Michael's Musings

Get "The Look"
Michael Shinafelt

"The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same" - Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr

Ever get the feeling that even though things are getting better there is a certain sameness to them? Sort of like life is merely a thing of slight variations, nothing too intense and then boom!

Yeah, I thought so, let's pump up the volume and create our own noise...!!!

My thoughts are with my family, friends and the people of Texas, stay safe

How Appropriate Rush Limbaugh passed during Black History Month

Sniff glue, worship Satan, any questions???

Roses are red, violets are blue, don't confuse the KY with the Gorilla Glue

Good riddance? Great Riddance! Know the difference

Wonder if God has ever thought of killing us all as a coping mechanism

Sometimes I wonder: What would Lizzie Borden do?

Please explain Cryptocurrency to me, on second thought, nevermind...

Woman Crush of the Week - In honor of Black History Month trailblazer Diahann Carroll, remember Julia? If not, that's what Google is for

There is only one true Pod, think about it, but not too much

Once upon a time music wasn't in the cloud

In case you might need one sending a huge hug to you

"Sean Hannity, Jeanine Pirro, and Tucker Carlson walk into a bar. The bar is immediately lowered" - Elayne Boosler

I'm actively trying to be a GIF

Help me on my quest at:

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

Artyom

"California dreaming (California dreaming) On such a winter's day" - The Mamas & The Papas 

While it tis a hazy shade of winter in most of the USA - We here in California are quite fortunate to have mild temperatures and weather (this is why we pay to stay in this region Minions) 

Thus today we are going to really put the "Chill" in Hump Day & Chill with model and artist Artyom. He's breaking out his nether regions and the rest of his bare body in the freezing ass snow!

Taking you to a place that everyone has been before cold, rain and just plain frigid. Well perhaps not so frigid when you see his warm flesh in the middle of a cold bank.

Oh, and "Yes" this comes via Tye Briggs Favorite Hunks & Other Things, naturally.

Thus what are you waiting for?! It's Time for a real bona fide Hump Day & Chill winter style. Get on your sleigh and slide into the link below...not 10 below!!!

https://favoritehunks.blogspot.com/2021/02/artyom-snezhnyy-den.html

Do A Grouch A Favor

Getting Grouchy With It!
Oscar The Grouch

"A grouch is a habitually irritable or complaining person, a grumbler." ~ Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Today is National Do A Grouch A Favor Day, "Yes" really, look it up if you don't believe me. So here to help us celebrate is the biggest, and most famous grouch of them all, Oscar!

The mission of today, should you choose to accept it? If you see someone in a grouchy mood, and let's face it, we all have them, do that person a favor to cheer them up.

"Yes" it's that simple and easy. No one is expecting you to solve said person's problem, just do something kind for them and see how good it makes them, and you, feel.

So now I beg the question, what shall I do for Oscar?  Anyone have any ideas? Send them my way!

Do A Grouch A Favor Day on the WWW -

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/do-a-grouch-a-favor-day/  

Night Flight TVi

Night Flight Launches 24/7 Independent Music Video Channel

Featuring an eclectic mix of independent music videos from Sub Pop, Dais, RVNG Intl.,

Dark Entries and more to come. Artists include Clipping., Kate NV,

Orville Peck, Drab Majesty, King Khan, and Patrick Cowley.

Pioneering music TV series Night Flight has launched a 24/7 TV channel dedicated to independent artists and labels on its popular streaming platform Night Flight Plus. The new channel coincides with the arrival of revered reissue label Dark Entries on the apps, who will join the current Night Flight label partners that include Sub Pop, Dais, and Rvng Intl. Drag City will be arriving next, with more labels to come in 2021.

From Night Flight founder and CEO Stuart S. Shapiro: “From Day One, Night Flight has been a beacon for the creativity and innovation of independent musicians and artists. It's in our DNA. NFTVi now celebrates this art form which is so vibrant today and culturally important. I am so proud to launch our second 24/7 TV channel on the Night Flight Plus platforms.”

NFTV and the new independent music platform, NFTVi, are available exclusively to Night Flight Plus members to enjoy on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Online. Like a “Punk Criterion Channel,” the Night Flight streaming app is the exclusive home to original Night Flight episodes, and an eclectic mix of cult films, music documentaries, concert films, and video rarities.

Beginning in early 2020 with a partnership with Sub Pop, Night Flight has created new episodes of Night Flight with over 50 artists from its independent label partners. Featuring introductions from the show’s original host, Pat Prescott, and exclusive visuals from select artists, these new episodes uphold and further the iconic series original mission: exposing its audience to the diverse and eclectic sounds from across the musical landscape.

At launch, the new Night Flight channel will feature Video Profiles from an eclectic mix of independent music videos from independent artists including Clipping., Kate NV, Orville Peck, Drab Majesty, Weyes Blood, J Mascis, Genesis Breyer P-orridge, King Khan, Patrick Cowley, ADULT., Peter Ivers, and many more..

Memberships for the streaming app are $4.99/month and $39.99/year. Night Flight Plus is the ONLY place to watch original episodes of the iconic ‘80s series. Start your 7-day free trial today.

Valentine's Day...

Happy Valentine's Day!

Tatum Lynn "Let Your Hair Down"

Tatum Lynn
Photo:
Sergio Garcia

TATUM LYNN RELEASES PARAMORE COVER “STILL INTO YOU”

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

  LISTEN TO BALLAD VERSION HERE   

"LET DOWN YOUR HAIR" ALBUM RELEASES MARCH 5,2021 

 No Doubt's "Just A Girl" Cover Available HERE 

 "CLOSER" LYRIC VIDEO HERE

LISTEN HERE

“Later Baby, XO” HERE SOARS OVER 1 MILLION VIEWS

Tatum Lynn is not your typical “new artist.” Yes, she’s about to release her first album, Let Down Your Hair on March 5 2021, which features 14 tracks of pop paradise, but there aren’t too many people who can claim a chart topping first single before their record even drops. From the time she was ten years old, Tatum showed a dedication and savvy unlike most, giving her all in to developing herself as an artist; in late 2019, at the age of 19, that commitment paid off as “Later Baby XO” HERE broke in to the Billboard Top 40 and has garnered over 1 million views. Tatum hasn’t looked back since.

 

To celebrate Valentine's Day, Tatum has recorded a stripped down ballad version of Paramore's hit song, "Still Into You."  Watch the video for "Still Into You" HERE and stream the track HERE  “Still Into You” is one of my all time favorite songs. I have covered it before, but none of them are like this. The piano version brings out raw emotions that you wouldn’t get from the upbeat version. Hopefully I make Hayley Williams proud!!" says Tatum

In advance of the March 5 Let Down Your Hair album release, Tatum has released two album cuts including, "Closer" HERE along with a special live studio performance HERE and the lyric video HERE.  Additionally, Tatum released her first single & video “Let Down Your Hair” HERE (directed & choreographed by So You Think You Can Dance famed dancer/choreographer Benji Schwimmer) and is available on all formats HERE. 

Photo:
Sergio Garcia

While the whole album explodes with surprises, there are some tracks that deserve to be put on repeat:  It will be hard not to get up and dance when “Let Down Your Hair” comes on.  Tatum worked with producer/songwriter Joey Barba and Lauren Christy on the track.  The song is a clarion call for optimism and strength, Tatum encourages people to rise above the noise and just be yourself as she states here: “I have many fans and followers that shared with me their experiences and frustrations of being bullied on and off social media.  “Let Down Your Hair” was written to give them courage and the confidence to not let this get you down, and to keep on trying and smiling. Social media can be brutal, I have experienced it firsthand. The world is full of fakers and haters, so making sure we remember who we are, and to let down your hair is so important.”

 

Work on the album Let Down Your Hair Pre-Order HERE started in California, where Tatum, armed with her journal, began writing with A-Level talent. “I’ve been very comfortable writing with other people. We talk about what’s happening in our lives, ideas we want to touch on, and then we just go.” For the album, Tatum collaborated with Lauren Christy (Avril Lavigne, Dua Lipa, Kelly Clarkson), who was part of the award-winning Matrix writing trio, celebrated writer/producer John Fields (P!nk, Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers) producer Joey Barba and Jon Levine (Meghan Trainor)

 

While choosing songs, she knew the stakes were high and worked hard to make sure the songs were accessible, smart, fun and meaningful. “What I like to say about this album is that there’s a song on there for everyone. Whether it’s losing a friend, going through a break up, trying to figure out where you stand, or even celebrating differences, you can come find a song for you.”

 

Tatum’s new album Let Down Your Hair is set for release March 5, 2021. 

  

Check out Tatum’s cover of  No Doubt's "Just A Girl" HERE

Check out Tatum’s cover of Post Malone’s “Hollywood’s Bleeding” HERE

 

Follow Tatum Lynn here:

Instagram  - https://www.instagram.com/tatumlynnmusic/

Facebook  - https://www.facebook.com/TatumLynnMusic

Twitter - https://twitter.com/tatumlynn

Official website: https://www.tatumlynn.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tatum+lynn 

Happy Chinese New Year!

Party Like An Ox!
George Clooney

Happy Year of the Ox Minions! That's correct today marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year, this year is owned by the Ox.

Thus I thought we would ring it in with George Clooney who was born in 1961 making him, well an Ox according to the Chinese Zodiac Calendar.

Here's what Chinese Astrology has to say about him: "George Clooney was also born in the year of the Metal Ox, in 1961. These people don't aim to be the center of attention, but they often receive recognition due to their hard work. And this seems to be Clooney's case, since he is always focused on making great films, rather than being famous. Everything he has achieved, including fame and money, is a result of his hard work.

When it comes to fashion, the Metal Ox is often classic and more traditional, and that is again a way to describe Clooney."  Happy New Year!

Chinese New Year on Wikipedia:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_New_Year