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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Imagine, the Killers are rocking a live show in London and they tell you they have a treat for you. Woody Harrelson takes the stage and starts, preaching? The introduction to “The Calling” drops some chilling lines that connect directly to the lyrics and the bluesy gospel sound of the song. Listening to the live performance …
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I’m pretty sure this band is giddy for their new album “Lost in Translation” to release Oct. 6. “Madeleine” is playful and happy. The introductory piano chords immediately reminded me of “Mr. Pitiful” by Matt Costa, which is also upbeat and playful despite the title. What is most important about this song release is the definition …
Cold War Kids released their new album LA Divine April 7, 2017. The songs are chaotic as always, but they are structured to fit in as much chaos as possible. Cold War Kids tended to have chaotic songs in the past with random piano playing and unexpected drum solos, like in Hang Me Up to …
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It has been an active week for music and Imagine Dragons chucked some stuffed mushrooms on the dinner table, but are tight-lipped about what they used to stuff this delicacy with. The effort behind exposing this song to the public in an abstract and repetitive way is astounding. First, Imagine Dragons released an official video for “Believer“. …
Half of you read the headline and are running to the record store to pick up your copy of the new album Zombies on Broadway released Friday, Feb. 10. The other half think you do not know who this artist is. Rest assured you have listened to and like Andrew McMahon’s alternative style. Listen to …
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Today, actually about an hour ago (depending on when you are reading this of course) Cold War Kids debuted their song “Love is Mystical“. It is not only mystical but beautiful, and I’m in love with it. At 9:00 am on Thursday morning Radio 104.5 was blasting as I drove to class. All of a sudden a …
On Monday, January 30th Radio 104.5 released their lineup for the two night 10th Birthday show. Ten minutes into every hour the radio DJ mentioned The Killers and Kings of Leon. As more bands were released, social media started buzzing with tweets and statuses about the upcoming shows. Who is going to be at the concert …
Yes, you read that title right, another theory! After having a team of people study the music videos, and listen to the Lumineers album over and over, I have a second theory (by “team” I mean my girlfriend and I driving and listening to the album and discussing possibilities). You should definitely read the prior articles if …
The Lumineers have dropped a bombshell within the music video world. Their video series started out harmlessly enough with vague storylines revolving around decisions, yet resulting in your heart being torn with emotion at the end. These music videos are not random stories, they are all about Cleopatra. Side Note: Ophelia is more about the band …
If you have been keeping up with the music videos released by The Lumineers you are bound to notice certain parallels. My previous article expands upon these parallels and can be read here: The Lumineer’s Scar What I am going to attempt is a prediction. As established in the previous article, the woman in yellow is …
If you have yet to purchase Kaleo’s debut album A/B read this article later. Run to your local record store and add this alternative band to your collection. Well rounded doesn’t even come close to describing this Icelandic band. From bluesy vibes to heavy electric guitar riffs, from a country song to a high pitched …
The Lumineers are making 2016 their year. Starting out with the single release of “Ophelia”, which led up to their second album release on April 8th. Cleopatra was an instant success that kicked off their tour. I can attest that fame has not corrupted the simple beauty of The Lumineers. Having seen them perform in …
As many music fans know The Lumineers are back after investing personal time into their upcoming CD for nearly three years. It was time well invested. Releasing the song Ophelia two months ago flooded my ears with the emotions of the WXPN concert on that hot July night in 2013. Now they have released their album titled …
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