5K EVERY DAY – Day #269

(A high-energy clip of the intro to “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar)

Today, we are celebrating the birthday of one of the greatest athletes of our generation – Serena Williams.

(More “Not Like Us” clip)

Her story is one of sheer endurance, showing up every day, and never letting the journey defeat the dream.

(One more “Not Like Us” clip)

You’re doing the work others won’t. You have to believe in the dream of making it to the full year of 5K Every Day – okay, that’s mine. Serena brought a racket everywhere. What’s yours because you’ve got to be different to reach the end goal.

(Video Slide of 5K Day #269)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Everyone’s dream can come true if you just stick to it and work hard.” – by Serena Williams

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #268

(A clip of the intro to “Lose Control”)

Today is the birthday of Jaten Dimsdale, who despite being 5′ 7″, was pushed by his parents to play football. Thankfully, he tackled what he’s really good at – singing in the name of Teddy Swims.

(More of “Lose Control”)

So, despite being told to play football, he had a dream to make music. AND – he released a ton of singles that went unnoticed, but you know what – he never gave up.

(“Always comes back around to simple things” lyric from “Simple Things”)

The simple things – try your best, keep getting back at it, don’t give up – and for me, the 5K Every Day streak continues on

(Video Slide of Day #268)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“My purpose in life is to be myself.” – by Teddy Swims

He may be Teddy Swims, but today, I’m simply Brent Runs. And that’s the simple truth.”

Happy 33rd Birthday, Teddy!

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #267

(A clip of the intro to “Smells Like Teen Spirit”)

On this day in 1991, there was a lot of good music released. New albums dropped from The Pixes, A Tribe Called Quest, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bryan Adams – hey, I like Bryan Adams – and, of course, the record that changed music forever: Nirvana’s Nevermind

(Hook from “Smells Like Teen Spirit”)

Yes, the record with the album cover of the baby and its (shake my pinky) hanging out while chasing a dollar bill was nothing but honest and raw goodness that defined the grunge era. 13 tracks in all My favorite was #11 “On A Plain”

(clip from “On A Plain”)

While running today – I took part in my Nirvana and enjoyed Kurt’s wailing in my ears.

(Video Slide of 5K Day #267)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.” – by Kurt Cobain

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #266

(A clip of the intro to “Glory Days”)

Today is the 76th birthday of the one and only Bruce Springsteen, who sang about the long road and the spirit of a working-class hero.

(“Born to Run” clip)

You know, the road of my 5K Every Day streak is a long one – I realize that daily it’s only 5K, but I’m going for the full year. And as The Boss taught us all, you just have to show up and do the work. This morning – I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #266)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“The first thing I learned was that you can’t be afraid to fail.” – by Bruce Springsteen

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #265

(Musical Intro to “Can’t Dance, Don’t Ask Me”)

Happy first day of Autumn … or Fall that’s just how cool this season is that it has 2 different options for names. Also, it’s officially OK to have your pumpkin spice and drink it too.

(Hook from “Can’t Dance, Don’t Ask Me”)

That’s Weezer with their song – “Can’t Dance, Don’t Ask Me” which is off their Autumn album – released 3 years ago today.

(“Run, Raven, Run”)

And that’s the last track “Run, Raven, Run” which is how I transition to I ran this morning.

(Video Slide of Day #264)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“The only thing I’m really good at is being myself.” – by Rivers Cuomo

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #264

(“Jesus of Suburbia” clip)

On this date, back in 2004 – Green Day released one of their most aggressive and controvesial albums

(“I don’t care” clip from “Jesus of Suburbia”)

Besides their Dookie album, this is probably my favorite – American Idiot

(“American Idiot” clip)

The album is a rock opera about a long, confusing, and sometimes frustrating journey. Sort of sounds like my 5K Every Day streak and what travels through my head – today, I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #264)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Music is the last true voice of the free spirit.” – by Billie Joe Armstrong

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New Music Weekend / 9/19-9/21/25

(New Music Weekend Intro)

Happy Weekend! I’m going to hit you all up with some of my blue cards before we get to the fun. First – “Smile More” – seriously, it feels good. Second – “Go Subscribe” – everywhere. Instagram, YouTube, Newsletter – please and thank you. Finally – “New Music Weekend”

Who’s coming up! Wednesday – which is sorta funny to say for a “New Music Weekend” video, also zoey808, Lyell, and The Paradox

(Countdown Video)

New Music Weekend:

• If you mention “Wednesday” around me, unfortunately I do NOT think of this band – mainly because I have a little girl who’s 9 (“Wednesday Main Titles” clip from Danny Elfman) Therefore, the “Wednesday” show on Netflix is top of mind here in my household, but this band called Wednesday, I actually already had saved to my Spotify library their 2023 album: Rat Saw God (“Bull Believer” clip) I really wish Spotify had a section where you could add personal notes, because I want to know why I had added that album, did someone suggest it? Did I highlight a song before and maybe my memory is really going this time? (“Reality TV Argument Bleeds” clip) Regardless, the band Wednesday has a new album out called Bleeds and we just heard a clip of the opening song – “Reality TV Argument Bleeds” which sets the tone for the entire album. (“Elderberry Wine” clip) However – that “Elderberry Wine” song – FYI, not an Elton John cover, but an original. Critics are quick to point out that there was less noise and distortion on that song – so you get a softer side of Wednesday (“Wasp” clip) But then there’s songs like “Wasp”, so you can still enjoy the furious blast of noise that Wednesday is known for. The next single being pushed off the Bleeds album is “Townies” – it also conveniently has a video to go along with it (“Townies” clip)

• I’ve been a fan of BBNO$ since – well, didn’t we all like the song “edamame”? (“Edamame” clip) Next month, he has a new album dropping on the 17th, but just last week, I heard a new single that he collaborated on with Zoey808 (“Fight or Flight” clip) Which then led me to – who’s Zoey808? (“Oscillator” clip) I read and don’t believe everything you read, but in Brent world – this made sense – “zoey808” is likely a way of combining the artist name “Zoey” with a direct reference to the legendary drum machine which heavily influences his music – the Roland TR-808 (“Collect” clip) That song “Collect” has been described as an “adrenaline shot of bass-driven chaos.” Zoey808 delivers a unique blend of UK garage rhythms and heavy basslines. I typically don’t go near the water of Electronic music, but I am having fun with this new album called: WHOISZOEY? – didn’t I just answer that? – Another song to enjoy from this album – it was actually released end of May, but it’s a good one to get a sense of Zoey808’s signature sound – “LeftRight” (“LeftRight” clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: Over the past so many months, Lyell has given us 5 singles. Today, we a 6th and it’s been packaged up with the other 5 for a 6-pack EP titled: Pushing Up Daisies (“A Christmas Story” clip of Ralphie saying the “Pushing Up Daisies” line) I couldn’t help myself – I thought of “A Christmas Story” – Nevertheless, go listen to the new Lyell EP // Five albums available at your listening pleasure this weekend: Cardi B, Lola Young, Nine Inch Nails, Young Thug, and possibly Brent Faiyaz – the ICON album should be released soon // Just like Lyell, The Paradox dropped a 6-pack EP today. I had locked in on these guys ever since they released their song “Do Me Like That” (“Do Me Like That” clip) Since that tune, they gave us 3 more singles – one of which included Blink-182’s Travis Barker (“Bender” clip) The EP title uses the acronym Not Safe Work For Work: NSFW. Two of the six songs we haven’t heard before – I’m enjoying “No Strings Attached” (“No Strings Attached” 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 #263

(“Don’t Change” clip from INXS)

For 20 years beginning in 1977, Michael Hutchence was the front man for the band INXS

(“New Sensation” clip from INXS)

However, on this date back in 2005, a new era of INXS began when JD Fortune won the reality show to become the band’s new lead singer.

(clip)

This was a fresh start for the band and JD Fortune said his only goal was to make something real and honest. With my 5K Every Day Streak, every run is a fresh start and I try to be real and honest along the way – definitely not perfect, but I’m getting it done.

(Video Slide of Day #263)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I just want to be an honest person and a good person, and if I can do that, then my art will reflect that.” – by Michael Hutchence

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #262

(A clip of the intro to “Set Adrift on Memory Bliss”)

Sometimes, I have to set aside the big rock athem songs and turn my attention to some guilty pleasure music.

(“Plastic” clip from PM Dawn)

For me, that’s been PM Dawn lately. I have no idea why I went back to them, but I have been enjoying both of their 1st two albums immensely from 1993 and 1991.

(“Shake” clip from PM Dawn)

There’s some music from them that you can run to and today I did that – I ran.

(Video Slide of 5K Day #262)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.” – Prince Be

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #261

(A clip of the intro to “Alive”)

Today is the anniversary of the film Singles. It was released back in 1992 – it’s a story about a group of friends finding their way through life, reminding us that it’s all in the journey.

(More “Alive” clip)

My 5K Every Day streak is a lot like that. I’m on my own journey, and every single run is a reminder that I’m alive, and that’s all that matters.

(Video Slide of 5K Day #261)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
First part – lyric. Second part – quote, so I mixed this one together:

“I am still alive. It’s all in the journey.” – by Eddie Vedder

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