I feel kind of like a fool that I didn’t realize Declan McKenna’s new album came out this past weekend! Based off two strong singles, I was really excited to hear the rest of What Happened to the Beach?! And to my delight, it was just as good as I’d hoped!
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New Music – Singles Edition!
I’ll admit that I haven’t been keeping my ears open for much new music recently, but to be fair, I think it’s also been slow going for the last several months. I don’t know that 2024 will be as lucrative as 2023 in terms of new albums, but I’m hopeful. Anyway, here are a few new tracks that caught my eye recently.
Read moreFan Art Friday: Don Broco
I got their live album from the Royal Albert Hall yesterday, so why not?!
Read moreBad Suns – Infinite Joy EP Review
I suppose it has been almost exactly two whole years since the release of Bad Suns’ last full length record, Apocalypse Whenever, but to me it’s felt like no time at all! One could also see the desire to make new music now that they are just a three-piece. I don’t believe there was any bad blood with Ray Libby’s departure, but I’m sure there was a desire to see what they could create in this new form.
Read moreBlink-182 – One More Time…, Album Review
Full disclosure, this may be the only Blink 182 record I have ever listened to in full. I know! What have I been doing for the other eight?! Not listening. Except for the singles that popped off on mainstream radio. Those, I heard. And they were great! But One More Time… seemed to hold some extra significance, so that’s why it made the cut.
Read moreFan Art Friday: Jeff Satur
I mean look, of all the BL actors that have graced my screen since the summer, Jeff Satur remains the most stunning. So of course I had to draw him again. I know a lot of new music is on the horizon, so I hope there is also a US tour at some point. I’d be willing to travel for sure.
Read moreBook Review: The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl
Who knew Dave Grohl could write? Books, I mean. Certainly the man can pen a song or two…just ask any of the number of successful projects he’s been a part of over the years. This is a bit different though. At almost 400 pages, this novels spans the wild years of his life, both personally and professionally. It’s a peak behind the curtain.
Read moreConcert Review: Don Broco
Although they didn’t end up taking the top spot this year, Don Broco did come in second place with three live shows (almost four, no thanks to a wedding I totally forgot about). Though I think I might have earned groupie status with them, as I saw them everywhere BUT my hometown. This final show was no exception.
Read moreFan Art Friday: Don Broco
I got to see the boys again last weekend! And I managed to snag the front row!
Read moreConcert Review: When We Were Young Festival
You read that right. I went to the giant emo festival in Vegas last weekend!
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