Trend Of Musicians Creating Instrumental Versions Of Their Music I don’t know who has been whispering in musicians’ ears but there are a ton of new instrumental versions of alternative songs. It’s like they know we are all working from home and in dire need of music without lyrics as we write page after page …
This is a more nonchalant post saying I went for a run. Not much besides that. I haven’t posted in a while primarily because I haven’t gone on a run for a while (which motivates me), because I’ve been busy hunting (which takes up all of my time these days) Today I finished up work …
I really love Josiah in the Bonnevilles, not just because I met the guy and he’s hilarious, but because their lyrics hit just the right spot. Like a well aged bourbon Josiah And The Bonneville’s lyrics has the perfect mixture of mellow, relaxing, sadness and joy all at the same time. The reminiscent mixture leaves …
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As some of you may know I am presently attending college for a master’s degree with a focus on Biblical studies. What I have learned and the classes I have been taking have been so illuminating and amazing at building foundational knowledge I had no idea I was lacking. I am so happy I am …
Caamp has been on repeat for me since graduating from college and getting married. I’m pretty sure it is just me acclimating from an angsty punk to a future chill dad that still has rebellious roots in my music. This year I was blasting 26 on my birthday and joking with my wife that we …
I may have been a little excited. No, I was overly excited. It had been 7 years since I last hunted and archery never worked out in the past. Between running cross country and having bows that developed cracks a week before the season opener I felt short-changed a few times. Not this year. This …
Most Friday nights for traditional archers always end with our relaxation time of shooting, or spending time with friends and trying to convince them to take up traditional archery. This Friday was different. It wasn’t just a passive night of archery practice, but a solid 15 hours of archery and pure youthful energy. My good …
I know, I know. I have been absent from NuMu! Don’t worry, I have still been writing. This is just a weird little update for those of you who might be interested in me. This post is also a bit of a copout because I do not have a core and direct post I am …
Have a really great friend who shoots traditional archery. Honestly, that is how to start. Anyone that shoots traditional archery loves it to the point of obsession. It is difficult to get into it and do it half-heartedly. So this is a warning to all of you thinking about starting traditional archery. Traditional archery isn’t …
This is not a blog post. Well, it technically is, but I am using it in a more unconventional way. Here I will be performing a study, a read through, exegesis of the book of Colossians. I will be continually updating and refreshing this study. So while I may have started writing this post in …
You just heard back from the job you had applied to and they want to set up an online interview! This is so wonderful and terrible at the same time! You have a chance at the job of your dreams and at the same time, the first time you meet your potential boss is over …
Just as the title indicates, I am chipping away at my time. At the start of this month, I was 2 minutes slower and that was timed on a track! Now, I am chipping away at that time and soon going to accomplish my next goal. Before I get into that, I want to tell …
Time Stands is a song you listen to in silence. Whether you go on a midnight drive or walk, the lyrics resonate with all of us during this present time. The music video depicts an empty world, a world we have become all too familiar with during the recent Covid-19 pandemic. According to Rolling Stones …
My Own Souls Warning was dropped by The Killers recently and it is a gem! What is even better is we are getting more insight into the short film they will be released through Apple Music. This in connection to their new album Imploding the Mirage. If you have not read our article on Caution …
Letters To The Church by Francis Chan was looked at as a slightly controversial book when it was released. It poses the following premise: If the church did not exist today and we were to open the Bible and create the church based on what it says and teaches, what would it look like? Whoa! …
The Killers are pulling our heartstrings again with their beautiful songs that you would have to deny your own soul to say you can’t relate to the feelings and emotions the Killers present in their lyrics. Maybe that is why there is “Caution” or it could also be “My Own Soul’s Warning”. Please laugh at …
Quick Context To Scene This is the potential opening scene on Errol the Beggar Knight. It would then feed into the first chapter and then a series of chapters for his first tale. I’m debating about making his tales a collection of short stories, a single short chapter book, or maybe both. Fellow writers, please …
When I run at night I usually keep it on the track or a trail. My wife is happy that way and I don’t surprise anyone on the road. Of course on my drive home tonight, well last night (it’s 12:30 am now) after my run I was surprised to see someone on the side …
Before doing anything in your career, you need to determine your personal purpose. I know “goal fortifying” and “personal purpose” sounds cheesy, but I’m trying to avoid the phrase “goal setting”. Goal setting is much smaller and serves a different purpose. Getting To The Core We are trying to get to the core of your …
My Friend Ned When I decided to return to hunting and traditional archery, I started talking to my friend Ned. He has been a passionate hunter all of my life and is completely in his element whenever trees or the Schuylkill river surround him. Looking like a guy you would want on your side in …
I’d like to say I have integrity and continued to run over quarantine, but when I don’t have a race to work towards, I get lazy with my running. Covid-19 canceled a lot of my race plans so I slowed my running to once a week. Now I have a month to prepare for a …
Just yesterday I had an extremely successful woods run. This combined my cross country running hobby with my love of the outdoors. But besides wanting to get some distance on my shoes, this run had a purpose. I was scouting southern Schuylkill county for my hunting spots for the upcoming season. I don’t have any …
Quarantine during COVID-19 has impacted so many lives. We hear about the negatives on the news, social media in our conversations on the phone and, on rare occasions, in person. I want to talk about one of the positives of quarantine. A positive that you can also reap the benefits of. We have time, time …
Is this a Dream? Or is it Real Life? Dreamers performed on the new music discovery stage at the Radio 104.5 birthday show and truly displayed talent as live performers and musicians. This band only has one full album, yet they have multiple hits and a solid line up of songs that allows them to …
Deep Water – American Authors Welcome to the new website redesign and official launch of the NuMu site! I know I’ve been MIA for a bit but I hey, nobody is paying me to write this. Completely for your enjoyment! Now you’re probably thinking “I thought this was an article about Deep Water by American …
Brian Fallon released a melodic cover that is simple on the surface but truly holds depth that many of us feel attuned to. As political wars rage and society is shredding itself to bits, there are a lot of people who remain silent. We would “rather be a lover than a fighter”. Silence covered by …
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As I lay awake at 1 A.M. (By the way, I never went to sleep) I’m contemplating my return to blogging about music, mainly because I’m listening to music and watching music videos. At the moment, I have my hands in too many projects and I am working on a lot of things, but Alternative …
Don’t hate me for that terrible headline. It is Punny and you know it! I have honestly been on edge waiting for them to release something since last spring. I was able to meet Josiah on Albright College’s campus at a music business forum. As a panelist, Josiah described his experience as a musician and …
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Is the angry folk rocker feeling a little sad? Well, Frank Turner always had melancholy undertones that were overridden by his snarky voice that continues to make a fantastic combination. The new album “Songbook” came out Friday, November 24 and has 10 songs he already produced, but acoustically takes a new approach or in some cases an …
On November 15 Vans Warped Tour Tweeted out the end of an era. After the tour’s 24 year run the organization has finally thrown in the towel. I’m sure this was the response of many, but I think the tour is not going to end in its entirety, I believe it will simply change. …
The new Netflix film “Bright” looks gritty and humorous, while it is breaking down Hollywood and circumventing the traditional movie theater release. According to Vulture’s article, “That would be Bright, which is rumored to be the most expensive film Netflix has ever commissioned.” Looking at the artists involved in creating the soundtrack, I know where …
AJR’s song “Weak” is taking the world by storm. On AJRBrothers Twitter, they uploaded this image: According to an ABC article, this song was written by the band in their living room in one day. The song (as you most likely know) is energetic and upbeat. If the lyrics are ignored you simply want to …
Minding my own business this Thursday on November 2, I stumbled upon Vance Joy’s newest release “Like Gold“. It is still hot off the press, being only 4 hours old, but it already has ten thousand views! I’m sure it will be within the million range soon enough. What has me playing it over and over …
Walk The Moon has pressed the restart button. They took the music world by storm in 2015 with “Shut Up And Dance” but their fame and music were abruptly interrupted by family sickness as described in my previous article. While they may have pressed restart (their tour is literally titled, “Press Restart Tour“) Walk The …
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Brian Fallon and Gaslight Anthem fans are a little different. We have an unnatural loyalty to our favorite band. That is because we’ve cried together, experienced teenage angst together, and watched our dreams fade with age. Brian Fallon released Forget Me Not today and is calling us up to dance (and We came to Dance). …
Lost In Translation is out now! After the ever-building suspense that five singles created, it is finally here! Listening to the album from start to finish, it becomes obvious this is the band’s baby. They poured all their energy (and we all know they’ve got energy) and heart into these songs. With all of the …
I know their album comes out Oct. 6, but they just keep giving us these appetizers! Lifeboat could be the main meal for all I care. Okay okay, I’ll stop using food analogies (my sister is probably reading this and judging me so hard). At this point, New Politics has released half of the new …
Yes, I shamelessly made that headline and will not apologize. The Killers are a band that we have grown with. They have grown as well, but are sure to produce music we will always love. This album as a whole has many religious undertones, the feeling of being stuck, and the sad realization that the …
It is difficult to imagine certain iconic songs performed in a new way. Gary Clark Jr. & Junkie XL took The Beatles “Come Together” and made a version that is completely theirs. The musical style tastefully ties back to bluesy roots. The wailing guitar would make Jimi Hendrix jump out of his seat and applaud. …
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Walk the Moon hinted at a single drop on their Twitter Monday, Sep. 18 with a starry image that simply said “friday”. This Friday I am starry-eyed over “One Foot“. The band also seems starry-eyed in the music video with their silver painted tears. The meaning of the song will bring you to tears as well while making …