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Posted by Richard Rossi on Mar 19, 2019 in Music, News, Powerpop | 0 comments

The Dates’ Ask Again Later

From the opening jangle of “Any Other Nite” to the Big Star-ish “Summer Girls” or “California Under the Sea”, the debut album from LA’s The Dates is one of this year’s...

Posted by Richard Rossi on Mar 12, 2019 in Music, News, Powerpop | 0 comments

Cassettes – Wild Heart

Matt DiStefano, lead singer and guitarist for Casettes, describes Wild Heart as “our love letter to the FM era and recalls pop radio of the 70s, 80s and 90s while...

Posted by Richard Rossi on Mar 5, 2019 in Music, News, Powerpop | 0 comments

Jude Cole, Debbi Peterson & Al Stewart Celebrate John Wicks of The Records

It’s hard to find anyone more respected and genuinely liked by his peers than John Wicks of The Records. This past February 28th would have been his 66th birthday, the...

Posted by Richard Rossi on Feb 26, 2019 in Music, News, Powerpop | 0 comments

The Popravinas – Willy Nilly

With past releases, The Popravinas have managed to maintain that California carefree vibe while also have a bit of a Stones-like swagger. With their new one, Willy...

Posted by Richard Rossi on Feb 19, 2019 in Music, News, Powerpop | 0 comments

Nat Freedberg – Better Late Than Never

It only took 30 years for Nat Freedberg to put out a solo LP. All kidding aside, he’s been part of the Boston music scene since ’81 but had never released a record...

Posted by Richard Rossi on Feb 12, 2019 in Music, News, Powerpop | 0 comments

Emperor Penguin – Walnut Fascia

Emperor Penguin is a fantastic name for a band. And their latest effort, Walnut Fascia, lives up to the moniker and then some. While the 60’s mod influence is front and...