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Posted by Richard Rossi on Aug 22, 2017 in Music, News, Powerpop | 0 comments

Somerdale – Maggie Says It Again

Since The Smithereens burst onto the scene back in 1980, the state has produced some of the finest power pop in the history of the genre. But like all places, New...

Posted by Richard Rossi on Aug 15, 2017 in Music, News, Powerpop | 1 comment

Dana & Carl Present: This Is Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio Volume 4

From the first few jangly notes of The Flashcubes’ “No Promises” I felt like I was 19 again, even if for just 3 minutes and 13 seconds. That was the best friggin’ 3...

Posted by Richard Rossi on Aug 8, 2017 in News, Powerpop | 0 comments

Thrift Store Halo – Pop Rocket (EP)

Back in 1998, Frank Gradishar and Thrift Store Halos released their debut album entitled World Gone Mad. Despite excellent press and considerable airplay, life’s...

Posted by Richard Rossi on Aug 3, 2017 in News | 0 comments

Power Pop Roundup: July 2017

If you missed any of July’s power pop music reviews, today’s post is a “round-up” of all of the month’s articles. Links are below. In...

Posted by Richard Rossi on Aug 1, 2017 in Music, News, Powerpop | 0 comments

Heirs of Fortune – Circus of Mirth

Terry Carolan’s latest project, Heir of Fortune’s Circus of Mirth, was inspired by an old friend. This friend and supporter, Gary Littleton, would pass away in...

Posted by Richard Rossi on Jul 25, 2017 in Music, News, Powerpop | 0 comments

John Sally Ride – A New Set of Downs

Calling themselves John Sally Ride, John Dunbar, Sal Nunziata and Sal Maida went into the studio in early 2016 to record their debut full length effort. Their hard work...