Ghost Cartridge and Mantrakid dive into glitchy, left-field electronica on bugs all over me, an instrumental that thrives on restless rhythms, fractured beats, and immersive sound design. The track constantly evolves, weaving skittering percussion, warped textures, and inventive electronic details into a hypnotic, game-like sonic landscape. Despite its experimental nature, it maintains an infectious groove that keeps the momentum alive from start to finish. Cleverly balancing playful unpredictability with meticulous production, bugs all over me is an imaginative instrumental journey that rewards repeat listens with new details emerging at every turn.
Fiona Apple is coming back into the fold. Her music is being used to soundtrack the new miniseries Lucky, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and based on the 2021 novel by Marissa Stapley. It premieres on Apple TV+ on July 15. It’s unclear if the music is something new from Fiona, but here’s hoping! Either way, it’s selling me a bit on this show that I’ve never heard of before having to write this blog post.
Frontiers Music [Release date :10.07.26] Having tasted Electric Mob’s 2 Make U Cry And Dance, originally released in January 2023, the self employed music media’s effusive praise led to this:- A digital reissue with an additional six (live) tracks from … Continue reading →
And… The Girls are back in town! Lambrini Girls have returned after vocalist and guitarist Pheobe Lunny suffered a spinal/brain injury a few months back and we’re so glad they’re back on track! They have quickly become one of the most talked about bands in the punk/hardcore leaning culture, and if you’re not talking about them; catch up! The duo made up of Phoebe Lunny and Selin Macieira-Boşgelmez are here to make noise, challenge complacency, provide activism and advocacy through their music, and they ain’t going anywhere.
First on and opening the night was Brooklyn’s own Big Girl. I was really stoked to see them on the bill, as they’ve been on my radar for a while now since their debut album “Big Girl vs. God” dropped back in 2023. Highly recommend if you’re into bands like: Pinkshift, Wetleg, WAAX.
Since forming in 2018 and their debut E.P. release in 2023 “You’re Welcome”, they have carved out a space as one of the loudest voices in the current punk resurgence. They tackle topics from misogyny and queer identity, to toxic workplace culture and political frustration.
As mentioned earlier, Lambrini Girls have built a reputation around their live performances, vocal advocacy, and they delivered exactly what we came for.. which included a huge cardboard cut-out of Elon Musk that was left in the pit for attendees to decide what to do with it (don’t worry, they didn’t let us down and completely obliterated it).
But this is exactly what makes Lambrini Girls stand out.. it isn’t just the music that they play and perform, but it’s also the sense of community and solidarity that they bring to the forefront.
In an era where so much feels exhausting and out of an episode of The Twilight Zone, Lambrini Girls offer something very necessary for us: a reminder that anger can be productive, humor can be weaponized, and a room full of strangers singing along suddenly become friends. Pheobe and Selin: ya’ll are welcome here in Brooklyn at any time.
Gene Simmons picked one hell of a night to get political. The KISS bassist delivered an extended, unscripted speech on illegal immigration and American exceptionalism to the crowd at Milwaukee’s Summerfest on Friday, July 3 — the eve of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — before capping it off by telling anyone who doesn’t like the country to leave.
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What Gene Simmons Actually Said On Stage
Simmons and his solo band were mid-set at the Milwaukee festival when the 76-year-old rocker paused before launching into the KISS deep cut “Let Me Go, Rock ‘N’ Roll” to deliver what turned into a multi-minute monologue about immigration, gratitude, and the country’s upcoming semiquincentennial. He opened by reminding the crowd how fortunate they are to live in what he called the greatest country on the planet, then pivoted into a breakdown of illegal immigration numbers, claiming the U.S. has taken in somewhere between 20 and 30 million people who entered unlawfully — more, he argued, than the entire population of most countries.
The Line That’s Driving The Headlines
Simmons closed out the speech by telling anyone in the crowd who doesn’t like America to go back to wherever they came from, before launching straight into the song. It’s the kind of blunt, quotable moment that was always going to outrun the rest of the set — and it has.
Simmons Ties It Back To His Own Immigration Story
From there, Simmons drew a direct line to his own story. Born in Haifa to Hungarian Jewish immigrants, Simmons has long framed his path to citizenship as proof that the legal process works, and he leaned into that framing hard on stage — describing how he waited his turn, followed the rules, and became a citizen the “lawful way.” He tied that story to the public services citizens receive in return, name-checking police, firefighters, and free public schools as things he said immigrants and citizens alike benefit from once they’re doing things by the book.
The White House Connection: Why The Timing Matters
Simmons also used the moment to plug his role in America’s 250th anniversary celebration. He told the Milwaukee crowd he had a 5 a.m. flight ahead of him so he could narrate a White House-organized ceremony honoring World War II veterans in Washington, D.C. on July 4 — a task he’s previously said he’s taking on in honor of his mother, Flóra Klein, who survived multiple Nazi concentration camps as a teenager before eventually emigrating to the U.S. Klein died in 2018 at 93.
The timing amplified the moment considerably — a KISS founding member delivering a speech about citizenship and gratitude on the eve of the country’s 250th birthday, then flying out hours later to narrate a veterans tribute at the White House’s request, is the kind of full-circle news cycle moment that tends to travel fast regardless of where people land on the substance of what he said.
This Isn’t The First Time Simmons Has Gone There
This isn’t new territory for Simmons. He made nearly identical points about the scale of illegal immigration during a separate interview with AZ Big Media, and he’s previously told the New York Post that people seeking to enter the country should wait their turn just like he says he did, a position he’s held consistently even as his political commentary has ranged across the spectrum — including his past remarks accusing Donald Trump of “allowing” people to feel comfortable being publicly racist. Simmons has rarely been shy about wading into hot-button territory, a pattern that’s shown up in everything from his stance on the Rock Hall’s genre politics to his running commentary on rap’s place in rock history.
Gene Simmons delivered an unscripted speech on illegal immigration during his July 3 Summerfest set in Milwaukee
He cited figures of 20-30 million illegal immigrants in the U.S. and framed his own citizenship as proof the legal process works
Simmons closed by telling anyone who doesn’t like America to leave the country
He was set to narrate a White House-organized WWII veterans ceremony in D.C. on July 4
Simmons has made similar immigration comments previously to AZ Big Media and the New York Post
FAQ: Gene Simmons’ Summerfest Speech
What did Gene Simmons say at Summerfest?
Simmons delivered a speech about illegal immigration and American exceptionalism before performing with his solo band on July 3, 2026, closing with a remark telling anyone who doesn’t like the country to leave.
Why did Gene Simmons bring up immigration on stage?
Simmons has long cited his own path to U.S. citizenship as a legal immigrant from Israel as the basis for his views on illegal immigration, a point he reiterated on stage before referencing the country’s 250th anniversary.
Is Gene Simmons an immigrant?
Yes. Simmons was born in Haifa, Israel, to Hungarian Jewish parents and immigrated to the United States as a child.
What is Gene Simmons doing for the 4th of July 2026?
Simmons narrated a White House-organized ceremony honoring World War II veterans in Washington, D.C. on July 4, 2026, as part of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Whatever side of this you land on, Simmons picked a hell of a stage to say it from. Sound off in the comments with your take on the speech, and follow Loaded Radio for continuing coverage as reaction rolls in.
Taylor Swift once penned “It’s a love story, baby just say ‘Yes.'” And now, her art has become reality. The massive pop star got married on July 4 to NFL player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden. Unsurprisingly, it seems like every celebrity and their grandmother and their dog was there. Details of the event have been mostly under wraps, but a new report reveals that pal Paul McCartney performed “I Want To Hold Your Hand.”
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