Little GTI commercial finally!


I’ve been looking for this for months now and finally it’s on YouTube. This German version of Ronnie and the Daytona’s “LIttle GTO” was the first time I saw a TV spot and went frantically searching for the original song (also on YouTube). Now where can I find the German VW band’s full version.

Powerpopaholic has gone Mobile!

Mobile phone, that is. Just type in: http://powerpopaholic.wirenode.mobi/ on your cell and get all the up-to-the-minute music reviews.

Tim Myer’s "The Good Life" Saturn commercial


Once again, power pop artists have gotten some commercial exposure. This ELO inspired gem is the work of Tim Myer. And just like my previous post with Alan Clapp of The Orange Peels, Tim also has a pop gem for Target stores. Visit his site or MySpace page to hear the whole song. Once again, proof that the quickest way to an indie hit is a Madison Avenue soundtrack.

Weezer "Pork and Beans"

Here is the first single from Weezer’s new album – and it’s a fun vid for anyone who remembers all these favorite viral internet celebs who got 15 minutes (or seconds) of fame. A bonus “no-prize” if you can name all these characters.

Updated: For an annotated version with links to each viral vid — click here.

Squires of The Subterrain "Now I’m 64"

Hilarious comment on the Paul McCartney divorce settlement. So Heather gets a judgement of $33 million. The divorce judgement which was highly critical of her as witness, calling her claims to Paul’s money as “exorbitant.” The court publication of the settlement seems to verify Beatle fans’ claims that she’s a “Goldigger.” On the other hand, with over $500 million in net worth he’s not exactly playing “Blackbird” in the Subway.

Next it’s Macca impersonator Stevie Riks with a version of “Lady Madonna” – really funny!