Notes on Notes

I saw Simon Willison (one of my favorite blogs writing about AI) recently added a new “notes” feature to his website. He credits Molly White’s micro notes feed as inspiration. As someone who also recently added a similar feature to my blog, I gotta say, I really would love to see this trend continue to spread. It’s been fun and freeing to have a place to post little random one-offs again without the baggage of social media.

Review: New Found Glory – From The Screen To Your Stereo

New Found Glory - From The Screen To Your Stereo

The breakthrough cover series by New Found Glory kicked off 25 years ago with From The Screen To Your Stereo. This compilation of pop-punk covers of famous songs from movies has been long-adored by fans of the band, and NFG has since put out two additional versions of the series as well. Part I is a fun listening experience that preceded New Found Glory’s self-titled record that would make the band a household name on MTV and radio stations alike. This cover album included seven tracks that clocked in at just under the 20-minute mark, and showcased a band figuring out their sound and Jordan Pundik’s evolving vocal range from Nothing Gold Can Stay. The reception to the movie covers EP was more appreciated over time as the band would occasionally add these covers (and others) to their live sets. From The Screen To Your Stereo was produced by New Found Glory and Jeremy Staska, and marks a memorable time in the ascent of one of this scene’s favorite pop-punk bands.

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Jason Tate
Jason Tate

Happy opening day … ⚾️

No question about it, I am ready to get hurt again.

First new pair of actual running shoes in over fifteen years. Tried the track on Sundays the last month and decided to follow through with this whole “be more healthy” thing by adding in more cardio to my life.

West Friends – “You’ll Hate It Here” (Song Premiere)

West Friends

Today I’m so excited to introduce everyone to pop-punk band, West Friends, who are releasing their latest single called “You’ll Hate It Here.” On this track that takes it roots from classic pop-punk bands like Sum 41, New Found Glory and Blink-182, West Friends make a memorable single with plenty of substance behind it. West Friends is the duo of songwriters and friends, Jordan Renshaw and Isaiah Dominguez, and they have a great style for the pop-punk 30/40-somethings crowd. The band shared, “‘You’ll Hate It Here’ is a tongue-in-cheek take on the cities we call home (Seattle and San Francisco), which, let’s face it, are some of the news cycle’s favorite punching bags. For locals, the negativity can get overbearing enough to warrant a snarky, ‘Grab a souvenir on your way out.” West Friends collaborated with Tom Iannello (Transit, Driveways) to make an anthem that says, despite their flaws, we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.” If you’re enjoying the early listen, you can pre-save West Friends new single here.

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