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International Man of Leisure - Santa Monica, CA - Summer 2019

International Man of Leisure - Santa Monica, CA - Summer 2019

Friday 6-Pack...

June 14, 2019 by Matt Bates

This week we have new tracks from Toy Cars, Last Night Saved My Life, Tennis System and more brought to you exclusively through Apple Music!

Check it out now!

Music saves.

Listen, enjoy, and share!

-YourFriendMatt

June 14, 2019 /Matt Bates
California, love, passion, music, friday, playlist, apple, apple music, summer, tour, alternative, punk, rock, indie, the menzingers, Toy cars, have mercy, Last Night Saves My Life, tennis system, Mashmello, a day to remember
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Ventura, CA - Take a seat - June 2018

Ventura, CA - Take a seat - June 2018

Friday 6-Pack...

June 29, 2018 by Matt Bates

It's Friday, and that means new music! This week we have a new track from Australian pop-punkers, Trophy Eyes, a pop-driven one from White Denim, and a rocker from Mom Jeans. I never liked Trophy Eyes, but the two new tracks they have on pre-release on Apple Music are catchy with just enough grit to still be tough. I would suggest giving them a listen.  White Denim's new single 'It Might Get Dark' offers a pop-country feel to their alternative vibe; it's a great Friday song to crack open a cheap, light beer too. Mom Jeans always brings the feels. Their new track 'Sponsor Me Tape' gets to the point. Their lyrics always tell a story and do not leave much open to interpretation, which I enjoy.

We also have a new track from one of my hometown heroes The Menzingers, a slower country track from the newly formed (potential Anthony Green and friends group), Found Wild, and Homesafe.

Music saves.

Listen, enjoy, and share!

-YourFriendMatt

June 29, 2018 /Matt Bates
music, passion, apple, apple music, trophy eyes, white denim, mom jeans, the menzingers, Found Wild, alternative, pop punk
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Santa Monica, CA - June 2018 - Walking to get a bottle of wine - Shot on iPhone X

Santa Monica, CA - June 2018 - Walking to get a bottle of wine - Shot on iPhone X

Friday 6-Pack...

June 08, 2018 by Matt Bates

This week we have some new Menzingers. These guys are hometown heroes in the scene I grew up and played music in. I am so glad to see them still touring, creating, and most importantly, thriving. We also have a throwback to old New Found Glory which came through as a request, but I am not complaining! You can catch them on their current Sick Tour along with some other pop-punk legends. We also have a new, new track from Los Angeles locals, Point North off their debut EP. This playlist also has some new surprises from Like Roses, Gold Steps, and Mood Lights! Check it out now!

Music saves.

Listen, enjoy, and share!

-YourFriendMatt

June 08, 2018 /Matt Bates
the menzingers, new found glory, apple music, music, love, passion, philadelphia
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Friday 6-Pack...

March 10, 2017 by Matt Bates

Took some time off to get centered...so much music to catch up on and curate!

Here are some alternative-pop jams I found while I was away including The Maine, Bearings, The Menzingers and more!

Share. Listen. Enjoy!

 

-YourFriendMatt

March 10, 2017 /Matt Bates
apple, apple music, love, passion, the maine, the menzingers, nashville, alternative, tour, band, music, playlist, friday
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Friday 6-Pack

August 26, 2016 by Matt Bates

This week's installment of the 6-pack is packed with new alternative-rock gems! Including new tracks from Moose Blood, The Menzingers, Bayside, and a personal favorite of mine, Jimmy Eat World.

Enjoy, listen and share!

-YourFriendMatt

August 26, 2016 /Matt Bates
app store, passion, apple, love, music, apple music, the menzingers, jimmy eat world, with confidence, moose blood, indie, alternative, rock
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