This week I have long time friend and DJ, Alex Mac. I met him when he was working for IHeart Radio in Des Monies Iowa, we ended up hanging out and kept in touch, and we even took some adventures together over the years. We catch up and talk about how he got involved with the popular dance night Gimmie Gimmie Disco, and what’s in store for future of Alex Mac. Who knows, some might say that I might be playing the Aug 25/26 2023- 5 year anniversary show on drums with him, but I guess you’ll have to listen to the show to find out.
In this sweeping 2-part discussion, Tommie talks about his legendary decades-spanning career, how he discovered Calvin Harris, signing Calvin’s first records, raver culture, the black & queer influence on dance music, Andy Warhol, Basquiat, Keith Haring, the power of individuality, and how to live a fulfilling life. | This episode is brought to you by the remixer-hiring platform Mixilary.
Legacy Washington modern rockers Death Cab For Cutie has been nothing short of busy in 2023. Ahead of their co-headlining fall tour with Ben Gibbard’s other project The Postal Service, the band released a brand-new single “An Arrow In The Wall,” which oozes indie sleaze vibes of the late aughts. With a combination of punchy basslines, sultry and dark vocals, and ethereal synth sounds, the meaning behind the song only makes sense. “‘An Arrow In the Wall’ is about the warning signs all around us in the 21st century that society-at-large is in decay,” Gibbard says. “The arrow lodged in… Read more »
In this sweeping 2-part discussion, Tommie talks about his legendary decades-spanning career, how he discovered Calvin Harris, signing Calvin’s first records, raver culture, the black & queer influence on dance music, Andy Warhol, Basquiat, Keith Haring, the power of individuality, and how to live a fulfilling life. | This episode is brought to you by the remixer-hiring platform Mixilary.
As the summer draws to a close, we only have one thing on our minds: When We Were Young Fest 2023. And not just When We Were Young, but all of the music, camaraderie, and more that come with the eventful weekend. As the pop-punk-filled weekend approaches, with eagerly-anticipated performances from Green Day, blink-182, Simple Plan, and more, the festival along with Charity Bomb and Unite The United Foundation, have announced the Strange 80s benefit concert and bowling tournament. Kicking off the weekend’s events for the second year in a row on Friday, October 20 at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas,… Read more »
Charismatic Los Angeles artist, Chad Tepper has shared his debut album Never Stood A Chance via Epitaph Records today. To celebrate this release, he dropped a brand new song “Run The World” featuring Bryce Vine with a hilarious and gripping music video. Tepper has mastered infusing hip-hop elements into guitar driven, upbeat pop punk tracks. He balances being playful and chaotic with notes of authenticity and self-reflection. Never Stood A Chance is the perfect album to close out your summer. Speaking on the new track, Tepper shared: “It’s a fun little “Fuck you” song to the world. Felt like a… Read more »
Marking their triumphant return in 2023, Broadside unveils their latest single, a collaboration that sparks with the magnetic energy of Josh Roberts from Magnolia Park. Together, they ignite an explosive synergy that resonates through every electrifying note. This unexpected alliance injects the track, aptly titled “Bang,” with an invigorating essence that ensnares listeners in its allure from the very first chord. “Bang” resonates with a fusion of melodic pop-punk and powerful vocals, showcasing both Broadside‘s and Josh Roberts’ exceptional talents. The dynamic interplay between Broadside‘s anthemic sound, fronted by vocalist Oliver Baxxter, and the distinct vocal style brought by Roberts,… Read more »
A sea of fans embellished in sequins, glitter, and cowboy hats took over the streets of Seattle this past weekend for one of the most highly anticipated tours of the summer; Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Since March, the 33-year-old singer-songwriter embarked on her stadium tour, delivering an intense 3-hour experience from her extensive discography. Lumen Field shattered attendance records with over 72,000 fans per night for the two sold-out shows. Leading up to the concerts, Seattle proclaimed July 22 and 23 as “Taylor Swift Weekend,” which doesn’t come as a surprise with how much tourism the pop powerhouse brought… Read more »
Ahead of their forthcoming new album RUCKUS! dropping August 18th via Fearless Records, Movements has announced a string of headlining tour dates across Europe and the United Kingdom. The shows kick off November 14th in Wiesbaden, Germany and wrap November 30th in London. Movements will hit Leeds, Glasgow, Hamburg, Southampton and more on the tour. The California band have stayed busy this year building hype for their highly-anticipated new release. They have dropped a surprising number of singles, five to be exact, from the ten song record. Tracks we have heard so far include, “Tightrope“, “Lead Pipe“, “Killing Time“, “Fail… Read more »
Green Day has been teasing the possibility of a new album over the course of the last year. Finally, the legendary punk rock trio debuted a brand new song live during their festival set on Sunday night. The track is called “1981” and it is in perfect Green Day fashion. Let’s all take a moment to thank those who decided to film it for all of us to enjoy at home! The new track is fast-paced, super catchy, and just all around fun. Performed right in between “Warning” and their cover of “Knowledge” by Operation Ivy. Even though we have… Read more »
