Justice, Tame Impala, SZA & King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard :: Flower in a Hurricane (from GTA VI)

Can't say I've ever posted a track that I heard from a video game before, but that's exactly what happened with this track 'Flower in a Hurricane' that I first heard in a commercial for the new GTA VI video game coming out in November. The track had a great 80's vibe and a guitar riff they must have sampled from Dire Straits 80's classic "Money for Nothing" that immediately caught my attention, so I looked it up and lo and behold it was from Justice, Tame Impala and friends. Pretty crazy. Video game business is big business when they could get heavy weights like these to make music for their game. 

Anyways the tune is a jam and of course this game takes place in Miami so I had to post it. Hopefully they release an 80's inspired video for the track at some point.

She Wants Revenge :: Black Wax / Our Love

I was big fan of She Wants Revenge excellent self titled 2006 debut album which featured their big hit 'Tear You Apart' as well as many other great tracks. That whole record still holds up well and you can still hear 'Tear You Apart' being played at a goth party near you. Fast forward to 2026 and She Wants Revenge are getting ready to release their first new album in 16 years titled The Loved on February 2027. The first track they've released from it is called 'Black Wax/Our Love' and they still have that great dark signature sound of theirs. In other words, they still got it! Lead singer Justin Warfield's vocals still sound as great as ever. Can't wait to hear the rest of album.  

Check out their video for 'Black Wax/Our Love' and set up your clocks for that Feb release date.

MG x CD + JL = :: Cross Whisper

If you know me you me you know what a huge Depeche Mode fan I am. I got super excited when I heard a new single 'Cross Whisper' the other day that Martin Gore did with Cliff Damavandi which also features vocals from Martin Gore's daughter. They aptly named the project MG x CD + JL =.  Great electronic track that features vocals from Martin as well. They will be releasing a vinyl of the track with remixes in December. 

Check out that beaut below and hopefully there is more to come.

New Order :: Covers

Ran into these two great New Order covers the other day and even though they are not new they are stupendous, so thought I would share them with you. Since they are new to me maybe they will be new to you as well. 

The first one is by Florida alternative band Anberlin who covers one of my favorite all time New Order tracks 'True Faith'. They completely change the track into more of a rocking track and it is soo good!

The second cover is by electronic artist Geographer of 'Age of Consent' that is more minimal and simple, but very beautiful. Amazing how good covers can bring new life to old tunes that you've heard a million times before.

Check out those two below...

Cutouts :: Horsehair EP

Alex MacKay the bass player of NYC's Nation of Language has a side project called Cutouts that I heard about the other day. He has a new EP called Horsehair featuring three new tracks and a great remix by Midnight Magic. Pretty great dark electronic grooves where he gets to be the front man handling vocal duties. 

Check out 'Strict Machine' below, plus that Midnight Magic dub of 'Cowgirl' from his full length album Snakeskin released in 2025 that you should go check out as well if you dig these.