This Track Is Fire!

Just listen to that sinister, slithering bassline and tell me that this song isn't sexy AF.  Do it, I dare you, because I don't think that you can, not honestly. Combined with that deep, almost monotonous voice of Robert Alfons, and hot damn, there's just something about this song that tingles up and down my spine. Happy October! The Destroyer - 1 by TR/ST

  Let me first say that I respect Phoebe Bridgers and I fully recognize that she is massively talented. That said, for some reason her music just never seemed to click with me.  I am not saying I dislike her music, and if I could explain it better I would, but there's something about her music that just does not resonate with me even though everything else about her says that I should like her music, that I should be a fan of hers. I like strong, independent women who are singer/songwriters; in my defense I point to my love of Nina Nastasia, Fiona Apple, Ela Minus, Annie Lennox, Lady Gaga, Pink, Billie Eilish, Loretta Lynn, etc., etc., etc... Again, as I said, I respect her. I have listened to many of her hit songs and as much as I wanted them to resonate with me they just didn't. I even listened to the Boy Genius super-group she formed, and again, everything on paper said that I should like them, but again, nothing. To be clear, I didn't dislike her music; at no point did...

  A lot of people will tell you that punk can't be fun or even catchy, but those people forget that groups like the Ramones had a deep love for the melodies of the Beach Boys. Besides, if you  like it then listen to it! And me, I really like Teen Mortgage. Listen to that almost-twangy rock-a-billy/garage rock intro as the drums and guitar jump in before the fuzzy lyrics take hold, and then BAM! you're getting yelled at by that lovely chorus. For me, this is the hit of dopamine I need to get my blood flowing. This is the fun, aggressive punk that I enjoy so much! Enjoy and have a great weekend! TEEN MORTGAGE by TEEN MORTGAGE

I mentioned before that I go through spurts of creativity, and this entry is no different. I initially drafted this entry two months ago but when I heard it played before Garbage hit the stage the weekend before last I was again reminded how good this song was. With that opening guitar lick the song draws you in, and like a cresting wave it continues to hum along but never seems to actually crash. It has a power and tension that is almost palpable, to the point that you kind of want to wash over you, but it holds you there in its power until almost four minutes in when everything comes crashing down. Damn! Apocalipstick by Cherry Glazerr

Hello! Over on my main blog I've written about  my purchases from Bandcamp Friday for September 2025 .  I'm sure you'll be seeing some of the music I purchased show up here as well in the coming days/weeks/months. As always, support independent artists and music!

At 30+ years old I think we can all agree that "Closer" was a hit that was about as perfect as it could have been, and has since become a classic.  But ever since I saw NIN in Detroit, and even before, thanks to YouTube, I have been obsessed with this remix of the track. I thought maybe that would fade, but here we are weeks later and I am still impressed with not only the audacity to rework such a well-known, iconic song, but I'm equally astounding as to how well it works. And now, with the Coachella lineup announced  (see above as well), it's obvious that this NIN/Boys Noize collaboration is going to continue as Nine Inch Noize. Personally, I love it, and am hopeful to get an official release of this version so I can buy it and listen to it to my heart's content. Welcome to Monday! Enjoy!