[Favorite Albums Series] My Favorite Albums of 2024

We found a place, after the break!

[Playlist] My Apple Music Replay & Spotify Wrapped for 2024

My 2024 Soundtrack breakdown, after the break!

[1st Song of the Day] "The Christmas Song" by Teddy Swims

 

Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah everyone!

Been awhile since I spent time in this place. The day job has taken almost all my energy this month. Felt accomplished in these recent changes. Haven't held a full time gig in over 7 years. Really got in the flow. Even reached my old "workaholic" stress level one day. Took a step back ever since then. Don't want him to ever appear again. Work deserves to be a fun experience. For everyone.

I have missed spending time in this space. Can't wait to produce a bunch of new blurbs over this winter break! My author's heart is burning like never before. Sometimes breaks from your passion are a good thing. That's New Year power! A make-believe starting point for a new age. As long as you believe it is. 

Today's special 1st Song trails away from my normal Michael Bublé Christmas post. You see... Teddy Swims' 'A Very Teddy Christmas' EP has been constantly spinning since this month began and I fell head over heels for his rendition of "The Christmas Song" immediately. Has such great pacing. Makes this Holiday standard sound quite modern. Exactly what I needed to close this affirming year.

Enjoy this track & these days. Hold them close. For tomorrow starts another new age. More music soon!

[Playlist] Monday Mixtape - "volume.08"

November Leftovers, after the break!

[Playlist] Monday Mixtape - "volume.07"

Seasons change, after the break!

[Showcase] The Lost Years: "The Concerts of 2009 & 2010"

Baby steps, after the break!

[Playlist] Monday Mixtape - "volume.06"

So long September, after the break!

[Journal] Karaoke Night at The Roguelike Tavern

Going "40 Deep", after the break!

[Showcase] Boyz II Men & Paula Abdul @ The Hollywood Bowl (09/14/24)

Fireworks Finale, after the break!

100th Song of the Year: "Dancing In The Flames (Acoustic)" by The Weeknd

Our final Odyssey, after the break!

[Journal] "The Funny Thing About Grief..."

Everybody hurts, after the break...

[Playlist] Monday Mixtape - "volume.05"

The final TASTE of Summer, after the break!

[Journal] D23 2024 - Day 3 @ The Anaheim Convention Center (08/11/24)

A Disney weekend in photos, after the break!

[Showcase] L.A. Concerts presents Montell Jordan, Ruff Endz, & Guests @ Pershing Square (07/21/24)

Flight delays, after the break!

[Showcase] Disney '80s-'90s Celebration in Concert @ The Hollywood Bowl (07/19/24)

A very goofy summer night, after the break!

99th Song of the Year: "HIGHJACK" by A$AP ROCKY (ft. Jessica Pratt)

It's like that, after the break!

98th Song of the Year: "Baby I'm A Fool (Live In Paris)" by Melody Gardot

An Olympic farewell, after the break!

97th Song of the Year: "Lately" by RÜFÜS DU SOL

Make that energy flow, after the break!

96th Song of the Year: "Never Meant (American Football Cover)" by Iron & Wine

An Anniversary surprise, after the break!

95th Song of the Year: "Up All Night" by James Bay (with The Lumineers & Noah Kahan)

Don't leave the room, after the break!

94th Song of the Year: "Time Well Wasted" by The Fray

New beginnings, after the break!

93rd Song of the Year: "Lithonia" by Childish Gambino + Update

Liberated, after the break!

92nd Song of the Year: "Gravity" by Frank Walker (ft. Tyler Shaw)

 

Lose control, after the break!

91st Song of the Year: "Tears" by John Summit (with Paige Cavell)

Holy water, after the break!

[Showcase] Juneteenth Celebration with T-Pain... Plus Special Guests! @ The Hollywood Bowl (06/19/24)

A night for celebration, after the break!

90th Song of the Year: "Temporary" by Eminem (ft. Skylar Grey)

 

Tears are "Temporary", after the break!

89th Song of the Year: "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar

Reincarnated, after the break!

[Playlist] New Music Spotlights for June 2024

 

Your Holiday catch-up, after the break!

88th Song of the Year: "Lioness" by Swedish House Mafia (ft. Niki & The Dove)

 

Keep it down, after the break!

87th Song of the Year: "Lift You Up" by Jessie Ware & Romy

 

Something to believe in, after the break!

86th Song of the Year: "Walked Out in the Middle of the Night" by Arrested Youth

Sprinting towards the weekend, after the break!

85th Song of the Year: "Crash" by Kehlani

"Crash" into her, after the break!

84th Song of the Year: "Adore U" by Khalid

That look in your eyes, after the break!

83rd Song of the Year: "Out Of Time" by Zedd (ft. Bea Miller)

The countdown begins, after the break!

82nd Song of the Year: " :) " by The Japanese House

Emote, after the break!

81st Song of the Year: "WalkOnBy" by NxWorries (ft. Earl Sweatshirt & Rae Khalil)

Keep those shades on, after the break!

80th Song of the Year: "TABOO MIAMI" by Moneybagg Yo

Welcome to Miami, after the break!

79th Song of the Year: "Time Wasted Worrying" by Hachiku

Don't waste a moment, after the break!

78th Song of the Year: "Strangers" by BIRTHE

Enjoy the ride, after the break!

77th Song of the Year: "You Are Impossible" by Sondre Lerche

Opening communications after two decades, after the break!

[Journal] A Day at the SoCal Retro Gaming Expo (06/09/24)

Fun adventures in gaming, after the break!

[Playlist] Monday Mixtape - "volume.04"

 

Summer heats up, after the break!

[Favorite Albums Series] My Favorite Albums of 2010 (Redux)

"An Experiment..." evolved, after the break!

[Playlist] Trending Turntable for June 6th

 

Your weekly catch up is spinning, after the break!

1st Song of the Day: "Vagabond" by Wolfmother

Buy or stream the '(500) Days of Summer' Soundtrack on Amazon!

Wolfmother's "Vagabond" (from their 2005 self-titled debut) is usually my go-to track anytime that rush of motivation hits my body. The work season is closing for the summer & I'm quite focused on cleaning up around the house. I've been dusting, reorganizing, and scrutinizing almost everything for the first time in forever. There are just some places that can be forgotten. Those areas deserve some TLC as well.

Hope you're digging the multiple Playlists! I don't know if a weekly rollout is needed because it all seems repetitive but that's what this test phase is for. Expect gaps in posts as I monitor the numbers behind the scenes. The last thing I want to do is overwhelm you, dear reader. Nor myself.  The bigger, longer, features appear to be doing the best overall. These small blurbs are here to break up the feed mostly. Plus they're a fun writing exercise.  

Thanks for reading! Have a fun Wednesday! More music soon...

[New Video] "Treat Each Other Right" by Jamie xx

Off Jamie xx's long-awaited new 2024 project, 'In Waves', which is set for release on September 20th!

Pre-order the Deluxe Edition, White & Black Vinyl on Amazon now!

[Playlist] Monday Mixtape - "volume.03"

A May farewell, after the break!

[Playlist] Trending Turntable for May 30th

Your weekly visual binge continues, after the break!

[Unplugged] "On This Hill (Live Performance)" by T-Pain

Dug this? 

Then grab T-Pain's "On This Hill" here!

[Playlist] Monday Mixtape - "volume.02"

New week... more music, after the break!

[Favorite Albums Series] My Favorite Albums of 2011 (Redux)

Remembering the war, after the break!

[Playlist] Trending Turntable for May 24th

Catching up on the week(s), after the break!

[New Video] "Dopamine" by Lemoncello

Need a few more shots? 

Then go experience Lemoncello's brand new self-titled album here!

[Unplugged] "Always True @ LINE Hotel, Los Angeles" by MIEU

Dug this?

Then go check out their new EP - 'Her Light' - available everywhere!

[Playlist] Monday Mixtape - "volume.01"

 

A new series begins, after the break!

[Showcase] Boots in the Park ft. Sam Hunt & Jake Owen @ Central Park SCV (05/10/24)

A blue jean kind of night, after the break!