People say there’s no good new music. I disagree. Let me tell you about my favorite tongue-in-cheek Swedish 70s homage band, Royal Republic. They first captured my heart a few years ago with the ultimate 70s song written in 2016 – Kung Fu Lovin’. I’m roughly 98% sure that Carl Douglas’ iconic Kung Fu Fighting…
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There are some movie soundtracks out there that just make the movie. And Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol 2? Well, it can turn the biggest frown upside down. Whatever anxiety that’s carried on your shoulders can just roll off. Guardians of the Galaxy 2 was a fantastic movie. And the complete soundtrack is…
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In 2019 a fun declaration from the City of Los Angeles of Sept. 21 for Earth Wind and Fire Day caught on, and people everywhere now make sure to blast their hit “September” on this day in their honor. Although this legendary group mixing funk, jazz, pop, R&B and other styles made later Los Angeles…
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Who is Paul Carrack, you ask? Only one of the best artists you heard but never heard of. Every decade since the 70s had a Paul Carrack-sung hit. Here’s a few that will make you say, “oh yeah! I didn’t know it was that guy!” You probably heard this on your parents’ AM radio dial…
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Back in mid-80s California glam metal rockers burst on the scene with their “yellow and black attack” attire and a Bible verse from Isaiah blazoned below their logo. It was Stryper, one of the first Christian rock bands played on MTV, and the first to really make a dent in the Billboard charts in categories…
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Interpol. The late 90s/early 2000s post-punk band from Manhattan that helped shape the minds of teens and young adults living through their IDGAF eras. Amongst other bands like The Postal Service, Lola Ray, The Shins, and Modest Mouse, Interpol was big in the times of Napster downloads and CD burning. All so we could rock…
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When the hot dogs and burgers hit the grill, and the fireworks are flying this week, somewhere, someone will be crankin’ some Kid Rock. Detroit rocker Kid Rock has been around since the late 90s, but it feels like he’s been part of the American rock landscape forever. He’s everything that makes rock n’ roll…
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It’s officially summer which means it’s time to beach it up, pool it up, sun it up! A little reggae party along with a nice pour of rum, or a bottle of Red Stripe, can make for a stellar Sunday afternoon. Let’s get this party started. Here’s some of my top picks by Stephen Marley…
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Some of the most beautiful nostalgic Americana music with a hint of country blues comes from the Ruen Brothers, whose influences range from Johnny Cash to The Rolling Stones. The song that roped me in is from 10 years ago, and perfect for a Sunday morning with the first official day of summer fast approaching,…
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Beachy vibes are in the air. And this Sunday’s feeling like we need a little Bossa Nova to take us there. Listening to Lully Hill this week on Sunday Jams. Now, I’ve been into Bossa Nova for over a decade and can familiarize myself with songs and artists pretty well. I do have my favorites….
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