The second tracks from Insensate Machine’s 2023 EP, War of the Worlds.
Month: October 2023
Bands You Should Know: The Space Turtles
Defining themselves as an “indie rock/funk/grunge band,” The Space Turtles hail from Long Island, New York. They are fairly new on the scene, but with their firing-on-all-cylinders determination, The Space Turtles are rapidly gaining momentum. The trio implements a variety of influences and musical backgrounds, which means you’ll hear things that are reminiscent of bands such as Weezer and Nirvana, but also Red Hot Chili Peppers, a touch of Nine Inch Nails, 311, and more!
The Space Turtles released their Tough Call EP in late 2022 and have been booking shows throughout 2023.
My favorite track from the band is “Ghost Plans,” which is the second song on the aforementioned Tough Call EP.
And, just in time for Halloween, The Space Turtles dropped “Spooky Shit,” a fun and funky song that honors all those things we love about October!
Follow The Space Turtles on their socials and your favorite streaming platforms to keep up with all the cool happenings!
Song of the Day — Lilli Hammer: “Underneath”
Listen on Spotify.
The Mostly Music 2023 Playlist, Pt. 3 (Updated 10/22/23)
- Boze: “Back Again”
- Rev Theory: “Wildlife”
- The Pretty Wild: “Conversations”
- The CyberTones: “Everybody’s Getting Naked”
- Roxy Lane: “Graveyard”
- Seas on the Moon: “Truth in Veins” (ft. Fabienne Erni)
- Vibinstein: “Alisons in Wonderland” (ft. Rose Devika)
- Lone Creep: “Angry Drunk”
- Fractured: “In the Wind”
- Sin of Saints: “We Die”
- Her Alibi: “The Apology”
- VOXX: “Forget You”
- Mechanic A: “Unclean”
- The Space Turtles: “Spooky Shit”
- Storm Kingdom: “The Maiden and the Dragon”
- 3 Bravo: “Parasite”
- ParanoiZe: “Decisive”
- The Immaculate Crows: “Two Time Loser”
- Sever Red: “Forever Changed”
- Sever Red: “Desperation”
- Ikabod Krayne: “Saw is Family”
- Steam Slicer: “Conceive”
- Aesthetic Perfection: “Meat & Bones”
- Citizen Soldier: “Therapy”
- Sick Century: “Misery”
- Eli Howard & the Greater Good: “Mexican Home” (John Prine cover)
- Death Valley High: “KCUFF+D & RUFF+D”
- Mac Saturn: “Get on the Phone”
- Adelitas Way + New Medicine: “Dig Deep”
- Brother Cane: “Blinded by the Sun”
- Brother Cane: “Are You in There Anymore?”
- Bridges Ablaze: “Heartbroken Angel”
- The Monarch: “Dark Heart Phenomena”
- Sublimenal Stimuli: “Half Light”
- Redline Drive: “Shelter”
Song of the Day — Exquisitely Useless: “Responsive”
Listen on Spotify.
August Burns Red: Rescue & Restore 10 Year Anniversary Tour
August Burns Red is celebrating the ten year anniversary of their sixth studio album, Rescue & Restore, by touring across North America. With support from Brand of Sacrifice, Spite, and Crystal Lake, this 22-date run kicks off November 10th in Worcester, Massachusetts. Tickets/VIP can be found at augustburnsred.com.
- 11/10 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
- 11/11 – Montreal, QC – L’Olympia
- 11/12 – London, ON – London Music Hall
- 11/14 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
- 11/16 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
- 11/17 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
- 11/18 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
- 11/20 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
- 11/21 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum
- 11/22 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin
- 11/24 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
- 11/25 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
- 11/27 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
- 11/28 – Los Angeles, CA – Belasco Theater
- 11/29 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
- 11/30 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
- 12/2 – Denver, CO – The Fillmore Auditorium
- 12/4 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
- 12/5 – Chicago, IL – Radius
- 12/6 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
- 12/8 – Lancaster, PA – Freedom Hall at The Lancaster County Convention Center (Christmas Burns Red, Night 1)
- 12/9 – Lancaster, PA – Freedom Hall at The Lancaster County Convention Center (Christmas Burns Red, Night 2)
Brother Cane Releases First New Music in 25 Years
Alabama-based rockers Brother Cane shared two singles today, “Blinded by the Sun” and “Are You in There Anymore?” These are the first new songs the band has put out in 25 years!
Brother Cane formed in 1991 and released albums in 1993, 1995, and 1998. The band parted ways thereafter, but they reformed in 2005 and 2011, and have been steadily active again since 2022.
“Blinded by the Sun” and “Are You in There Anymore?” were produced and mixed by Marti Frederiksen. Both tracks are now available on all streaming platforms, or you can listen below. Check them out and visit brothercane.com for news, tour dates, and more!
Catch Brother Cane at a city near you on their 30th Anniversary Tour!
Fear Friday: Favorite Movie Vampire
I just realized how few Halloween posts I’m likely to do this year, so I decided to write one about a heavily debatable topic among horror fans: who is the best vampire on film? (And if you say any of the Cullens, I absolutely will not take you seriously.)
While there are those who swear the best will always be the originals, Nosferatu and/or Dracula, my personal choice is a little more recent. I am a huge fan of The Lost Boys, and David is deliciously evil, but nor does he have my vote. No, my favorite takes us back to 1985.
Fright Night, featuring the positively wicked Jerry Dandridge, as portrayed by Chris Sarandon. (And no, I don’t accept Colin Farrell in the role.)
He’s sexy, he’s suave, he’s charming, he’s seductive…and he is mean as a snake, emotionless, led by his baser needs. The creepiest, most dangerous thing about Jerry is how seamlessly he fits in with humanity. Sure, he’s a little odd, a bit too formal, but there’s something alluring in that, something that often persuades those around him to lower their guard.
The highlight of Fright Night, in my opinion, and the moment when I myself would be doomed to my fate, is the dance scene.
Sorry, Charlie. My hormones are overpowering my brain cells, and I’m going with the sketchy dude who’s been following us and watching you from next door…
So, in the spirit of spooky season, tell me which movie vampire is your favorite, and why.
Happy Spooktober!
Song of the Day — Psycholand: “Mistress Suicide”
Vacation Mode Activated
I still have 11 days before I fly to Colorado to visit my brother, but my mind has already abandoned the real world. I am so ready to escape my job for a week. Plus, while I’m out there, I get my birthday gift: we’re going to Albuquerque for the Wednesday 13 Performs Murderdolls tour – and my brother bought me the VIP experience, so I’m meeting Wednesday 13!!!!!! I’ve been a fan since I was 15, and I just know I’m going to make a fool of myself.
In other news, I had an appointment with a gastroenterologist last week. I had been having some abdominal discomfort, up to and including mild pain just below my breastbone and slightly to the right. The doctor said it was most likely a pre-ulcer or an ulcer. I was given a medicine to coat my stomach when I eat and another that is supposed to help control my stomach acid. I also had an ultrasound done. Well, the office has not called with the ultrasound results, but the medicines seem to be helping. The only pain I’ve had in the past few days has been at work. One of my coworkers said that suggests an ulcer, because I’m hurting only when I’m stressed. I guess we’ll see. If I don’t hurt at all in Colorado, then the problem is my place of work. Haha!
Just wanted to share another personal post, give y’all an update on things. In regard to the music side of the blog, I have two interviews coming up: hard rockers Sever Red and the industrial metal band Corvin’s Breed (who is opening for Psyclon Nine on their upcoming Infection Divinum Tour). These will both be written, as I don’t yet have the option to do video or phone interviews. I’m also continuing my weekly Bands You Should Know, so if there’s anyone I need to do a brief blurb about, tell me in the comments!
I hope this post finds all of you well! Oh, and if y’all wanted to see a half-assed shot of what was visible in Alabama during the annular eclipse…
I was in the parking lot at work with three other employees trying to catch that. The picture might not be great, but we were having a lot of fun! Lol.
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