The Flashcubes' new single "The Sweet Spot" is out this week. It's the second of three fantastic new Flashcubes digital single releases (following last month's "Reminisce"), as our rockin' pop world gets closer and closer to the September 12th release of the various-artists blockbuster Make Something Happen! A Tribute To The Flashcubes. The project has been a long time in coming and a lot of work along the way. And it has been SO worth it.
The tracks are all in hand, and Michael Simmons has completed the final master of the album with the stunning results one expects when Michael Simmons completes a final master. Margie Finer has finished the package's graphic design, and it's nothing short of eye-popping. We're off to manufacturing. Next stop: One more advance digital single next month. Next stop after that? September 12th. The release of Make Something Happen! A Tribute To The Flashcubes.
We've found the sweet spot.
This is what rock 'n' roll radio sounded like on another Sunday night in Syracuse this week.
This Is Rock 'n' Roll Radio with Dana & Carl airs Sunday nights from 9 to Midnight Eastern, on the air in Syracuse at SPARK! WSPJ 103.3 and 93.7 FM, streaming at SPARK stream, and on the Radio Garden app as WESTCOTT RADIO.
You can read all about this show's long and weird history here: Boppin' The Whole Friggin' Planet (The History Of THIS IS ROCK 'N' ROLL RADIO). You can follow Carl's daily blog at Boppin' (Like The Hip Folks Do).
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Carl's latest book The Greatest Record Ever Made! (Volume 1) is now available, and you can order an autographed copy here. You can still get Carl's previous book Gabba Gabba Hey! A Conversation With The Ramones from publisher Rare Bird Books, OR an autographed copy here. If you like the books, please consider leaving a rating and/or review at the usual online resources.
The many fine This Is Rock 'n' Roll Radio compilation albums are still available, each full of that rockin' pop sound you crave. A portion of all sales benefit our perpetually cash-strapped community radio project:
TIRnRR # 1295: 7/20/2025
TIRnRR FRESH SPINS! Tracks we think we ain't played before are listed in bold
DAVID BOWIE: Queen Bitch (Virgin, Bowie At The Beeb)
THE DONNAS: Dancing With Myself (Rykodisc, VA: Mean Girls OST)
THE SUPREMES: Stop! In The Name Of Love (Motown, DIANA ROSS AND THE SUPREMES: The Ultimate Collection)
THE ENGLISH BEAT: Tears Of A Clown (Shout Factory, Keep The Beat: The Very Best Of The English Beat)
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THE REPLACEMENTS: Another Girl, Another Planet (Reprise, All For Nothing/Nothing For All)
THE ZACKARY THAKS: Bad Girl (Rhino, VA: Nuggets)
WARREN ZEVON: A Certain Girl (Rhino, Genius: The Best Of Warren Zevon)
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LOU REED: Wild Child (RCA, Lou Reed)
THE MONKEES: For Pete's Sake [TV version] (Rhino, Headquarters [& Beyond])
THE EVERLY BROTHERS: Bye Bye Love (Varese Sarabande, The Complete Cadence Recordings 1957-1960)
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SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE: Hot Fun In The Summertime (Epic, Greatest Hits)
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SAM PHILLIPS: Baby, I Can't Please You (Virgin, Martinis & Bikinis)
THE SMALL FACES: Song Of A Baker (Snapper, The Definitive Collection)
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THE JAYHAWKS: Cinnamon Love (Rounder, Mockingbird Time)
TAJ MAHAL: Ain't That A Lot Of Love (Abkco, VA: The Rolling Stones Rock And Roll Circus)
SUZI QUATRO: Love Is Ready (RSO, Rock Hard)
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The Greatest Record Ever Made!
AMOS MILBURN: Down The Road Apiece (EMI, The Best Of Amos Milburn--Down The Road Apiece)
BO DIDDLEY: Road Runner (Polydor, VA: The Velvet Underground: A Documentary Film By Todd Haynes)
THE DAVE CLARK FIVE: Catch Us If You Can (Hollywood, The History Of The Dave Clark Five)
THE GANTS: Summertime Blues (Sundazed, Road Runner! The Best Of The Gants)
KID GULLIVER: 24 Hours (single) --
THE GROOVIE GHOULIES: The Spell Is On (Lookout!, Fun In The Dark)
THE PLEASERS: Lies (Lost Moment, Thamesbeat)
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THE BEACH BOYS: Wouldn't It Be Nice (Capitol, Pet Sounds)
NEW ORDER: Krafty [single edit] (London, Singles)
SLADE: Gudbuy T' Jane (Polydor, Greatest Hits)
NICO: I'm Not Saying (Chronicles, The Classic Years)
THE BEATLES: You Never Give Me Your Money (Apple, Abbey Road)
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THE RAMONES: Judy Is A Punk (Rhino, Ramones)
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