Maple Mars "New Day" album preview

It’s always a treat to hear from Maple Mars, here is a song from their forthcoming album “Galaxyland”, due out in March on Kool Kat Musik. Written by Mark Radice in the 1970’s, this song should’ve been a huge hit! This version features Mark playing piano, arranging strings and co-producing with Maple Mars frontman Rick Hromadka.

Cloudy with a Chance of Power Pop


Who says power pop doesn’t break through to mainstream? Official video for “Raining Sunshine,” the new single from the ‘Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs’ motion picture soundtrack performed by Miranda Cosgrove, the star of Nickelodeon’s hit series iCarly. The song was written by Matthew Gerrard, Jay Landers and Charlie Midnight, a team that previously worked on Hillary Duff’s musical career. Not sure what Miss Cosgrove’s solo album will sound like when it’s ready, but this single full of huge musical hooks is a nice way to start.

Happy Rosh Hashanah!

It being the holidays, I could not resist this one. Put down your Beatles remastered CDs and listen to this. Enjoy members of the L.A. tribute band The MopTops. The video was directed by the writer and stand-up comic Dave Kessler. Oy Vey — Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah!

Electric Light Orchestra "Mr. Blue Sky" original promo


Probably my favorite song about a beautiful sunny day. I have still been thinking of the passing of ELO bassist Kelly Groucutt. Kelly Groucutt was responsible for the distinctive high-pitched backing vocals present on many later Electric Light Orchestra songs, particularly from the album A New World Record (1976) onwards. For another great ELO video, see The Diary of Horace Wimp