tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56459492026-09-23T16:34:44.599-04:00Adam's WorldAdam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.comBlogger4531125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-22445777691302600432026-09-23T07:00:00.000-04:002026-09-23T07:00:00.126-04:00NYC Scene Report – Ghost Funk Orchestra, Outer Shapes, & Scarlett MacfarlaneThis week’s NYC Scene Report features Ghost Funk Orchestra becoming “Yours,” Outer Shapes helping a friend deal with the “AFTERMATH,” and Scarlett Macfarlane warning “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire.”* The word vibe is overused just a bit these days, but when it comes to the latest single from Ghost Funk Orchestra their goal was to create a very specific vibe, and they absolutely nailed Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-28877169551066045562026-09-21T07:00:00.000-04:002026-09-21T07:21:17.375-04:00Pop Shots – New HeightsWelcome to your weekly dose of pop world musings. Covering all things pop culture, this week Pop Shots is hitting you with thoughts on everything from Taylor Swift’s latest honor, to The Black Eyed Peas’ impressive achievement, to Duran Duran getting the Royal (Mail) treatment, and since this is Pop Shots you know everything is seasoned with a little bit of attitude.* Taylor Swift will be Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-9386881951291481642026-09-18T07:00:00.000-04:002026-09-18T07:00:00.254-04:00Classic Compilation – Sabrina the Teenage Witch: The Album (1998)You never know what you’ll find in a bin of $2 CDs. That’s what was going through my mind when I picked up Sabrina the Teenage Witch: The Album at a local library sale.“They made a soundtrack for Sabrina the Teenage Witch?” I wondered to myself.After looking at the track listing, which is packed with a litany of big name pop, and pop adjacent, artists, that question quickly changed to, “Why Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-12863630910178769782026-09-16T07:00:00.000-04:002026-09-16T07:00:00.113-04:00NYC Scene Report – Frankie Rose, Yvonne Ambrée, & The UpsidesThis week’s NYC Scene Report features Frankie Rose with a “Return To Dust,” Yvonne Ambrée teaming up with Eraserhood Sound, and The Upsides with a song about loss.* Frankie Rose will be releasing her next album, titled Hila, this Friday, and it will include the fantastic alt-pop single “Return To Dust.”The album, as a whole, is a must-hear, and “Return To Dust” is a perfect example of why – it Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-41720635730949363832026-09-14T07:00:00.000-04:002026-09-14T07:00:00.214-04:00Pop Shots – Expect The UnexpectedWelcome to your weekly dose of pop world musings. Covering all things pop culture, this week Pop Shots is hitting you with thoughts on everything from Ariana Grande’s unexpected album, to Carrie Underwood’s unexpected covers, to an unexpected occurrence at a Chainsmokers show, and since this is Pop Shots you know everything is seasoned with a little bit of attitude.* Ariana Grande released a liveAdam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-6935383062119231162026-09-10T07:00:00.000-04:002026-09-10T07:00:00.114-04:00Emily Wolfe Finds Her “Power” SourceWhen you hear Emily Wolfe’s new single, “Power,” it feels like pure adrenaline, but the explosive rock song actually came from a place of weakness.“To me, power is something that I think is in everybody,” she says, “but life can sometimes cover that up, and I wanted access to my power again.”Wolfe continued, “There’s a lot of things in life that people can’t control, and I was like, I want the Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-54652689815923562222026-09-09T07:00:00.000-04:002026-09-09T07:00:00.262-04:00NYC Scene Report – MX LONELY, Rebounder, & Captain Tallen & the Benevolent EntitiesThis week’s NYC Scene Report features MX LONELY teaming up with Caitlin Starr, Rebounder heading downtown, and Captain Tallen & the Benevolent Entities taking flight with “Spotted Lantern Fly.”* Brooklyn-based rockers MX LONELY will be releasing a new EP titled PERFECT HOUSE on October 2nd, via Julia’s War Recordings, but the lead single was inspired by a tragedy that occurred in December of Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-57805837486837072122026-09-07T07:00:00.000-04:002026-09-07T07:00:00.210-04:00Pop Shots – On The JobWelcome to your weekly dose of pop world musings. Covering all things pop culture, this week Pop Shots is hitting you with thoughts on everything from Nicki Minaj’s new gig, to why you might not want to work for Ed Sheeran, to the NFL finally booking some good acts for halftime, and since this is Pop Shots you know everything is seasoned with a little bit of attitude.* Nicki Minaj will be one of Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-74094245701248203852026-09-04T07:00:00.000-04:002026-09-04T07:00:00.246-04:00Phoneless Concerts – An Idea That Isn’t as Good as It SoundsYou’re at a concert, the band is playing your favorite song, and all you can see in front of you is a sea of phones being held up by people hoping to get a photo, or video of the moment.It’s intrusive, it’s annoying, and quite frankly most of the photos and videos wind up being awful, and never get looked at after that night.It’s also the norm, although a number of artists are tired of it being Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-53681635048697245202026-09-02T07:00:00.000-04:002026-09-02T07:00:00.116-04:00NYC Scene Report – Homeboy Sandman, ROREY, & King FalconThis week’s NYC Scene Report features Homeboy Sandman being turned into art, ROREY getting it now, and King Falcon preparing to BLOOM.* Homeboy Sandman is someone I’ve been featuring on this site for 19 years. Since 2007 he hasn’t just been an artist I know, and support, he’s been a friend. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching his ascent, and seeing his name go from being on flyers, to being in Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-57306321497781709552026-08-31T07:00:00.000-04:002026-08-31T11:00:39.860-04:00Pop Shots – A Look At The Charts … From 41 Years AgoWelcome to your weekly dose of pop world musings. Covering all things pop culture, this week I’m hopping into my time machine again, this time setting the coordinates for 41 years ago this week.Touching down in 1985, I turn on the radio, and I hear … pretty much exactly the same tunes I hear in 2026 when I turn on classic rock radio, or my favorite “oldies” station.There are a plethora of songs Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-14801312174866045122026-08-28T07:00:00.000-04:002026-08-28T07:07:09.456-04:00One Hit Wondering – Anna NalickOne Hit Wondering is a series of columns where I listen to the album of a one hit wonder, and find three songs, other than the hit, that people should hear. In 2004 the era of the highly choreographed pop star was nearing its conclusion, and for young artists musicianship and songwriting were being given more weight. It was in November of that year that we first heard a then 20 year old AnnaAdam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-63005087606028210032026-08-26T07:00:00.000-04:002026-08-26T07:20:18.804-04:00NYC Scene Report – Caitlin Starr, Billboard Style, & Love, BBThis week’s NYC Scene Report features Caitlin Starr passing us by, the debut of Billboard Style, and Love, BB getting lost in “Those City Lights.”* NYC-based melodic punk rocker Caitlin Starr will be releasing her sophomore EP, Speed Saves, on October 9th via G-Foil Records, and the last thing you want to do is let it pass you by.The lead single from the EP is “Pass Me By” (see what I did there!)Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-12457858792589964932026-08-24T07:00:00.000-04:002026-08-24T07:00:00.237-04:00Pop Shots – Unexpected DevelopmentsWelcome to your weekly dose of pop world musings. Covering all things pop culture, this week Pop Shots is hitting you with thoughts on everything from Megan Thee Stallion finding a new feline friend, to Selena Gomez being in some serious trouble, to Yungblud, and a member of Matchbox Twenty, dealing with fresh injuries, and since this is Pop Shots you know everything is seasoned with a little bitAdam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-70036929038839091242026-08-21T07:00:00.000-04:002026-08-21T07:00:00.233-04:00Georgi Freddy is Ready for You to Know His NameWhen Georgi Freddy steps on stage to headline at Bowery Palace (formerly Bowery Electric) in NYC on Saturday, September 12th, it will be the next step in a dream he didn’t even realize he had.“I never even contemplated the idea of going solo,” the NYC-based veteran of numerous rock bands says. “I’m so used to being the lead singer, and frontman of a rock and roll band, ‘Hi, I’m Georgi Freddy. I’mAdam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-70778831579231077572026-08-19T07:00:00.000-04:002026-08-19T07:00:00.118-04:00NYC Scene Report – Talon, Fraternal Twin, & EXPThis week’s NYC Scene Report features Talon with a punchy self-love anthem, Fraternal Twin mixing up some “Medicine,” and the rock collective EXP shouting “Hey Kid.”* Kicking things off this week is the latest single from Talon, it’s titled “Britney Spears,” and it’s another example of why the queer rockers are one of NYC’s must-hear bands of 2026.An anthem about self-discovery, and self-love, Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-47322111554259619732026-08-17T07:00:00.000-04:002026-08-17T07:00:00.118-04:00Pop Shots – SurprisesWelcome to your weekly dose of pop world musings. Covering all things pop culture, this week Pop Shots is hitting you with thoughts on everything from Pitbull’s next project, to Morrissey’s last minute cancellation, to the NFL’s choice for a halftime performer in Australia, and since this is Pop Shots you know everything is seasoned with a little bit of attitude.* Pitbull will be releasing his Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-41831067251775534412026-08-14T07:00:00.000-04:002026-08-14T10:03:23.999-04:00Classic Compilation – Exposed: A Cheap Peek At Today’s Provocative New Rock (1981)When you see the word “Exposed,” large, and brightly colored, while flipping through used vinyl, it’s an attention grabber. What exactly is about to be exposed here, and for that matter, what’s the “provocative new rock” the title also boasts about?The answer to those questions lies in the 22 tracks of this double LP that was created by CBS Records in 1981 as a way to push 11 of the artists on Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-19794684691583346542026-08-12T07:00:00.000-04:002026-08-12T07:00:00.118-04:00NYC Scene Report – Frankie Rose, Rivkah Reyes, & Inland YearsThis week’s NYC Scene Report features Frankie Rose ready to “Manifest” her next album, Rivkah Reyes dealing with a “Debt Collector,” and Inland Years with some tunes for Nowadays.* Frankie Rose will be releasing her next album, Hila, on September 18th, and the latest single from it is the supremely cool “Manifest.”A combination of dark synths, and ethereal vocals highlight “Manifest,” which has aAdam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-56504806486418452442026-08-10T07:00:00.000-04:002026-08-10T07:00:00.117-04:00Pop Shots – Living LargeWelcome to your weekly dose of pop world musings. Covering all things pop culture, this week Pop Shots is hitting you with thoughts on everything from the multiple ways people are choosin’ Ella Langley, to Zac Brown’s great big gift, to Luke Combs setting a record in London, and since this is Pop Shots you know everything is seasoned with a little bit of attitude.* For the first time in BillboardAdam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-41636720323751123772026-08-07T07:00:00.000-04:002026-08-07T07:17:19.574-04:00Empty Seat Syndrome – Demi Lovato, Mya, and the Blue Dot BluesLate in July my Facebook feed began being filled with advertisements for concerts happening at Mohegan Sun. Living in Connecticut, and writing about music for a living, it seemed like some well targeted promotion, but I was curious as to why they were amping it up to levels I hadn’t seen before.I clicked on the ad for Demi Lovato’s concert on August 29th, and immediately saw why the venue was Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-71186394600445067642026-08-05T07:00:00.000-04:002026-08-05T07:00:00.240-04:00NYC Scene Report – Leah Nawy, Loren Berí, & Ghost Funk OrchestraThis week’s NYC Scene Report features Leah Nawy “Walking” to full bloom, Loren Berí mourning that “Dimes Square Is Over,” and Ghost Funk Orchestra with a song inspired by a desert plant.* NYC-based indie pop artist Leah Nawy recently released her debut EP, I Could Bloom From Here, and part of that bloom is the single “Walking.”Discussing the song in a statement, Nawy said, ‘“Walking’ is an Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-89628884159444609742026-08-03T07:00:00.000-04:002026-08-03T07:00:00.120-04:00Pop Shots – A Look At The Top 10 … From 34 Years AgoWelcome to your weekly dose of pop world musings. Covering all things pop culture, this week I’m hopping into my time machine again, and this time I’m setting the coordinates to 34 years ago, to take a look at the Billboard Top 10 from this week back in 1992.This Top 10 had a little bit of everything, including an epic rock ballad, a trio of R&B classics, and a novelty song you probably wish Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-77052308089618755712026-07-31T07:00:00.000-04:002026-07-31T07:11:59.047-04:00One Hit Wondering – Saving JaneOne Hit Wondering is a series of columns where I listen to the album of a one hit wonder, and find three songs, other than the hit, that people should hear. Comparison is the thief of joy, and on Saving Jane’s mid-‘00s hit single “Girl Next Door” that comparison was the frustration of not quite measuring up to the perfect girl every high school seems to have (except for mine, because mine Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-76009845454822957002026-07-29T07:00:00.000-04:002026-07-29T07:00:00.123-04:00NYC Scene Report – Late Again, Charlotte Greve, & ALANIThis week’s NYC Scene Report features Late Again discovering everyone is “Crazy or Stupid,” Charlotte Greve readying a radically unique project, and ALANI advising us to go “Dancing Through the Madness.”* You’ll have to pardon Late Again, he’s feeling like everyone is “Crazy or Stupid.”The latest single from the Brooklyn-based indie pop artist, “Crazy or Stupid,” which has a nice laid back Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0