Tag: Elena Rogers

September singles and more: Vegas With Randolph, Icecream Hands, Smash Palace, dt’s, Elena Rogers, The Whiffs, Joe Giddings

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Midway through September and I’m falling way behind, but some great things are brewing. Vegas With Randolph is giving us a massive “Greatest Hits” album with several new tracks, and “Perfect Silences” is one of them. Keep your eyes peeled! More great bands are returning, including the great Icecream Hands from Melbourne, Austrailia going “Back On The Road” and the venerable Smash Palace with “Bitter Blue.” But its not all album previews, as New Jersey’s dt’s have an energetic melody with “Sun Shines Down.” Look out for more from these dudes! Multi-instrumentalist Elena Rogers is back with another A/B side with some help from Jamie Hoover (Spongetones), check out the jaunty “9 Lives.” Despite the tease of the title and cover, The Whiffs do not cover Devo. But it’s the finest garage power pop you’ll hear with an entire EP in a single track. And surprise! Joe Giddings follow up to this year’s super recommended album ‘Stories With Guitars’ is here already! Check out “Stay in Nowhere.” More reviews coming soon!






More August Music: Tamar Berk, doubleVee, FOND, The Spongetones, Elena Rogers, Fernando Perdomo, Broken Glass Kid

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August heat continues. The talented Tamar Berk has a new video single and she’s got a new album coming up in September. doubleVee has a great EP that I want to feature here, starring Allan Vest (ex-Starlight Mints) and Barb Vest. The opening track “Submarine Number Vee Three” is a richly produced gem with strings leading a cool melody!  FOND is a heavier rocker, akin to a DIY Weezer check out “Complacent” and “Hooking Up.” They’ve got spunk to spare. I’m especially excited for the return of power pop hall-of-famers The Spongtones. They do the “Honest Work” and I can’t wait to hear the rest of the album. Next, Elena Rogers is a singer/songwriter from North Carolina with a beautiful voice and melodic skills displayed on “Song About Me” and it’s a real gem. I’ve always enjoyed Fernando Perdomo’s work, and here he’s got a rare Billy Joel tune that he put’s his stamp on. Finally, I’ve got a new item off-the-beaten-path from Broken Glass Kid, check out the moody atmosphere of “Unravel.” It’s perfect for those hot summers when you just want to cool off.