Rock is having big viral moments, including a father and daughter releasing albums spring 2026. Foo Fighters put out their 12th album Your Favorite Toy, and Violet Grohl (eldest daughter of frontman Dave Grohl) reawakens '90s punk/grunge in Be Sweet to Me. I review both albums, tying personal effects curating the new songs.  

Your Favorite Toy's YouTube playlist

The Hannukah Sessions (2020-2022)
Violet Grohl solos: "Take The Box" (2021), "At Seventeen" (2022)

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: 
"Hallelujah" - Violet Grohl
Oliver Shane Hawkins drums "My Hero" 

Violet on Foo Fighters' songs: "Making A Fire", "Show Me How" (2023)

Nirvana reunion & Violet: "All Apolgies" feat. Kim Gordon @ FireAid (2025)

Taylor Hawkins & Dave Grohl induct Queen to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2001)
Paul McCartney inducts Foo Fighters into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2021)

Gary Numan's "Cars" (1979, 1980)

Nirvana

Be Sweet to Me's YouTube playlist

Jess recommends:
Music Notes with Jess episodes: Taylor Hawkins Tribute Interview, Foo Fighters' "Rescued"
Music Media Review episodes: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Noah Kahan's "The Great Divide"/ album




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