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Thursday, August 21, 2025
View From the Peak - Everything Coming to Paramount+ in September 2025
Sunday, August 17, 2025
57 Channels and Only This Is On: August 17, 2025
Alien: Earth: I
am confused, how is a runaway space ship just allowed to crash into Earth? Are there not early detection systems? Why not destroy it before it enters the atmosphere? And why exactly are they letting a bunch of ten-year-olds
go to the crash site? Sure, they are
super-human, but they still have the brains of children and children are
forking stupid.
The Challenge: Vets and New Threats: I missed talking about the first couple weeks
because there was not anything else on so I signed up for a month of Netflix (Happy
Gilmore 2 was great even though the antagonist was bad (why not just have Happy
vs. Shooter on the Senior Tour?); Sirens was great, The Hunting Wives was
stupid in a highly entertaining way, everything else was… well, there is a
reason why I only sign up for Netflix for one month every other year. See you again for
the 2027 World Cup Netflix).
I do like the swapping of partners as it will shake up
voting, though I am slightly disappointed we did not get a full season of Turbo
and America as partners. That would have
been very entertaining. But this episode
was a bit boring. It became quite
obvious that Nia would not be cleared, especially when they went to commercial
with not enough time to come back and do a full elimination. Now I wonder what they were going to do with
all those logs.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Around the Tubes: August 16, 2025
I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Only Murders in the Building, Blood & Myth, Coolio, Billy Idol, Mother Love Bone, Conan Gray, Isabela Merced, and she's green.
- Check out the trailer and key art for the fifth season of Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building." The Emmy® Award-nominated series returns Tuesday, September 9th with three episodes. New episodes stream Tuesdays on Hulu.
- Hulu has debuted the official trailer and for "Blood & Myth." The gripping true-crime documentary premieres Thursday, September 4 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in English speaking territories internationally.
- In a new episode of Vevo Footnotes, producer Doug Rasheed gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise,” one of the most iconic rap songs of the ‘90s. The episode celebrates the song’s 30th anniversary, originally released on August 1, 1995. In the episode, Rasheed explains how he first met Coolio while working security, and how he connected with Coolio’s manager Paul Stewart. He recalls how the producers used to compete to see who could pull the best samples for tracks. Rasheed also shares the early challenge they faced when Stevie Wonder initially refused to clear the “Pastime Paradise” sample because of the language and content in the song. Coolio rewrote some of the lyrics and with Stewart’s help, the sample was eventually cleared. Watch Here
- Rock legend Billy Idol announces new vinyl re-pressings of three classic releases: Charmed Life, Whiplash Smile, and the Don’t Stop EP, out now via Capitol/UMe. In addition to limited-edition vinyl, all three are available in Atmos. Available here:
- UMe celebrates the legacy of one of the most quietly influential bands in history, Mother Love Bone, by reissuing the Seattle, WA group's Shine EP and seminal full-length debut Apple on September 26. This reissue is a testament to the enduring impact of Mother Love Bone's music and a must-have for any serious music collector. Both Shine and Apple will be available in multiple physical configurations, including CD, standard black vinyl, or limited-edition color vinyl variants. A limited-edition, newly remastered Japan-exclusive Mini-LP/SHM-CD that includes both the “Shine” EP, as well as the debut full-length album “Apple,” will also be available on October 10. Pre-order HERE now. The CD version of the Shine EP includes "Capricorn Sister (Album Version)" as a bonus track, not included on the LP. The Shine vinyl formats feature a 4-song track list repeated on both sides, and it is available in three options: a standard black vinyl, a limited-edition “Purple Haze” vinyl, and a limited-edition “Skyblue” vinyl LP.
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- Multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, Conan Gray releases his highly anticipated album, Wishbone via Republic Records. Listen to Wishbone HERE. On Wishbone, Conan Gray returns to his singer-songwriter roots after falling in love for the first time, showcasing his creative talents more than ever before. Wishbone is entirely written by Conan Gray, featuring previously released singles “This Song” and “Vodka Cranberry,” and executive produced by Grammy Award winning longtime collaborator Dan Nigro. Nigro has worked with Conan since 2018, producing his multi-platinum hits “Heather” and “Maniac”. Conan also worked with producers Ethan Gruska, Noah Conrad, Luka Kloser and Elvira on Wishbone.
- Fresh off a banner year with standout roles in The Last of Us and the #1 box office hit Superman, Isabela Merced returns to the spotlight with Apocalipsis, a smoldering salsa reinvention of her original song produced by Tony Succar, winner of 2 GRAMMY® Awards and 2 Latin GRAMMY® Awards. Originally written and produced by Merced with her brother Gyovanni Moner in 2020, Apocalipsis has now been transformed into an explosive Latin anthem that fuses salsa and pop while paying homage to their shared Peruvian heritage. Succar, celebrated for his innovative approach to Latin music, brings his signature energy and precision to the track, merging timeless salsa instrumentation with contemporary arrangements. “Apocalipsis” is available now on all streaming platforms.
- Minneapolis band she’s green are excited to share their new EP Chrysalis, available everywhere via Photo Finish Records. Their first project in over 2 years, the five songs perfectly capture their ethereal brand of dream pop, merging wistful vocals with fuzzed-out, harmonic guitars. Arriving with the EP is the official music video for “Little Birds,” which features the band in a serene nature scene as the song builds up to an emotional catharsis. "We shot the Little Birds video outside the city in rural Wisconsin,” explain she’s green. “We set up instruments in a forest clearing and had a great team to help us get it done. We wanted to really cap off the EP with a performance like this and just have some fun with it.” LISTEN TO CHRYSALIS. WATCH “LITTLE BIRDS”
Saturday, August 09, 2025
Around the Tubes: August 9, 2025
I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Frank Sinatra, Haerts, Glass Animals, myah, and Katie Schecter.
- UMe, in conjunction with Frank Sinatra Enterprises, announces a new exclusive double-vinyl collection from Frank Sinatra, featuring his historic collaborations with Count Basie and Duke Ellington, entitled The Giants Of Jazz, out September 26, 2025. This special release includes a pair of timeless albums—It Might As Well Be Swing with Count Basie and His Orchestra and Francis A. & Edward K. with Duke Ellington—newly remastered from the archival recordings. The package includes a new gatefold jacket design that incorporates rare photographs as well as the original artwork. It is now available for pre-order HERE via the Official Store.
- Today, indie duo Haerts release “The Lie,” the second single from their upcoming album Laguna Road, alongside an evocative new video directed by longtime collaborator Julian Klincewicz (Beyoncé, Virgil Abloh, Tame Impala, etc.). Watch here. “The Lie” is an ode to bandmates and life partners Nini Fabi and Benny Gebert’s youth — a memory of young love — its freedom, its weight, and its strange wisdom. “It’s about the dreams and the pain that brought us together,” says Fabi, “the same forces that at times tore us apart.” Klincewicz’s video strips the visual down to raw emotion.
- Glass Animals unveil their latest track “Vampire Bat”, the fifth instalment in their Fresh Fruit Series—listen HERE. Fresh Fruit is a space for Dave Bayley and the band to experiment, bringing in guests and collaborators and allowing Dave (who produces all of the Glass Animals’ records) to play with new sounds. Previous Fresh Fruit releases includ “Lose Control” with Joey Bada$$, the much-missed “Gold Lime”, “Tokyo Drifting” with Denzel Curry, and “I Don’t Wanna Talk (I Just Wanna Dance)” with Albert Hammond Jr.. “Vampire Bat” is a collaboration between Dave and producer Rob Bisel [SZA].
- LA via South Florida myah isn’t just another indie musician — she’s the producing force behind music videos for major artists, like The Marias -- “Un Millon”, “All I Really Want Is You”, song of the summer “Mood” by 24k Goldn, Kehlani’s “Little Story”, Steve Aoki’s Ultimate & “Invitame a Un Cafe”, Tinashe’s “X”, Oliver Tree’s break-up anthem “Cowboys Don’t Cry”, and more. Now, she’s stepping in front of the camera with a voice that’s just as big as the visuals she’s produced, winning a Telly Award in 2025 for her music video, “the lobby”. Originally from South Florida, myah’s sound is a blend of alternative rock, pop, and pop-punk melodies with midwest emo inspired guitar riffs. Influenced by bands like Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Foxing, and Modest Mouse, her love for alternative music solidified her decision to make music of a similar caliber, while still incorporating those familiar pop beats. Storytelling is a huge part of her music identity, writing lyrics that tap into her own life experiences with hints of nostalgia. Myah’s songwriting meshes soft pop female familiarity with emo angst and vulnerability. STREAM/WATCH"glitter," WATCH "dodging bullets," WATCH "hurricane," WATCH "now or never," WATCH "notice you".
- Nashville’s Katie Schecter announces her new album Empress will be released on October 17. Recorded live to tape at New York City’s legendary Diamond Mine Studio while she was pregnant with her daughter, Schecter feels transcendent in her femininity, knowing she is safe to cherish her imperfections. Holding life within her while creating this album, she knew this body of work is also a gift that will be left behind as part of her personal archeology — Pre-save / pre-order. Along with the announcement of her album, Schecter today releases the new single “Run River Run.” Slinky, sultry and driving with few glances to the rearview mirror, she exists in her own class of cinematic sophistication, straddling the lines of rock, soul and pop — Stream.
Saturday, August 02, 2025
Around the Tubes: August 2, 2025
I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, Tempest, The Jeffersons, Terrace Martin, and Blood & Myth.
- Hulu has debuted the official trailer and key art for "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox." The limited series premieres Wednesday, August 20 with two episodes. New episodes stream Wednesdays on Hulu and the series finales on October 1.
- When an assassination attempt is made on a presidential candidate, a multinational conspiracy involving rogue nations, security agencies, and classified intelligence will threaten the stability of the Korean peninsula. Hulu has released the teaser trailer for Korean original series "Tempest." Check it out below! The new spy thriller with an international cast, including Gianna Jun, Gang Dongwon, John Cho and more, is launching with three episodes on September 10 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
- FETV (Family Entertainment Television), home to beloved and timeless levision series and movies carried across cable, satellite, and virtual platforms, announced today that The Jeffersons will join the network's programming lineup starting Monday, August 25th. The show will begin in its regular time slot at 6:50p ET every day with additional telecasts at 12:50a ET each night. As with all series on FETV, The Jeffersons will air in its original, uncut format. Check https://fetv.tv/ for full listings and times.
- Multi-GRAMMY® nominated musician, producer, and sonic architect Terrace Martin is inviting fans deeper into his world with the launch of an intimate new live performance series for his latest album “Come As You Are” out now on Sounds of Crenshaw Live. Hosted exclusively on the Sounds of Crenshaw YouTube channel, the self-produced series will roll out new live performances every week, reimagining standout tracks from Terrace’s latest acclaimed album Come As You Are, his collaborative project with R&B powerhouse Kenyon Dixon.
WATCH: “SEE YOU LATER”] HERE
[GET: “COME AS YOU ARE”] HERE
- Hulu’s new gripping true-crime documentary “Blood & Myth” will premiere September 4th on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in English speaking territories internationally. "Blood & Myth" is now available for editorial and review consideration on Disney Debut's Screening Room. Reviews are under embargo until Thursday, August 28 at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT.