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Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ is a fantastic fun vibe meant for summer

by Josh McCann Above Image via Facebook: Dua Lipa Dua Lipa’s third album Radical Optimism couldn’t come at a better time. The beginning of summer! This album is going to be played in backyards and pools and dance floors, through all the heat waves. Because summer isn’t a time for depressing pop ballads. Thank you Dua! This is Dua’s first album since she became the … Continue reading Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ is a fantastic fun vibe meant for summer

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Moments with Music (Week of February 19th)

Above image via Facebook: The Rolling Stones by Josh McCann This is the debut of my column, “Moments with Music,” where I’ll write about my experiences each week with…music! Could be any number of quick scenes: discovering a new song while driving, watching a band on a late night talk show, overhearing a classic on someone’s phone, playing my guitar to a song I grew … Continue reading Moments with Music (Week of February 19th)

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Alt Nation Monthly: New Songs And Current Favs For February

Above image via Facebook: Cage The Elephant By Josh McCann The Alt Nation Monthly is back for another round! This month features a plethora of new songs and established acts (welcome back!). As always, this article is inspired by Alt Nation (Sirius XM) aka the best station everrrr! Grab the snacks—let’s get to the songs. Bands Making Noise There’s something about new music during the … Continue reading Alt Nation Monthly: New Songs And Current Favs For February

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Memorable Performances at the Grammy Awards (and my experiences watching them)

Above image via Billboard by Josh McCann The 2024 Grammys are packed with star power. The awards air February 4th on CBS. Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey will be there. Despite everyone’s opinion on the show, I’ve always been a loyal fan. I’ve watched it every year since the 90’s. I even had watch parties (ask my friends, … Continue reading Memorable Performances at the Grammy Awards (and my experiences watching them)

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Music Videos You Need to Know

Above image via People Magazine By Josh McCann Great music videos still exist! Here are some that you need to know (January 2024). It’s a cool list: Travis Scott and Emily Ratajkowski playing video games, Margaret Qualley dancing to Bleachers, Green Day throwing an epic backyard party, Black Keys getting the world to dance, Kali Uchis singing with a Sprite can, and more! Let’s get … Continue reading Music Videos You Need to Know

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Green Day Makes a Statement with ‘Saviors’: Album Review

Above image via Rolling Stone By Josh McCann A new Green Day album is exactly what America needed right now. In the age of polarizing politics, climate change, and sky-high student debt—fans wanted an album to turn up and rock out. Enter the bands 14th LP. It’s their best since American Idiot. Saviors is a major statement in the bands illustrious career. The powerful lead … Continue reading Green Day Makes a Statement with ‘Saviors’: Album Review

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Alt Nation Monthly: Current songs, debuts, and top tracks

Above image via Facebook: Noah Kahan The Alt Nation Monthly is here! What does this mean?! Well, I’ll be writing about the coolest station ever, Alt Nation (Sirius XM channel 36) each month. Hence the name. I’ve loved the station since 2012. “The Monthly” will be a nice round-up of everything going on. Let’s do this! Bands making noise on Alt Nation! In recent months, … Continue reading Alt Nation Monthly: Current songs, debuts, and top tracks

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Gaslight Anthem begin a great new chapter with “History Books”

By Josh McCann When I first heard the Gaslight Anthem’s new single “Positive Charge ” back in April—I realized how much I’d missed this band. Has it really been 9 years since they released an album?! Their new record “History Books” is a fantastic return, marking a great new chapter for the New Jersey rock band. There’s hard rockers, awesome lyrics, quiet moments, and surprises. … Continue reading Gaslight Anthem begin a great new chapter with “History Books”

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Rolling Stones make a classic with ‘Hackney Diamonds’

By Josh McCann Sometimes an album announcement has me counting down the days until it’s released. This was the case for ‘Hackney Diamonds,’ the new album by one of my favorite bands ever, The Rolling Stones! The craziness started last month, when the band released their incredible new single “Angry.” The video features Sydney Sweeney in the back of a car while it drives through … Continue reading Rolling Stones make a classic with ‘Hackney Diamonds’

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