indie pop: Gloomy electronica from xorb

April 29th, 2009

Just something quick today from the Swedish electronic artist known as xorb and his new ep Tiny Sattelites. “Square Air World” is gloomy electronic with hints of doom and death. It’s perfect for the world we live in that is presently…

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powerpop: The Paul Collins’ Beat - The Kids Are the Same - 1981

April 29th, 2009


It’s a story as old as time (and rock & roll) itself — band makes great debut album, then has to come up with a follow-up, and doesn’t do quite as good a job. While The Kids Are the Same,…

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indie pop: Dirty Power - S/T

April 29th, 2009

Back in high school, I almost bought a 1969 Mustang fastback. Talk about a gorgeous car. Two-tone dark red and black. 351 engine (I believe) four barrel, four on the floor. Damn. Then later, I almost bought a jet black…

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powerpop: Tony Cox "Unpublished"

April 28th, 2009

With the help of friends Nigel Clark (lead singer of classic Brit-pop band Dodgy) and Darren Finlan, Englishman Tony Cox has put together an 11 track debut full of sweet surprises. Fans of classical power pop influences (Beatles, Beach Boys,…

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powerpop: George Burton - Inturim - 2007

April 28th, 2009


George has literally been playing in bands “forever and has gained a wealth of experience on the live circuit and in the recording studio. Song-writing has been an important creative outlet for George ever since he figured out how to play…

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indie pop: Prong - Power of the Damn MiXXXer

April 28th, 2009

Nine out of ten times when someone tells me that there’s a remix album on its way I run the opposite direction as fast as humanly possible. You see, I generally associate the word remix with the music found in…

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powerpop: Jason Falkner and XTC fans meet… Barry O’Brien and Slumberjet

April 28th, 2009

This little known Irish band is a terrific find for lovers of Jason Falkner, Pugwash and XTC. For the last several years Barry O’Brien has made guest appearances with Pugwash. He is a kindred spirit producing top flight Power Pop.…

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powerpop: Doctor Squid

April 27th, 2009

Rob Stuart is a man with a mission. Also known as Broken Promise Keeper, he wants to deliver some “ice cold pop” to your ears. If I had to make a direct comparison, Broken Promise Keeper sounds very much like…

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powerpop: Baby Scream and Great Northern

April 27th, 2009

Baby Scream “Ups and Downs”
Baby Scream is a London based band originally formed by Juan Mazzola in Argentina. Mazzola has an affection for several classic pop influences like The Byrds, John Lennon, and The Replacements. The album goes through many…

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indie pop: Various Artists - The Complete Introduction To Northern Soul [Box Set]

April 27th, 2009

Genre: Northern Soul / Soul / 60’s
Based In…: UK
Label: Commercial Marketing
Year: 2008
My Rate: 9/10
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Parte 1 | Parte 2

Fantástico! Box Set com 4 cds que trazem todos os clássicos e raridades da Northern Soul, cena musical que ocorreu na Inglaterra durante os anos 60 até começo…

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