Mixed Up Everything: A Request.

[@MixedUpEverything]

Loved your take Justin. Will you be interested in producing our next album 🤔🙏🏻 (we’ll even let you wear that suit) 😅

[@chrislawuk]

Ahem… Witnessing history in the making? Uncommon KZbin W

[@chrislawuk]

DO IT JUSTIN…

[@billybob5150]

NICE

[@JaySpiceNZ]

Juuuustin Hawkins produces again.... AGAIN

[@mikkeykottak]

Ah Justin you legend! Thank you for doing this one. Loved your take on it. Yep this is a band to keep an eye on… i feel like these guys are one of the few bands out there today, making standard kickass rock. I see far more potential here than in most newer bands on the circuit.. cheers Justin🤘🏼

[@HerrBrook]

I met these lads (and their parents actually) at a party in Hamburg - incredibly down to earth bunch and super nice. I had no idea they even had such a big following, but good to see and well deserved!

[@kishaya7023]

Amazing! Thanks for doing this and for the exposure 🤘🏻 It was really cool to see the analysis of a song I love through your perspective. I’m sure everyone will be talking about them soon... They’re gonna conquer stages all over the world 🔥 Amazing musicans, amazing writers and even more amazing people 🤘🏻

[@jschlitzski9646]

❤

[@jschlitzski9646]

That was great, thanks for giving them a spotlight! I can’t agree on writers for bands though. It’s not that bands sound with 20 writers credited on an album. Writers can go form their own bands if they are that good. Old School. 🤘🤨🎸

[@SideOfABullet]

Finally some Mixed Up Everything!! I’ve been waiting for this. These youngsters are well on their way to becoming the next big thing. Keep an eye out for them 👀

[@louieparetta]

This bridge appears to be the Charles Bridge (Karlův most) located in Prague, Czech Republic. It is one of the most famous historical landmarks in the city, spanning the Vltava River.

[@robin8716]

SO GLAD people kept asking you to check these guys out , going to go through the discography now !

[@philippebeinaerts]

Saw these guys live 3 times in 3 very different settings, they’re a proper good live band. Glad to see their originals get the attention they deserve 🤘

[@eily_b]

This "lovely old bridge" is the Charles Bridge in Prague 10:23 - The whole video is set in Prague.

[@trendingrightnow21stcentur66]

I hear more grunge Silverchair, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, etc., than anything else, but yes, you was right with the little tiny hint of oasis … not sure they will be world beaters, but they are pretty good ,I have just listened to the albums , good luck to them 🤘 🎸

[@jermac8263]

There is a lot in this specific song that gives me Smashing Pumpkins vibes. Like “1979” vibes.

[@ginnashupper725]

They are all blessed with gorgeous curly locks!

[@Dogfrommars72]

Definately Charles bridge in prague - also appears in other Aussie group INXS “never tear us apart” vid (useless fact there)

[@planeandsimple431]

They are extremely talented and crazy versatile- they can cover just about anything. But Lord, the band name sucks so many balls.

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

😂 probably a fair take, but it doesn’t seem to be holding them back

[@michaelbertrandobrien]

All the moreso when they're not mixed up in any way! It was like a vanilla biscuit with vanilla frosting and vanilla ice cream and a shot of vanilla decaf to wash it down.

[@sweetchillipeppa2156]

Hell yeah! Thank you for reacting to these legends. Give them a couple years and they’ll be the biggest name in rock. Great review JH 👏

[@aprilkurtz1589]

I hope this band heeds your advice, Justin, because you're spot on! I'm really looking forward to hearing what they do in the future. It takes a minute to develop your own sound, but it's a great day when you realise you've achieved it, when you become more than the sum of your influences. Young men with long hair always make me happy!

[@Munrob88]

As others have said it looks very much like Prague, but the last shot with them walking together is in Stockholm... Multi city musicians 🤘🏻

[@MaxFury_Official]

Mix sounds alright, singer is good, but i feel like there's no real hit chorus there. Says the one that haven't written a single hit in his life, but the potential is there for sure. Rock on!

[@taniamv4989]

I’ve been following them for years and that has been my take too. Wonderful musicians, great looks, amazing covers. They have very clear influences that have allowed them to explore and improve their talents, they just need to find their own voice. I hope they can find their own version of butch vig to unlock everything they have to offer.

[@Rocksarum]

Just when I was asking myself the same question, it comes that frame at 10:22...🤣🤣🤣 I see some grunge-metal vibe, I hope they continue exploring that way... Nice one!👍

[@rob8609]

I saw you mentioned Hanson (one of my fave bands ever) and had to watch. Great band right up my street, I love this!

[@kathrynhegedus]

Look at that snazzy suit! 🤩

[@WorldWideChugging]

Spot on 👍🏼 good insight on building talented musicians. It's great seeing a thoroughly well played early production guitar from the Chug Master, Ola Englund of Solar, a sign of a favorite axe, I believe. 🎸

[@prepped8551]

2025 needs some 90's rock like a fat man needs cake. And for absolute clarity my point is.... this is amazing.

[@kimberlycoberly6987]

Gotta get behind 4 sibs!

[@ne1973ss]

I haven't been able to concentrate on anything you've said, since witnessing the accompanying video to 'I Hate Myself'. I've got PTSD, and it keeps popping up in thread and reel form... just snippets, like flashbacks. This is either very clever marketing, or insomnia's new bedfellow! Arousing and alarming. Well done! 🤣

[@valogden]

I'm probably as bad requesting you check out 15 yr old Taj Farrant. He was 9 and 10 when he played with Orianthi, Carlos Santana, and Rob Thomas. This past year since he and his family moved from Australia to the US he's played Purple Rain with Prince's band NPG at the 40th anniversary celebration of the release of Purple Rain, Eric Gales, Christone Kingfish Ingram and Buddy Guy. He is a performer on Joe Bonamassa's blues cruise in March, played at some big blues festivals, released his first album Chapter One. It was #1 on iTunes worldwide blues charts and #2 on Billboard Blues charts. Taj is known for his guitar playing. He's been singing and since his voice change it's been a bit gritty and great for the blues. He had six songs on the album hit #1 on iTunes. Bad Trip, Cruz, House Always Wins, I Give Up, Mumma Raised a Man and Crossroads. Fan favorites are Mumma Raised a Man, Bad Trip, and Freight Train along with his rendition of Gary Moore's Parisienne Walkways and Stevie Ray Vaughn's The Sky is Crying and of course Purple Rain. Taj is just fun to watch.

[@monkezepaw]

I'm a huge fan of your music and vids. I also watch a music reactor called Shon who did a first time react to The Darkness I Believe in a Thing Called Love his reaction is priceless you should check it out!

[@halemcdan1]

Mixed up are amazing. I'm proud to say I've seen them live. The best act to come out of Oz since AC/DC. They will own 2025 and be huge.

[@josecarloslucasmateos407]

Justin pretty much sums it up when he says he hopes they find their own kind of niche.

[@djuengst2000]

Nice one Justin, I liked the track. On a side note, I enjoy blue sunglasses. The colors of the world are different. Sometimes I like purple as well😊

[@wickednature2062]

I was there when they played at the forum, killer band. you should check out Hallas, they are a Swedish rock band that make great 70s inspired fantasy/prog rock

[@eily_b]

I love the one brother with the curly hair.

[@alexandergeisen9540]

The town is called Lauingen, it's a pretty small town in Germany.🤘

[@frankowalker4662]

Welcome to 'Name That City' with Justin Hawkins. 🤣

[@camward1058]

Also some Billy Corgan Pumpkin-esque in the acoustic style chord run, similar structures to 1979. Or maybe it's just me hearing it. Purty Kewel regardless!

[@SuziQ.]

"Normality” is the better choice. Thanks for checking it out. Spittle? 😂 Are you taking the piss out of them? They sound like another band here, but I can’t remember who (it’s too early for that synapse to fire). 10:45 😂 I spent far too much time trying to locate the place where you and Desiree were all dressed up. My original guess was Italy. I looked at so many fancy hotels, palaces, and cathedrals. Where were you?

[@SuziQ.]

Justin, they have three albums of original songs now. The last one dropped in 2024. I haven’t heard their covers. Someone in your comment section recommended this song, and I went to iTunes and listened to their newest album. The 2021 album (and 2017) also have some good songs.

[@sandrahaight7278]

Yes. Powerful and controlled voice. I like it. Your comparisons are in there. I hear them as well. Yep, wrong outfit 😊

[@katherinerosem132]

lots of love man!!❤

[@Rocksarum]

Justin, first thing I thought when I saw that snazzy suit: 🎶🎶🎶 _YOU'RE THE MAN IN THE SILVER BALMAAAAIIIINNNN!!!_ 🎶🎶🎶🤘🤘🤘🤘😉

[@chi_cedar14]

Justin is going off on some wonderful ADHD tangents in this one. 😂

[@gregford2119]

Looks like Prague maybe?!?

[@Rocksarum]

Yep, I'll bet it's Prague too👍

[@gavincarroll2182]

silent : deafening ... perfect

[@mr7911]

Quick request: Idk if guitar alone reactions is of interest to you, but if so, I'd love to see your reaction and brake down of "guitar solos with the dooo but it's on the new guitar" and one of his "omegal" videos perhaps? It's something slightly different than what I've seen up to yet on your channel, and I'd love to hear your opinion of his technical abilities and (if you'd be willing) your opinoin on if his skill is out of reach for the average person who wants to pick up a guitar and learn how to play, with hopes of being able to play like him one day 😅...

[@a_person-qy9ju]

They are obviously crazy talented, but I think Justin was spot on about the songwriting and production too. Will be incredible when they get those other elements to click.

[@RichieZero]

Donau is the German for Danube so I'm guessing it's somewhere in Austria or Bavaria. Someone will recognise the bridge, I'm sure.

[@RichieZero]

Some of the video at least seems to be shot in Prague and Stockholm though. Multiple locations from a European tour probably.

[@ledad632]

I think these boys liked Metalica a lot! Great band! 😎

[@marcomillette4012]

ive seen them on TikTok a lot. ive never seen them in other videos. I thought they were only doing covers. From this video, seems like they have their own sound !!! I think they are from California but I could be wrong

[@halemcdan1]

They're from Australia.

[@marcomillette4012]

@ thanks for letting me know. From some videos and the background scenes they look from California. Best band from Australia in my opinion and should have still been together as of this day would be silverchair. Sad that they are not playing anymore. Thanks for your reply 😊

[@jschlitzski9646]

The best new rock band on the planet! 🤘🤨

[@kimberlycoberly6987]

Love your Guitar Justin!

[@Andrew-rz7qt]

What gage strings do you use on accoustic guitar? If you don't mind me asking.

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

This is middle-of-the-road rock music, it’s fine. Not at all amazing to me, but I am glad people like it. I like rock bands and want this style of music to persist, generally. I think they’re very cute young men and so they will be very, very successful. Music has become ever-more about fashion and physical attractiveness first, above the music, and it saddens me. I wish them the best, because oh my gosh, they’re in the comments. No offense, gents!

[@gillisdanos9354]

I love your guitar.

[@mokiepoet]

Your assessment is spot on! They have potential but need better guidance for sure.

[@jnixo9900]

Sounds like a complete "homage" to Tumbleweeds Acid Rain.

[@Avalonkenton]

Wow that guitar is really something

[@markperrott7584]

They're v good. Would love to see GURRIERS reviewed. An independent post-punk / noise-gaze 🤷‍♂️ band who take their guitars to some original places, backed by a drummer you can't help but dance to.

[@juliemarie5926]

Justin Hawkins or Boy George in a Bar brawl who wins?

[@trendingrightnow21stcentur66]

Boy George all the way 😂

[@adiohead]

Boy George, because once he gets you down and has you in a choke hold using his thighs you've got no chance.

[@mattgilstrap7295]

Hey.... When is the Darkness coming back to the states? I've become a big fan since the last time you guys toured here. A few years ago you played in Tampa. I DEMAND you guys come back!

[@heatherjane910]

🤞

[@54spatula]

You need to be on tv hosting a chat show, interviewing other artists Justin 😉

[@da-qz6li]

"i definitely chose the wrong outfit for this" 😂

[@kimberlycoberly6987]

How do you feel about Halestorm? Lzzy is amazing!

[@RosieHarp]

Looking tres snazzy tonight Mr H. A video highlight was the Cult inclusion. This song reminds me a bit of 'How You Remind Me' 😆

[@unknownartist3806]

Have you ever considered doing A&R consulting? Your advise is spot on - hire talented studio experts (AFTER the band has written GREAT songs) along with recording real dynamics without compression and not wearing the band's influences so obviously on its sleeve; but, especially your observation of how the band's songwriting is not ready for prime time: If a band is serious about its music, the band must at least learn how to go through the iterative versioning process with songwriting while doing co-writes with professional songwriters who have recent and relevant experience. Sadly, pride disables the overwhelming majority of bands as they never take this advise while they get older and fade into obscurity.

[@unknownartist3806]

*Edit: advise -> advice

[@PamK36]

10:25 lol

[@adimasandipermana6114]

why not check out Sunset Sons?

[@Dug6666666]

Do you play a lot of GeoGuessr by any chance, looks like it would keep you entertained for hours. :) Did anyone else notice they have two lefty players to one right hand.

[@catherinehoy5548]

Shot silk silver suit, soft sibilance as you sashay past.

[@chrislawuk]

What in the hell do you mean get away with dynamics “in real life” do you mean “when performing live music” lol that’s your everyday reference

[@Michelle-x2y9l]

Is it Just me, or are you one of the most elegant, talented and handsome men in the Universe ✨️

[@davidkettell5726]

I can think of something else to wipe with a Taylor Swift shirt ?

[@jeffblahblah5226]

Butt rock! wouldn't of made it in the 90's

[@Nayz13]

Will Jenny Mae be coming back for chats?!

[@philiplavere]

So Nickelback has been hated long enough that others can now sound like them again. History may not repeat itself but it Rhymes.

[@gnarthen9977]

PLAY SOME SAXON!

[@RosieHarp]

Is that a request or an order? 😮

[@p1aa.xx.]

please can you review marilyn manson’s new album 🤞

[@brianwarner308]

Hair today…. Gone tomorrow…

[@JayB9137-abc]

comment for the comment god!

[@Matt-vo1ge]

Oi! Dirt Miller - Kansas City, as big upped by REN. Come on man, review it!

[@DedeMaitis]

sounds like Nickelback, in a good way.

[@GregorBarclay]

Is there a good way?

[@MKhavik]

Dude you're aging terribly. God damn. I'll be 50 this year. I look 40. What's your secret?

[@RosieHarp]

Says someone with an album cover for a profile picture. Yes we believe you, you look 40, keep telling yourself that 😆

[@adiohead]

He looks great and is in shape!

[@JohnnyTheMonkey777]

This is incredibly boring and derivative. If they are the saviors of rock, then rock is doomed.

[@danjackman]

I cant help but find this incredibly boring, sounds like every band you hear in a rehearsal room in college 🤷‍♂ I guess that comes with experience and playing more though, and like you said, better songwriting and finding their sound

[@acbenepe]

After the recent wave of super impressive Aussie rock bands (King Gizzard, Amyl etc. ) It's kind of nice to hear some mediocre crap for once.

[@GregorBarclay]

Bwahahahahahahahaha 👍

[@David-cr3pt]

I have to say this song is what you Brits might call, a bit of rubbish.

[@Sasha-jk6wo]

I haven't watched your channel in a few months. I think I've been caught up in the unfolding disaster that is the incoming president of the US. What a total trouser monster who somehow gets worse just when you think he can't get any worse. Anyways, I'm glad to take my attention away from that debacle and see some good music reviews and or commentary that makes me laugh. Thanks for that, keep up the good work.

[@arranbtag]

Im not going to see mixed up everything in Hull on the 12th March where as i know a better band im going to there and then 😁

[@arranbtag]

But they are pretty good

[@SuziQ.]

The Darkness?

[@arranbtag]

@SuziQ. hell f**King yeah it is

[@UK_Lemons]

Ninth. Ha.

[@honestabe3100]

Sounds like Nickleback. Ugh.

[@rorschach1]

4th comment! Swift reaction ;)

[@tgroberts]

First!

[@Feehlo382]

Thought that was @tensecondsongs

[@GO-lh3rt]

All the amazingly mind-blowing bands in Melbourne, and you review THIS?