#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The English Beat - Special Beat Service Expanded 2012 Remaster (1982). I don’t recall if it was my first tape, but it’s the first I think of when reminiscing. I’ll never forget Rankin’ Roger and Pato Banton. #music #ska #KROQ youtube.com/playlist

Wow! Just holy freakin’ WOW!! #music #radiohead #creep #covers kottke.org/25/05/is-…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Oingo Boingo - Nothing to Fear (1982). Likely one of the most quintessential 80’s “New Wave” bands of all time that didn’t get global reach beyond a few big hits like Weird Science. Amazing musicians. #music #80s #KROQ www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simple Minds - Live in the City of Diamonds (2025). Formed in 1977, this Scottish #ArenaRock #ArtRock band has been plowing along for nearly 50 years now, and still sounds fantastic! #music #live #simpleminds www.youtube.com/watch

Whether you recognize the name #KevinGilbert or the band #ToyMatinee or not, this is a fantastic discussion among the members of that band that made that one album that makes an impression on anyone who listens. Sadly, we lost Kevin far, far too early. #music #progressivepop www.youtube.com/watch

Wow! So sad :( Jed “The Fish” Gould, one of the most influential DJs of #KROQ 106.7 FM originally broadcasting from Pasadena, CA., has died of lung #cancer at age 69. I grew up in Pasadena and had lunch with Jed once. He will be missed. #radio #music patch.com/californi…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Spin Doctors - Face Full of Cake (2025). Not on my new releases bingo card, but here it is. First new album from the doctors of spin in 12 years. While it still has their salacious charm, it sounds more subdued. Age, I guess. #music #jambands youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Lee Ritenour & Mike Stern w/ The Freeway Band Live at Blue Note Tokyo (2011). John Beasley on keys, Melvin Lee Davis on bass, and the incomparable Simon Phillips on the drums with an epic solo at around 54 minutes. #music #jazz #jazzfusion www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Toy Matinee (1990). Patrick Leonard & Guy Pratt formed a band & invited #KevinGilbert to join them on vocals, with Pat & Kevin writing most of the songs & Guy contributing to half. One of the best #pop albums ever. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Envy of None - Stygian Wavz (2025). Alex Lifeson. Sounding nothing like the legendary band #Rush, this sophomore release from EON is melancholic and exhilarating. #music #synthpop #progpop #poprock youtube.com/playlist