August New Music Playlist

July didn't get a new music playlist because I was too busy dealing with my broken shoulder, but now we are back with some music that came out during my favorite month of the year. I can't believe it's the last day of August. I always get a little down this time of year because I know the time change and cold weather is just around the corner. That said, September and early October are usually okay weather-wise in southern Ohio. We also have some of the prettiest drives to peep changing leaves in the midwest.

Now to the playlist - the Ice Nine Kills track is a bonus. "Hip To Be Scared" is a single from the band's upcoming October album release. Since the single came out in July and there was no playlist for last month, I decided to share it today. Other artists include Night Ranger, Jack Russell's Great White and George Lynch. Enjoy!

'Believe' -- Station, New Song and Video

I've written about Station before. The band is from New York City and classify themselves as the "new wave of classic rock." Some of the hooks these guys produce are straight 1988 glam - just really good stuff. Station has just under two million subscribers on YouTube so folks are definitely catching on to them. The band has played Rocklahoma and M3, so maybe you've seen them live.

Station will release the album Perspective on October 8 and "Believe" is a track from that effort. A couple days ago, the band dropped the video for "Believe" and it gives me high hopes. You can preorder Perspective on BandCamp. Check out "Believe":

Want a power ballad? The band released the track "I Need You Red" from the album Stained Glass back in February.

Want those 1988 vocals I was talking about? Here's "A Matter of Time" also from Stained Glass.

News Of The Week Roundup: Week 34, 2021

So much news over the past week and especially today. Hurricane Ida is a massive category 4 storm. She is lashing parts of Louisiana today and will bring large storm surges and heavy rain to surrounding states. Watching some of the live cams, I fear for the folks who decided to stay in place. There is going to be widespread damage for sure. Hospitals in the south are already full because of COVID-19 and it's a confluence of bad events. Also, a reminder for folks since so many of us will be dealing with flooding rains far from the hurricane in the days ahead: do not drive your car through water. You can drown and your car will get destroyed too.

1155 AM CDT: #Ida made landfall as an extremely dangerous category 4 hurricane near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph and a minimum central pressure of 930 mb (27.46 inches) https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB pic.twitter.com/iHdKMGk0tq

— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 29, 2021

#Ida is the furthest north hurricane on record in the Atlantic to deepen 50mb in 24 hours or less. pic.twitter.com/qAVY87HLSx

— Sam Lillo (@splillo) August 29, 2021

Federal resources (FEMA) and disaster declarations are already declared so hopefully people will start getting help immediately once the storm passes. The humanitarian airlift out of Afghanistan continues. Over the past couple of weeks, 113,000 Americans and SIV-Afghans have been flown out of the country. A bad situation turned worse when a member of ISIS-K detonated a suicide vest, killing American troops and Afghans. The violence just reinforces my opinion that it was time to leave Afghanistan... 19 years ago.

Nation Stunned That 20-Year Catastrophe Could End So Catastrophically https://t.co/Yf7M9Ztu3N pic.twitter.com/5LxR0aNtzu

— The Onion (@TheOnion) August 27, 2021

The American service members who gave their lives were heroes. Heroes who have been engaged in a dangerous, selfless mission to save the lives of others. We have a continuing obligation — a sacred obligation — to their families that will last forever.

— President Biden (@POTUS) August 26, 2021

Today, President Biden went to Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer service of the remains of the troops killed in the suicide blast.

🇺🇸🇦🇫 — PHOTO: The remains of the 13 US troops killed in the ISIS suicide attack outside the Kabul airport on Thursday are currently en route to Dover Air Force Base for dignified transfer, the Pentagon says. pic.twitter.com/XdkFziHMVN

— Belaaz (@TheBelaaz) August 29, 2021

Traveling to Dover for dignified transfer of US troops killed in ISIS bombing at Kabul airport are @POTUS and @FLOTUS and several White House aides. President will meet with families. pic.twitter.com/z88ghdoMHw

— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) August 29, 2021

The U.S. fought back swiftly, launching a drone strike that killed the planner and associate of the deadly attack.

The Delta variant and low vaccination rates are two reasons COVID-19 is hanging around this summer. Case numbers are climbing all over the country, but the crisis point remains the south. Still, some states are reissuing mask mandates to try and stop the spread. Illinois is now under a mandatory mask mandate for everyone again.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has reinstated a mask mandate for the state, requiring masks in indoor settings — regardless of COVID vaccination status.

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 27, 2021

Booster shots are coming for sure. It's just a question of when.

#Breaking: Israel no longer considers people who have received 2 Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines "vaccinated." As of September 1, only 3x vaccinated are considered immune.

— Noga Tarnopolsky (@NTarnopolsky) August 29, 2021

Sirhan Sirhan, the man who killed Robert F. Kennedy in 1968 and altered the course of history was granted parole and will be released from prison unless California Governor Gavin Newsom reverses the decision. Personally, I think it's ridiculous to let him out of jail. He should stay behind bars for life.

Sirhan Sirhan, the man convicted of assassinating Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, gets parole after serving more than 50 years in prison https://t.co/qGZhpUfzLH

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) August 27, 2021

Actor Ed Asner has died. He played Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and then later on the spinoff Lou Grant. Such great television!

BREAKING: Ed Asner, who played the blustery but lovable newsman Lou Grant in two successful television series, has died. He was 91. https://t.co/ikp94fmZ2j pic.twitter.com/SHke2vD7Wh

— ABC News (@ABC) August 29, 2021

And I leave you with this:

Police say a man may have died after using a high-powered epoxy resin to seal his private parts during intercourse to ensure protection from pregnancy. https://t.co/6B3Sv71T6G

— FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) August 25, 2021

'Cold Blue Steel' -- Tesla, New Video

Tesla has released a video for their song "Cold Blue Steel." It's kind of a cool track and it is definitely classic Tesla!

I heard back from technical support and there wasn't a good solution to the comments issue, so I pressed back and am hoping to hear back with more options. There are a couple things I can do but it would involve wiping out every comment on the site and I don't want to lose that history. So, the matter pends. More later.

A Note About Comments

I have received a few messages about the comments sections on each post. Apparently there is some issue that is keeping the comments submitted from showing up live. I have done a few tests and was able to get comments to show up. I am also having issues with my post scheduling, so these are problems I will have to dig into when I have a little more time this weekend. Thanks for your patience.

Also, in Glam news... KISS had to cancel their show last night because Paul Stanley tested positive for COVID-19. He is fully vaccinated - as is everyone in KISS and on the entire tour. Despite some reports, he is not in the hospital or ICU. Breakthrough infections happen. Stay safe out there, people!

Here You Go! pic.twitter.com/7Ef7oYEh6y

— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) August 27, 2021

The Cult Cancels Shows

Blame it on COVID-19 and the Delta variant surge. The Cult has canceled all upcoming shows. The band is going to try again in Spring 2022. There have been other notable cancellations the past few days including Garth Brooks. I expect to see more of this in the coming weeks ahead.

*UPDATE pic.twitter.com/1L8sFUr7fb

— THE CULT (@officialcult) August 25, 2021

THE CULT Cancels All Shows: 'It Is Apparent That The Optimism We Shared In Performing' Live In 2021 Was 'Premature' https://t.co/F92nyn5YVv pic.twitter.com/kvV3ocPEAp

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) August 26, 2021

Oh, This Is Stupid

This might be peak 2021 stupid, and that is saying a lot considering the way the world is now. The dude who was the baby on the cover of the Nirvana album is suing the band, arguing the photo is child pornography. I guess we'll see how this plays out.

Spencer Elden, who as a 4-month-old appeared naked on the cover of "Nevermind," is suing Nirvana for child exploitation and pornography, saying the band ​knowingly distributed the photo and profited from it.https://t.co/BQBvjYUnCu

— NPR (@NPR) August 25, 2021