Category: Artist Interviews
Power Popaholic Interview: Peter Holsapple
Peter Holsapple (dB’s, REM, Continental Drifters)
I had an extended interview with Peter Holsapple ( The dB’s, REM, Continental Drifters, etc.) about the newly remastered dB’s album “Stands for Decibels.” We get into many subjects; from his time with The dB’s. And we answer these questions: Will “Repercussion,” the second dB’s LP, be remastered too? Will the rest of the catalog get remastered? Is a new solo album coming? What happened when you left the band, REM? What new stuff is coming out? Get the newly remastered dB’s here!Power Popaholic Interview: Ryan Allen
Ryan Allen (Extra Arms)
I’ve been a big fan of Ryan Allen and his band, Extra Arms, for years. His brand of punk-infused power pop is on full display with his new Extra Arms album, “Radar.” We chat about the new album and his band’s various incarnations.🎸 Read the review here.
Power Popaholic Interview: Mark Bacino
Mark Bacino
Mark Bacino is a Queens-based singer-songwriter who’s been on my radar since the late 1990s. It was nice to meet him finally, and we chatted about his new album, “Top of the World.” We go through his entire history, right up to the new album.🎸 Read the review here.
Power Popaholic Interview: The Cyrkle
Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle
I had a strong reason for making this interview my longest. The Cyrkle, with Don Dannemann as their frontman, have a long and illustrious history, and they’re still going strong! Hear Don tell the story of how Brian Epstein, the Beatles manager, signed them as his only American band. I ask all about the Fab Four’s tour, and what its like to hang out with the Beatles at the height of their fame. The new album titled “Revival” has been released.🎸 Read the review here. Listen to the band’s original first big hit here: