11/18/2008
Can't Get Enough Of Surf City's Debut EP
The German based label Morr Music, founded by music-a-holic Thomas Morr, was at the center of my listening universe during the early 2000's, but for the past few years it has been rather quiet. However, now their shy period has officially co ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 11/18/2008 3:43 PM EST in Power-Pop, Lo-Fi | Permalink
09/02/2008
On Repeat All Day: Girls - "Lust For Life"
Even though summer is over, it's safe to say that these San Francisco dudes, that named themselves GIRLS, don't intend to ever let it go. Songs like "Lust For Life" and "God Damned" (see the video here) are intended to sound like "Beach Boys ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 09/02/2008 7:41 AM EST in Power-Pop, Lo-Fi | Permalink
08/28/2008
Power-Pop-Pick: New Music From King Tuff
We'll admit that we aren't crazy about the name, but Vermont's King Tuff writes some really awesome songs. Our favorites from their newest album King Tuff Was Dead, "So Desperate" and "Connection" are 70's style power-pop gems. The former is ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 08/28/2008 10:38 AM EST in Garage Rock, Power-Pop, Indie-Rock | Permalink
05/02/2008
80's Power-Poppers: 'The Trend' Never Caught On
The Trend were a three-piece power-pop group from Syracuse, NY. Much like The Undertones, Gary Valentine, and The Ramones before them - this band of punk rock pranksters didn't take subject matter too seriously. The fact that they recorded a ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 05/02/2008 11:41 AM EST in 60's Pop, Power-Pop, 80's Punk | Permalink
04/15/2008
Philly's Conservative Man Has My Vote!
I love me some power-pop, especially as the weather gets warmer. But what's this Conservative Man? You want to soak it in psychedelic-shoegazy goodness? Yes, I'll take some of that and go the non-conservative route, by having seconds! There ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 04/15/2008 5:15 PM EST in Indie-Pop, Neo-Psychedelic, Power-Pop, Local Music | Permalink
The Feelies are Coming! The Feelies Are Coming!
The Feelies are opening for Sonic Youth on July 4th, 2008 for the River to River Festival and the show is FREE! Hot damn! You do have to get tickets if you wanna go and 11 weeks notice should be enough time for you to plan accordingly. The link ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 04/15/2008 3:52 PM EST in Indie-Pop, Power-Pop | Permalink
04/11/2008
Carbonas Get Right to the Point on the Power-Pop Anthem "Hate You"
Carbonas' MySpace page is completely stripped down and to the point, just like the song "Hate You," a classic power-pop head-rush from the band's newest album. If you desperately want to break up with your girlfriend or boyfriend and you're are ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 04/11/2008 12:23 PM EST in Power-Pop, Highly Recommended, Punk | Permalink
03/31/2008
The Short, Yet Dynamic Career of The Lines
The British band The Lines were only in existence for a few years ('78-'82) and didn't really get much notice. But their new anthology, Memory Span, is definitely worth a listen. The raw power-pop of songs like 1979's "Not Through Windows," ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 03/31/2008 8:29 PM EST in Post-Punk, Power-Pop | Permalink
03/20/2008
Power Pop Messiah: Nick Lowe, Jesus of Cool
Nick Lowe's 1978 album, Jesus of Cool is a mockery of the music business. The album cover says it all; music is a living parody of itself, which in turn, becomes a product. Who does Nick Lowe want to be? Whoever the hell he feels like... One ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 03/20/2008 6:17 PM EST in Power-Pop, 70's Rock | Permalink
03/12/2008
The Stooges Cover Madonna's "Ray Of Light"
Yeah, that's right. How frigging weird is this? To see The Stooges cover a late 90s Madonna song for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? I suppose all is fair in rock and publicity. This performance was more strategic than a sheer press op ...
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