5K EVERY DAY – Day #231

(Clip of “Poker Face” – Lady Gaga)

Part 2 of the Wednesday season 2 premieres September 3rd on Netflix. Now, it was rumored that Rosaline Rotwood – a legendary Nevermore teacher who crosses paths with Wednesday – would be performed by Lady Gaga.

(Hook of “Poker Face” – Lady Gaga)

But now, Jenna Ortega has hinted that Gaga is NOT a teacher. I don’t watch the show but people are confused but still very much excited about September 3rd.

(Clip of “Just Dance” – Lady Gaga)

By the way, on this date back in 2008, Lady Gaga released her debut album, The Fame, which included the hit songs “Poker Face” and “Just Dance”. What about “Just Run”?

(Video Slide of Day #231)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I’ve learned to love my mistakes. It’s the only way I can grow.” – by Lady Gaga

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #230

(opening clip of “Everything is AWESOME!!!”)

That was the theme song to the 2014 film – The Lego Movie. The song is sung by the Candian duo Tegan and Sara, but it does feature the American comedy trio The Lonely Island

(clip of “Everything is AWESOME!!!” with Andy Samberg)

One of the guys from The Lonely Island is Andy Samberg, who turns 47 today.

(clean clip of “Like A Boss”)

I was hoping that one of the lines would be “Run Like A Boss” because I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #230)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“You have to take big swings. If you don’t take big swings, you’re not going to hit a home run.” – by Andy Samberg

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missed music monday / Monday 08-25-25

(Missed Music Monday opener)

Since the beginning of this year, I’ve been on a kick listening non-stop to Jessica Pratt, who has a timeless feel to her music that I’m sensing with Olivia Dean as well. Now, really, really recently, it’s been Natalie Bergman that I’ve been enjoying.

(clip of “Gunslinger” by Natalie Bergman)

Her music has that same dreamy vibe that I’m also finding in the work of Olivia Dean. We’ll save the Bergman album for another day, because today we’re talking about Olivia Dean.

(clip of “Man I Need” by Olivia Dean)

Just this past Friday, she released that song which immediately pulled me in with her classic soulful voice that reminded me of one of my favorites – Sia. Song is called “Man I Need”

(more of “Man I Need” by Olivia Dean)

That’s the third single from her upcoming album, The Art of Loving, which is scheduled to drop in its entirety next month on the 26th. If this song is any indication of the rest of the album, we should circle the date of September 26th

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Tune in tomorrow for: Quote of the Day!

5K EVERY DAY – Day #229

(clip of “Blackstar” David Bowie)

In January 2016, David Bowie’s song “Blackstar” peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at #78, but it also became the longest song to be on the chart in 44 years clocking in at 9:57

(clip of “Fear Inoculum” Tool)

But then in 2019 on today’s date, the song “Fear Inoculum” from Tool entered the Hot 100 at #93 AND it outlasted the Bowie song with a total time of 10:22

(more of “Fear Inoculum” Tool)

“Fear Inoculum” is the title track to Tool’s fifth album – which happens to be a part of my vinyl collection. (show the record) I’m so glad it outran the Bowie song so I can flash this beauty. Speaking of outran – I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #229)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“My whole thing is trying to get out of the box. My goal is just to not do the same thing over and over again.” – by André 3000

By the way, his song – “I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a ‘Rap’ Album but This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time” broke the record in 2023 with a time of (12:20)

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #228

(“A Little Less Conversation” Remix from Elvis)

2 Sad Things, but 1 Happy about today’s date.

1st Sad – today back in 1977, we lost the King – Elvis Presley

(More “A Little Less Conversation” Remix from Elvis)

Sad #2 – today back in 2018, we lost the Queen of Soul – Aretha Franklin

(“Respect” clip from Aretha Franklin)

But there is one definitive happy for the day – the Queen of Pop’s birthday

(“Vogue” clip from Madonna)

Madonna turns 67 and doesn’t look it at all. She works out. I did run today.

(Video Slide of Day #228)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I am my own experiment. I am my own work of art.” – by Madonna

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New Music Weekend / 8/15-8/17/25

(New Music Weekend Intro)

Happy Weekend – it’s still hot, still very much summer. I apologize for all the Pumpkin Spice talk last weekend. I believe it kicked off a mini heatwave in my area, so I’ll just zip it for the time being.

Who’s coming up – Joey Valence & Brae, Goose (again) – you’ll see why, Maroon 5 and more!

(Countdown Video)

New Music Weekend:

• First up – it’s a hip-hop duo from Pennsylvania – Joey Valence & Brae (“OK” clip) By now, I’m pretty sure that they have grown tired of hearing about the old-school ’90s Beastie Boys sound that they emit, BUT – I love the Beastie Boys and that’s what got me hooked on these guys (“Obi Wan High Ground” clip from “Punk Tact!cs”) The pop-culture references that they do are tremendous. And now – the boys are back with their third studio album and their first one on a big boy label – RCA Records. It don’t matter though – they deliver (“Play some Gaga” clip from “Bust Down”) According to Joey Valence, the album has a lot of “Lady Gaga influence” and is a “very club-centered album.” It’s called – Hyperyouth (“Hyperyouth” clip) That’s the title track and album opener. Another one from this album that was released a couple months ago and had a video to go along with it was “Wassup” (clip of “Wassup”) Super fun song to blast there. You just find yourself bopping along to it. Me – I can’t. People would point and shake their head. One more song to mention – but please know that there are plenty more to enjoy off this album – however, another one that’s hooked me is the one with Rebecca Black – “See U Dance” (clip of “See U Dance”)

• Do you believe in Déjà vu? it’s Goose . . . again (clip of “Royal”) I played that song “Royal” last weekend because it was new without a peep of any new album on the way. In fact, I thought it would be a part of a deluxe version of their Everything Must Go album which came out this past April (“Everything Must Go” clip) I was very wrong as Goose has since surprised us all by releasing a whole new album called: Chain Yer Dragon. They were also guest performers this past week on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (Tonight show clip) I’m not mad, but I don’t believe Jimmy talked about them last weekend. No hard feelings, Goose. Sorta. (clip of “Madalena”) Yes – that was the song performed by Goose on The Tonight Show and it’s the one being highlighted on Spotify. (clip of “Hot Love & The Lazy Poet”) Opening track – “Hot Love & The Lazy Poet” – has a groovy, upbeat feel along with a great rock & roll swagger – it’s also an ideal table setter for the rest of the album. Another one that I enjoyed and Goose fans have been waiting for is the studio version of “Turbulence & The Night Rays” (clip of “Turbulence & The Night Rays”) That track has been a live staple with Goose concerts and fans have debated the song’s meaning for years, but now with the studio version – let the overanalyzing begin. Be sure to go and enjoy Goose and their fifth studio album – 2nd full-length release of 2025! Again, the album is called: Chain Yer Dragon. //

• Several quick hits of new music: one of my favorites – Matt Berninger teamed up with Ronboy for a new song “Disaster”. Ronboy’s vocals are layered over the track, and Matt Berninger comes in with his signature baritone voice. My Spotify playlist has this one included of course. The link is at brentevans.net (flash card) // Five new albums to check out this weekend: Rise Against, a live one from Radiohead, a reissue from The Cranberries, Chance the Rapper, and Conan Gray // Not going to forget Maroon 5 like my radio station program director did back in 2002 (“Harder to Breathe” clip) He didn’t believe in the record, so I was allowed to take the CD home with me. It was the radio station’s only copy. That album – Songs About Jane – ridiculously huge. I had to go home and get it, so we could record the music into the system for the radio station. Again, this was 2002. I’m old. (“This Love”) Today though, we have Maroon 5 dropping a whole new album called: Love is Like. It’s a quick one – nearly 28 minutes worth of music spread out over 10 songs. Collaborations with Lisa from Blackpink, Sexyy Red, and on the title track song, you get Lil Wayne (clip of “Love is Like”)

That’s it for New Music Weekend!

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 #227

(“Only Happy When It Rains” clip)

It’s actually sunny out, but that is such a good song from Garbage off their debut self-titled album from 1995.

(“Queer” clip)

30 years ago on this date – this album was released. It also introduced and permannetly added a very much-needed female voice via Shirley Manson to the alternative rock scene. And the hits just kept on coming . . .

(“Stupid Girl” clip)

A lot of people say I’m not all that bright with all the running that I’m doing. It did happen again today. (show “5K Every Day” card)

(Video Slide of Day #227)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I believe in the strength of an individual to do great things.” – by Shirley Manson

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #226

(music intro of “Just What I Needed” – The Cars)

I’ve mentioned before that I go to The Edge gym and it is always fascinating to me the mix of music that is being played for us to work out to.

(hook of “Just What I Needed” – The Cars)

I can deal with The Cars. “Just What I Needed” has that something to push me along. But then they play . . .

(clip of “No Son of Mine” – Genesis)

I am one of the biggest Genesis fans around, but “No Son of Mine” has never been on a workout playlist that I have ever made before I am so sorry Phil.

(hook of “No Son of Mine” – Genesis)

But again, it’s the mix of songs being played: From The Cars to Genesis to Chappell Roan

(hook of “Pink Pony Club” – Chappell Roan)

Yeah – I can work out to that one too. By the way – today was Leg Day and I still did that 5K afterwards

(Video Slide of Day #226)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I had to go there—be a little delusional. So, the fear of looking stupid and the fear of losing money… I had to face my fears: I look dumb, I don’t have a lot of money; let’s ride.” – by Chappell Roan

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #225

(Clip of “Lovesong” – The Cure)

Robert Smith’s wife – Mary Poole – was the inspiration behind that song called “Lovesong” from The Cure

(Clip of “Just Like Heaven” – The Cure)

Mary Poole also appeared in the video of “Just Like Heaven” – and yes, I do realize that she wasn’t in that actual clip – but, I’ll provide a link to the song’s video at my website – www.brentevans.net – Here’s that video

(Clip of “Friday I’m in Love” – The Cure)

For that song, I have no idea if Mary Poole had anything to really do with it. But – on this date, back in 1988, Robert Smith married his childhood sweatheart – Mary Poole. For all you math majors out there, that’s 37 years. That’s quite a run for a rock star marriage.

Speaking of run – I ran (flash the “I ran” card)

(Video Slide of Day #225)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I’ve never been happy with the way things are, but I’ve always found a way to be happy with the things that I have.” – by Robert Smith

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5K EVERY DAY – Day #224

(“Sad but True” – Metallica)

During the magical year of 1991 – on this very date – Metallica release their 5th album, which is self-titled but commonly known as The Black Album. Includes numerous hit songs like “Enter Sandman,” “The Unforgiven” and “Nothing Else Matters.” My favorite though is “Sad but True”

(more “Sad But True” – Metallica)

Speaking of “Enter Sandman” – For the first time since 2019, the Yankees brought back Old Timers’ Day – a friendly game between the greats of past Yankees teams. Unfortunately, Mariano Rivera tore his Achilles during that game.

(“Enter Sandman” – Metallica)

For those who dont’ know – “Enter Sandman” was Rivera’s entrance song from the bullpen. However, the injury occurred while he was in the outfield. Because of this, I’m not going to be running around in the Yankees outfield anytime soon. I ran on the treadmill this morning.

(Day #224)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I believe in the simple things. The hard work, the dedication, the commitment” – by Mariano Rivera

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