MLS on NBC x Black Flag

I still can't get over how much I love this ad. Black Flag the iconic hardcore band in an MLS ad. I think it's great, maybe its pandering but as a lover of subculture (especially the punk rock subset), and a lover of soccer, which in it's own right is subculture, I really don't care. Worthy of note is the inclusion of New England supporters and especially the inclusion of the logo of our friends the Midnight Riders.

Those of you uninitiated may just be wonder who the hell Black Flag is... guess what here's a primer...








Black Flag is one of the seminal bands of the early punk and hardcore scene in the United States.  The message of Black Flag is one that helped drive the anti-authority punk rock subculture in the US, and inspired many of the earliest punk band hardcore bands. Started in 1976 in California the band is respected and followed world wide. In 1980 Henry Rollins became he lead singer, Rollins now is well known in his own right as a author, television and radio host.

And because we are a New England based blog... here's Black Flag at UMass Amherst in 1984.

The Music Files-Matt and Kim

Ok so today I present one of my guilty pleasure bands... actually you know what fuck it... I like them and think they are awesome... the toe tapping, synth-popping, dance punk Matt & Kim.  They started in New York in 2005 and have released 3 albums.  You may not know the name but they have had songs featured in NBC's Community and my first introduction to them was in a Bacardi commercial.  The commercial got me interested in the band but my interest was peaked after I worked with them at WFNX show a few years ago.  They are some of the nicest and most down to earth musicians I have ever had the privilege of working with, and they put on an amazing show.... Speaking of which, they are playing the House Of Blues this Friday for WFNX's Miracle On Lansdowne series... we highly suggest you check it out.

And now for the YouTubes....

Bacardi Commercial


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