Allen Clapp has always steered The Orange Peels forward, and as a top shelf power pop band they’ve thrived. But for their 5th album Sun Moon, Clapp loosens the reins and let’s a little darkness seep into the shimmering world of guitar jangle and sugary melody. Bassist Jill Pries shares writing duties and John Moreman…
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TeenSpot and Wyldlife
TeenSpot “Aggressive Inline Skating ” EP Somewhat of a Portland supergroup, TeenSpot is comprised of members from other established local bands (The Shaky Hands, Your Rival and Paperbrain) with a definite garage styled Superdrag meets Guided By Voices vibe. “The Hero” gives us a fuzzy lo-fi anthem with steady guitar rhythm and howling vocals, and…
Phil Angotti and Chase Hamblin & The Roustabouts
Phil Angotti “Life and Rhymes” An enjoyable follow-up to 2011′s People and Places, Angotti once again takes us on an introspective journey. Fans of McCartney-Emitt Rhodes styled pop will love this album, starting with “Hopeful Kids” and its sing along chorus. The lyrics about looking back in “Difficult World” and “Life and Rhymes” are both…
Pretty & Nice “Q_Q” video
So I reviewed Pretty & Nice a few days ago and here is the video for one of the best tunes on the album. Makes you wanna spazz out, eh?
The Fleeting Ends and The Whims
The Fleeting Ends “Our Eyes Are Peeled” Philadelphia band The Fleeting Ends are a solid entry in the power pop genre. They sound like a mix of The Strokes, The Kooks and Rooney, with nods to XTC and Blur in spots. The impressive opener “Little People” sets the stage, with a fast paced sing along…