Happy New Year! In this episode, Ryan talks about all his neighbors getting new roofs. Ryan talks about Austin and Travis County entering Stage 5 restrictions. McConnell denies the $2K stimulus but $600 is on the way. Save Our Stages relief package in most recent COVID-19 relief bill. Georgia turns blue! COVID-19 Vaccine's slow roll out will delay concert comeback and "going back to normal." Ryan talks about being ready for the vaccine to help calm his own nerves. Movie/TV shows reviewed: WW84 (HBOMAX), Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (Netflix), The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (HBOMAX/HBO), Warrior (HBOMAX/Cinemax). The Strain of the Week is your Salad Bowl.  Your real savings. Your collection of shake from the past year. Ryan is not going to do the same shit as last year. The theme song from this episode takes elements from "It's Alive" from Velcrowolf (@velcrowolf). Full songs "Sunrise" from My Education (@myeducationtx) are featured. Please follow the podcast on social media @soundandstrain. This episode was Produced and Edited by Ryan Cano.