This Track Is Fire!

Mannequin Pussy I've Got Heaven was my favorite album of 2024 (I said so here ), and a large part of that are the songs that surprised me. MP were initially a punk band, and to that effect they still are, but on their Perfect EP from 2021 they started to experiment outside of the traditional punk sound, sometimes going quieter, more vulnerable. On I Got Heaven  they continued to grow, evolve, and though there are still plenty of face-melting punk tunes, this song is a nice balance of chill mixed with a boot to the face. I loved this song when I first heard it two years ago, but due to their Tiny Desk appearance I have rediscovered it and placed it back into my song rotation. Happy Monday! I Got Heaven by MANNEQUIN PUSSY

  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

  This Labor Day Monday I think it's important to remember why there is a Labor Day: unions and the working class sticking together and demanding a day dedicated to celebrating and remembering the importance of labor. Say Johnny me boy, you live no longer, Others forgotten, your memory's stronger. Lets drink to the causes in your life: Your family, your friends, the union, your wife. What is more blue collar than punk? And who better to remind us than Dropkick Murphys? Also, this song kicks ass. In fact, one might say it was fire... I hope you have the day off today and are having a wonderful Labor Day! And remember, "together we are what we can't be alone."