Boomers (Still) Boppin’ to the Beat!
Four years ago, Boomer Music Update swooned over Lord Huron’s “When the Night is Over” and its early-rock vibe, and, here we are, swooning again, this time over the 4-man, Los Angeles based indie rock band’s newest single “Not Dead Yet,” with its 50's and early-to-mid...
A Modern Break-up Song: From “Cuts Like a Knife” to “Without You”
In 1983, the youngest Boomer was 19 y/o, the oldest, 37, and Bryan Adams, at 24, was loosely in the middle; his break-up song (male point of view) “Cuts Like A Knife,” went deep into the depths of emotional pain, hitting a generational sweet spot, so he and his song...
“I know I’ll always be my greatest enemy…”
The Covid 19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on more than just business, government and cites, it's taken a toll on our collective and personal mental health, a chaotic intro to the 21st century. The weirdness of the past year effects each of us differently--millions of...
Dayglow’s New Song is Bouncy and Dance-Worthy
Sat. is the first day of Spring AND there's light at the end of the tunnel re: the Covid pandemic: movies and restaurants are re-opening, people are getting vaccinated, travel is picking up.... The time is right for "Close to You" by Dayglow, a bouncy, dance-worthy...
Jump, Jive and Smile! A Fun, “Feel-Good” Song!
Jon Batiste, the multi-talented band leader of Stay Human, the house band on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," has a new album set for release on March 19th, and the lead single, "I Need You," cooks! Woven into the song (literally) is the excitement of "Jump, Jive...
Weezer’s Newest Has a Beatles “Blackbird” Vibe
Who among us hasn't had "one of those days," when we can relate to lyrics like these.. Everything that feels so good is bad, bad, bad All my favorite songs are slow and sad "All My Favorite Songs," Weezer's newest single has a moody Beatles vibe and a melodic...
Current Hit Has an Emotional, 70’s Vibe.
In 2009 Britain band Passenger split up, but lead singer and songwriter Michael Rosenberg kept the name and went solo, having since released 12 albums; his biggest hit, by far, was 2012’s massive "Let Her Go." He kicked off 2021 with a new album-- "Songs for the Drunk...
Hail to the Chief
Presidential Presidents of the United States of America.
Kings of Leon to Release New Album Next Month, Their First in Five Years
It's been a 5-year wait, but next month, Nashville rockers Kings of Leon drop their 8th album, from which they've already released two singles. The money is on Adult Alt hit "The Bandit," a hard driving 4+ minutes with a story that has fire, horses, and an old bounty...