Trip Wire – Cold Gas Giants
After one listen, I couldn’t help but be impressed with the diversity of Trip Wire’s Cold Gas Giant. the band’s third album. For this one, Marty Schneider (The Midway...
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Pub Rock: Brinsley Schwarz – Unexpected
Read Will Birch’s No Sleep Till Canvey Island; The Great Pub Rock Revolution and you’ll understand that Brinsley Schwarz (the band and the man) were at the forefront of...
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The On and Ons’ Welcome Aboard
Power Pop enthusiasts were initially exposed to The On and Ons when the guys acted as Paul Collins’ touring band in support of his King of Power Pop release. Shortly...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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