The BEATERSBAND from Italy is back with a 4 song Christmas EP, opening with a RAMONES influenced 'Frosty The Snowman" before bringing their 60s powerpop influences back with "Black Christmas" (in which the vocals sound more like modern pop punk) and "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer.' "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" takes us back to... Continue Reading →
3 members of TSAR have formed The BROTHERS STEVE, a glammy powerpop band with strong 60s influences and great vocal harmonies. They tell us about the band, the recording of the album, their favourite records and much more ! How did you get the idea of starting The BROTHERS STEVE? Jeff Whalen: We all knew... Continue Reading →
(Review by Free) When both irretrievably corrupt, collaborating, billionaire owned, fat cat political parties are 100% complicit in knowingly propping up completely fabricated, mythological stories to manufacture consent for a babies in cages prison state and permanent lies for imperialist wars for the insatiable profits of the one percent, hungry ghost, demonic extortionists at the... Continue Reading →
If you were into 00s powerpop/glam, then you probably remember Los Angeles band TSAR. If you don't, then rush and grab their albums! 3 members of TSAR play in The BROTHERS STEVE, but the music of the band is more influenced by TEENAGE FANCLUB, GUIDED BY VOICES or The KINKS. The 60s powerpop influences perfectly... Continue Reading →
California pop rockers The POPRAVINAS have been playing for quite some time now since they started in the mid-2000s and released their first album ("Everybody's Fault But Ours") in 2008. Their music is a fine mix of powerpop and alt-country with a a bit of ROLLING STONES thrown in ("Talkin' Out Loud", "Did Ya") and... Continue Reading →
Following his EP "Four Track Attack", BRAD MARINO (The CONNECTION) is back with a solo album on which he plays every instrument with a little help from his friend Kris Rodgers on keys/piano. Opening song "Broken Clocks" has a big RAMONES feel, and powerpop sweetly mixes with old-school rock'n'roll in "It's Not Right", "Don't Do... Continue Reading →
These guys could have chosen the easy way and play HELLACOPTERS influenced rock'n'roll since they are from Sweden, but they sound more like American powerpop on speed. "The Taste", "Tired Eyes" are less than two minutes, and they cover The Go-Go's "We Don't Get Along" in their own way and at their own speed! DITCHES... Continue Reading →
Argentina's BABY SCREAM is back with a 5 song EP with strong 60s influences mixed to 90s alternative rock. "Aching Life" starts in a slow way full of melancholy, just before "Fake It Till You make It", a quite aerial grungy pop song that will hypnotize you. "Roundabouts" starts a bit like an OASIS song,... Continue Reading →
"My Favourite Records" is available on iTunes and all digital outlets Produced by Rick Parker Written, Composed & Performed by Soft Open. Guest Star Guitar: Michael Lockwood/Drums: John Wilmer/Bass: Tommy Black. http://www.softopen.net
