Highway To Heal
We already knew that doctors play music during surgeries, thanks to the hit show ER, but there is a new AI radio station that plays a spoof of AC/DC's "Highway to Hell" called "Highway to Heal" It's called Lifesaving Radio and it has its own dedicated A.I. DJ—named for AC/DC guitarist Angus Young
Between songs, "Angus speaks directly to the surgical teams, offering encouragement and amping up the energy, since he knows who's in the room and what kind of procedure they're performing,"
Click the link to read more and to listen to "Highway To Heal".
Check out Billy Squier's new song!
It's been 25 years since Billy Squier released a new song and you can check it out below.
Per UltimateClassicRock.com
...as news broke of the Roe v. Wade reversal in 2022, Squier had what he called a "Neil Young moment" and knew he had to take action. "I felt like a lot of the sisters out there aren't going to be too happy today," he told radio host Eddie Trunk during a conversation to premiere the new song. "I was thinking I'd like to find a way to give them some support." The chorus he'd written a decade earlier proved to be the seed for "Harder on a Woman."
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Springfield is getting an Arena League team, but what are we gonna name it?
Who else is STOKED that we're getting an Arena League team??
With this announcement comes the opportunity for us in Springfield to help name the team. Click the link below to submit your suggestion. Open nominations will be accepted for three weeks and then a name will be chosen!
In a bad mood? Listen to these songs
I'll admit it, I'm in a sour mood a lot. I don't love that I am but, what can ya do?
Well.... as research has it, I could just listen to these songs:
"Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys
"I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown
"House of Fun" by Madness
"Get the Party Started" by Pink
"Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel
"Sun Is Shining" by Bob Marley
"I Get Around" by The Beach Boys
"YMCA" by Village People
"Waterloo" by ABBA
"September" by Earth, Wind & Fire
If you're looking to get in a better mood, better press play on The Beach Boys classic "Good Vibrations."
That's according to Dr. Michael Bonshor, a music psychologist named, who says "Good Vibrations" tops his list of songs that make people happiest. He says, "Previous studies have found songs are perceived as happy if they are in a major key, with a sweet spot of approximately 137 beats per minute. We like '7th chords' as they add interest; regular chords use three notes, whereas '7th chords' add an extra note which provides a sense of musical 'tension' and 'relief.'" Also, the Beach Boys song's "verse-chorus-verse-chorus structure" is appealing to our ears. In a survey conducted by the psychologist, respondents said it takes just 14 seconds for the mood-boosting power of these songs to take effect.
In case you were wondering, a 2020 poll of the happiest songs of all time dubbed Electric Light Orchestra's "Mr. Blue Sky" the happiest song ever.
So just hit play on those songs to get yourself in a better mood if you feel yourself feeling cranky. It's worth a shot.
The City of Springfield wants your thoughts on public parking downtown
Here's your chance to let the City of Springfield know what you think about public parking in the downtown area. The goal of the survey is to find possible ways to improve parking in downtown Springfield while continuing to foster economic development. The survey is available online through March 20th.
The specific study area is bordered by National Avenue on the east, Grant Avenue on the west, Elm Street on the south and Phelps Street on the north.
Click the links below to read more about it and to participate in the survey.
Pink Floyd Animation Competition
Attention animators! This is an INCREDIBLE opportunity for you! In honor of Pink Floyd's 50th anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon, they want you to create music videos for any of the 10 songs on the iconic 1973 album. Watch the video from Nick Mason below & read the terms & conditions on the link underneath the video. The deadline is November 30, 2023
Cast your vote to have an Arena League football team in Springfield
The Arena League has narrowed down a list of possible cities to bring a team to for the 2024 season. Springfield made the list. Yes! Our Springfield! But... you'll have to vote to make it happen. Click the link & let them know that Springfield wants football.
Get ready for Girl Scout Cookie season
It's almost time to start testing our willpower with our New Year's Resolution to eat healthier. Are you strong enough to resist the Thin Mint? I'm a Caramel Delight kind of person, so the temptation is strong, however there is a new cookie that's coming out this year. It's the Raspberry Rally. It's basically a Thin Mint, but Raspberry. I'm doomed.
Well, diet, it was good while it lasted.
Girl Scout Cookies will start tempting Springfieldians around February 11th.
Check out the cookie finder. Click the link, enter your zip code and it will tell you where you can find cookies near you.
learn about Digital Cookie online sales, download the official Cookie
Finder app, and more!
Winter weather is no match for these Black Sabbath snow goggles
With the nasty winter weather headed our way, you might want to pick up a pair of these rad Black Sabbath snow goggles. This company also has a bunch of other Black Sabbath items for the Sabbath fan in your life.
Warming Shelters Are Now Open On Cold Nights
Cold weather is coming to the Ozarks. Warming centers and shelters will be open for the homeless and less fortunate. The warming shelters are open between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. from now thru March 1, if temps overnight are expected colder than 32 degrees.
Here is a list of those shelters for both men and women and families if you are in need.
| East Sunshine Church of Christ | 3721 E Sunshine | 417-408-8076 | Men’s Shelter open when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| Grace United Methodist Church | 600 S Jefferson | 417-869-0765 | Women’s Shelter open when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| Asbury United Methodist Church | 1500 S Campbell Ave | 417-865-1335 | Adult Shelter open when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Pets welcome. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| Unity Church of Springfield | 2214 E Seminole St | 417-887-2214 | Adult Shelter open when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| The Connecting Grounds | 4341 W Chestnut Expy | 417-986-2552 | Family Shelter. Pets welcome. Call ahead to ensure there is space. Shelter open November 1-March 31. |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | 1609 N. Summit Ave. | 417-869-3646 | Men’s Shelter open the two coldest nights of the week when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| Revive 66 | 3839 W Chestnut Expy | 417-894-1167 | Adult Shelter. Pets Welcome. These are normally $10 to rent but are free on nights when the crisis cold weather shelters open. |