In 1988, Steve Winwood went to number one with his album Roll With It.
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New Video From Like a Storm!
Like a Storm has released their video for “Break Free,” which features fans from all over the world. Go here to see it!
Flashback Friday: Dire Straits’ “Money For Nothing”
British songwriter, guitarist, and singer Mark Knopfler (of the Dire Straits) was born on this date in 1949.
More News: Cold is Back!
So I saw this on Instagram. Apparently, Cold is going into the studio next month to begin work on a new album. Also, Terry Balsamo, formerly of Evanescence, is back in the band.
This makes me happy! I loved Cold, and I am very excited that they are coming back!
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 2)
Just a few more of my favorite covers. 🙂
1. Dope: “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)”
2. Marilyn Manson: “Sweet Dreams”
3. Bobaflex: “Sound of Silence”
Did y’all know there was another version? Well, now you do.
Night Out
This is more or less a review of Shallow Side’s show in Madison last Friday, but it is also a personal post. I’ve been absent from the local music scene for a while and it was absolutely wonderful being back.
Unfortunately, I missed most of the opening act, a band called By All Means. What I did see, however, was really good. If you like hard rock/heavy metal, you might want to check them out.
I have been to four or five Shallow Side shows previously. I always enjoy them. An energetic performance coupled with amazing originals–and some odd but very fun covers–makes for one hell of a night. Shallow Side is better than anyone at getting an audience on its feet, except perhaps Almost Kings.
Friday was no different. The band’s set included originals such as “Stand Up,” “Out of Reach,” and “My Addiction.” I have to admit, though, that one of my favorite parts was their version of Bruno Mars’s “Uptown Funk,” with which they concluded their show. Front man Eric Boatright definitely did the track justice. It was just…magnificent. 🙂
From left to right: drummer Heath Fields, vocalist Eric Boatright, guitarist Seth Trimble, and bassist Cody Hampton.
Bunny ears, courtesy of Seth…
Seth got me twice. Lol.
Looks like Seth tried to get me three times.
Weekly Focus: Marilyn Manson, Day One
I’ve been a fan of Manson for a long time and Mechanical Animals is undoubtedly my favorite of his albums. This song… ❤
Marilyn Manson — “The Dope Show,” from the album Mechanical Animals (1998).
In Loving Memory of David Bowie
I can’t even begin to explain how heartbroken I am upon hearing that David Bowie lost his battle with cancer at the age of 69. So I won’t waste any more words. Instead, I will listen to his music and watch The Labyrinth and invite all of you to do the same.
Song of the Week: “You Haunt Me”
So I’m at the house with my husband-in-law and the tiny human and we decide to watch a movie called Another Me. Throughout the film, this haunting song keeps playing…Lisa Hannigan’s “You Haunt Me.” I’ve been obsessed since.
Lisa Hannigan — “You Haunt Me,” from the Another Me soundtrack (2014). This track was originally released in 2012 by Richard Hawley.
More New Music!!!!!!!
I was hit with all kinds of good news last week. Almost Kings will be releasing their new album, The Re-Introduction, in mid-September. Then, one of my friends sent me this:
I’ve been eagerly awaiting more stuff from Lynam since listening to a few songs that David had on his phone back in, like, December or something. Needless to say, I am very very excited about the next two months!
Oh, and here’s the latest video from Almost Kings. The track is titled “Still Fucked Up.”
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