powerpop: Danny Echo and The Chemistry Set
Danny Echo “Danny Echo”
The first impressions from Vancouver powerpop/alt-rock band Danny Echo was that distinct deep raspy rock vocal that reminds me of Cheap Trick mixed with The Rolling Stones. The first couple tracks, “Out Of Style” and “Killing Me”…
With the new U2 album making the rounds and getting good reviews, I wanted to post a vid by a band that came out in last year, with plenty of big hooks and melodies. The Luxury have a full rich…
We are pleased to announce that Stockholm based Sara Rumar will open for The Genuine Fakes at The Southside Cavern gig on March 31.
Sara has released two albums; Stupid like me in 2006 and Why? Because. When? Now in 2007. In addition to…
indie pop: SXSW Preview (Swedish Style) - Steso Songs
The original intention of SXSW was for unsigned bands to find a label, a major if all went well. With the number of crappy bands playing SXSW for the past few years that original intent has shifted over time. For…
indie pop: Streets of Mars - S/T
indie pop: New “Fireman” (Macca) Due Out in November
Big thanks to Too Poppy for bringing this to my attention! Looks like Paul McCartney is dusting off his alternate persona The Fireman after a few mellow electronica albums in the 1990s.
But this time promises to be different. As heard on…
powerpop: The Vinyl Resurgence
While back in the U.S. for my Mom’s funeral I was able to return to a favorite record/CD shop in New Jersey. In the past my husband and I have spent many long hours combing through the used CDs and…
JANGLE ON!
By Eric Sorensen, written exclusively for NOT LAME
It has been a slow winter in terms of “new” jangly music. There have been some recent notable exceptions, so here are a few new discs that fellow fans of jangly music…