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If you watched cartoons in the late 90s, you more than likely know Courage the Cowardly Dog by John R. Dilworth! This delightful pink dog is always saving his owners from bizarre paranormal villains. He lives in the middle of nowhere but seems to bring all the ghouls to the yard. Mummies, monsters, ghosts, and the occasional psychopath always seem to find their way to nowhere and it's up to Courage to save the day! Join us in this episode as we explore this strange and wonderful series.

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The greatest prize in WWE is on the line as “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns defends the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against the 2023 Royal Rumble Winner, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, in the main event of WrestleMania. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WrestleMania
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We all unlock our voices at just the right time. As if by fate, we recognize the value of speech and utilize it to, ultimately, connect to one another. Earth Groans have fully realized their voice as an aggressive sonic outlier steeped in both metallic precision and hardcore chaos. As the vision of frontman Jeremy Schaeffer, the South Dakota outfit emerges with a potent and personal signature style that’s equally catchy and cathartic. After tallying millions of streams and building a devout fan base, the band amplifies its message louder than ever on the 2023 Tongue Tied EP [Solid State Records]. 

The EP holds a special significance for Schaeffer as it tells his story via the very title…

“I was actually born tongue tied,” he states. “I had skin all the way up to my teeth, and I couldn’t move my tongue at all. They performed the surgery right away and freed my tongue completely. Throughout my life, it has been a metaphor. I’ve always had a hard time fitting into the community I’m in. This whole record refers to a person finding his or her voice. I found my voice through music. It’s how I’ve been able to communicate what’s on my heart and find my true calling. My dad always said, ‘Ironically, you don’t talk a whole lot, but your music is really loud’.”

Earth Groans initially incited shockwaves through heavy music out of South Dakota with the Renovate EP in 2017. They buzzed out of the local scene and clawed their way into the international consciousness with the Rahab EP [2018], Prettiest of Things EP [2020], Waste EP [2020], and The Body EP [2021]. The latter gained traction on streaming platforms as the band earned plugs from HM Magazine, The PRP, Lambgoat, and many more. Along the way, they performed with the likes of August Burns Red on the popular Christmas Burns Red Festival and packed venues on tour coast-to-coast. Working with producer Ryan Leitru [For Today], Earth Groans honed their sound in 2022.

“Ryan helped us preserve the heavy and chaotic elements, while enabling us to cast a wider net,” he goes on. “It’s Earth Groans, but it could appeal to a bigger audience with a little more atmosphere and melody.”

The first single “Overgrown” seesaws between a trudging groove and wrecking ball riffing enhanced by airy sonics. It culminates on a crushing chorus with the blunt force of a battering ram.

“It’s about feeling stuck in the position you are in and not being able to fully use your talents,” he explains. “I’ve gotten to a place where I’m trying to figure out what I’m doing with my life. I got stuck in this complacency, and I wasn’t really progressing. It’s a song of frustration.”

Then, there’s “Over The Edge.” The song’s bulldozing barrage subsides on a melodic riff and hummable hook with a message of empowerment as he promises, “I won’t let this passion turn to poison.”

“It’s about staying true to what you’re doing and not losing the passion,” he elaborates. “For me, I started doing music because of the passion I had behind it. You can’t let that go.”

On “Same Blood,” mangled synths dissolve into pummeling guitar and a punk-style gallop. It confronts “racism, homophobia, and discrimination” head-on. The title track “Tongue Tied” commences with a clean intro only to snap into a frenetic onslaught of double-bass, jarring screams, and head-spinning fretwork. “It’s the literal story of coming into this world without the ability to speak and finally finding it,” he says.

Tongue Tied culminates on the aural exorcism of “Discordant Symphony,” which projects the central theme at full blast with a guttural growl.

“This track brings the EP full circle,” he notes. “It’s all about using the abilities that God gave you to do good and make the world a better place. When we do, it’s a beautiful symphony.”

Ultimately, Earth Groans might just encourage you to use your voice as well.

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 On tour this Spring/Summer supporting Luke Combs: http://brentcobbmusic.com

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Brent Cobb follows in the footsteps of his country music heroes with his new gospel album, And Now, Let’s Turn to Page…. By offering eight familiar hymns alongside an original song written with his wife, the collection feels reverent as well as rowdy—and completely in his comfort zone. Brent cites a near-death experience as the push he needed to finally make And Now, Let’s Turn to Page…. In July 2020, the vehicle he was driving, with his young son inside, got T-boned at a rural four-way stop. That crash made him think about everything that led up to that moment – the fact that he didn’t have his daughter with him because his mother offered to watch her, or that he took a different way to his parents’ house that day, or that he had to turn around and get something he’d forgotten in the house before heading out. “You just start piecing together how everything is sort of intentional,” he says. “And again, I’d always had it in the back of my mind to make a gospel album. That moment of clarity, of almost getting killed, made me think I should just make the gospel album now.” Produced by Dave Cobb in RCA Studio A in Nashville, And Now, Let’s Turn to Page… continues a tradition established by legends such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson, and Elvis Presley, who could invoke their spiritual side without losing sight of their musical foundation. “I’ve always wanted to make a southern gospel album because it’s what I come from, but also it used to seem like a rite of passage for country singers to make a gospel album,” Brent says. “It all comes from gospel music. That’s where country music came from. I’m just trying to carry that torch.” Because Dave and Brent are cousins, there’s an inherent family feeling that runs throughout these nine songs. In a literal sense, with Brent’s parents and sister joining him in the studio for the first time on this heartfelt project.

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#JohnWick4 – Only in theaters & IMAX March 24. Starring Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, and Ian McShane.

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​​John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating the High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.

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We hang out with B&S Indies Insider Matt Vogt to talk about everything Indies.

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NASHVILLE (February 13, 2023) - With the highly successful release of her sophomore album Kentucky Blue, singer-songwriter Brit Taylor is fulfilling a life-long dream to perform on the coveted and iconic Grand Ole Opry.  Taylor, the eastern Kentucky native, who cut her teeth as a child on the Kentucky Opry, will step into the circle where all country music royalty has stood on March 22, 2023. 

“The day Kentucky Blue was released was magical to me,” Taylor said.  “But to get the email that very same morning inviting me to perform at the Grand Ole Opry was surreal.  It is something I have dreamed about my whole life, and all I could do when I got the invitation was cry happy tears.  I am so honored to step into that circle, to stand there where so many of my heroes and those who have inspired me and influenced me have stood, and share my music with the world.” 

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Kentucky Blue, produced by Grammy winners Sturgill Simpson and David Ferguson, was released February 3 to critical acclaim, landing in the Top 15 on iTunes Country Album chart and garnering support from Apple, Spotify, Tidal and Amazon including the feature cover of Spotify’s The Pulse of Americana playlist.   

The album has been received with open arms from fans and media alike. Praises for the sonic sound and lyrical genesis for the record abounds.

“But at its heart, Kentucky Blue is a true blue (no pun intended) country album – and a damn good one at that.” Whiskey Riff

“Let me direct your attention to Kentucky singer-songwriter Brit Taylor. She’s the best Neo-traditionalist to come along in ages.” Music Row

“Songs as equally fun and fiery as they are honest and reflective.” American Songwriter

"Kentucky Blue reminds us that being rich … has more to do with staying true to one’s values above all else – a crucial life lesson in an industry flooded with people all too eager to fulfill the expectations of others.” Holler

Kentucky Blue’s ten original songs explore the depth and breadth of Taylor’s captivating songwriting and arresting alto.  She is known for her ability to share life experience and emotions in a way that relates to others.  “Kentucky Blue acutely captures the humanness of life experiences in a way that we can all identify and commiserate with because it’s real” stated Saving Country Music.    American Songwriter found Taylor’s real-life experiences “because she went through the wringer in order to live these songs” reflected in the “relatable, empathetic experience in Kentucky Blue … offers fans a background for laughter and a hand to hold through the tears with songs that are both light-hearted and heartfelt.”

In addition to her Grand Ole Opry appearance, Taylor announced she will be touring with Brent Cobb in March and April.  She opened her Kentucky Blue Tour Feb 4 with a sold-out show in Nashville and she is continuing to support Blackberry Smoke’s tour. 

The power of Taylor’s music, who still finds her heart in writing songs for herself and others, has always been that it is refreshingly simple yet surprisingly complex, empathetic yet empowering.  Always remaining true to herself, she continues to tells stories which manage – whether they are dramatic, humorous or heartfelt – to be as authentic as she is.
ownright honest.  It is who she is.

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 It's time to digivolve as we power up in this week's episode of TMoZ about Digimon, Digital Monsters! Creation of this marvelous anime is credited to Akiyoshi Hongo, more information on that in the episode. Tai, Matt, T.K., and the rest of the gang are ready to battle so grab your Digivice and get ready to enter a digital world with the Digidestined! 

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