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PREMIERE: The Mighty Calm Bring Us Sounds of Summer

After the deep freeze we had this week in Nashville — seriously, this trash weather is absurd, even for my native Northeast in January — let’s give ourselves a chance to thaw out.

Fortunately for us, The Mighty Calm have just the thing to chase our winter blues away.

Titled “Boardwalks,” this hazy, sun-kissed surf rock instrumental will bring you the feeling of warmer days. The trio — consisting of percussionist Jonathan Moore, bassist Alan Fernald, and our good friend Andrew LaVogue on guitar — crafted “Boardwalks” to “feel like a sunny day at the beach, watching the surfers.”

“This song originated about a year ago when Jon and I were jamming on some ideas I had,” LaVogue said. “We worked out the kinks and then brought Alan on, who added a whole new layer to the song with his bass part.”

Don’t worry; summer will be here soon. In the meantime, take a stroll on these “Boardwalks.”

PREMIERE: Take a Ride on The Silent Boys’ ‘Tilt-A-Whirl’

There a multi-generational appeal to The Silent Boys’ new album, Tilt-A-Whirl, that the alt-rock veterans have accomplished with grace and tact. The record carries a youthful vibe; however, there is a sense that the vibrant good old days are being re-lived through a sepia-toned filter, put in place by age and perspective.

Take the Ride

The Quinn’s Daily Spinn: Tuesday, October 15

It may decidedly feel like something other than summer in most parts of the United States, but don’t tell that to S.S. Ginnie and The Crew. They’re trying to keep this party going for a while longer.

Hear Tuesday’s Daily Spinn

PHOTOS: Beach Bod and Small Mess at Lit Roastery & Bakeshop (Tape Swap Radio)

After a year and a half, we’re still finding new places to go to enjoy live music throughout the Valley. Thursday night took us to a cool spot in South Bethlehem that we’ve been meaning to check out, and we had the opportunity thanks to our friends at Tape Swap Radio.

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