Mississippi native Colin Stough turns the volume all the way up with “20 Bucks”, out now and soaked in Southern rock country grit. Driven by distorted guitars, raw swagger, and his unmistakably rough-edged vocal, the song captures that down-on-your-luck moment where heartbreak, pride, and survival collide. Written by Stough alongside Kevin Monahan and Will Pattat and produced by James LeBlanc and Phillip White, “20 Bucks” transforms betrayal and bad decisions into a defiant anthem built for anyone still standing with nothing but nerve and a little gas money left.
Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera And Andy Mackay Capture Art Rock Magic On ‘AM PM Soho Live’
Phil Manzanera and Andy Mackay, joined by fellow Roxy Music original Paul Thompson, document a rare and intimate run of London performances on ‘AM PM Soho Live’, out now. Recorded across three sold-out nights at a Soho screening theatre, the release draws from their instrumental album ‘AM PM’, selections from Manzanera’s solo catalogue, and classic Roxy Music moments including “Love Is The Drug”. Mixed in Dolby Atmos and featuring guest appearances from Sonia Bernardo and violinist Anna Phoebe, the album captures two master musicians revisiting shared history while pushing their sound forward in real time.
AM PM SOHO LIVE Track Listing:
HARDCOVER 2 DISC MEDIABOOK
Disc One Blu-ray Audio Dolby Atmos and 5.1
Disc Two Compact Disc Stereo
- Ambulante
- EGM
- Blue Skies
- Lady Of The Lake
- Mat 1
- Yazz
- Newanna
- Music For French Horn And Drainpipe
- CC
- Seth
- Caracas 1960
- Out Of The Blue
- No Church In The Wild
- Love Is The Drug
- Tara
DOUBLE VINYL
Side A
- Ambulante
- EGM
- Blue Skies
- Lady Of The Lake
Side B
- Mat 1
- Yazz
- Newanna
Side C
- Music For French Horn And Drainpipe
- CC
- Seth
- Caracas 1960
Side D
- Out Of The Blue
- No Church In The Wild
- Love Is The Drug
- Tara
adidas Turns SpongeBob Into A Stan Smith
You don’y need to live in a pineapple under the sea to pull these off, but it probably helps the confidence. The Stan Smith Freizeit SpongeBob shoe from adidas takes Bikini Bottom energy and sends it to finishing school, wrapping SpongeBob’s famously goofy footwear vibe in glossy black patent leather with a clean Stan Smith silhouette. It is cartoon chaos dressed up for a fancy dinner, the kind of shoe that quietly says business casual while secretly screaming jellyfish jam inside your head.
The Experimental Music Collective Open Reel Ensemble Turn Tape Into Rhythm
Japan’s Open Reel Ensemble rethink what an instrument can be by building a performance entirely around reel-to-reel tape machines and the physical act of sound itself. With six decks linked by looping magnetic tape, the group generates rhythm and texture by striking, pulling, and agitating the tape as it moves across playback heads, turning motion into music. The result feels precise and unpredictable at the same time, a hands-on experiment where mechanics, timing, and listening all share equal weight.
That House Of Pain Screech From “Jump Around” Mystery Finally Gets Solved
That piercing screech in House Of Pain’s “Jump Around” has sparked arguments for decades, with many pointing the finger at Prince’s “Gett Off” as the source. Music breakdown channel Synthet sets the record straight, digging into the real origin of the sound and tracing its DNA alongside the similarly iconic screech in Cypress Hill’s “Insane In The Brain”. The result is a satisfying deep dive into hip hop production lore that proves some of the most famous moments in music come from places no one expected.
Mashup Maestro Bill McClintock Honors Ozzy and Hall & Oates With Holiday Remix
Bill McClintock delivers a heartfelt and playful tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne by weaving “Mama I’m Coming Home” into Daryl Hall and John Oates’ holiday classic “Jingle Bell Rock”. The unlikely pairing lands with warmth and wit, blending metal soul and seasonal sparkle into something strangely moving. It is a reminder that music bends time, genres, and expectations, and that even the Prince of Darkness can find a moment under the Christmas lights.
Ska Tune Network Gives Inspector Gadget A Snakin’ Cool Upgrade
Jeremy Hunter, aka Ska Tune Network, flips the Inspector Gadget theme into a blast of brass, bounce, and pure restless energy, turning a childhood earworm into a full-body wake-up call. What starts as cartoon nostalgia quickly becomes a ska sprint, packed with punchy horns and forward motion that feels designed to shake off sleep and shake loose a little joy. It is playful, loud, and impossible to ignore, exactly the kind of musical detour that makes an ordinary day feel a bit more animated.
The White Stripes Get ReAction Figures
White Stripes fans have a new reason to celebrate with a 3.75 inch ReAction Figure two pack inspired by the striking cover art of ‘Get Behind Me Satan’. The set captures Jack and Meg White in classic red, white, and black style, with Jack sporting his iconic red suit and guitar while Meg stands ready with drumsticks in hand, quiet and commanding. Packaged on a special blistered cardback that mirrors the album’s bold minimalism, the release feels like a perfect crossover of rock history and collectible culture.
Joshua Woo Reworks Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” In The Style Of … The Cure?
Joshua Woo takes Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” and reframes it through the unmistakable lens of The Cure, delivering a transformation that feels both clever and deeply affectionate. From the emotive vocal phrasing inspired by Robert Smith to the atmospheric textures and melodic restraint that define the band’s sound, Woo captures the nuances with precision, creating a version that feels like an alternate universe classic rather than a novelty.
Brass Collective Brass Against Reimagine Portishead’s “Glory Box”
Trip hop classic “Glory Box” gets a bold new life as Brass Against strip the electronics away and rebuild it with blazing brass, strings, and pure atmosphere. The arrangement keeps the song’s hypnotic pull while adding cinematic weight, and Sophia Urista’s lead vocal rises with confidence and control, honoring the spirit Beth Gibbons brought to the original while making the performance unmistakably their own.