Right, get your beautiful arses down to my Justin Hawkins Rides Again shows in London (Hayes) & Liverpool here: tinyurl.com/kneukve2

@ShneelixZeenikQuark

4 ай бұрын

I'm having a difficult time with a lot of things in my life at the moment. Some things I've heard you speak about that you've overcome and also just life in general. There's just a lot going on. And when I watch your videos each day it takes me out of a dark place and I see someone who has overcome a lot for one and also the style of the videos, your humour, the positive vibe you put out there. I just wanted to say it's a really high point in my day and always makes me really happy. So thank you and I hope you keep up doing what you're doing! ...Also, The Darkness ROCK! Best gig I've ever been to at the OVO last February in London. Thanks for all the great content Justin. Hope to see you guys again live soon!✌️Jake Xx

This channel has restored my faith in contemporary music and really cheered me up at a pretty bleak time for the world. You pick some great artists. Thank you everyone involved.

A buddy plays drums for him and after his show in Seattle I said Benson's on-stage backflip off the bass drum mid-song was the "second most athletic move I've ever seen at the Showbox" When asked for clarification, I showed him my video of you doing a handstand and clapping your legs to the beat.

@mjh5437

4 ай бұрын

Show him David Lee Roth of Valen jumping off the drum riser 10ft high in the air and doing the splits in the late 1970s-early 80s,he was the most athletic and dynamic front man of all time.

You know what else is f**king phenomenal? You guys, last night in Brisbane🤘🏻First time I’ve seen The Darkness since the Sydney BDO 20 years ago. Worth the wait. Well done sirs. We’ll done 🫡

The chorus reminds me of Heart-Shaped Box. The little pause between please stay and the guitar bend.

@ejsinner1520

4 ай бұрын

Exactly what I heard. “Hey, wait. I’ve got a new complaint…”😂

@RTCPhotoWork

4 ай бұрын

That's what it reminded me of! I couldn't figure it out and didn't know Justin's reference.

@jamesragsdale8202

4 ай бұрын

​@@RTCPhotoWorkJustin's reference was to Mutt Lange producer of AC/DC and Def Leppard and his use of stomp vocal choruses.

It’s lovely to see a seasoned and established professional really enjoying the talent of someone up and coming

What a trooper, performing every night and still making daily video treats. Such stamina. ⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️

I liked the mini Tommy Steel style intro .... nice. He can sing but I'm not a fan of the Capaldi Sheeranesque modern male vocal. That got better as the song progressed.

@stevecasemusic

4 ай бұрын

Totally agree. This almost baby talk vocal in the verses has surely run it's race by now. Nothing wrong with singing in your own voice and accent.

@Chesterflaps

4 ай бұрын

Glad it's not just me. It's fucking horrible to hear

@anetakibanaki6350

4 ай бұрын

You voiced my thoughts exactly

Benson has one of the best male singing voices I've heard in a long time. FYI, he only just starting singing age 18 and was on American idol and then swedish idol. He is so talented.

Absolutely love him, had not heard of him until you shared. Thank you 🙏.

Spruce Stringbean lol

@Rocksarum

4 ай бұрын

Everytime I hear that misspelling it cracks me up😂😂😂😂😂😂

@jackie38401

4 ай бұрын

Loved that too!!

Chorus is just like HEART SHAPED BOX.

I like hearing your takes but I stay for stay for the comedic chops 👌

it’s really a beautiful song! it may be really “trendy” but it’s also really gorgeous and well-done!

This young man is such a talent … he’s one to watch… going to be epic .. ♥️

YESSSS Benson getting the recognition he deserves!!

The chorus is very Heart Shaped Box.

He didn't come out of nowhere, his in the stars was a huge hit too, he's been producing music for a couple of years, he's a legend

Ah, this put such a smile on my face!!

It’s amazing to me how you can pick up so much in just a few cords of a song!

I was surprised and delighted. I love the passion and power, it's amazing to see such raw truthful talent in a 21 Year old. Thanks again Justin!

Yip. Tripping along thinking, "Oh, one of those songs with these singers again" then BANG! Hoping the rest of his songs are more like the chorus and looking forward to finding out.

Our faces both 😁 at that chorus. I do agree it should have been sooner but what a great song!!! Thank you Justin!!! ✌🏽

You said it like exactly I felt about the song . I hope Benson Boone will give us more of his rock voice in the future.🤩

Lots of promise....the older I get tougher to get excited about the young ones coming up

@BugRib

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, me too. I guess my brain is becoming more rigid and less plastic as I get older, haha.

Spot on Justin. The beauty and range of his voice gives me goosey bumps 😊 As you so well put it at times, eargasm. Thx for sharing this gem. ❤️

I'm still not sure there's enough in that song to hold my attention for more than one listen, but as a performer he's definitely got promise. Considering he's so young, I imagine that his voice could be even better in a few years time.

I love how passionnate you are about music.

Even as we speak there are stadiums and sporting events cuing up this chorus. Anthemic arena ish sounds great live I bet. Great tune 🎉🎉🎉

Spot on Justin....just found him today an hes blown me away as you said - wat a voice-.. songs kept me up way past bed time 🫡🥁🎸🎼

I was bored off my ass and would have changed the station had this come on the radio since it sounds exactly like everything else out there right now. And I would have missed the chorus which was the good part of the song. Hopefully he makes more songs like the chorus and less like the rest of it.

@Christine16425

3 ай бұрын

Oh yes 👍🏻

Love it! yet another band discovered via JHRA thanks

Healthy risk is what good art has .

Well.....I'm glad someone likes it.....

Amazing show in Brisbane last night Justin! 🤘❤️ love how excited Justin is listening to this, gonna check out this guy now

I love your music review Justin , thank you.🙏💕

It's like Heart Shaped Box + Happier Than Ever.

I love that I can find new music through this ...

Thanks again for another introduction to new music mate

Great episode. I totally agree with you, I didn’t expect the chorus at the beginning of the song!

See you tomorrow in Canberra!!

Incredible, he's only 21 years old!

Always has an ear on early new music. I found Ren and now Benson through the channel

At some point this community needs a the ‘my tattoos walk through’ video… :)

Didn"t know you were in Australia!!!Till When!!

As a bit of a prog fan, I am a fan of a longer song, and of giving songs time to develop, but there's something in what you said. If it hadn't been on your channel I might have stopped listening to it before it got to the interesting part.

Love your watch Justin!

“Hey, wait. I’ve got a new complaint…”

05:15 😂😂😂 It's great when one gets surprised by a song 06:03...here it is, another silence 🤣 Enjoyed a lot the episode👏👏👏 Justin you are a sort of musical encyclopedia, the way you review songs it's amazing👍❤️ PS:✌️😎...😜😊😘

Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnnnn!!!! 🎸🎶🎵

@stevebird9510

4 ай бұрын

AGAIN 👍🏻

@drumwitch4585

4 ай бұрын

😂❤🎉

@shellylavigne5913

4 ай бұрын

Effication is a perfect assessment… yet he rises above many of the male emotive singers

I know this will never get through but i would really love so much if Justin made an analysis on a song from a prog metal band named Reliqa, I Don't Know What I Am; it will definitely be food for thought!!! 🙏🙏🙏

his voice reminds me a little of Lewis Capaldi.

Would love to see you react to Noah Kahan! Skip Stick Season -- it's good, but you might really connect with Orange Juice, which is some amazing storytelling, or the rather vulnerable discussions of mental health on Growing Sideways; Your Needs, My Needs; or Call Your Mom. Homesick and Dial Drunk are also fun.

I like the sentiment of the song. Sappy delivery usually makes me gag, but I feel he actually means it, which is so rare in pop. Also, when I hear emotive vocal phrasing like this I always worry the singer is about to go full emo, but he restrains himself here. So, thank you Mr. Boone for not going full emo.

Good day to you Justin... celebration!! It's my 47th birthday today. It's a pitty you are in Australia... going to have a great party😂😂. Have a nice day buddy

@sah-win

4 ай бұрын

Happy Birthday🎉

@alessandrogiacomini6853

4 ай бұрын

@@sah-win thanks so much

@stephanieparker8043

4 ай бұрын

Happy Birthday! Mine's tomorrow. It's a big one! I'll be 50!

@alessandrogiacomini6853

4 ай бұрын

@@stephanieparker8043 i awaited today so... happy birthday too! With Justin, at least, we remain young in the spirit 🤘

@stephanieparker8043

4 ай бұрын

@alessandrogiacomini6853 Thank you! 😊

I saw Benson Boone when he opened for The Band Camino! He’s even better live! Also check out The Band Camino

Anyone else hearing heart shaped box in the chorus?

Hey Justin love your channel and hoping you're enjoying the Gold Coast and Australia just thought i'd mention an Australian artist who started out as a You Tuber but going places is Go-Jo good music and a funny bloke anyway enjoy Oz ✌

I'm racking my brains, is it George Ezra 'Hold My Girl'? What is it? 😟 Of course 03:20 it's Passenger 👏 almost identical.

I absolutely love it but yeah he does seem soooo young 😂

Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like a great tune. Gonna check it. This guy would've "killed it" if he was on American Idol. I guess we're past that era of centrally controlled talent exposure. Like it or not, we live in the age of TikTok culture. I liked MySpace a lot. Don't know what happened there.

it doesn't matter how where and when. if you're good you rock 

He was on American Idol

He sounds alright. I see he was on American Idol. He's playing in Vancouver this year, smallish venue.

I seriously thought this was your son the first time I heard this and saw the video

I’m glad you commented this song bc it’s dope. It reminds me, in the chorus, the voice of Eric Nally. Super track!

Ren has in my oppinion inspired people to be greatness

You need to do the MK gee live video of looking up.

He rides again!!!

I can certainly understand how the long build-up would make it easy for first-time listeners to dismiss this track as yet another sad young male balladeer if it came onto the radio; but what a fabulous surprise awaits. It reminds us not to judge books by their covers. We should judge artists by the entirety of their song/collection and not by snippets. Love this! ❤

He sounds like Dean Lewis in the verse and Steven Tyler in the chorus.

Same old corporate overemotional rubbish. But hey corporate guy, sell it.

@shanelittle1025

2 ай бұрын

Take a chill pill, Scrooge.

His voice at first reminded me of Tom Cochrane.

Benson is saying he has a beautiful love but at any time he could f@&k it up and lose it all. Treat your women like queens till the day you die.

Go and listen to the Band of Horse and see what a beautiful voice is that

@MeganManXxX

3 ай бұрын

The chorus to this song definitely made me think of Band of Horses. It certainly has a great hook, and he has a great voice. The verses are a bit…..I don’t want to say sappy, but I can’t think of a better term. I guess a bit simple. A Band of Horses song would have a bit more depth, in my opinion.

@monkeyrevolution1964

3 ай бұрын

It´s true . I do agree with you @@MeganManXxX

Hey Justin, you might like this band called Uncle Reno.

This is the song to God. I love it. Not about a girl, not about drugs, not about a hangover or a downer break up. So refreshing.

I'm also pleasantly surprised by that song! Love the Aussie accent intro haha

Initially gave me reincarnations of Dermot Kennedy - Outnumbered. Ja'dore the switch up in the chorous!

Saw you guys in Brissy. Hot, fun stuff!

Could you take a look at Muireann Bradley - When The Levee Breaks? She's 17 from Donegal. She's a prodigy but not trying to prove something like what this artist sounds like. Please, please, please look at Muireann!!!! It will only be a good thing for sure if you do!!! I want to see you replicate her guitar work and singing.

Reminds me of a song you’d hear on xfactor, where they’d get through to judges houses

Too busy 😂

If you like benson boones stuff Justin I suggest you check out someone called Gavn! Not as famous or big but definitely a similar genre and amazing songs!

It’s rock Jim- but not as we know it.

I'm gonna go totally off topic here, but you need to check out "VUKOVI - MERCY KILL", Scottish band with an incredible vocalist (and the video ain't half bad either!)

Same chords are Ren's 'Chalk Ouines'

@SuziQ.

4 ай бұрын

I heard a Ren sound, too, but it’s not as obvious in the full video.

Benson Boone is the real deal

Yeah! I liked this!

It is a bit bland, though. Isn't it?

Love to see ur response to Die Spitz. Girl punk band from Austin tx

@sah-win

4 ай бұрын

They’re pretty damn good. I mentioned them before hoping to get JMF to pass along to Justin.

Woof!

His voice/diction/phrasing is like Lewis Capaldi if he'd had a liiittle bit of helium

@SuziQ.

4 ай бұрын

😂

You should really check out this artist, nothing,nowhere. . He's kind of more on the Indy grid right now, he should be a lot more known than he is. He is like King of the emo rapper sound, but also a great singer and musician. Maybe check out sorry I'm trying, venom, hammer, or death. Again it is crazy to me that he is not popping right now with artists like MGK kind of running that scene, this man is lyrical in a rap sense, is super punk rock, humble and edgy . Big fan . I'm also a great fan of your show as well. From one fellow Justin to another, keep on rocking

Dude.. go out on your balcony and say " Look at me,POOP!" I live across from you.. that is MY APARTMENT! 8th floor , middle apartment. Say Hi to me!

This song feels really similar to Noah Kahan's Your Needs My Needs. Especially the build and then the belting in the chorus vs Noah's bridge. Noah's lyrics just hit a bit differently. Definitely worth a listen 🎶

Can you do a review of Paramore's recent rendition of Burning Down the House please?

Yea great voice!

He's only 21? Wow!

The moustache HAS to go though.

@stevebird9510

4 ай бұрын

He could give free moustache rides at the carnival....lol

@ziggypop8106

4 ай бұрын

I'm quite liking the reemergence of the 70's tache. Very Terence Stamp, Sergeant Troy 💂‍♀️