Remix of Diamonds and Guns by Transplants

Mixed by Cody James of Just Vibes Recording Studio

RUBBER BAND FLOW (Transplants REMIX)

"IT DEPENDS" out now: ffm.to/rr-it-depends

IT DEPENDS (prod. by Pacific)

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This month on The Sonic Collective, things got a little louder and a lot more divided. Our newest and youngest member, Owen Pearson, brought us Machine Gun Kelly’s 2020 album Tickets to My Downfall—a bold departure from the classic rock and older albums we often cover. Owen loved this album when it dropped, and he wanted to challenge the crew to revisit it and see if it holds up as a modern “classic.”

The results? Well, let’s just say sparks flew. Some of us heard a lot of Blink-182 in the mix (no surprise with Travis Barker behind the production), while others felt the whole thing leaned too polished and pop-driven to really be called punk. Still, a few of the old guard gave MGK credit for picking up guitars and drums over laptops and synths, steering closer to rock than much of today’s mainstream sound.

Love it or hate it, Tickets to My Downfall opened up a fresh conversation about what makes an album influential in today’s world. Is it raw energy? Is it radio appeal? Or is it simply connecting with a new generation of listeners? One thing’s for sure—Owen’s pick shook up the Collective, and we walked away with a better understanding of why MGK has such a passionate following.

So plug in, crank it up, and join us as we debate whether MGK’s pop-punk pivot deserves a spot in the canon of influential albums—or if it’s destined to be more pop than punk.

Listen to us on your favourite podcast platform and visit us at TheSonicCollective.com for more show notes, scores and media. You can also access any of our many episodes.

Album Review: MGK - Tickets To My Downfall

Let me die faster, nothing really matters, heart been on a platter, my life been disaster, cranium shattered, my brain matter scattered, fuck what comes after, stab me with my back turned
Tryna recall happiness or how it shouldve felt
and it doesn’t ring a bell
Ive been feeling this way back before 2012
I hope you find some peace yourself
I’ve been tryna find the piece that’s gone send me to hell
From this life I finally bail I guess, I guess I won’t live to tell
I meant, I meant can you put me on the shelf? 
Do you think that I could be helped? The only thing that holds my head high is the belt
Hows the motherfucking room smell? After a few weeks of Missing all they think what can we sell? Whats his email? I need every single detail, let me take what’s valuable, you know that he won’t be here 
Start to see clear, but only on my death bed can I say Ive seen fear and not from me dear
Got you Shocked you seen my body its like headlights to deer
I’ve been waiting my whole life and now it’s time the ends near
Dont shed me fake tears, over my body dont copy, prolly forget about me its mere, please let me disappear

Remembrance of the Ghost Boy

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Drum roll, please!  The final episode of this season is going out with a bang.  Click now to hear my interview with a notable music video director who is now the force behind an Oscar-nominated short, has a gaming background, and leveraging AI is super creative ways.  The future is now, y'all. Jump inside and have a listen!!

Beats & Bytes Podcast - Season 9, Ep. 10 - Special Interview - Tony Mucci

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Born and raised in Texas; play guitar, bass, and drums. Also sings a little.

A weekly podcast tracking Power, Deals in Emerging Tech and Media Through A Hip Hop Culture Lens

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Join our team of music fans on a journey to determine if influential music from the past has withstood the test of time. Our panel listens for a month and then informs you of which classic albums are worth a revisit. Episodes released monthly.

no masters, no mixing. 
MIXTAPE account. MANY STYLES

-sem mestres, sem mixagem. Conta MIXTAPE.-

finding all my old stuff thats concept or mostly finished and putting it out into the world. 
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ignore the reposts, those are songs i DL for DJing :p

sem mestres, sem mixagem. Conta MIXTAPE. todos os dias posto algo das pastas antigas. (60+) encontrar todas as minhas coisas antigas que estão quase prontas e simplesmente lançá-las no mundo. 
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*disclaimer: just songs, not a journal, all for fun, beats prob not mine, just enjoy the music*-- "I Love Seeing You Miserable" - BASK IN THE CRINGE - ive been inside for almost a year, i think im ready to go back outside

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