Category Archives: Artist Interviews

The Power Popaholic Interview: Eric Barao

Eric Barao is a singer-songwriter from Massachusetts, who just finished his debut LP with the help of recording engineer Ducky Carlisle (Norah Jones, Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi) and singer-songwriter Bleu. Listen to the interview here or in our interview section. Even better, buy his album here.

Power Popaholic Interview: Raymond Meade

I had a great conversation with rocker Raymonde Meade, you can visit the interviews section or access it right here. Also my friend Richard X. Heyman is funding his 10th album on Kickstarter. Please check out the video in our “Help A Musician” section and donate to make the album “X” a reality!

The Power Popaholic Interview: Graham Alexander

I had a great conversation with Graham Alexander. We talk about his beginning as a musician and I learn about his fascinating background. Did you know his dad is Fran Smith Jr., bass player for The Hooters? And he grew up listening alongside Eric Bazilian, Glen Burtnik and Marshall Crenshaw? And his first major musical…

The Power Popaholic Interview: Mike Gent of The Figgs

I got the opportunity to redeem myself when I reviewed The Figgs Anthology a few weeks ago, in this interview Mike Gent rightfully calls me out for not covering the Figgs previous releases. He opens up about working with Mike Viola (The Candy Butchers) and Jed Parish (The Gravel Pit). ————————— Also, power pop musician…

The Power Popaholic Interview: Paul Collins and Power Popalicious 2

New York City “King of Power Pop” Paul Collins (The Nerves, The Beat) will have the 2nd Annual Power Popalicious Festival at NYC’s Cake Shop on February 1 & 2. Power-pop-A-Licious 2 is ground zero for the growing DIY power pop scene, and a welcome addition to the collective of music festivals, including IPO (International…