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“That Way” – The Jellybricks July 15, 2024

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The Jellybricks from Harrisburg, PA have a new single out via Wicked Cool Records, it is called “That Way”. The song is an impeccable illustration of perfect power pop. The harmonies and melodies weave their way through an immaculate production. The hooks are top-drawer and mesmerise you until they simply barricade themselves into your brain and refuse to leave. Guitarist/vocalist Bryce Connor says of the track, “‘That Way’ is a song about finding the perfect girl, and the perfect love, and… always wanting it to be exactly that way.” Meanwhile, guitarist/vocalist Larry Kennedy says, “‘That Way’ evolved a little bit through our creative process, starting out with a slightly different chorus than what landed on the record. This is part of the fun of the band working collaboratively with Producer Geoff Sanoff. We keep fine-tuning these songs until we think they are the best they can be, and that means sometimes there are pleasant surprises for us in the sound of the end result.” This song is a fine slab of 21st-century rock ‘n’ roll. You need to listen to it right now! How has this band been around for so long without me hearing about them? I need to rectify that by listening to much more from the Jellybricks!

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“Glasgow” – Pale Waves

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Pale Waves are back with the second single from their forthcoming album ‘Smitten’ which hits the streets, via Dirty Hit, on 20th September. The song is called “Glasgow”, a city which many have sung about including ABBA, The Snuts, Hue & Cry, Aztec Camera, Deacon Blue, Lewis Capaldi, Belle & Sebastian, Jessie Buckley, Mogwai, and many others. But this tune from Pale Waves is up there with the best of them. It is full of gorgeously recorded jangly indie-pop guitars and leaves you with a smile on your face despite the lyrics being a little sad at times. Singer Heather Baron-Gracie says “Glasgow is my favourite from Smitten, it’s about leaving someone because you know it’s no good for either of you anymore. It somehow breaks my heart but also makes me feel euphoric at the same time.” This could easily become a real summer anthem, not just for 2024. Can you imagine the hooks and melodies ringing around festival fields? I certainly can! The band has a tour in support of the album too, check out the picture below for details.

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“Imposter Syndrome” – Karobela July 14, 2024

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KAROBELA (pronounced ka-ro-bella) has just released their new single “Imposter Syndrome”, it is mighty and magnificent in equal measure. It has metal, pop, emotion, and earth-shattering riffs. The melody and vocal harmonies are heavenly but without the clouds and harps. Lyrically I believe it explores struggling with understanding who you are and having confidence and belief in yourself. The song oozes hope! You can sing to this, dance to it, play air guitar along with it, headbang to it, or simply just listen to it! Do you love great music? Then you will adore Karobela!

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“Heard It All Before” – NATI

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Can a quiet Scottish seaside town produce a great musician and great music? The answer is a resounding YES on the evidence of the new single from NATI! The song is called “Heard It All Before” and is a brilliant rocker of a tune. I sense elements of Fleetwood Mac and Heart and above that the magic ingredient is NATI herself. Her voice is powerful and magically infectious. Meanwhile, the guitar sound on this track is magnificent. The bass riff is stunning throughout and drives the song like the fine purr of a finely tuned Rolls Royce. Lyrically I believe the song is about not standing for excuses and associated crap in a relationship, taking back control. As a pointer to her new EP, this song suggests that the future will be very bright for NATI!

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“Everyone Is A C*nt Except Me” – Judy Raindrop July 13, 2024

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I have no idea who Judy Raindrop is, I chanced upon this song on YouTube on a channel called Laughter Tracks. You can also find them on Bandcamp and Spotify. here you will find the classic mentioned in the title of this post, “Everyone Is A Cunt Except Me” by Judy Raindrop alongside other potential (s)hits like “My Man Don’t Flush When He’s Done A Shit” by Gloria True and a very deep love song “My Boyfriend Keeps Stealing My Dildo” by Daisy and the Dolls. All done in an old-school classic pop style. Whoever is behind these wonderful creations I tip my hat to you, I can’t stop laughing, nor can I stop singing the Judy Raindrop song!

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Weird Music Facts From Mayhem #4

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Don’t ever let it be said that Mayhem never does highbrow stuff! In the fourth weird music facts post we have a fact about the late great composer Richard Wagner. Apparently, he used to preserve his own nose hair clippings for posterity. Judging by the picture above it appears that he did perhaps clip regularly and kept a very well-trimmed nose bush!

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“Turbo Shark” – LÏVEWÏRE

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If you like your music to sound like metal on steroids then look no further than Aussie rockers LÏVEWÏRE’s new release “Turbo Shark”. This ain’t no “Baby Shark” baby! This is pedal to the metal, burning rubber, flames from the exhaust magnificent metal. It never drops below 100 miles per hour and it is hard to stand up against such a huge riff assault! This is the kind of thrash metal that might possess the ability to actually thrash you to death! Played live I imagine that this song will blow you away, not metaphorically, but literally!

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On This Day Mick Held Them Back In The USA And Disco Sucked Explosively! July 12, 2024


On 12th July 1986 Simply Red scored their first US No.1 single with ‘Holding Back The Years’. Singer Mick Hucknall wrote the song when he was just seventeen while living at his father’s house. The song’s writing credits were shared between Hucknall and Neil Moss, a friend and member of Hucknall’s first group, the Frantic Elevators. But, according to Hucknall, Moss did not co-write the song but was given the credit “to remember the great times we had” as the pair had written so many other songs together. The song was first performed by the Frantic Elevators. But the song’s “I’ll keep holding on” chorus was not added until many years later, after the band had split and Hucknall had formed Simply Red.

In 1979, also on 12th July, the Disco Demolition Night took place at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The organisers of the event asked people to bring along disco records for them to be blown up. The event was not the success that the Disco Sucks movement hoped it would be as a riot ensued as fires broke out, six people were injured and 39 were arrested!

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The WJAHOM Interview Podcast – Millie Manders!

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WJAHOM recently interviewed the talented and passionate artist that is Millie Manders. This is the second interview we have done with Millie; once again, it was an absolute blast! Click here to take a listen!

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“A Sex Demo” – Fox Jackson July 11, 2024

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Fox Jackson‘s Spotify profile refers to him as a “London-based funk and soul artist, creating music so you can add more tunes to your baby-making playlist”. His new single is a sultry tune reminiscent of Prince, the Isley Brothers, Craig David, and the Average White Band. It is called “A Sex Demo” and it has a libido-strengthening beat that makes it a perfect addition to anyone’s baby-making playlist. It has a loose laid-back vibe that would pair well with the Isley Brothers’ seductive classic “Between The Sheets”. This track has really grown on me after just a couple of spins. Jackson said that the song ““A Sex Demo” is about spending a night together with someone you love. The day I wrote it I was thinking of the person I was with and how they made me feel so special.” Fox Jackson is worth checking out, go on, you know you want to!!

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