Category: new music
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Boyz II Men, Janet Jackson, and the Power of Nostalgia

JarFive Lady Gaga has released her new album, “Harlequin.” Check out Ken Burns’ documentary on country music. The Cure have released a new song, “Alone.” Their album is due out later this year. Both Caribou and Aphex Twin have albums out this week. Kris Kristofferson, legendary country artist and actor, passed away last weekend. Tasting…
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Martinis and Bond Songs, Shaken Not Stirred

Here are the links/info, related to the recent podcast episode: Here’s the link for the Vesper Martini, though the one I make was a variation. JarFive Check out “The Sound of 007” on Amazon Prime, for a good film about the music in Bond films. Also check out “Kill James Bond,” a podcast that goes…
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Gin with Whittney Mikkél Cloud (Parts 1&2)

Here are some clips related to my conversation with Whittney Mikkél Cloud. Here are some songs from her various projects over the years:
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Happy Hour with Alicia Blue

Here are some links related to the most recent podcast episode, featuring singer/songwriter Alicia Blue. Alicia and I had a Mexican Mule for our beverage. This is a take on a Moscow Mule. The recipe includes tequila (instead of vodka), ginger beer, and lime juice. Here’s a link to the authors who posted a version…
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Are you polyjamorous? Let’s talk genres!

Here are the links related to the most recent podcast episode (7/25). JarFive Chris Cornell’s birthday was 7/20; he would have been 60. Here are link to videos posted by Nancy Wilson (Heart) and Vicky (his wife). Bruce Springsteen is a billionaire. Common and Pete Rock have released a great album, “The Auditorium Volume 1.”…
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The Lesson from the Film on Anvil

JarFive Ed Harcourt performed an in-store set at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach. Also, check out his latest album, “El Magnifico.” Billy Strings released his album “Live Volume 1.” Cigarettes After Sex released their third album, “X’s.” Happy Sundays has released their lineup. The festival takes place in August. I’ll be doing a review of…
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Charts, Charts, Charts!

Here are the notes and links for the podcast out this week (6/27). JarFive talker released her debut album, available for purchase on Bandcamp. https://talkerceleste.bandcamp.com/album/im-telling-you-the-truth Film “Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple” was released on MAX. Ms. Lauryn Hill and The Fugees announce tour. Queen sells catalog for highest price ever. “Taylor Swift VS Scooter Braun: Bad…
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“Nepo Babies” and “Industry Plants”

Here’s the information for the recent episode of my podcast (6/20). JarFive David Bowie collection “Rock N’ Roll Star” was released last week. R.E.M. reunite for first group interview in nearly 30 years. Riot Fest lineup was released. Françoise Hardy passed away at the age of 80. Here are some upcoming shows/fests: Vintage Pour Aphex…

