!

(“Even Flow” clip)

Happy Birthday, Ten! You just turned 33. That’s right – on this date back in 1991 – the debut studio album from Pearl Jam was released. This album produced three hit singles: “Jeremy”, “Alive”, and the one that you just heard a bit of “Even Flow.”

However, my favorite from the the album – “Why Go”

(“Why Go” Clip)

Quote of the Day

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“The smallest oceans still make big big waves.” – by Eddie Vedder

morning babble / Monday 08-26-24

I missed it though. The other day, I randomly heard that song “National Treasure” and it made me dig in more. Album was out in June – again called Supernatural. 10 songs – something to enjoy from beginning to end.

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morning babble / Saturday 08-24-24

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!

(“Can’t Knock the Hustle” clip)

Reasonable Doubt is the debut studio album by Jay-Z – It was released on June 25, 1996

Mr. Kobe Bryant debuted in the NBA on Nov. 3, 1996 – played six minutes off the bench.

Reasonable Doubt was one of Kobe’s favorite albums.

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It’s officially Kobe Bryant Day – the date was chosen because of Bryant’s numbers on his jerseys (8 and 24) – it’s also the day after his birthday, August 23.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Don’t copy the what. Copy the how.” – by Kobe Bryant

morning babble / Friday 08-23-24

Empty chair / Walk in

I’m not good with silence. I need it filled. Not with words, but music.

(Lit “My Own Worst Enemy”)

(Morning Babble Intro)

Happy Weekend! Last non-holiday weekend of Summer. Next weekend – It’s Labor Day weekend and then, well, I’m sorry to say – summer will officially be over.

(crying)

We’ll get through it with Pumpkin Spice.

(Lit “My Own Worst Anti-Hero”)

That’s the band Lit doing a mash up of their hit song that I played at the very beginning called “My Own Worst Enemy” (clip) and, yes, Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” (clip). I had no idea that song was out there.. Nor was I aware of all the other albums that Lit has made since that 1999 Platinum album – A Place in the Sun. (“Miserable” cut) I get mixed feelings when I miss music like this – part of me is bummed b/c “How Did I Miss This?” While the other half gets excited at all the additional music I can now dive into. Someone, somewhere is staring at the screen and stating – where’s the new music, buddy?

(“Breakaway” Lit)

There – that’s a cover by Lit of the Kelly Clarkson song “Breakaway” – it came out this past June. Probably should have put it on Missed Music Monday.

(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!

• I was excitedly anticipating this one on Friday Eve – new Blink-182 (“All in My Head”) We actually got two new songs today from Blink – that one is called “All in My Head”. AND – we have even more new music coming. Their album from last year was called One More Time . . . (“Edging” cut) it had 19 songs – nearly an hour of music – that’s a solid album. But now, the band has announced an expanded version , which is called One More Time… Part-2 and arrives September 6th – psst – that’s 2 weeks away (clip) when that glorious date we’ll be able to enjoy an additional eight new songs. Well – I guess 6 now. You heard “All in My Head”, but we also got the other new song called “No Fun” (clip)

• Sabrina Carpenter’s song “Espresso” has been labeled by many as the song of the Summer (clip) It’s catchy and I agree it’s in the running, but if somebody would pin me down – would it be Sabrina pinning me down? Oh it’s just a saying – then, I’d probably go with Shaboozey (“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”) Let’s get back to Sabrina – her long awaited album Short n’ Sweet is out today. 12 songs in all (“Please Please Please” cut) I’m always surprised at how sweet and innocent she can sound and then if you listen real closely to a song like “Taste” (clip) that is so naughty. (Be right back)

• On their 4th album, the Irish group: Fontaines D.C went more rock (“Starburster” clip) Did you hear that panic-attack heavy breathing moment in the song? I’ll play it again (“Starburster” clip) I have no idea why, but I just really enjoy that hook in the song. Anyway – their 4th album is out and it’s called: Romance (“Romance” clip) And – “Romance” is also the name of the 1st song on the album, but the one being pushed by Spotify and the band appears to be the song “In The Modern World” (clip)

• That is one weird video by the way – I’ll provide a link. Several quick hits of new music: Yaeji (Yay-G) is back with a new song and utilizes the hook of her hit song from 2017 “Raingurl” for this new one – which is called “booboo” which is also fun to say // Not sure who asked for a remake of this song (clip) I was very happy with that Beastie Boys original. If you must, there is a cover by Motley Crue. I’m not going to play it. // Got another new song from Myles Smith who always puts a smile on my face with his music. Be sure to go check it all out, but we did get the new one: “Wait for You” // Lastly, this along with Blink songs I was excited to listen to all weekend long. Mr. Bryce Fox has slowly been releasing a new song here and there. I’m thinking another full album has got to be on the way. In the meantime, we gifted to us “Butterfly” (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 Travis Scott (actually, a rerelease 10th anniversary album), Gel, , and Matt Kearney 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:
“When we realize how little we mean to the universe, we realize how important we are to each other” – by Tom DeLonge

morning babble / Thursday 08-22-24

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!

(“All the Small Things” cut)

We get a new Blink-182 song . . . tomorrow

(“Golden Boy” cut)

We get a new Bryce Fox song . . . tomorrow.

So – what’s today? Pumpkin Spice Latte, of course.

(clip)

It’s delicious. Happy Friday Eve

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Life’s too short to sit through songs you don’t love.” – by Mark Hoppus