Author: Brent Evans

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.

morning babble / Monday 09-30-24

(Missed Music Monday opener)

Back in 2023, Our Lady Peace were the Canadian Ambassadors for Record Store Day. They came out with a Limited Edition Greatest Hits Vinyl. I got it from Rainbow Records in Newark, DE.

(“Clumsy” clip)

Don’t listen to that line – never throw away your radio. On this new EP – there’s actual 5 greatest hits and 1 new song from Our Lady Peace. They also say Volume 1, which means more is coming. I’ll be on the lookout.

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morning babble / Friday 09-27-24

(Linkin Park “Heavy is the Crown” clip)

Some controversary around the new Linkin Park music coming out.

I just have to say that I’m on the side of really liking it.

(Linkin Park “Heavy is the Crown” clip)

(Morning Babble Intro)

Happy Weekend – a full Autumn weekend. Next week is October, then Thanksgiving, and then (Elf clip) I was going to say 2025, but I guess there is that Santa thing happening, too. Just an FYI – Kelly Clarkson just released “You For Christmas” (clip)

It just came out today – it counts.

(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 favorite bands (clip) who came out with two albums last year (show them) The National have announced a new album (“I Need My Girl” clip) It’s not new material, but instead a live album called Rome. Officially drops on December 13th, so a Christmas vinyl gift for Brent is there for the taking (clip) The show that was recorded was from their June 3rd concert in the name of the album: Rome – 21 tracks but 4 have been released already. I played a clip of “I Need My Girl” but here’s a little bit of “Lit Up” which first originated on their Alligator album from 2005 (clip)

• Couple weeks ago, I mentioned how Lady Gaga plans to release her long-awaited seventh album next year in February. Album is being referred to as “LG7”. But today, we got a whole different album from the actress who plays Harley Quinn (“Oh, When The Saints”) Big band classics can be heard on what’s being called – Harlequin – and also the companion album to her upcoming film: Joker: Folie à Deux (fully ado) (“Folie à Deux” song clip) Fully Ado is one of two new songs on the album. The other 11 are wonderfully done covers. The other new one is called “Happy Mistake” (clip)

• This guy – Alex Warren – he was actually on my Missed Music Monday this past Monday. (“Burning Down” clip) He’s a got a lot of plays on a bunch of his singles. Those singles can all be found on now his fully released album called: You’ll be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) (clip of “Catch My Breath”) “Catch My Breath” is the song being pushed by Spotify today, but you still have 9 others to enjoy. I sorta enjoyed the last track which also the title track of the album – “You’ll be Alright, Kid” (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: British rock band The Cure. That sorta sounds like “Rap Guy’s Girlfriends” (clip) Anyway, The Cure – they released their first new song in 16 years. All 6 minutes and 54 seconds of it – whew – it’s called “Alone” // The Weeknd and Playboi Carti have officially released “Timeless” which is the second preview off of the Weeknd’s new album: Hurry Up Tomorrow // Mother Mother is a band that I listened to on many runs of mine with their song “Get Up” (clip) They just released Mother EP – yes, by the band: Mother Mother. It’s a different sound that I enjoy tuning into at times like “Fat Kids” (clip)

Chubby Whubby Baby Club

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 – you’ll even see Sir Mix-A-Lot there, and thought about: so, you’ll see some new music there from JD McPherson (his album just dropped), Lil Durk, and the non-stop song making machine: Fuller (clip) 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:
“Dream big, work hard and don’t be an asshole!” – by Mike Shinoda

“I have a toothbrush, my toothbrush is sexy” – by Mike Shinoda

morning babble / Thursday 09-26-24

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!

(“Wake Me Up When September Ends” cut)

I know Monday is the last day of September, but today is the birthday of tennis legend – Serena Williams. And her favorite band – Green Day.

(“Brain Stew” cut)

For this year’s Grammy Awards show, Green Day’s Billie Joe called and asked her to present the band. She hopped on a plane and got there the boys.

(“American Idiot” cut)

That’s her favorite song from Green Day – “American Idiot”

Quote of the Day!

43 years young

Happy Friday Eve!

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If you smile, things will work out.” – by Serena Williams

morning babble / Tuesday 09-24-24

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 “Come As You Are”)

On this date back in 1991, incredible music was unleashed upon the world. And, I’m not just talking about the Nevermind album from Nirvana

(Clip of “Suck My Kiss”)

You also had the Red Hot Chili Peppers with their Blood Sugar Sex Magik album. And?

(Clip of “Check the Rhime”)

That’s one I need on vinyl – A Tribe Called Quest album called The Low End Theory

3 incredible albums all in one day.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“All we want in this life is peace, prosperity and a little paper.” – by Q-Tip

morning babble / Monday 09-23-24

(Missed Music Monday opener)

3 Quick Misses – David Kushner – I’d compare him to Mat Kearney but with a deeper sound / Full album came out end of August

(“Darkerside” cut)

Irishman Darren Kiely released the song “Late Texts” this past Friday. When I heard it, I sorta think of the band – Bright Eyes

(“Late Texts” cut)

Alex Warren has a full album drop this Friday. I promptly thought of Hozier when I heard his voice.

(“Burning Down”)

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morning babble / Saturday 09-21-24

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!

(“Who are you? / I’m Batman” clip)

Not me, I’m just Brent. But today – it’s a global celebration of Batman.

Yes, September 21st is Batman Day

(TV Show Theme Song)

Yeah – I grew up watching that tv show with Adam West – it originated in the 60s. I saw reruns. Same bat time, same channel. I do like Lego Batman though.

(“I’m Batman, I’m Awesome. I got a 9 pack”)

He does have like a 9 pack. Sorry.

Also, on this Bat Day – I want to remind everyone to support your local comic book store –

my favorite is out of Newark, DE – Captain Blue Hen Comics

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I have one power. I never give up.” – by Batman (I used that back on August 15, 2021)

morning babble / Friday 09-20-24

(“Records” song)

Off the Weezer Summer album – that’s the song “Records”.

But now, it’s time to go Autumn

(“Can’t Dance, Don’t Ask Me” song)

(Morning Babble Intro)

Happy 1st Day of Autumn Weekend . . . it’s officially here . . . Sunday. I am so ready.

Actually, the first victim of Pumpkin Spice creamer went down today. Don’t worry – we have another. Don’t be silly. But this stuff is a problem. I typically want my coffee black – no cream, no sugar. Sumatra. Ethiopian Yirgacheffe. A Dark Roast. But with this – I turn into Buddy the Elf when he’s eating that candy breakfast. (video)

Did I just do a Christmas reference? Too soon? Well, we can now say that Winter is the next season. Don’t worry – I won’t rush it. I love me the Pumpkin Spice Autumn Season.

(Pumpkin Guy drinking latte)

(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!

• Was that “Too Fast” (clip) For the past several years, Future has pretty much teamed up with someone else on his music or whole albums themselves, like with Lil Uzi Vert (“Drankin N Smokin” clip) and just this past year with the two albums and Metro Boomin (“Like That”). But now, he dropped a 17 track album called Mixtape Pluto with no features, he’s going all the way solo on this one, first time since 2016. Nevertheless, the song being pushed on Spotify is track #6 called “Too Fast” (clip)

• Creeping closer and closer to October 4th which is the full drop of Jake Bugg’s album called A Modern Day Distraction. Today, we receive the final taster, the new single is called “I Wrote the Book.” (clip) That’s release number 4 off the upcoming album. I actually really liked that one song that went like . . . (clip) “All Kinds of People” with Jake Bugg – I really like that one a lot. It’s actually on my Wake Up playlist. Play a little more. (clip)

• I’m excited for this one – coming in November – the 22nd to be exact. Josh Tillman aka Father John Misty is coming out with his 6th studio album called Mahashmashana. – yeah I had to practice that. (clip) Via a press release that I didn’t see, but Pitchfork did – Mahāśmaśāna (महामशान) is a Sanskrit word meaning “great cremation ground.” We’re learning something new every day. Let’s get to the new song (clip) Called “Screamland” and it’s actually not the first single released from the album. (shocking clip) 2nd Christmas reference – sorry – anyway, the actual 1st release was experienced on Father John Misty’s album: Greatish Hits: I Followed My Dreams and My Dreams Said to Crawl – the single was “I Guess Time Makes Fools of Us All” (clip)

• That song is over 8 1/2 minutes long – that’s like 2 songs for the release of 1. Several quick hits of new music: Gwen Stefani (clip) she is due to release her fifth studio album this November on the 15th. But we did get the album’s first single – called “Somebody Else’s” – it’s a brutal breakup song. She’s obviously not too happy with the Bush guy (clip) but Gwen is all smiles now with her hubby, Blake Shelton // Neon Trees – a whole new album is out – 12 songs spread out over 40 minutes of new music all nicely packaged under the title: Sink Your Teeth – it’s their first album in 4 years – go and enjoy // and finally, a band that I’ve been following for awhile – The Talbott Brothers – have announced that their new album Borderlands will be out next year on Friday, May 2nd. That’s a little bit of distance. Thankfully, we got our first taste of that album already with the new song “Kerosene” (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 Keith Urban (who does have a new album out), Da Baby, Vienna Vienna, and Nessa Barrett (that’s that “Dirty Little Secret” song with the fun video, right), 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 never feel guilty about liking music.” – by Rivers Cuomo (FYI – lead singer of Weezer)