tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56459492026-09-02T16:51:59.663-04:00Adam's WorldAdam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.comBlogger4522125tag: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.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-47621819732266813272026-07-27T07:00:00.000-04:002026-07-27T07:00:00.113-04:00Pop Shots – High TimesWelcome 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 Cardi B’s lofty comparison, to the K-pop song reaching new heights on YouTube, to which artist has become Billboard chart royalty, and since this is Pop Shots you know everything is seasoned with a little bit of attitude.* Cardi B posted an Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-52519854260680272322026-07-24T07:00:00.000-04:002026-07-24T07:00:00.125-04:00Around The World In ‘80s DaysThe other day I was listening to some tunes, and thinking about how many bands in the ‘80s were obsessed with informing us about life in other countries. It seemed like on the radio there was always at least one song that would lead you to believe an atlas was involved in the inspiration.So with that in mind I decided to cash in some airline miles, musically speaking, and go around the globe, ‘Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-22373853873043378262026-07-22T07:00:00.000-04:002026-07-22T07:00:00.120-04:00NYC Scene Report – Computerwife, Anya Marina, & LockimaraThis week’s NYC Scene Report features the triumphant return of Computerwife, Anya Marina putting her own unique spin on a ‘90s classic, and Lockimara with a song for “Every Day.”* It had been three years since we last heard from Computerwife, but she’s back with a brand new single titled “Nobody.”Explaining the inspiration for the ‘90s alt-rock tinged song in a statement, she said “‘Nobody’ is Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-64094027501399222292026-07-20T22:00:00.000-04:002026-07-20T22:10:49.127-04:00Books by Adam BernardI currently have two books available that would look fantastic sitting on your bookshelf. One Hit Wondering: The Stories of 40 One Hit Wonders + Other Tales From The Crates (2026)Price: $14.99 on AmazonA look at the careers, lives, and deep album cuts, of some of the most interesting one hit wonders from the ’80s to the present, One Hit Wondering is a collection of 40 of my One Hit WonderingAdam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-57218537365303005692026-07-20T07:00:00.000-04:002026-07-20T22:05:24.835-04:00Pop Shots – Feeling BookishWelcome to your weekly dose of pop world musings. Covering all things pop culture, with my latest book, One Hit Wondering: The Stories of 40 One Hit Wonders + Other Tales From The Crates, coming out TOMORROW, I’m dedicating this week’s column to songs about books.Yes, it’s shameless self-promotion, but it’s also a fun playlist of eight songs, including a few from legendary artists, that put the Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-9406346154627354292026-07-17T07:00:00.000-04:002026-07-17T07:00:00.231-04:00The Joy of Dreams Not Coming TruePicture this – I was in my early 20s, waiting in line with a buddy at an open casting call in NYC to audition to be a VJ on MuchMusic.My turn came, I said hello to their famed VJ Juliya, who directed me to where I should stand, and then I read the script, adding in a bonus factoid about the artist because hey, I was already a music journalist, and actually knowing things should score me extra Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-60111553944264346092026-07-15T07:00:00.000-04:002026-07-15T07:00:00.121-04:00NYC Scene Report – Whisper Doll, Slow Fiction, & halfway up a jagged hillThis week’s NYC Scene Report features Whisper Doll readying their Lucky Clover, Slow Fiction building a dollhouse, and halfway up a jagged hill dealing with “Obscure Sorrows.”* Whisper Doll announced their new album, Lucky Clover, will be out October 2nd via Take Care Records, and it will feature the band’s latest single, “Bluebells.”A gorgeous indie pop song, the video for “Bluebells” was Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-45579512875062402882026-07-13T07:00:00.000-04:002026-07-13T07:00:00.113-04:00Pop Shots – It’s Getting Old In HereWelcome 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 music of MLB’s All-Star Game, to Kid Rock’s #1 drunk dial, to Kylie Minogue embodying one of her songs from over two decades ago, and since this is Pop Shots you know everything is seasoned with a little bit of attitude.* Jennifer Hudson, PattiAdam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645949.post-83235786905334295672026-07-10T07:00:00.000-04:002026-07-10T07:00:00.112-04:00John Dorian on Love, Loss, and Letting It All OutThe name John Dorian might not be familiar, but his voice, and face, will be to those who’ve been involved in NYC’s indie music scene anytime over the past decade.Formerly the frontman of the band herMajesty, John Dorian – who then went by his birth name, John Pasagiannis – performed on some of the most well-known stages in the city.herMajesty, however, have gone their separate ways, and John is Adam Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com1