*Generation Clash*

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1: How did you decide on the name, “Radattack”?It’s honestly hard to remember. I knew I wanted something immediate and like an onomatopoeia speech bubble in a comic book, that would look good if a character was shouting it.

My earliest memory of The Hives is playing "Tick Tick Boom" with my brother on Guitar Hero 6!

The latest tune from In the Mourning is the soundtrack to your favorite coming of age movie. In this story, the main character and her love interest both have feelings for each other but the guy doesn't think he's good enough for her. Even though the protagonist will do whatever it takes, it makes you wonder if it's worth it.

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I discovered Chickenfoot from hearing their first album played on my dad's stereo. I remember our copy of the first album was the version that would show the members on the cover if it was in 84 degrees or higher.

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1: How did you decide on the title, “Bored Iphone Yacht Club"?

1: How did you decide on the name, “The Dirty Shirts"?I feel like The Dirty Shirts is a way for me to be entirely myself, rough edges and all, and I wanted the band’s name to reflect that attitude. Cam Moreland, my songwriting partner, came up with it after we had the first few songs written, and we immediately connected with it. I also thought the aesthetic of the band would be a big part of it, and I loved the irony of “Dirty Shirts” with a glam, highly-stylized look.2: What inspires you to create?The Dirty Shirts started in the middle of the pandemic, so I had nothing to lose by not just being myself and exploring what that meant musically. And I’m like a kid in a candy store when I’m putting a song together. There’s nothing I love doing more. I’m a firm believer that inspiration hits hardest with intension. It always seems to come when there’s a guitar already in my hands.3: What advice would you give to someone who wants to be in a creative profession?Be honest and uncompromising to your vision. If it means taking a shitty job to pay for studio time or whatever, take the shitty job, get it done, and move on. Don’t get put off by the slow roll, just stay true to yourself.4: Do you feel open minded about what you listen to? Do you like going out of your comfort zone?I try really hard to. I realized a few years ago that I stopped being open to new music, and I had no idea what was out there. I try and listen to a little bit of it all. But Marvin Gaye and The Strokes were still at the top of my Spotify wrapped haha5: What outlets do you find out about music from? (Record stores, magazines, samplers, etc.)There’s some great record stores in Dallas – Red Zeppelin and Spinster Records, for a couple. They have a great mix of new and classic music. KXT Radio in Dallas is also great for new music from all over. And I’m just always on the hunt online for something new that’ll blow my hair back.6: What is your favorite format to listen to music on? (CD, Vinyl, etc.)Vinyl will always be my favorite way to listen to music, but it is nice to be able to hit a button on my phone and have the entire Gorillaz discography on shuffle through the house. I’ll listen however I can get it.7: How do you feel the internet has impacted the music business?Like I said, we started in April of 2020, so we had to embrace the online platform immediately because we couldn’t play shows. But I think it helped us establish ourselves and made for a great jumping off point. It’s easy to get very old-man, “Get off my lawn” about the industry and the internet, but it’s allowed tons of artists and creators to have a larger platform for their music. I don’t like the way it can be very pre-packaged depending on whatever trend is hot that month, but I don’t think you have to look far to find some really incredible music and the people creating it.8: Who was the first band/artist that became your favorite band?It’d be a tie between Michael Jackson and Van Halen. My parents played both on their turntable a ton growing up. Both blew my tiny little mind when I was a kid, haha, but in the interest of honesty, my first favorite song by all accounts was “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer. I have no regrets.9: Who would you most like to collaborate with?I’ve gotten to work with some really great female artists through the years, and I’d love to keep that up. Billie Eilish would be a bucket list collab, and Alison Mosshart (The Dead Weather, The Kills) is one of the coolest and most talented artists/singers out there. Past them, Julian Casablancas is a genius that I’d love to work with, and doing a song with Bring Me the Horizon is definitely up there. I’d also love to do a fashion collaboration with The Struts – their music and style is mind bafflingly amazing.10: What was the inspiration for your song “Shake”?I wanted to write something that sounded aggressive and punk-rock, but that also felt anthemy and could work in a club. Who knows if we got there haha lyrically it’s about infatuation. Seeing someone at a show or club that you’ve never met before, and probablywon’t see again, but that you instantly have a connection with and you become obsessed with. I think we’ve all made eyes with someone and in ten seconds you can already picture your life together without having said a word. And when you walk out the door, the haze clears and you move forward.

Angel's second album proves that they are a helluva band.

New season, new sampler!!

Retronaut Jukebox is back with it’s 30th installment! 

I discovered Head East after their album "Flat As A Pancake" was recommended to my by Spotify.

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1: How did you decide on the name, “Naked Gypsy Queens"?

The one and only album by Jughead is phenomenal.

The first artists I remember hearing were Maroon 5, Kiss, and Midnight Oil. They were artists my dad would play on our home stereo. There were some artists that he would play albums on CD,  that aren't on Spotify, like Jughead. The only reason I knew about artists like them was because of my dad's CD collection!

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I discovered BRKN LOVE while listening to ROCK MY SOUL. I was writing drafts for my book, Journey To Generation Clash and I heard "Flies In The Honey" for the first time. I couldn't wait to share their music on Generation Clash.

We only ask you to do one thing. All we ask you to do is listen. The Songs You Need To Hear has updated with 20 more tunes you need to hear!

1: How did you decide on the name, “SUPERGOOD”?

One thing I vividly remember is that this album blew me away the first time I listened to it.

The latest tune from Endless Midnight is a tune that reminds me of 1970s punk music because it's unproduced and experimental.

Here is the fourth installment in our series, "This Year In Music", where we pick a year and share all the amazing releases that came out that year!

The latest tune from Cold Sugar feels like it came out in the mid 2000s even though it was released today. Vintage in the way that it has the style of 2000's indie rock and modern in the way that Cold Sugar doesn't imitate the past, they are inspired by it and they create something original.

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The latest tune from Ali Slater is a tune for hopeless romantics who are trying to find love in a world where people would rather make you believe that they like you instead of being honest. Social media allows people to make us believe that someone is who they aren't, but being so far away, you don't find out but when you do you're hurt.

I remember discovering Bulletboys from Hit Parader magazine. My dad gave me a stack of back issues he had, and I still go through them and discover new bands!

We only ask you to do one thing. All we ask you to do is listen. The Songs You Need To Hear has updated with 20 more tunes you need to hear!

The latest Profit Drama is fascinating, which is no different than any other release by him because he's always creating something which always ends up being worth the wait.

1: How did you decide on the name, “Tony & The Kiki”?Well obviously the universal nickname for Anthony is Tony and a kiki is slang for a queer hang. But to make a short answer long I never really identified as a Tony… I’d correct people if they’d call me Tony even affectionately. But with my band I felt like I needed something outside of the everyday Anthony to be… and thus Tony was born. Kiki is what I called my Uncle Jimmy as a baby because I couldn’t  pronounce his name. Kiki was my mom’s big brother and best friend as well as being an out and proud gay man in the 70s/80s… we lost him to AIDS complications… I feel like I’m meant to carry on that queer legacy... to continue to break generational curses and to blaze a path for the future legendary children.2: What inspires you to create?Beauty, joy, and rage are my biggest inspirations to create.3: What advice would you give to someone who wants to be in a creative profession?To have a strong sense of yourself, what you want, and why you create and to hold onto all three with all you got.4: Do you feel open minded about what you listen to? Do you like going out of your comfort zone?Oh absolutely. I pride myself on my eclecticness lol I always feel like I just go to my “go to”  genres, artists or records so when something new comes along it’s like a breathe of fresh air. A new flavor for my day/night.5: What outlets do you find out about music from? (Record stores, magazines, samplers, etc.)Honestly, my friends. Word of mouth and like random things on social media.6: What is your favorite format to listen to music on? (CD, Vinyl, etc.)Vinyl DUH!7: How do you feel the internet has impacted the music business?It's kinda whack attack. Streaming services have a monopoly and artists are at their total mercy, especially indie artists… just ghetto IMHO8: Who was the first band/artist that became your favorite band?Spice Girls… I was OBSESSED… and probably still am.9: Do you have any hobbies outside of music?I like to cook but not as much as I like to eat. Also sleeping is just the best, isn’t it?10: What was the inspiration for your song “Light It Up”?I wanted to create something funky and fiery. Something that was a rager but also something you could shake your ass too. Phoenix energy was a major inspiration… the thought that the ashes fertilize the earth. That systems within society, the world, ourselves must burn in enchanted flames for the new and the fresh vibrations to ring out.

Slammin' Gladys debut album is unbelievable.

The latest tune by The Great Leslie is a tune meant for the broken hearted to remind you that you're not alone. We all have people that we loved, and things end for a reason but it's hard to let go because you cared about that person and you have to accept that this person will no longer be part of your life.

Retronaut Jukebox is back with it’s 29th installment! 

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The Strangest Places starts slowly, and it begins to build and it turns into a rock song with the one of a kind sound that only BORN LOST can create.

Like many bands I love, I discovered them because of my dad. I remember discovering Grand Funk when my dad let me borrow their albums from his record collection, and they've always been a band I've liked but never stayed into but whenever I rediscovered them, I always loved what I heard.

We only ask you to do one thing. All we ask you to do is listen. The Songs You Need To Hear has updated with 20 more tunes you need to hear!

Sunny Danger is not only a band, but an art collective that wants to share the work of others. Founded by Nate Danger in Ann Arbor, Michigan known for his work with BADLND and Hiding Salem.

Whether you're a lone wolf or a lovebird, take some time today, and every other day to love yourself and those around you.

1: How did you decide on the name, “Sick Hot”?

I remember hearing Youngblood when it was only single, before the album was released.

Here is our latest installment of New Music Friday!! 10 underrated artists every month!

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In 2012, my dad started giving me cassettes each week and I listened to them after dinner for only 15 minutes a night. Even though I only had a brief time to listen to them, I discovered artists like Kingdom Come, Mother May I, Circus Of Power, Simple Minds, Beastie Boys, Tora Tora, Slik Toxik, Impellitteri, Piledriver, Vinnie Moore, Queensryche, Hericane Alice, Riot, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Platinum Blonde, Halford, Slade, Vandenberg, The Godz, Stir, Head Wound City, Sass Jordan, and I Mother Earth.

I found out about Gamma from going record shopping. I always remember seeing their albums and I liked the covers. Their albums were always priced higher than most used vinyl I looked at, and I never got them because I prefer to get vinyl for cheaper prices because you can get more albums for less money.

We only ask you to do one thing. All we ask you to do is listen. The Songs You Need To Hear has updated with 20 more tunes you need to hear!

1: How did you decide on the name, “Achilles Heel"?