indie pop: (Due to popular acclaim) Another song from Stereo Arcade

March 31st, 2009

At least a couple people (not in the band) enjoyed my Stereo Arcade post last week. I promised (threatened) to share one more song from the band so here it is.

On “Monday Morning” we get a nice mix of angular guitars,…

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indie pop: Kai Reiner - Bolinhas Records

March 31st, 2009


O selo/gravadora brasileira de indiepop que lançou o novo EP do Stars In Coma, Bolinhas Records, está agora distribuindo o maravilhoso disco do Kai Reiner. Esse vale a pena ter, só R$16 com postagem inclusa. Dione e Carol, que mantêm…

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indie pop: The Lambrettas - Beat Boys In The Jet Age

March 31st, 2009

Genre: Mod Revival / Powerpop / New Wave
Based In…: UK
Label: Rocket
Year: 1980
My Rate: 10/10

Sempre achei o som do Lambrettas um dos mais interessantes do mod revival que houve no Reino Unido no final da década de 70. Referência ao pop dos anos 60, atitude punk…

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powerpop: The Krayolas "Long Leaf Pine (no smack gum)"

March 31st, 2009

A long-time favorite group of this blog has been The Krayolas. I reviewed La Conquistadora and Best Riffs Only, and found that the band thrives on that razors edge between latino and british pop influences. Once again, Hector Saladana and the…

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powerpop: Girl Power: 80’s Style

March 31st, 2009

My dark secret: I freakin’ loved this record and wore it to shreds.

So sue me.

Read the original post on PowerPop.

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powerpop: Songbox Fan Crusade feat. The Genuine Fakes released today on iTunes

March 31st, 2009

Today the Songbox Fan Crusade compilation featuring “The Promise” and “I Don’t Want It” by The Genuine Fakes is released on iTunes!

Follow this link to purchase:
» iTunes Store

Read the original post on The Genuine Fakes.

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powerpop: Fun With Downloads: Pigtails and Power Chords

March 31st, 2009

From 1979, on Stiff Records (motto: The World’s Most Flexible Label), here’s Angie (with Pete Townshend, for heaven’s sake) and the quite amazing “Peppermint Lump.”


You can download it HERE.

This single totally baffled me at the time, but thanks to the miracle…

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powerpop: Release of two songs - today!!

March 31st, 2009

A while back we mentioned that The Genuine Fakes will contribute two songs on the the compilation Songbox Fan Crusade Vol. 1. Today the compilation is released!

The Genuine Fakes contribute with the songs The Promise and I Don’t Want It and the compilation…

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powerpop: The Skyline Drive - Get It Together - 2004

March 31st, 2009


Skyline Drive, heavy pop at it’s finest! Formed in late 2002 by Dave, formerly of Warner Brothers recording artists “Tidewater Grain”, and Hans, from Triple Crown recording artists “Out To Win” (formally “Mushmouth”), just as something to do on the…

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indie pop: Strawberry Fields - Rivers Gone Dry

March 31st, 2009

Somewhere, from the depths of Sarhan Kubeisi’s mind came the fascinating hybrid mix of sounds and styles that is Strawberry Fields. Their debut album, Rivers Gone Dry, challenges and delights all along, proving the that there is little that cannot…

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