"Flash Bang"

Jarvis Anderson

"Flash Bang," the newest offering from perennial indie pop outfit Iglu & Hartly, has singer/producer Jarvis Anderson take us on a wild ride through a relationship rocked by a bombshell. Told amongst a backdrop of thumping drums, warm and beautiful analog synth lines noodle highly rhythmic verses as the song explodes into visceral and undeniable choruses ("If it's easy, it's too good to be true.”)

At times part Doobie Brothers, 80’s hard rock, and a spattering of signature precision rapping, "Flash Bang" is an eccentric mix of styles and flavors that only Iglu & Hartly can make taste this good.

"Flash Bang" began as a song that Jarvis had originally written for another project with collaborators Brandon Eisenbeis and Dave Orton.

He recalls, "The song always had a place in my mind. I've thought about it often and it felt amazing to revisit it with Iglu & Hartly energy."

Jarvis brought the song to the finish line with Ethan Kaufaman and Will Brierre at The Arcade in Sunland, CA.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/5TmQAc3Di1I

Website:

igluandhartlymusic.com

Socials

www.facebook.com/igluandhartly

www.instagram.com/igluandhartly

Beetlejuice 2

As you've more than likely have heard at this point we are getting Beetlejuice 2 thirty five years after the original.

Honestly I'm feeling ambivalent about the whole enterprise. Is this something we really need and why???

Seriously thirty five years is a long time for a sequel to arrive, it really seems like an experiment more than anything.

Nonetheless here is the first image of Winona Ryder reprising her role as Lydia Deetz straight outta the set.

Beetlejuice 2 drops September 6th 2024.

BJ2 on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beetlejuice_2

David Archuleta Is "Up"

Photo:
Zach Scmitt

Why and where has singer-songwriter David Archuleta been hiding out the first half of 2023?  Well, he hasn’t really. After months of show-stopping performances by the likes of Sir Elton John HERE, Tim Mc Graw HERE, Bruno Mars, Shania Twain HERE James Bay  HERE, Celine Dion, Ed Sheeran  HERE and more as the majestic and colorful Macaw on Fox’s hit tv series, The Masked Singer he no longer has to hide his identity as he was unmasked last night along with singer Bishop Briggs.

 

Triumphing over vocal powerhouses Pentatonix, Michael Bolton and Sara Evans among others throughout the season, David landed in the finale with stunning vocalist Bishop Briggs who ultimately took home the golden mask trophy.  

 

David says of performing the Eric Carmen/Celine Dion classic “All By Myself”, “All By Myself” is a declaration to me. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking I didn’t deserve love or to be loved. And, I thought I had to learn how to be ok with it. I am done being alone though. I think it’s ok to say even if I am the way I am I don’t want to live by myself anymore. And, it’s ok to allow myself to be loved. And to love. There is no greater thing than that. I feel the pain of the history of feeling undeserving of that. But stepping into life and saying I deserve a chance to experience it.”

 

The Masked Singer

Performance after performance, David received the highest of praises from judges Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Robin Thicke and Nicole Scherzinger with Ken reminding David he has the “voice of an angel” and sharing a personal story how when David sang “Imagine” on American Idol in 2008 while Ken and his wife were in the hospital with their newborn babies (who were fighting for their lives)  they’d tune into American Idol every week to listen to David sing – Ken further stating - “You are a ray of light to me, my wife and to my kids– thank God for you!” While fellow judge Nicole Scherzinger said, “Thank you for being so bold and showing us your heart.” Robin Thicke also stating David’s performance of Elton John’s “Your Song” was possibly “one of the best in the show’s history” and Jenny literally mesmerized week after week by David’s “empowering and inspiring” performances and vocal range.  

 

On deciding to do The Masked Singer, David said, “I had a lot of anxiety going into the show because I wasn’t sure I could handle an environment of being judged again, especially with millions watching on tv, but being the Macaw made it a lot more fun than having to compete as myself. Becoming the Macaw has been exciting because it’s like I became a new person.  It allowed me to show the colors I was too afraid to show and tap deeper emotionally into my performances. I’m now putting Macaw’s flair into my life moving forward. I’m no longer afraid to stand boldly in all my vibrant colors, take bigger risks in my career because if I can do it as Macaw, I know I can do it as me as well. Last night’s finale may have been the last night for Macaw, but he’ll live in me forever.”  

To celebrate his newfound confidence (and performing unmasked again), David has announced he will be releasing his brand new single, “Up” on June 2. “This is about hitting what we feel is rock bottom in our lives and like there’s nowhere to go. You feel hopeless. The only thing to do from the bottom is get yourself off the ground and move up. It’s a song about finding the strength you didn’t know you had in you. And replacing any fear and hate with love. Especially self love.” he says. “Up” is available for pre-order now HERE

 

Earlier this month, David joined forces with CG5 HERE for a dazzling new single & animated music video, "IDONTUNDERSTAND." LISTEN to “IDONTUNDERSTAND” and watch the official music video HERE  &

the making of “IDONTUNDERSTAND”HERE

 

 

Follow David Here:

https://www.facebook.com/davidarchuleta/

twitter.com/DavidArchie 

instagram.com/DavidArchie

https://www.tiktok.com/@davidarchie?lang=en

https://www.youtube.com/user/theofficialarchuleta

www.davidarchuleta.com

 

Michael's Musings

3,2,1 - Naughty Is More Fun!
Michael Shinafelt

Being naughty is fun may sound like a cliche, but truly it isn't. It's a very open ended thing in terms of interpretation. However let me state clearly, some people do confuse "naughty" with "self destruction" they are not, I repeat, not the same thing.

Naughty is a sane participation in something, that isn't bad, but fun for you solo, or for whoever else may be involved in the activity with you. It's a healthy release and one I highly recommend. Try it you'll like it, now for some totally different head!!!

Last night's season finale of Vanderpump Rules really brought it! Now I can't wait for the reunion!!!

Is Clown Sex your greatest pleasure and your darkest shame???

Live so that if your life were turned into a book, Florida would ban it

Cry to your mother

BTW Katie Maloney's Bitchy Ass would make a great name for a band

While were on the subject I don't know why anyone would want to have sex with Tom Sandoval, worm with a mustache is an accurate description (Thank You, James Kennedy)

How about that Five Nights At Freddy's teaser? Looks promising, yes?

Sometimes I wonder: What would Chucky do? (Yes, the killer doll Chucky)

Woman Crush of the Week - Jennifer Lopez who has the number one movie on Netflix The Mother, she slays in it!!!

I'm sorry that you're jaded, or maybe not. I'll decide later

There is no  debate, trans rights are human rights

Maybe one more thing? Or many...the more you don't know

Get it! Martha Stewart on the cover of Sports Illustrated at 81!!! 

Pick your poison: Latex, Rubber or Nothing at all

You can find out my choice here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

Helen Mirren

I'm going to school you Hump Day & Chill style. I present to you the one and only Helen Mirren at this year's Cannes Film Festival. 

At 77 years young Helen is her own unique creation. Thus she never goes out of vogue. 

Know that how hard you might try to bend it like Ms. Mirren you will never be as cool as she is.

Consider yourself schooled now go Hump Day & Chill...

Helen on the WWW -

http://www.helenmirren.com/  

Gaylien Love

Gaylien

 What the world needs now is love, sweet love. "Yes" it truly does. Thus I present to you the Gaylien straight outta last night's Planet Queer at Akbar in Silverlake, CA. 

Planet Queer is a lovely place where the LGBTQIA community can come express themselves every third Monday of the month.

It's a free and open space and I find the energy from the audience and performers exhilarating!!!

The event is put on by Ian MacKinnon and Travis Wood, it's real and spectacular.

Get yourself some Gaylien Love, I have and I highly recommend it.

Dance Minions like everyone is watching and them some!

Planet Queer on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/planet.queer/?hl=en

But Of Course He Did...

Nothing Tom Sandoval of Vanderpump Rules could say or do at this point should surprise anyone. So it should come as no shock that he told Katie Maloney's Mom, Teri to "Shut The F#ck Up" in a scene that was actually cut from VPR.

Bravo did him a favor by deleting it. He already is a stone cold manipulating sociopath in everyone's eyes and does he really need to look worse??? I thought not. But it's out there that he did it so while we don't get to hear it, we know about it and that really doesn't help his "I'm not drinking" stab at rehabbing his image.

It's also not helping ticket sales for his hobby, I mean band's tour either.

Mic Drop!

VPR on the WWW -

https://www.bravotv.com/vanderpump-rules