The Solicitors “Made To Measure” EP From our good friends at Pop Boomerang Records, you’ll have a blast with the Melbourne based Solicitors. Nice 80′s styled hook-filled melodies with a bouncy joy in “Pretty Penny” and “I Love Your Love.” The guitar riffs are fast and full of energy, and you’ll hear influences from Big Star,…
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Free Music Friday: Hanky Panky, Justin Kline and Erik Voeks
Hanky Panky “A Precious Bitch” EP I don’t know much about this band, other than they are from Nantes in the west of France. No website, no Facebook, nothing…. The lead singer has a cute French accent though, and the single “Precious Bitch” has a catchy melody. I hope to hear more from them in…
Jim Camacho and Chris Price
Jim Camacho “Everywhere” EP Once again the talented Camacho gives us a bright shiny pop with flamenco styled jangle on “Big Little World.” His insight lyrically is like a power pop version of Jackson Browne, on “Hold On Ariel.” Next “Everywhere” has a big hook with an expansive chorus, then slows the tempo down for…
Rich McCulley and Annie Dressner
Rich McCulley “The Grand Design” In a complete change in tone from his last album, roots rocker McCulley’s outlook has gone from bittersweet to joyful. “Here Right Now” states that he doesn’t “wait for sunshine” but here it is, with a richly arranged melody. This is an album that puts the past behind him, celebrating…
Jacco Gardener and Luke Potter
Jacco Gardener “Cabinet of Curiosities” Amsterdam native Gardener, has a talent for brilliant baroque pop using studio techniques perfected in the late 60′s psychedelic era. That means our opening harpsichord melody in “Clear The Air” is a bit like Phil Spector producing The Zombies latest single. “The One Eyed King” arrangements are lush and airy,…