Shannon
@azgrooveguy.bsky.social
Optimist, music fanatic, horror, sci-fi, tats, beards, guilty pleasures, laughter, science, board games, bouffants, animals. 🏳️🌈
Happy Pride month!
Stay true to yourselves, I appreciate my allies and advocates, and the elders that paved the way and fought for my right to exist.
I am so grateful to those of you that support my community.
Stay true to yourselves, I appreciate my allies and advocates, and the elders that paved the way and fought for my right to exist.
I am so grateful to those of you that support my community.
June 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Happy Pride month!
Stay true to yourselves, I appreciate my allies and advocates, and the elders that paved the way and fought for my right to exist.
I am so grateful to those of you that support my community.
Stay true to yourselves, I appreciate my allies and advocates, and the elders that paved the way and fought for my right to exist.
I am so grateful to those of you that support my community.
The Midnight Special’s YouTube channel just dropped this extraordinary performance and episode hosted by B.T. Express.
This band is chock full of talented musicians. Peak 1970s funk nugget right here.
Enjoy!
#BTExpress
youtu.be/UCKhCWOrQRo?...
This band is chock full of talented musicians. Peak 1970s funk nugget right here.
Enjoy!
#BTExpress
youtu.be/UCKhCWOrQRo?...
Do It 'Til You're Satisfied - B. T. Express | The Midnight Special
YouTube video by The Midnight Special
youtu.be
May 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The Midnight Special’s YouTube channel just dropped this extraordinary performance and episode hosted by B.T. Express.
This band is chock full of talented musicians. Peak 1970s funk nugget right here.
Enjoy!
#BTExpress
youtu.be/UCKhCWOrQRo?...
This band is chock full of talented musicians. Peak 1970s funk nugget right here.
Enjoy!
#BTExpress
youtu.be/UCKhCWOrQRo?...
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
”All Saint’s Day” - Severed Heads (1989)
Acid house and electronic clubs were the absolute best in the late 80s/early 90s.
I lost myself to this song so many times on the dance floor. No phone - it was glorious.
#SeveredHeads
youtu.be/XN9lRnFX1JI?...
#MusicChallenge
”All Saint’s Day” - Severed Heads (1989)
Acid house and electronic clubs were the absolute best in the late 80s/early 90s.
I lost myself to this song so many times on the dance floor. No phone - it was glorious.
#SeveredHeads
youtu.be/XN9lRnFX1JI?...
All Saints Day original video SD
YouTube video by Tom Ellard
youtu.be
March 22, 2025 at 6:04 AM
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
”All Saint’s Day” - Severed Heads (1989)
Acid house and electronic clubs were the absolute best in the late 80s/early 90s.
I lost myself to this song so many times on the dance floor. No phone - it was glorious.
#SeveredHeads
youtu.be/XN9lRnFX1JI?...
#MusicChallenge
”All Saint’s Day” - Severed Heads (1989)
Acid house and electronic clubs were the absolute best in the late 80s/early 90s.
I lost myself to this song so many times on the dance floor. No phone - it was glorious.
#SeveredHeads
youtu.be/XN9lRnFX1JI?...
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
”Carpet Man” - The 5th Dimension (1967)
Harmonies beyond belief with these five.
#The5thDimension
youtu.be/i63nEdktFlU?...
#MusicChallenge
”Carpet Man” - The 5th Dimension (1967)
Harmonies beyond belief with these five.
#The5thDimension
youtu.be/i63nEdktFlU?...
Carpet Man (Remastered 2000)
YouTube video by The Fifth Dimension - Topic
youtu.be
March 21, 2025 at 4:43 AM
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
”Carpet Man” - The 5th Dimension (1967)
Harmonies beyond belief with these five.
#The5thDimension
youtu.be/i63nEdktFlU?...
#MusicChallenge
”Carpet Man” - The 5th Dimension (1967)
Harmonies beyond belief with these five.
#The5thDimension
youtu.be/i63nEdktFlU?...
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
”Cameosis” - Cameo (1980)
A very healthy slice of Sunday funk served hot.
youtu.be/J9av9tY3vTY?...
#MusicChallenge
”Cameosis” - Cameo (1980)
A very healthy slice of Sunday funk served hot.
youtu.be/J9av9tY3vTY?...
Cameo - Cameosis
YouTube video by DeeperFunk McMa
youtu.be
March 17, 2025 at 3:21 AM
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
”Cameosis” - Cameo (1980)
A very healthy slice of Sunday funk served hot.
youtu.be/J9av9tY3vTY?...
#MusicChallenge
”Cameosis” - Cameo (1980)
A very healthy slice of Sunday funk served hot.
youtu.be/J9av9tY3vTY?...
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
”I Can Never Say Goodbye ” - The Cure (2024)
Left me speechless, first time listen.
They’ll still be listening to his voice and this band 100 years from now, I bet.
youtu.be/DV-acRCuOGU?...
#MusicChallenge
”I Can Never Say Goodbye ” - The Cure (2024)
Left me speechless, first time listen.
They’ll still be listening to his voice and this band 100 years from now, I bet.
youtu.be/DV-acRCuOGU?...
I Can Never Say Goodbye
YouTube video by The Cure - Topic
youtu.be
March 13, 2025 at 6:03 AM
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
”I Can Never Say Goodbye ” - The Cure (2024)
Left me speechless, first time listen.
They’ll still be listening to his voice and this band 100 years from now, I bet.
youtu.be/DV-acRCuOGU?...
#MusicChallenge
”I Can Never Say Goodbye ” - The Cure (2024)
Left me speechless, first time listen.
They’ll still be listening to his voice and this band 100 years from now, I bet.
youtu.be/DV-acRCuOGU?...
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
“The Impervious Me” - Alison Moyet (2024)
That soulful voice has been a constant in my life for over 4 decades, how lucky am I?
I love the mood and synth in this one.
youtu.be/QJEB_d5U-kM?...
#MusicChallenge
“The Impervious Me” - Alison Moyet (2024)
That soulful voice has been a constant in my life for over 4 decades, how lucky am I?
I love the mood and synth in this one.
youtu.be/QJEB_d5U-kM?...
The Impervious Me
YouTube video by Alison Moyet - Topic
youtu.be
March 12, 2025 at 6:05 AM
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
“The Impervious Me” - Alison Moyet (2024)
That soulful voice has been a constant in my life for over 4 decades, how lucky am I?
I love the mood and synth in this one.
youtu.be/QJEB_d5U-kM?...
#MusicChallenge
“The Impervious Me” - Alison Moyet (2024)
That soulful voice has been a constant in my life for over 4 decades, how lucky am I?
I love the mood and synth in this one.
youtu.be/QJEB_d5U-kM?...
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
“69th Street Bridge” - John Carpenter (1981)
Today was all movie scores and this zinger from “Escape From New York” could have been a techno club’s dance floor filler in the early 90s, it’s so ahead of its time.
@thehorrormaster.bsky.social
#MusicChallenge
“69th Street Bridge” - John Carpenter (1981)
Today was all movie scores and this zinger from “Escape From New York” could have been a techno club’s dance floor filler in the early 90s, it’s so ahead of its time.
@thehorrormaster.bsky.social
John Carpenter & Alan Howarth - Chase Across The 69th Street Bridge
YouTube video by simplelpmis
youtu.be
March 11, 2025 at 6:03 AM
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
“69th Street Bridge” - John Carpenter (1981)
Today was all movie scores and this zinger from “Escape From New York” could have been a techno club’s dance floor filler in the early 90s, it’s so ahead of its time.
@thehorrormaster.bsky.social
#MusicChallenge
“69th Street Bridge” - John Carpenter (1981)
Today was all movie scores and this zinger from “Escape From New York” could have been a techno club’s dance floor filler in the early 90s, it’s so ahead of its time.
@thehorrormaster.bsky.social
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
“Accusations” - The Juan MacLean (2009)
✅ Killer funky bass line
✅ Killer synth lines
✅ Nancy Whang’s distant and precise vocals
✅ Kraftwerk/Human League’s love child
I get so emotional these days
youtu.be/jtyckzb8kZg?...
#MusicChallenge
“Accusations” - The Juan MacLean (2009)
✅ Killer funky bass line
✅ Killer synth lines
✅ Nancy Whang’s distant and precise vocals
✅ Kraftwerk/Human League’s love child
I get so emotional these days
youtu.be/jtyckzb8kZg?...
Accusations
YouTube video by The Juan MacLean - Topic
youtu.be
March 10, 2025 at 5:21 AM
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
“Accusations” - The Juan MacLean (2009)
✅ Killer funky bass line
✅ Killer synth lines
✅ Nancy Whang’s distant and precise vocals
✅ Kraftwerk/Human League’s love child
I get so emotional these days
youtu.be/jtyckzb8kZg?...
#MusicChallenge
“Accusations” - The Juan MacLean (2009)
✅ Killer funky bass line
✅ Killer synth lines
✅ Nancy Whang’s distant and precise vocals
✅ Kraftwerk/Human League’s love child
I get so emotional these days
youtu.be/jtyckzb8kZg?...
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
“5 8 6” - New Order (1983)
Sort of the fraternal twin to ‘Blue Monday’ only more frantic.
This entire album made almost anything that came before it feel dated, in a way. Not in a bad way, they just blew dance music onto another planet. youtu.be/lEmhfcoMiDo?...
#MusicChallenge
“5 8 6” - New Order (1983)
Sort of the fraternal twin to ‘Blue Monday’ only more frantic.
This entire album made almost anything that came before it feel dated, in a way. Not in a bad way, they just blew dance music onto another planet. youtu.be/lEmhfcoMiDo?...
5 8 6 (2015 Remaster)
YouTube video by New Order - Topic
youtu.be
March 9, 2025 at 2:11 AM
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
“5 8 6” - New Order (1983)
Sort of the fraternal twin to ‘Blue Monday’ only more frantic.
This entire album made almost anything that came before it feel dated, in a way. Not in a bad way, they just blew dance music onto another planet. youtu.be/lEmhfcoMiDo?...
#MusicChallenge
“5 8 6” - New Order (1983)
Sort of the fraternal twin to ‘Blue Monday’ only more frantic.
This entire album made almost anything that came before it feel dated, in a way. Not in a bad way, they just blew dance music onto another planet. youtu.be/lEmhfcoMiDo?...
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
“57821” - Janelle Monáe feat. Deep Cotton (2010)
Choosing a favorite off of an exceptional ‘front-to-back’ storytelling album is tough. This is mine.
Repeat listening w/great headphones is highly recommended. The way their voices intersect is extraordinary.
#MusicChallenge
“57821” - Janelle Monáe feat. Deep Cotton (2010)
Choosing a favorite off of an exceptional ‘front-to-back’ storytelling album is tough. This is mine.
Repeat listening w/great headphones is highly recommended. The way their voices intersect is extraordinary.
57821 (feat. Deep Cotton)
YouTube video by Janelle Monáe - Topic
youtu.be
March 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
“57821” - Janelle Monáe feat. Deep Cotton (2010)
Choosing a favorite off of an exceptional ‘front-to-back’ storytelling album is tough. This is mine.
Repeat listening w/great headphones is highly recommended. The way their voices intersect is extraordinary.
#MusicChallenge
“57821” - Janelle Monáe feat. Deep Cotton (2010)
Choosing a favorite off of an exceptional ‘front-to-back’ storytelling album is tough. This is mine.
Repeat listening w/great headphones is highly recommended. The way their voices intersect is extraordinary.
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
“3am Eternal (Live at the S.S.L.)” - The KLF (1991)
This took me back to my club days and much better times. The KLF have left the building.
#TheKLF
youtu.be/HDsCeC6f0zc?...
#MusicChallenge
“3am Eternal (Live at the S.S.L.)” - The KLF (1991)
This took me back to my club days and much better times. The KLF have left the building.
#TheKLF
youtu.be/HDsCeC6f0zc?...
The KLF - 3AM Eternal (Live at the S.S.L.) (Official Video)
YouTube video by KLF
youtu.be
March 7, 2025 at 12:27 AM
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
“3am Eternal (Live at the S.S.L.)” - The KLF (1991)
This took me back to my club days and much better times. The KLF have left the building.
#TheKLF
youtu.be/HDsCeC6f0zc?...
#MusicChallenge
“3am Eternal (Live at the S.S.L.)” - The KLF (1991)
This took me back to my club days and much better times. The KLF have left the building.
#TheKLF
youtu.be/HDsCeC6f0zc?...
#BestSongHeardtoday #MusicChallenge
“2nd Thought” - Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark (1980)
Understated and delicate, synthy and beautiful. Everything clicks, including the clicky sounds.
#OMD
youtu.be/f_EG9FbBHXk?...
“2nd Thought” - Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark (1980)
Understated and delicate, synthy and beautiful. Everything clicks, including the clicky sounds.
#OMD
youtu.be/f_EG9FbBHXk?...
OMD - 2nd Thought (1980)
YouTube video by The Way.
youtu.be
March 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
#BestSongHeardtoday #MusicChallenge
“2nd Thought” - Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark (1980)
Understated and delicate, synthy and beautiful. Everything clicks, including the clicky sounds.
#OMD
youtu.be/f_EG9FbBHXk?...
“2nd Thought” - Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark (1980)
Understated and delicate, synthy and beautiful. Everything clicks, including the clicky sounds.
#OMD
youtu.be/f_EG9FbBHXk?...
In no order…
Poseidon Adventure
Superman
No Way Out
The Conversation
Crimson Tide
Poseidon Adventure
Superman
No Way Out
The Conversation
Crimson Tide
February 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
In no order…
Poseidon Adventure
Superman
No Way Out
The Conversation
Crimson Tide
Poseidon Adventure
Superman
No Way Out
The Conversation
Crimson Tide
I’m devastated to hear Gwen McCrae passed away. She’s an extraordinary singer who deserved greater success. I listen to her every week, RIP sweet soul!
February 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I’m devastated to hear Gwen McCrae passed away. She’s an extraordinary singer who deserved greater success. I listen to her every week, RIP sweet soul!
Record store haul today was all about the movies. Support local! #Logansrun #Thesubstance #Buckrogers #Ziarecords
February 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Record store haul today was all about the movies. Support local! #Logansrun #Thesubstance #Buckrogers #Ziarecords
#EliteMusic
A song I’d never skip:
‘1976’ - RJD2 (2004)
Like coming out of a disco dream in an ABC Sunday Night Movie.
The “gotcha!” at 1:28 always makes me smile - and I love that you just can’t quite catch those lyrics.
open.spotify.com/track/09aNhX...
A song I’d never skip:
‘1976’ - RJD2 (2004)
Like coming out of a disco dream in an ABC Sunday Night Movie.
The “gotcha!” at 1:28 always makes me smile - and I love that you just can’t quite catch those lyrics.
open.spotify.com/track/09aNhX...
February 2, 2025 at 4:59 AM
#EliteMusic
A song I’d never skip:
‘1976’ - RJD2 (2004)
Like coming out of a disco dream in an ABC Sunday Night Movie.
The “gotcha!” at 1:28 always makes me smile - and I love that you just can’t quite catch those lyrics.
open.spotify.com/track/09aNhX...
A song I’d never skip:
‘1976’ - RJD2 (2004)
Like coming out of a disco dream in an ABC Sunday Night Movie.
The “gotcha!” at 1:28 always makes me smile - and I love that you just can’t quite catch those lyrics.
open.spotify.com/track/09aNhX...
#AllAlbums
#MusicChallenge
Day 31: A favorite album:
The Cardigans - ‘Life’ (1995)
It’s like the sweetest confection, I love them and saw them at a tiny club in Phoenix about three weeks before “Lovefool” blew up. “Carnival” is my favorite of their songs, so much fun!
#MusicChallenge
Day 31: A favorite album:
The Cardigans - ‘Life’ (1995)
It’s like the sweetest confection, I love them and saw them at a tiny club in Phoenix about three weeks before “Lovefool” blew up. “Carnival” is my favorite of their songs, so much fun!
January 31, 2025 at 5:54 AM
#AllAlbums
#MusicChallenge
Day 31: A favorite album:
The Cardigans - ‘Life’ (1995)
It’s like the sweetest confection, I love them and saw them at a tiny club in Phoenix about three weeks before “Lovefool” blew up. “Carnival” is my favorite of their songs, so much fun!
#MusicChallenge
Day 31: A favorite album:
The Cardigans - ‘Life’ (1995)
It’s like the sweetest confection, I love them and saw them at a tiny club in Phoenix about three weeks before “Lovefool” blew up. “Carnival” is my favorite of their songs, so much fun!
#AllAlbums
#MusicChallenge
Day 27: Album I wish I had a physical copy of:
John Williams - ‘The Poseidon Adventure’ (1972)
Unreleased when the movie came out, then finally released in the 90s…but only on CD. I long for a vinyl release of this epic soundtrack.
#MusicChallenge
Day 27: Album I wish I had a physical copy of:
John Williams - ‘The Poseidon Adventure’ (1972)
Unreleased when the movie came out, then finally released in the 90s…but only on CD. I long for a vinyl release of this epic soundtrack.
January 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
#AllAlbums
#MusicChallenge
Day 27: Album I wish I had a physical copy of:
John Williams - ‘The Poseidon Adventure’ (1972)
Unreleased when the movie came out, then finally released in the 90s…but only on CD. I long for a vinyl release of this epic soundtrack.
#MusicChallenge
Day 27: Album I wish I had a physical copy of:
John Williams - ‘The Poseidon Adventure’ (1972)
Unreleased when the movie came out, then finally released in the 90s…but only on CD. I long for a vinyl release of this epic soundtrack.
#AllAlbums
#MusicChallenge
Day 25: Album of historical significance
Gloria Gaynor - Never Can Say Goodbye (1975)
The title track would be the very first song to top the Billboard Dance Chart in October, 1974. This chart was called Billboard Disco Action at the time.
#MusicChallenge
Day 25: Album of historical significance
Gloria Gaynor - Never Can Say Goodbye (1975)
The title track would be the very first song to top the Billboard Dance Chart in October, 1974. This chart was called Billboard Disco Action at the time.
January 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
#AllAlbums
#MusicChallenge
Day 25: Album of historical significance
Gloria Gaynor - Never Can Say Goodbye (1975)
The title track would be the very first song to top the Billboard Dance Chart in October, 1974. This chart was called Billboard Disco Action at the time.
#MusicChallenge
Day 25: Album of historical significance
Gloria Gaynor - Never Can Say Goodbye (1975)
The title track would be the very first song to top the Billboard Dance Chart in October, 1974. This chart was called Billboard Disco Action at the time.
#AllAlbums
#MusicChallenge
24. Album that has to be listened to start to finish:
Zero 7 - “When It Falls” 2004
A variety of solid vocalists including a soulful Sia, sophisticated layered sound scapes, and sensational instrumentals included.
‘Somersault’ by Sia:
open.spotify.com/track/6CgIaR...
#MusicChallenge
24. Album that has to be listened to start to finish:
Zero 7 - “When It Falls” 2004
A variety of solid vocalists including a soulful Sia, sophisticated layered sound scapes, and sensational instrumentals included.
‘Somersault’ by Sia:
open.spotify.com/track/6CgIaR...
January 24, 2025 at 5:27 AM
#AllAlbums
#MusicChallenge
24. Album that has to be listened to start to finish:
Zero 7 - “When It Falls” 2004
A variety of solid vocalists including a soulful Sia, sophisticated layered sound scapes, and sensational instrumentals included.
‘Somersault’ by Sia:
open.spotify.com/track/6CgIaR...
#MusicChallenge
24. Album that has to be listened to start to finish:
Zero 7 - “When It Falls” 2004
A variety of solid vocalists including a soulful Sia, sophisticated layered sound scapes, and sensational instrumentals included.
‘Somersault’ by Sia:
open.spotify.com/track/6CgIaR...
#AllAlbums
#MusicChallenge
23. Album I listen to most:
OMD - “Organisation” 1980
It’s likely in a three way tie with Depeche Mode’s “Some Great Reward” and James Brown’s soundtrack to “Black Caesar”.
#MusicChallenge
23. Album I listen to most:
OMD - “Organisation” 1980
It’s likely in a three way tie with Depeche Mode’s “Some Great Reward” and James Brown’s soundtrack to “Black Caesar”.
January 23, 2025 at 6:06 AM
#AllAlbums
#MusicChallenge
23. Album I listen to most:
OMD - “Organisation” 1980
It’s likely in a three way tie with Depeche Mode’s “Some Great Reward” and James Brown’s soundtrack to “Black Caesar”.
#MusicChallenge
23. Album I listen to most:
OMD - “Organisation” 1980
It’s likely in a three way tie with Depeche Mode’s “Some Great Reward” and James Brown’s soundtrack to “Black Caesar”.
#AllAlbums
#MusicChallenge
22. First Album Owned
K-Tel Blockbuster
Disco, funk, rock, folk, pop - original hits, original stars!
“Peace Pipe” BT Express youtu.be/l4rd7I0Q75o?...
“I’m On Fire” 5000 Volts youtu.be/8_T9CI4y4UU?...
“Fly, Robin, Fly” Silver Convention youtu.be/n8XrB3u7oZY?...
#MusicChallenge
22. First Album Owned
K-Tel Blockbuster
Disco, funk, rock, folk, pop - original hits, original stars!
“Peace Pipe” BT Express youtu.be/l4rd7I0Q75o?...
“I’m On Fire” 5000 Volts youtu.be/8_T9CI4y4UU?...
“Fly, Robin, Fly” Silver Convention youtu.be/n8XrB3u7oZY?...
January 22, 2025 at 6:36 AM
#AllAlbums
#MusicChallenge
22. First Album Owned
K-Tel Blockbuster
Disco, funk, rock, folk, pop - original hits, original stars!
“Peace Pipe” BT Express youtu.be/l4rd7I0Q75o?...
“I’m On Fire” 5000 Volts youtu.be/8_T9CI4y4UU?...
“Fly, Robin, Fly” Silver Convention youtu.be/n8XrB3u7oZY?...
#MusicChallenge
22. First Album Owned
K-Tel Blockbuster
Disco, funk, rock, folk, pop - original hits, original stars!
“Peace Pipe” BT Express youtu.be/l4rd7I0Q75o?...
“I’m On Fire” 5000 Volts youtu.be/8_T9CI4y4UU?...
“Fly, Robin, Fly” Silver Convention youtu.be/n8XrB3u7oZY?...
Remembering this legendary soul.
January 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Remembering this legendary soul.