Euphoria With A Twist

When Euphoria Met Dynasty

Alright Euphoria fans, like me. Last night's episode was amazing, as per usual. One of the best of a show that is already the best.

Not sure how many of you out there remember the nighttime drama Dynasty, not the reboot currently running on the CW, I am talking the original one from the 80's. 

Why am I asking? Well I am assuming you are viewing the very clever piece of pop culture that Internet artist Ronald McDonkey did above of Cassie and Maddy. Well to truly appreciate it you need to be familiar with, well, the original Dynasty.

Ronald's take casts Cassie as Crystal (Linda Evans) and Maddy as Alexis (Joan Collins) from it. Crystal and Alexis were arch rivals. Now I bet you are getting the concept of it, if you hadn't already.

"Yes" Ronald McDonkey does some really cool stuff, and this piece in particular really nails it!

Happy Presidents' Day! 

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Sunday Funday

They're Back!
Mariska Hargitay & Christopher Meloni

Well here's a sight for Sunday Funday eyes, it's Mariska Hargitay & Christopher Meloni magically appearing on Law & Order press day in NYC.

This is cause for celebration amongst us L&O fans as Law & Order Thursdays return this week, yay!!!

Honestly I'm not sure why these shows run with new episodes for a month and then break for a month, perhaps that's the way the Pandemic has affected their shooting schedules? Perhaps they simply like to string their fans along? 

Whatever the case, it's frustrating, but oh so gratifying when the show hits the airwaves again.

Looking forward never straight until this Thursday February 24th.

Meanwhile enjoy Sunday Funday!  

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"Spring Loaded"

NEW LIVE VIDEO OF “YEAH YEAH YEAH” OUT NOW –Click HERE

 

Lit have announced their first batch of US tour dates in over three years today.  The trek dubbed, “Spring Loaded” is set to begin May 4 in Flint, MI  along with a date at Sony Hall in New York City May 10 and then wrapping up at Mohegan Sun Casino June 4. Special guests Heart Attack Man here and Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts here will complete the bill for a night of non-stop rock-n-roll. 

 

Prior to the US run, Lit will accompany Bowling For Soup throughout the UK for a two week tour in April.  All dates are on sale now HERE A full slate of dates (as well as very special album news) will be announced very soon. 

 

Lit have also released a live performance video HERE of their latest single HERE & official video HERE, “Yeah Yeah Yeah”, and are currently working in the laboratory on their seventh full-length rock opus slated for an early summer release.

 

Catch up with Ajay & Jeremy as they sit down with AXS TV’s Katie Daryl HERE

 

In addition, Lit recently revealed a four part documentary style podcast about their iconic song, “MY OWN WORST ENEMY” that was produced for Round Hill Music by Osiris Media. Listen to My Own Worst Enemy, The Podcast. Presented by Round Hill Music HERE

Imagine writing a track that:

*has over 200 million streams on Spotify

*has 44 million views on YouTube

*was #1 on Billboard Modern Rock chart for 11 weeks

*was named SONG OF THE YEAR by both ASCAP & Billboard

*is The most broadcasted, covered & karaoke’d rock tune in the past 20 years

 

Over four episodes, they explore the impact that this iconic track has had on music and pop culture and the enduring legacy of the band Lit. Conversations with the band and musical peers like Butch Walker, Adrian Young of No Doubt, and Noodles from the Offspring, as well as label executives, radio hosts, professional songwriters and musicologists tell the story behind the seminal song that has been in constant rotation since its release in 1999.

 

A vast array of artists View Here including A Day To Remember, Charlie Puth, Wallows, A Thousand Horses, Dustin Lynch, All Time Low, Zoe Kravitz, Michelle Branch have all covered the song, while Post Malone performed it on Instagram Live as did Kelly Clarkson HERE and Jimmy Fallon on his late night show HERE. “My Own Worst Enemy” truly transcends being categorized to a specific musical genre as is witnessed with its instant appeal not only to fellow punk and rock bands, but by country and pop artists.

 

Stream the Lit catalog HERE

 

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“Spring Loaded” Tour Dates

Lit with Heart Attack Man and Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts

( * = does not include Tuk Smith)

( ^ = does not include Heart Attack Man)

 

Wednesday, May 4th : Flint, MI @ Machine Shop*

Thursday, May 5th : Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall

Friday, May 6th : Cincinnati, OH @ Riverfront Live

Saturday, May 7th : Buffalo, NY @ Showplace Theater*

Sunday, May 8th : Warrendale, PA @ Jergels

Tuesday, May 10th : New York, NY @Sony Hall^

Wednesday, May 11: Hopewell, VA @ Beacon Theatre

Thursday, May 12th : Charlotte, NC @ Amos’

Friday, May 13th : Columbia, SC @ Savage Craft Ale Works

Saturday, May 14th : Sanford, NC @ Wampus Cat Music Festival*^

Sunday, May 15th : Myrtle Beach, SC @ The Boathouse

Thursday, June 2: Millville, NJ – Levoy Theatre*^

Friday, June 3: Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall*^

Saturday, June 4: Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Casino*^

 

"This Is Dirty"

Jawbreakers

              Jawbreakers Clean Up the Dancefloor with 

                                  “This is Dirty”

New Single is an Ode to Social Influencers, The Cock Destroyers

The drag-duo DJ-production team known as Jawbreakers return to the dancefloor this month with “This is Dirty,” the second single from their soon-to-be-released 'Just A Taste' EP.  The song is a camp club track that references The Cock Destroyers, two British porn stars who exploded on Twitter after a viral clip emerged of the two ladies proclaiming, "Do you know what we are? Cock destroyers, Cock f---ing destroyers," among other bizarre quotes.  “Sophie Anderson and Rebecca More of The Cock Destroyers were a huge part of queer pop culture when we were coming of age,” explains Jawbreakers’ Sabrina Babyslut.   “We were obsessed with their strong message of sex positivity and support of sex workers.”  Jawbreakers met the now-split-up Cock Destroyers in 2019 at Amsterdam’s Milkshake Festival.  The meeting inspired them to introduce the infamous porn duo to the next generation of queer clubbers with a fanciful song that contained an underlying kink theme but was suitable for all to enjoy. “We want everyone to be able to dance and party to our music!” Jawbreakers’ Kali Forni-Kate exclaims. Jawbreaker’s “This is Dirty” is being distributed through Extrovert Music, a division of Vicious Recordings, and is available on Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer.  Its lyric video is available on YouTube.  The Just A Taste EP will be available on Apple Music and Spotify on April 1.  

“This is Dirty” isn’t just for the dancefloor, it’s for all floors!”  proclaims Kali Forni-Kate from her Melbourne home.  “It can be listened to on loop while on hands and knees scrubbing the kitchen floor,” she says.  The song follows the Jawbreakers previous hit single, “Boyfriend;” a track that climbed to #1 on the iTunes Dance chart in January 2022. 

In the “This is Dirty” lyric video, Kali and Sabrina are seen in sexy maid uniforms, leaning into the song’s playful double meaning.  “We designed and made those outfits,” Sabrina explains.  “Other than the fact that it was 90 degrees on the day we filmed the video, and Kali and I were in full drag in a studio with no air conditioning, we had a blast!”   

Charles Buxton-Leslie, known for his recent work with queer artists G Flip and MAY-A — and for directing Jawbreakers’ “Boyfriend” video — directs the “This is Dirty” lyric video. Also returning is the washing machine from the “Boyfriend” video;  this time covered in colorful stickers. 

Along with the radio edit, Vicious Recordings will release several new remixes of “This is Dirty” on March 4th.  Included in the package will be the James Alexandr piano house remix, John Course’s minimal and dark cut and two tracks by LA based producer Twonski: a driving 'space disco' version and an 'acid filth' remix.

Kali and Sabrina first met in 2016, performing in a Britney Spears tribute show in Melbourne.  They immediately clicked as both came from similar middle-class, nuclear family backgrounds, discovered drag via their passions for musical theatre, and began their individual adventures into the art form after high school.   When they learned of their shared interest in music production, they decided to join forces as a DJ duo.    They bought a mixer and six months later they were in business as Jawbreakers.

The duo has already headlined several international festivals including Sydney Mardi Gras and Milkshake Festival in Netherlands. Their next big gig will be Summer Camp Festival where they will perform alongside Years and Years, Big Freedia and The Veronicas. They are also slated to perform the next Goodlife U18 event, as well as Adelaide Festival, St Kilda Festival and Melbourne Pride.

“We have been keeping an eye on Jawbreakers for several years,” says Damien Platt of Extrovert Music, a division of Vicious Recordings, the label that discovered Avicii when he was a teenager, and released his first ten records.  “When Kali and Sabrina presented us with demos of the EP, we were instantly fans of the music. It's fun, its camp and its quality music.”

Jawbreakers is not Extrovert Music’s first foray into gay dancefloor music.   Label co-founder Andy Van, of the band Madison Avenue, had a #1 dance anthem with “Don’t Call Me Baby”. More recently, Sgt Slick’s recut of “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” went gold and has become a major queer anthem.  “Extrovert Music is focusing on dance pop/disco/commercial/cross over releases,” Platt continues. “A majority of our new signings and existing roster who identify as LGBTQIA+ are producing this sound.”

Jawbreakers’ “Just A Taste” EP is being distributed through Extrovert Music, a division of Vicious Recordings, and will be available on Apple Music and Spotify on April 1.  Jawbreaker’s “This is Dirty” is available now on multiple platforms and its lyric video is available on YouTube.  Follow on Instagram @ JawbreakersDJ

Michael's Musings

Feeling Fierce!
Michael Shinafelt

Today I am feeling the "F" word, Fierce! "Yes" Fierce Minions! The reason for that is after all of the "stuff" we all have been collectively going through these past few years I am back to feeling my bad self. 

When you have a strong sense of self and are able to make yourself happy you have everything IMO, OK let's get to it, no need to strike a pose, let's go!!!

A motley crew of Plunder Monkeys, discuss

My favorite part is when he twirls the cat around on the dance floor, the more you know

Just two pagans wanting to look like their celebrity idols

Yay Rams!

Shailene Woodley is just the latest American to cancel Aaron Rodgers 

Now that Valentine's Day is over it's time to prepare for Halloween!!!

In the bushes now...

Once you go burnt sienna you never go back

Woman Crush of the Week - Patricia Arquette in David Lynch's 1997 Noir Film Lost Highway. Beautiful and haunting.

Do you ever think God knew you would be too powerful to make you completely stable mentally???

Ice T just turned 64, and how old does that make you feel?

When I'm stuck sometimes I think: What would Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman do?

FYI the secret to effective prayer is asking for things that were going to happen anyway

Don't let anyone else ruin your day, it's your day ruin it yourself

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Hump Day & Chill

The Women 
Of
Euphoria

While there have been some mixed reactions to the current season of Euphoria I am in the camp that loves it! Especially how the first four episodes were over the top with graphic violence and sex and then episodes five and six became less about shock and awe and more about reality setting in...brilliant!

Thus this group shot of the women of Euphoria is giving me life and it is this week's Hump Day & Chill.

I'm not gonna name all the cast members, if you know, you know. Yeah, I'm not in that giving of a mood this week and this one is for us fans of Euphoria and if you aren't one well then no Hump Day & Chill for you this week, sorry.

So here you go my fellow Euphoria peeps, you know who you are and now it's time to Hump Day & Chill!

"Oh she needs a f#cking exorcism"

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Renaldo & The Loaf - 23rd Century Giants

 MVD ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF 23rd CENTURY GIANTS’, A NEW DOCUMENTARY TELLING THE FASCINATING STORY OF THE UNIQUE RENALDO & THE LOAF. COMING IN MARCH ON BLU-RAY THROUGH WELL DANG! PRODUCTIONS. 

MVD ENTERTAINMENT GROUP IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THE MUSIC DOCUMENTARY 23rd CENTURY GIANTS - THE STORY OF RENALDO & THE LOAF’ ON BLU-RAY COMING MARCH 2022.

A decades-long friendship drives an architect and a bio-medical scientist to make the weirdest music you've ever heard in your life. And thanks to the Internet, they're more popular than ever. The documentary 23rd Century Giants follows the musical careers of mild-mannered Brits Brian Poole and David Janssen, aka Renaldo & the Loaf, whose sonic experimentation with tape loops, household objects and repurposed musical instruments alike gave them a unique electronic sound that would inspire generations of adventurous music lovers for decades. From childhood friendship, to landing a deal with the record company of their wildest dreams (Ralph Records, home of the like minded Residents), then not speaking for 20 years only to reunite to world-wide cult status, this definitive history of the band features interviews with the avant-garde duo themselves, and virtually every key figure in their musical lives.

Not many bands can boast that one of their albums, “Songs for Swinging Larvae,” was voted 14^th weirdest of all time by Mojo magazine! The documentary includes the 1981 promo film made by Ralph Records for that very album, remastered in HD from the original 16mm source. There is also a plethora of unseen photos, unheard music and comedic cutout animations that do an incredible job of visually representing the strangeness. The band made their long anticipated live debut in Vienna in 2018 before an adoring crowd, footage of which is also included. This touching story of the power of friendship and creativity will have even reluctant listeners eager to hear what Renaldo & the Loaf come up with next, and send them down the rabbit hole of exploring their singular catalog. Essential for any curious fan of eccentric and unconventional music.  

 

Bonus Materials

·        25 minutes of extended interviews and deleted scenes

·        1981 Ralph Records 'Songs for Swinging Larvae' promo film, remastered in HD from the original 16mm source.

·        Renaldo & The Loaf's 'Backwards Film Study #1' 8mm film

·        Music videos for 'A Convivial Ode' and 'Optimism'

23rd Century Giants | Official Trailer

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