Category: Morning Babble

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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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.