Music Monday 43

Don't be a download pal.

Music Monday 42

"I wouldn't trade one stupid decision for another five years of life."

Music Monday 41

Continuing with last week's theme of honesty toward oneself, I cannot think of a song that puts it as clearly and as simply as this one.

Streetlight Manifesto with Kitty Kat Fan Club @ Showbox SoDo

Streetlight Manifesto

Kitty Kat Fan Club

Music Monday 40

Linkin Park writes songs that have deeply personal lyrics and melodies that mirror the feelings conveyed. I think the emotional honesty behind their songs is the reason they are so successful. While others may remember this band as edgy nu-metal from middle school, I celebrate them as the empathetic poet-musicians they are. This week’s song contains a powerful idea: that the truest way to know yourself is to accomplish a goal on your own.

Music Monday 39

Remember when the internet was a much smaller place? This was one of my very first "memes" -- if you can call Flash animation fads that. Almost 20 years later, I'd say the hit single of Group X's debut album still holds up!

Reel Big Fish & Bowling for Soup with Mest @ Showbox

Mest

Reel Big Fish string section

Reel Big Fish horn section

Bowling for Soup

Music Monday 38

This one's for you, dad.

Music Monday 37

The 4th Wave is coming...

Music Monday 36

Happy July! Al Bairre released just one EP and a handful of singles before disbanding, but I love them anyway. The band members have great character (just watch their other music videos) and their songs are catchy and energetic.