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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indie pop: Review: Webstirs "So Long"

April 9th, 2009


On hiatus since 2001, Chicago-based pop rockers The Webstirs return with their fourth release entitled, “So Long”. Indeed, 8 years is a long time, but the songwriting talents and performance skills of The Webstirs have only gotten better with age.

Songwriters Preston…

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indie pop: Review: Jeff Litman "Postscript"

March 26th, 2009


Jeff Litman’s musical tastes range from Johann Sebastian Bach to Skid Row’s Sebastain Bach. After graduating from the IU jazz program, Litman obtained a masters in classical guitar performance and was on his way to completing a doctorate in classical music before…

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powerpop: Essential powerpop albums #1

March 18th, 2009

OK, so there are a few albums that have really influenced me and my songwriting over the years, and shaped this band into what it is. As someone wise once said - we are all just a product of our…

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powerpop: Jeff Litman "Postscript"

March 18th, 2009

New York based singer/songwriter Jeff Litman has created a wonderful debut that shines with authenticity. Although trained in both jazz and classical music, it’s Jeff’s love of rock and pop melody that drives the songs that focus on the aftermath…

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powerpop: The Andy Sturmer Demos

March 18th, 2009

In 1990 and 1993, Jellyfish released two mind-blowing Power Pop classics, Bellybutton and Spilt Milk. Though years later we continue to feel the effcts of those amazing albums, Jellyfish was never (really) heard from again (…well not if you don’t…

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