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
It seems like Rich Ragany (The ROLE MODELS) never stops to write songs! On this first solo album, he got some help from musicians who played with The GLITTERATI, UK SUBS, SCOTT SORRY BAND, etc. The album starts very quietly with "To The Sea", then slowly moves to some very melodic indie pop with "The... Continue Reading →
"Ways To Hang On" is the second album of Michigan's THE STICK AROUNDS although the members of the band have been playing together for 8 years and played in many bands before. This is American melodic rock influenced by powerpop. You can hear some REPLACEMENTS influences, or even early REM ("Better Off Like This") and... Continue Reading →
Boston rock'n'roll/powerpop band WATTS have a new video and single out on Rum Bar Records! Available on Rum Bar Records:
The CHEAP CASSETTES are from Seattle, but they don't really sound like a grunge band. Opening song "Kiss The Ass Of My Heart" has this stylish romantic thing you could find in HANOÏ ROCKS, and "Black Leather Angel" reminds me of early/mid 00s glam punk, so you won't be surprised to hear that former DIMESTORE... Continue Reading →
