The flood of great records continues! Today we're taking a quick look at the latest from Rhymies, Dick Valentine, Avery Friedman, Mythical Motors and more!
I've not seen any of the videos featuring people dancing to Bronski Beat's "Small Town Boy." It's a great song BUT have any of the "dancers" listened to the lyrics? It's a tragic story of a lonely gay man running away from his small town after being "pushed around and kicked around." Has the wider culture now latched onto the song ignoring its basic message? Is it the new Y.M.C.A. (where you can "hang out with all the boys")?
That's a great point. My guess--and it's only a guess- is that someone picked a song they thought would both make for a good sound bite and personify "80s dance."
I'm always amazed by the vast amount of artists you know about and the insane number of records you listen to on a regular basis 😂 I knew nothing and no one about any of this. Am I living in the past? 😄
I've not seen any of the videos featuring people dancing to Bronski Beat's "Small Town Boy." It's a great song BUT have any of the "dancers" listened to the lyrics? It's a tragic story of a lonely gay man running away from his small town after being "pushed around and kicked around." Has the wider culture now latched onto the song ignoring its basic message? Is it the new Y.M.C.A. (where you can "hang out with all the boys")?
That's a great point. My guess--and it's only a guess- is that someone picked a song they thought would both make for a good sound bite and personify "80s dance."
Thanks for the shout-out, Kevin! We had a great time talking with Dick Valentine... truly an interesting guy.
Of course! I'm looking forward to seeing him (w/Electric Six) and the end of May.
Added Rhymies to my Spotify, thanks for the recco as always Kev! You've never steered me wrong before. Who doesn't like Bronski Beat?!
Any time! Hopefully, my streak continues. :)
I'm always amazed by the vast amount of artists you know about and the insane number of records you listen to on a regular basis 😂 I knew nothing and no one about any of this. Am I living in the past? 😄
That's why I'm here! :)
Great roundup -- thanks, Kevin. I'm especially digging West Coast Music Club this morning.
Thank you! I'm glad you're digging their sound.