new music friday / Friday 01-31-25

(New Music Friday Intro)

One month already gone for 2025 – We got a full weekend of February. Goals – keep going everyone! For new music, we’ve got Sleigh Bells, David Kushner, TORRES & Julien Baker, as well as some dude named The Weeknd.

(Countdown Video)

New Music Friday:

• Back in 2010, this duo of band released an album called Treats that I simply loved and unfortunately fell off my radar (“Tell Me”) I’m putting that on my running playlist – when you hear that – how can NOT get hyped up (little more) ANYWAY – the band is Sleigh Bells and they are back with their first new music in basically 3 years (clip) Song is called “Wanna Start A Band?” – now the story that’s been told has a song to go along with it. You see – back in 2008, while Alexis Krauss was eating at a restaurant in Brooklyn with her mom, their server, Derek, eventually asked during the meal – “Wanna Start A Band?” (clip)

• Three years, David Kushner released the song “Miserable Man” and it went viral on TikTok (clip) Between then and now, he’s tallied up his fair share of music (“Daylight”) Today though, via his own label – Miserable Music Group, he’s released “Breathe In, Breathe Out” (“Machinehead” clip) But – that’s not it. That’s Bush. Don’t worry, we’ll get to David’s. His new EP arrives on Valentine’s Day called 20 Years From Now and without any further delay let’s hear that new song from David Kushner (clip)

• Last January, TORRES released an album called: What an enormous room. (“Collect” cut) Also last year, Julien Baker was putting a wrap on her tour with boygenius (clip) After a whole lotta teasing, TORRES and Julien Baker have finally announced their new combo album: Send a Prayer My Way (clip) The indie rockers have turned toward a country sound. Album comes out April 18th. Let’s hear the new song that was released called “Sylvia” (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: The final entry in a trilogy of albums that began in 2020, The Weeknd has released Hurry Up Tomorrow // Lady Gaga has finally announced the release of her next album (March 7th) which had been known as LG7, but now is offically called Mayhem. FYI – she’s releasing a new song that will premiere during the Grammy’s this weekend – during a commercial break. Don’t be so quick to hit the bathroom. // As we creep closer & closer to Valentine’s Day, The Lumineers are treating us to more of their new album: Automatic. (cut) That’s actually track #1 “Same Old Song” which I’ve totally been digging. Today’s release is called “You’re All I Got” (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.

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

(“Tell ‘Em”)

I just added that song to my running playlist, which I will share at some point in time soon. The band is Sleigh Bells and they have new music out, which you’ll be able to hear about on this (show card).

(“Wanna Start a Band?”)

In the meantime, 5K Every Day – One Month Down, Eleven to Go

(Day #31)

So yes – I ran. AND – an update on the ankle – still hurts. I’ve been elevating it, heating up cornbags for it, and I’ve switched up my shoes.

(“That’s Shocking”)

As my daughter calls them – my pretty shoes – HOKA Mach X from last year. Tread is bad, but I’m hoping it helps change things up.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Courage is knowing it might hurt, and doing it anyway. Stupidity is the same. And that’s why life is hard.” – by Jeremy Goldberg

5K EVERY DAY

(“I can feel it coming in the air tonight”)

Happy Friday Eve! AND – Happy Birthday to this drummer boy!

(Drum solo)

Mr. Phil Collins is 74 years old (young) today. Growing up, he is definitely the one that inspired me to love music and to keep digging for more and more.

(clip)

I could play stuff from him all day, but I won’t.

(clip)

Alright – so there was one more. FYI – I did do this – 5K Every Day

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If you don’t stick to your values when they’re being tested, they’re not values: they’re hobbies.” – by Phil Collins

5K EVERY DAY – Day #29

(“Hurts So Good”)

Not sure if I’m a fan of the hurt, but I did run.

(Day #29)

So, I’ve mentioned before that I’m feeling less puffy. Unfortunately, this past Monday morning, I woke up with my right ankle puffy and pouting. It’s been tough these past several days – sorta channeling my inner Goggins.

(clip)

I’m not even going to work the numbers for the push-ups and pull-ups – it’s a lot. But the 120 mile week. 17 miles a day. I’m just trying to do a 5K.

I’m pushing onwards. I’m being careful. Please don’t tell my mom.

(“Hurts So Good”)

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“You have to build calluses on your brain just like how you build calluses on your hands. Callus your mind through pain and suffering” – by David Goggins

5K EVERY DAY – #28

(“Whoomp! There It Is”)

Ever want a theme song for yourself? Today, I have a quote from Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of Whoop and I realize that he doesn’t have an M in his business title, but I so think he should have Tag Team recut it for him.

(“Whoomp! There It Is”)

I’ve told my wife if I win an award and they ask what should be played for me after the announcement.

(“Party Hard”)

Andrew W.K. What award? I ran.

(#28)

Let’s do Quote of the Day

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Success is being excited to go to work and being excited to come home.” – by Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of Whoop

5K EVERY DAY – #27

(LU$T “Go Birds”)

Birds fan here

(LU$T “Go Birds”)

Still got to the gym, but late

(#27)

Blah, Blah, Blah (that’s me talking)

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I am able to accept criticism because I am my biggest critic.” – by Jalen Hurts

5K EVERY DAY

(Jay-Z “Can’t Knock the Hustle”)

I ran 26 days of running . . . in a row

(Day #26)

Cannot believe we lost this guy 5 years ago

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Don’t copy the what. Copy the how.” – Kobe Bryant

5K EVERY DAY

(Katy Perry song)

When I’m on the treadmill at the gym, it reminds me of being at the urinal. Got to stare straight ahead. Even though, you might want to see. I’m running at 6.8. And he’s running at 8 1/2 – that’s amazing. Wait what are we talking about again?

(More Katy)

I did run – 5K Every Day completed

(Day #25)

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Why not concentrate on the now instead of hoping for better times in the future? Why not understand the now instead of forgetting it and hoping for the future? Isn’t the future just another trap?” – via Anthony de Mello and his book – Awareness

new music friday / Friday 01-24-25

(New Music Friday Intro)

Happy Weekend – no need to check the calendar. It’s still winter. BUT – I do have some spring time news which circles the date of April 12th. (Post Malone cut) Record Store Day event organizers have announced Mr. Post Malone is the official 2025 Record Store Day Ambassador. (clip) Post hasn’t announced a special release for this year’s Record Store Day, but in the past he has released limited edition versions for that day. We shall se.

(Countdown Video)

New Music Friday:

• Sophomore album has been released from Teddy Swims – he’s going back to therapy (“Lose Control”) That’s “Lose Control” which is actually the big song off of his Rookie album, which helped him gain a Grammy nomination this year for Best New Artist (clip) First album was called: I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy. Second album is called: I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) – why ruin a good thing? (clip) Soul, country, alt-rock, you name it – that’s what you get from these albums from Teddy Swims. The song being pushed today is “Guilty” (song)

• FKA twigs has officially released her first album in six years – called EUSEXUA (You – Sex -ua like Joshua) (clip) Over 40 minutes of new music spread out over 11 songs. By the way, North West – the 11-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye raps in Japanese on track #8 called “Childlike Things” (clip) Yeah – I don’t know what that all means, but I thought it sounded pretty good. Let’s hear a little more but this time with FKA twigs (clip)

• For me personally, this album was on my radar for 2025 (clip) This is Benjamin Booker’s first album in 7 years and it’s called LOWER. (clip) Booker co-produced this album with Kenny Segal, who will join the singer on tour. I’ve been a fan of Booker’s past albums: Witness and his self titled debut album: Benjamin Booker which includes my favorite song from him: “Violent Shiver” (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: Nessa Barrett has shared “DOES GOD CRY?” – which is one of six new songs that will be appearing on her upcoming AFTERCARE DELUXE album, arriving February 7th  // Tate McRae released a new song about a “Sports Car” (clip) Is that a fish tank? (clip) I believe it is. I own a fish tank cleaning service – never seen that before. // Sexyy Red and Bruno Mars have shared a new song called “Fat Juicy & Wet.” Can we play any of that? (clip) And there you have it. We’re officially concluding the naughty part of the program. //

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.

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5K EVERY DAY

(A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You)

I was trying to find a song that mentioned morning routine and somehow I took a tangent towards The Monkees. Oh Neil Diamond wrote that song – just like this one.

(I’m A Believer)

So – yeah, I was looking for a morning routine song, but found nothing

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.” – by Mark Twain