I heard a few worthy EPs and emerging talent these past 2 weeks that deserves some attention from you Powerpopaholics out there. Here are some groups you might want to check out.
Hopeless Passion “Seven Minutes” EP
Part of the continuing solo work of Grant McCracken, and basically it’s Blink-182 inspired punk rock. The title track does a good job of setting up an anthem with loud guitars and a chugging chorus. Not power pop, but passionate self deprecating emo humor in a tight package. And as a bonus you get a download of McCracken’s last full length “Everything You Always Wanted.” Not for everyone, but what the hell.
MySpace | Itunes | DOWNLOAD “Everything You Always Wanted”
MySpace | Itunes | DOWNLOAD “Everything You Always Wanted”
The Anderson Council
“Don’t You Think” b/w “Love Bomb”
The power pop juggernaut that is The Anderson Council has a new single. Lead singer Peter Horvath just knows how to push all the right buttons in my brain here, and the songs are tight guitar based pop that takes no prisoners. “Don’t You Think?” is a peppy number about self-preservation and moving forward in life.”Love Bomb” hopes for the time in the future when we can do more than just get along with each other (wink wink, nudge nudge). Available in limited edition of 500 singles on multicoloured vinyl (cool!)
MySpace | CD Baby
MySpace | CD Baby
Loomis & The Lust “Nagasha”
Pop-rock four piece, Loomis & The Lust, burst onto the scene in 2009 with an engaging live show, catchy guitar-based hooks, and infectious melodies. With a respectful nod to the past, the group draws from a broad range of styles, blending their own brand of modern pop with a heavy dose of old school rock ‘n roll. The opener “Bright Red Chords” is a winner here, full of those pleasing hooks.
MySpace | Amazon
MySpace | Amazon
The Hilarious Posters “S/t” EP
So you’re looking for a real DIY band? Here you go – a group of friends got together and did this little EP. Kind of like The Barenaked Ladies or The Breetles on a really tight budget. The horn based “Absence” is the best track in the pack, although “The Fists & The Fighting” is a close second with a nice little bass line and smart arrangements. Why not give it a shot? Support your local pop musicians!
My Space | Amazon
My Space | Amazon
Chariots of Tuna
“I’m So Good At Shining”
Once again Ben Morss and company present a wonderful little EP with two shiny gems “A New Beginning” and “Seven Miles Away” – both are delicate pop candy full of falsetto harmonies and club beats matched with a perfectly placed guitar riff in the latter track. Bring on the full length guys, these freebies just whetted my appetite for more Tuna (In a Chariot).
MySpace | Tweetfort Records | FREE DOWNLOAD
MySpace | Tweetfort Records | FREE DOWNLOAD
Hey,
We're big fans of your blog, so we're thrilled to see that you've featured our EP!
Glad you enjoyed it!
-Loomis & the Lust
I think this blog is great! I just recently have decided to start a Music/Show review blog and am looking around to find more blogs like mine. I like how consistent you are and how involved you've become with the powerpop scene. The new music is a great touch and whats better that they're actually good.