Argentinian powerpop/indie artist Juan Pablo Mazzola (AKA BABY SCREAM) has just released "Guts", a song with a BOLAN/ALICE IN CHAINS/LENNON vibe. The end of the video includes extracts from a conversation Pablo had with a friend.Pablo is working on a new BABY SCREAM album at the moment. https://youtu.be/g-uwym685rg "Guts" on Spotify Facebook page
The Beatersband “Vol Due”
This very prolific Italian band is back with 8 new cover songs. Opening with a punk poppy version of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" (The SHIRELLES), you can hear the same power pop and 60s influences as in their previous releases with good female vocals. "Calendar Girl", a 1961 cover of Neil Sedaka gets... Continue Reading →
New Jarama RPM Recs releases: Honeychain and Autogramm
HONEYCHAIN is a power trio from Los Angeles that bring us 2 songs on transparent yellow vinyl on Spanish record label Jarama 45RPM Recs . "Go Away" is mix of 90s alternative rock with modern girl powerpop and "Through Your Purse" sounds more like punk rock with a college rock touch. You'll get lots of... Continue Reading →
Joe Normal & The Anytown’rs “Entering Anytown U.S.A.” EP
JOE NORMAL AND THE ANYTOWN'rs are located in Los Angeles, but Joe is originally from New Jersey and you can fee lt in the songwriting. Melody and energy meets in a way that brings The REPLACEMENTS to mind in "Anytown" while "Nuthin' (I Got Nothing)" has classic British rock'n'roll (STONES, FACES...) influences, and "Into The... Continue Reading →
The Connection “Wish You Success”
"Wish You Success" is the third full length album of The CONNECTION. The band mixes its American punk rock roots ("You Know", "In The End", "Mechanical Heart") with excellent pop songwriting ("Checking", "Color Me Unimpressed", "What a Shame"), and their power pop rock'n'roll sometimes flirts with country music in "Wish You Success" or in "Thinking... Continue Reading →
Brad Marino “Four Track Attack” EP
Brad Marino is the lead vocalist/guitar player of power pop band The CONNECTION. This 4 song EP sure also has a power pop flavour, but you'll also find some glam rock'n'roll touches here and there. The interesting thing is that Brad played all the instruments on this solo EP! The songs are played with punk... Continue Reading →
Wassup Rocker Radio Presents: Sick Sounds V/A
Wassup Rocker Radio/Alex Kish (Ohio) have decided to gather some of their favourite tracks on a free 32 song compilation. This is a good idea to promote these underground bands as well as the radio! If you regularly read these pages, then you must be familiar with names like RAZORBATS, The CRAZY SQUEEZE, FAZ WALTZ,... Continue Reading →
Toward Space “Black Magic” Video Premiere
Music Video for "Black Magic" - Toward Space Spring 2017 album, "The Bomb That Fell", recorded and produced at Sound of Music Studios by John Morand in Richmond, VA. Video directed and produced by Seyla Hossaini and John Morand. Singer/Bass player Seyla Hossaini says: " had been obsessed with the occult as a child, I... Continue Reading →
Toward Space “The Bomb That Fell”
Opening song "The Bomb That Fell" put you straight into the band's world made of crazy garage rock'n'roll and spooky atmospheres, something you don't hear much these days when you think about it. "Black Cat" sounds more 90s grungy/noisy rock while "Night Sorrows" is straight punky power pop with a MISFITS/RAMONES touch. The mix of... Continue Reading →