"Carolina Liar"

Carolina Liar is the project of Charleston, SC native and Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter

Chad Wolf. After working for legendary songwriter Diane Warren and recording in Stockholm

with Max Martin — one of the biggest pop producers of all time — Wolf broke through with the

2008 Atlantic Records debut Coming to Terms, which spawned the double platinum-certified

"Show Me What I'm Looking For" and gold-certified "I'm Not Over." The songs soundtracked

The Hills, 90210, Gossip Girl, and What Happens In Vegas, and launched tours with Rob

Thomas, OneRepublic, Kelly Clarkson, and Gavin DeGraw. Outside of Carolina Liar, Wolf also

formed the alternative rock duo The Federal Empire with Grammy-nominated songwriter McKay

Stevens, whose songs remain a regular part of Carolina Liar's live sets.

 

"Show Me What I'm Looking For" went viral on TikTok in 2021 — generating over 70,000

creates and driving millions of daily Spotify streams at its peak — and still pulls over 144,000

streams per week with zero promotion eighteen years after its release, surpassing 169 million

total streams across platforms. Wolf has collaborated twice with Martin Garrix — on 2016's

"Hold On & Believe" featuring The Federal Empire, and 2024's "Smile," performing live during

Garrix's sold-out run at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

 

Now operating as a stripped-down two-piece with drummer Brian Ulery under the banner of

"Garage Gospel" — a raw reinvention built on honest songwriting, delivered with the intensity of

a sermon and the intimacy of a living room — Wolf is entering a new chapter. New single "I Am

King," out June 26th, is the first true expression of that direction. Carolina Liar's music is also

heading to the big screen in the upcoming comedy Concert Heroes, starring Chris Kattan and

Horatio Sanz, where the songs serve as the soundtrack for the film's fictional band and Wolf

makes a cameo appearance. A limited-edition vinyl re-release of Coming to Terms with

exclusive tracks is expected later this year.

 

Watch the "I Am King" lyric video HERE

 

Listen to "I Am King" on Spotify  HERE

Carolina Liar is currently touring the Midwest and performing at Summerfest 2026 on July 4th.

More about Carolina Liar:

TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | Official

 

I Have A Confession

"Everybody Get Up And Dance!"
Michael Shinafelt

There was a Madonna popup in West Hollywood, CA this weekend for Confessions II (in fact it's till happening today). I spontaneously decided to go yesterday. Guess what? I had a fun time!

Of course there was plenty of merch to purchase, I bought a t-shirt, and immersive photo-ops to create content with.

For some reason the above photo-op was the least popular. It made me wonder if people were afraid to look silly. I knew I would and that was the very reason to do it!!! 

I'm 100% sure it's the silliest thing I have done all of 2026, and I have no regrets putting it out there on Social Media, not one.

My arrival time to the to do was 10am when it opened. "Yes" of course there was a line, I only had to wait an hour before entering.

There happened to be a younger gay couple in front of me and we conversed while awaiting our time in Confessions II palace.

I tantalized them with my tale of attending the Virgin Tour in college...that's for another time and Place...

Madonna on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/madonna/ 

July 4th

Celebrate your independence..."No Kings" - Think about it, but not too much...

Be safe and enjoy!

Independence Day on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States)   

Today's Secret Word Is...

Rosie O'Donnell
"Common Knowledge"

The secret word for today, Friday July 3rd 2026 is: "Sociopath" 

Sponsored by Rosie O'Donnell and her one woman show "Common Knowledge" which recently wrapped it's European tour and is headed to New York City for a limited run at the Daryl Roth Theatre July 22nd - August 8th 2026. 

One can clearly see who this word is dedicated to and about in her show. 

Perfection! 

Rosie on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/rosie/?hl=en  

Michael's Musings

Lips Like Sugar
Michael Shinafelt

"Lips like sugar

Sugar kisses
Lips like sugar
Sugar kisses" - Lips Like Sugar, Echo & The Bunnymen

If you ever find yourself mad at someone. Put on a cape and be super mad!

FYI Jesus doesn't listen to prayers he listens to jazz, the more you know 

Saw The Invite L-O-V-E-D it!!!

Had lunch with a friend at El Coyote yesterday. "Yes" I experienced the divine

I talked too much not it's time to disappear and be mysterious again

"Bit#h I'm Gagging" - That's all

Bananas in pajamas, discuss...

Sometimes I think to myself: What would Miss Piggy do???

Woman Crush of the Week - Olivia Wilde she did an ace job directing The Invite. I loved every delicious minute of it!

Less toxic masculinity and more Toxic by Britney Spears, indeed

PS What doesn't kill you, still tried to kill you, think about it, but not too much

Now matter what day or time it is there is always a Law & Order: SVU marathon on somewhere

Imagine denying children free school lunch while making them read about Jesus multiplying loaves to feed all?

This is the day...laundry day, and aren't you happy?!

Wash with me here - 

https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en

https://bsky.app/profile/michaelshinafelt.bsky.social

https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelshinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

The Heat Is On
Michael Shinafelt

Hello July...

It's July, officially the hottest month of the Summer, literally. After living the many years I have in Los Angeles, CA it's always been anywhere from 90 - 100 degrees during various parts of it.

So I'm going to dedicate this weeks Hump Day & Chill to the whole month of July. If any month needs it, this is the one.

Instead of an adult beverage might I suggest something hydrating? We're going to need a bigger glass.

Hump Day & Chill!

July on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July   

Pride Month!

Madonna

Today is the last day of Pride Month let us end it on a high note, so to speak with the one the only Madonna!

The Queen of Pop dropped this iconic line during an interview with Graham Norton. Kylie Minogue was along for the ride as well.

"Maybe We're All Gay"

Needless to say it quickly became a viral meme.

Some food for thought as we usher out the month of Pride.

A friendly reminder the month may be over but Pride is all year long. 

Madonna on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/madonna/