More May goodies: Autos, Vanilla, Best Bets, Mustard Service, Gentlemen Rogues, The Modbeats


Where did the time go? Listening to good music is a passion, and Autos from Santa Cruz, California is a “too-cool-for-you” band, with a tracks like “Stay Clean” and “Drive” I will follow these guys and see where the GPS leads me. Crunchy guitars, and a lead that reminds me of Richard Butler (Psychedelic Furs) are a good mix here. Plus hard working musicians Vanilla keep working it after their massive ‘Pish Posh’ with “Abney Park,” a crisp traditional pop gem with jazz accents. This month’s freebie is Best Bets tribute to the 40th anniversary of Prince’s classic album ‘Around The World in a Day. Next, I’m very excited to feature Mustard Service from Miami and “Going Nowhere” a bright, slightly chaotic love song with great energy that ends way too soon. Rockers Gentlemen Rogues are also back, with a heavy teaser for their next album, and The Modbeats latest faetures a nice slice of catchy power pop “Hold Me Roll Me.” Enjoy!