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Free Music Monday: The Joe Giddings Theme Collection

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Joe Giddings

I must give a big shout out to the talented Joe Giddings (JTG Implosion) for spending the past few years indulging us with his favorite covers. Some tunes are faithful like Badfinger’s “Come and Get It” or creative interpretations like Tears for Fear’s “Head Over Heels” (Volume 3). And Joe will occasionally whip out a cool little known gem, I mean who else has covered the theme to “Nanny and The Professor” (Volume 2)?  Some of my favorite oldies are also included, like The Nazz’s “Open My Eyes” (Volume 1). This is a real treasure trove… Enjoy!

Free Music Friday: Cricketbows, The Crush and Vira Casaca

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Cricketbows – We’ve featured Cricketbows before, so now these semi-exclusive demo tracks are being hosted by Power Popaholic at a “name-your-price” option. These songs will be part of Cricketbow’s next album release of 2014. Just listen to the lyrics of “Raised On Rock and Roll.” It’s pretty damn sweet.

The Crush – This unsigned Seattle band does it bouncy and “The Hook” is exactly what you think it is. Like a female fronted version of The Raspberries, they also have a very 60’s-like track called “Bliss”, that’s for FREE too.  My guess is they won’t stay unsigned for too long.

Vira Casaca – They’re from Lisbon, Portugal. They rock in Portuguese. Pick up this single that reminds me of The Connection a little. Hmm, didn’t that band just finish a tour there recently? Wonder if a full release will show up?

 

Also we’ve shared the Cricketbows tracks with CaptainSIB a blog from Scotland, UK. Look! They did a cool write up.

Eric Carmen brings in the New Year.

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One of the most enduring power pop legends is Eric Carmen (The Raspberries). Just in time for the start of 2014, “Brand New Year” is Eric Carmen’s first new recording in over 15 years, finding the Artist in a reflective and optimistic mood for the future, both lyrically and sonically. This new song is the first premiere from the upcoming Legacy Recordings 30 track career retrospective, “The Essential Eric Carmen” – set for release March 11, 2014.

Free Music Monday Holiday Edition: Marvelous Beauhunks and Skoober

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Ho! Ho! Ho! Love this Rock Against B.S. Its all D.I.Y and doing it on your own terms, and this edition gives us some great Christmas music for FREE! Like them on Facebook and let the musicians know you care.

The Marvelous Beauhunks. These guys know how to rock – they have a raw garage sound with lots of spit and polish. Terrific!

Skoober. It’s been a long time since I heard Skoober, but they are back! The band has a more contemporary rock sound, like the Goo Goo Dolls or Matchbox 20 with a female lead. “Worst Case Scenario” is my favorite track. Enjoy!