missed music Monday / Monday 09-15-25

(Missed Music Monday opener)

Today, we’re going on a journey back to the New York “anti-folk” scene of the 90s to talk about a true pioneer: Jamie Block, widely known as just Block.

(“Rhinoceros”)

His debut album, Lead Me Not into Penn Station, was originally released back in 1996 but it has just been reissued – so, we get a 2nd chance to enjoy it.

(“Black” clip)

The music from Block is a raw, witty blend of folk and rock, while being quite humourous along the way. He has a song about a Rhinoceros as well as other stories about life in New York. Be sure to check out: Lead Me Not into Penn Station

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #258

(musical intro of “Money for Nothing” clip from Dire Straits)

Is 1978 still classic rock? Or is that considered oldies now?

(musical hook of “Money for Nothing” clip from Dire Straits)

Regardless, we’re going back to 1978, when on this date, the self titled debut album from Dire Straits was released

(“Walk of Life” clip from Dire Straits)

That album was the start of a long, incredible walk of life for the band. My 5K Every Day streak feels like a “walk of life” sometimes, but I’m not walking, I’m running.

(Video Slide of Day #258)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Some people are going to do it for money, some people are going to do it for fame, some people are going to do it just because they want to do it.” – by Mark Knopfler

For me, my run is all about that. I get out there and do it because I want to.

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #257

(“Star-Spangled Banner” clip from Jimi Hendrix)

Today is the anniversary of the song that would become the “Star-Spangled Banner.” It was inspired by a flag still flying after a long night of battle, a true symbol of endurance

(“Star-Spangled Banner” clip from Jimi Hendrix)

I’m not going to say that my 5K streak is a battle, but it does take discipline and a lot of endurance to get out there to keep it going. This morning – I did run again.

(Video Slide of 5K Day #257)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I don’t mind getting up early to play, because I like to work, you know.” – by Jimi Hendrix

It’s a lot easier to find the discipline and endurance when you learn to love the work.

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New Music Weekend / 9/12-9/14/25

(New Music Weekend Intro)

Happy Weekend – you know, I can’t wait. I’m gonna play the new Black Pistol Fire (“High Horse” cut) The song is “High Horse” which was released to coincide with their new tour. “They” being “Black Pistol Fire”. They’re going to be in Philly next month – I really can’t wait.

Who’s coming up – Twenty One Pilots – every single one of them (sorry, dad joke, I’m old), King Princess, the Gorillaz, Little Simz and more

(Countdown Video)

New Music Weekend:

• Twenty One Pilots just delivered their eighth and final album in a conceptual saga that began back in 2015 with their album Blurryface (“Stressed Out” clip with “Blurryface” line) The new album called: Breach provides a resolution to this ongoing story and picks up where their last record, Clancy, left off (“Overcompensate” clip with “I’m Clancy” line) The lead single sets the stage for the rest of the album’s dark tone. Released back in June – this is “The Contract” (“Contract” clip) I have to admit it was their 2nd release that made me sit up and want some more Twenty One Pilots (“Drum Show” clip) Pounding rhythms and a great melody – the song is “Drum Show” and it features the first-ever vocal contribution from drummer Josh Dun (more “Drum Show” clip) The final single released came along with a nearly ten-minute-long music video that directly concludes the tale with throwbacks to their past videos. It’s also the album’s opening track and it’s an epic one – “CIty Walls” (“City Walls” clip) With Breach, Twenty One Pilots give you a total of 13 songs, the 3 just talked about were released as singles. Digging deeper into the album, another song to tap the water with is “Garbage” (“Garbage” clip)

• The singer, songwriter, and producer from Brooklyn – King Princess – first gained fame with her hit single “1950” (“1950” clip) The first artist signed to Mark Ronson’s label, Zelig Records, was King Princess. She was there for her first two albums, but has now gone independent with her third album: Girl Violence (“Girl Violence” clip) The album’s title track “Girl Violence” is also the opening track which sets the dark, moody tone for what’s coming next (“Cry Cry Cry” clip) That’s the album’s second release – “Cry Cry Cry” – which certainly captures the album’s vibe with a sarcastic take on heartbreak. According to King Princess, this was written about a past breakup and the realization that the relationship wasn’t right. (more “Cry Cry Cry” clip) Looking past the three prior released singles, the song I found the most intriguing was the deliciously confusing song called “Jaime” which captures the conflicting feelings of a crush on a “mean girl.” (“Jaime” clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: one of my favorites that I only got into this year but she’s been around since like 2015. I’m talking about Little Simz. She released a single called “Don’t Leave Too Soon” which is off the soundtrack of the new film, Steve, in which Little Simz also stars. We can enjoy the song today, but we need to be patient for the movie’s arrival to Netflix on October 3rd // 5 New Albums that are available at your fingertips this weekend: Matt Maeson, Ed Sheeran, Dance Gavin Dance, Ice Cube, and Spinal Tap – yes, the fictional band is back with a new album coinciding with the release of their new movie – The End Continues // Damon Albarn (all-barn) has officially announced the next Gorillaz album. The follow-up to 2023’s Cracker Island is called The Mountain. We’ll get to enjoy it all on March 20th – 2026 – that’s a week before my birthday – wow! In the meantime, we do get to enjoy one of these 15 tracks early – thanks Damon – here’s “Happy Dictator” (“Happy Dictator” clip)

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! 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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5K EVERY DAY – Day #256

(A clip of the intro to “Jump”)

Today is the anniversary of the release of Super Mario Bros – the game. The year was 1985 and that game has gone on to be a great reminder that every journey has a goal you have to keep moving or jumping towards.

(More “Jump” clip)

Not only is there a lot of jumping needed to reach the end goal, but running as well. By the way, I ran today.

(Video Slide of Day #256)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If you’re going to do something, do it.” – by David Lee Roth

And every single day, my run is where I prove that. Could use some more subscribers though, too.

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #255

(“Unstoppable” clip from Sia)

Today is the birthday of the legendary athlete Jesse Owens – a symbol of incredible determination and of making a dream come true.

(More “Unstoppable” clip from Sia)

It might be a little extreme stating that my 5K Every Day is a dream, but it’s certainly my daily goal that I try to make a reality. And today – it came true again – I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #255)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” – by Jesse Owens

My 5K Every Day streak has proven to me that it’s the daily effort that makes a dream or goal unstoppable. By the way, I love Sia!

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #254

(“Break My Stride” – Matthew Wilder)

On this date, back in 1985, Pete Rose broke the all-time hits record for Major League Baseball, a testament to his incredible consistency.

(more of “Break My Stride” – Matthew Wilder)

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to set a record. My run today – for myself – another record.

(Video Slide of 5K Day #254)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Every day is a new record.” – by Pete Rose

Like I said, my 5K Every Day streak is my own personal record. And – with every single day I get out there, I break it all over again. Go out and set yourself one.

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #253

(Intro to “Pull the Trigger”)

This past weekend for New Music Weekend – I talked about the new album from grandson

There’s a lot of anger all bundled up in that record called INERTIA

(Harder sound from “Pull the Trigger”)

I have been thoroughly enjoying it playing in my ears on the treadmill these past couple runs as well as today’s run

(Video Slide of Day #253)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I have a lot of rage, and it’s channeled into something productive.” – by grandson

I am right there with him. Every single day, my run is where I channel all of my built-up frustration into a positive result. The problem is that I might have keep running through next year.

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #252

(Musical intro to “Power of Love”)

Yeah – the Edge Gym DJ was at it again – this time playing Huey Lewis

(“Power of Love” clip of “It’s the power of love, it’s a curious thing.”)

But hear me out – there’s a comparison here that I can do.

(“Power of Love” clip of “Make one man weep, make another man sing.”)

Some days the run feels easy and makes you want to “sing,” while other days it can be a tough struggle that makes you want to “cry” or “weep” as Huey says

(Video Slide of Day #252)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” – by Billie Jean King

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #251

(A clip of the intro to “Raise Your Glass”)

Today is the birthday of the amazing artist P!nk. She’s a performer who has built a career on being fierce and defiant, and she’s not a person who lets anything get in her way.

(More “Raise Your Glass” clip)

I’m pushing hard on not allowing anything to stop me from reaching my goal of 5K Every Day – I ran

(Video Slide of 5K Day #251)

QUOTE OF THE DAY actually doing LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Just because it burns doesn’t mean you’re gonna die. You gotta get up and try, try, try.” – by P!nk / Happy 46th!

So far this year, I have 251 trys that I’ve succeeded on with the 5K Every Day – please cheer me on if you can.

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