The Flobots have a new release coming on March 16. Here is a video for the song White Flag Warrior.
WhiteFlagWarrior from Flobotics on Vimeo.
Archive for the ‘Punk Rock’ Category
White Flag Warrior Flobots Video
Saturday, March 13th, 2010Song of the Week – 3-9-10 – Answer to Yourself by Soft Pack
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Lyrics for Answer to Yourself by Soft Pack
You gotta answer to yourself
You can’t depend on anyone else
You gotta know where you stand
And what’s in your hands
Yeah you gotta answer to yourself
You gotta write down what you know
You gotta make sure that it’s known
Because they’re coming along to see what you’ve done
And they’re gonna claim it for their own
You got a rabbit in your hat
You got a few tricks up your sleeve
Don’t get stuck in a rut
Or stuck in the same
You got exactly what you need
You got a talent don’t you know?
You’re more talented than you know
And you give it a shot
And give it the time
And be surprised how far it goes
But I think I’m gonna die
Before I see my time
But I think I’m gonna die
Try it anyway
You gotta answer to yourself
2 days a week outside yourself
You take an hour a day, an hour a day
And you don’t respond to anyone else
You got a few things on your shelf
You got to look through for yourself
You gotta choose what to read
Choose what to believe
And you don’t take it from anyone else
But I think I’m gonna die
Before I see my time
But I think I’m gonna die
Try it anyway
Get Answer to Yourself by Soft Pack on iTunes
Check out more on their MySpace page.
The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music.
Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned.
Song of the Week – 2-23-10 – Art Czar by Japandroids
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Check out more on their MySpace page.
The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music.
Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned.
Song of the Week – 2-2-10 – Determined by Mudvayne
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010This week’s song is Determined by Mudvayne. It’s time to kick it up a notch. Honor the call.
Get Determined by Mudvayne on iTunes
Check out more on their MySpace page.
The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music.
Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned.
Michael Zampelli: Supplying Songs for Alternative Music Lovers Since the ’70s
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ve no doubt seen the song of the week by Michael Zampelli.
What you probably don’t know is that Zampelli has been supplying unique songs for alternative music enthusiasts for about 40 years.
This week, I found a clipping from Billboard magazine on Google Books written by John Sippel in 1986 that mentions Micheal Zampelli and his legendary punk rock record store, Zed Records.
Zed Records opened in 1979 and remained a thriving Long Beach business and punk rock icon for 27 years.
The store was especially known for bringing unique releases directly from the UK to Long Beach. During the surge of the punk movement, Michael Zampelli would travel to the UK with suitcases full of local punk rock releases. He would come back with suitcases full of punk rock from the UK. Zampelli was particularly skilled at servicing the needs of voracious music collectors. He carried limited edition releases such as a Devo single with 4 separate and unique picture sleeves and UK-only releases by The Cure on colored vinyl.
The 1986 article about his store has two parts. Part two of the article is on page 43, not page 41 as Google has indexed it.
The article mentions how DJ’s from KROQ and KNAC discovered new finds at Zed and how the Zampelli’s (especially Micheal and Marlene) formed family-like ties with punk and new wave bands such as the B52’s, Dead Kennedys and The Misfits before anyone else even knew who they were.
Michael Zampelli continues to search for and share new music by contributing a song of the week to the Get Galvanized blog. He also photographs live music and has recently captured images of acts such as Lil Wayne, Skinny Puppy, The Prodigy and various punk rock shows. Visit Michael Zampelli.com to see more.
Song of the Week – 1-12-10 – The Big Pink by Velvet
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010This week’s song is yummy on so many levels. I’ve heard it in my car numerous times, zooming at 75 on the 405 while listening to XMU. Good stuff for that.
I’m seeing the video for the first time now. Wow, this is powerful. And the sound. Need I mention the sound? The Big Pink recently signed to 4AD Records. Indulge yourself.
The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music.
Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned.
Song #4 of the 2009 Galvanized Music Countdown
Monday, December 28th, 2009Song four on the countdown is a recent release from UK artists The Chapman Family. This song is powerful on it’s own and the video adds to the intensity of the sound. If possible, crank it up as loud as possible and let go of any remaining tension from the holidays. 2010 is almost here and it just might be the best year yet.
Buy the Kids single by Chapman Family on iTunes
Here are the results of the countdown so far:
#4 – Kids by Chapman Family
#5 – Anyway by Duck Sauce (Currently not available in U.S. iTunes)
#6 – Careering by Public Image Ltd.
#7 – One Tribe by Black Eyed Peas
#8 – Fight Riff by Eula.
Come back tomorrow to see what song #3 is.
Between Christmas Eve and New Years Eve I will post my top eight favorite songs of the year. These tunes were selected from the 51 songs of the week that were submitted by Michael Zampelli during 2009.
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If you like the songs in this countdown, you’ll love Songs to Galvanize Your Mind – A List for Strong Minds with a Purpose by Sheri Zampelli. It’s available to new subscribers for immediate download.
Get your list free today by subscribing to Get Galvanized in the box on the sidebar. If you can’t see the subscription box, visit http://sherizampelli.com.
Songs to Galvanize Your Mind Released Today
Saturday, December 26th, 2009
Songs to Galvanize Your Mind – A List for Strong Minds with a Purpose by Sheri Zampelli is available for immediate download today. This list includes songs by artists such as:
James Brown
Stevie Wonder
The Ramones
Naked Raygun and
Ugly Duckling
The list is designed more as a mood enhancer and character strengthener than anything. I pull from genres as wide-ranged as gospel, hip-hop, punk rock and soul. The list includes 4-subcategories:
• Dare to be Authentic and Have Fun
• Get Pumped Up
• Get to Feelin’ Groovy
• Blow Off Steam
Songs include:
Boom by P.O.D.
Viva La Revolution by the Adicts
Can I Kick It by A Tribe Called Quest and
Think by James Brown
Get your list free today by subscribing to Get Galvanized below.
Song #6 of the 2009 Galvanized Music Countdown
Saturday, December 26th, 2009
Song six on the countdown was released 30 years ago but thanks to YouTube, this year I experienced the song in a new way. I used to listen to PiL on my walkman and I always felt energized. Sometimes I even danced around when I heard it. But it never occurred to me that groups of young people would be going wild about it on American Banstand.
John Lydon sure did know how to activate a crowd and watching him in action makes it worth bringing this song out of the vault.
Buy Careering by Public Image Limited on iTunes.
Here are the results of the countdown so far:
#6 – Careering by Public Image Ltd.
#7 – One Tribe by Black Eyed Peas
#8 – Fight Riff by Eula.
Come back tomorrow to see what song #5 is.
Between Christmas Eve and New Years Eve I will post my top eight favorite songs of the year. These tunes were selected from the 51 songs of the week that were submitted by Michael Zampelli during 2009.
Stay tuned because very soon I will release Songs to Galvanize Your Mind – A List of Songs for Strong Minds with and a Strong Purpose.
Songs to Galvanize Your Mind Now in Production
Thursday, December 24th, 2009
I’m putting the finishing touches on my newest creation, it’s an eBook titled Songs to Galvanize Your Mind – A List of Songs for a Strong Mind and a Stronger Purpose. I’m going to give it as a free gift to all my readers. A great way to have fun and feel powerful.
Galvanize Your Mind is a 19-page music list that’s broken down into various categories. Here’s a sneak-peek at the table of contents:
Page 4 – Galvanize Your Mind Soundtrack
Page 5 – Moods
Page 5 – Dare to be Authentic and Have Fun
Page 7 – Get Pumped Up
Page 8 – Get to Feelin’ Groovy
Page 10 – Blow Off Steam
Page 11 – Favorite Albums
Page 12 – Favorite Artists
Page 13 – Alphabetized Song List
Page 18 – Misc./Bonus
*Recommended Downloads
*All Engines are Burning Workout Playlist
*Songs not on iTunes at the date this was published but worth checking out
*Completely obscure but appreciated
Page 19 – Final Thoughts
To get your free copy, stay tuned to this blog. I’ll post the sign up form shortly.
