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November Singles and more: The High Frequencies, The Photocopies, Reno Bo, The James Rocket, Carla Olson, Girl With A Hawk, GUV

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The High Frequencies have a world premiere video out now “Stratplastic” and like the debut album I just reviewed, it’s fantastic. Lisa Mychols is in her element here with catchy melodic guitar crunching goodness! You can read my review, but get this album! Next, The Photocopies are having an identity crisis with “We’re Not Photocopies” and the jangle is akin to The Ocean Blue, with a bit more cool fuzz. Next, Reno Bo is back, with an assist from Sadler Vaden on his new single “Undefeated.” A great example of a hard working Brooklyn band is The James Rocket. They have a new album (almost an EP) that deserves mention; check out the Kinks-like “Autumn” and “Penny.” Next a cool single collaboration between acclaimed singer/songwriter/producer Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome, doing a Brenda Lee cover “Is It True.” Next the sweet voice of songwriter Linda Viens from Girl With A Hawk on the gratitude themed “I’m In Love With My Friends,” a mid-tempo gem with a singalong quality. Finally a preview of the new GUV album, here it’s “Warmer Than Gold,” a sound recalling those “Mad-chester” bands of the 90s. Enjoy the weekend! More goodies to come.





Dom Mariani and The High Frequencies

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Dom Mariani “Apple of Life”

Australian guitarist Dom Mariani is one of the most popular musicians down under, having fronted several legendary bands like The Stems, DM3, Datura4 and The Someloves. His second solo album takes all these influences and adds very lush orchestration to his latest effort ‘Apple of Life.’ Mariani opens with “Breakaway,” a majestic Phil Spector-ish melody loaded with harmonies, and then continues on the title track. With “Apple of Life” he uses a strong rhythm, as it shimmers with those irresistible hooks. Songs opine on global anxiety with “World on Its Head” and “Sad State of Affairs.” Eventually things slow down with country-styled “Where Do Lovers Go?” adding a slide guitar flourish. This approach is also on “Take it All Back.” The melodies on the second half of the album vary stylistically from heavier rockers (“Breaking Point”) to sunny love songs (“Oh Angeline,”) and are performed with meticulous craftsmanship. Overall a highly recommended album.

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The High Frequencies “The High Frequencies”

The High Frequencies is Lisa Mychols’ latest vehicle, and it fits her like a custom-tailored suit. Joined by Tom Richards, Scott Richards, and Ricky Tubb, she dives straight into high-voltage power pop with “Tonight and Every Night” and “Nothing Really Stays the Same”—both immediate, hook-loaded ear-grabbers.“See You Again” channels the punk-pop spark that made The Masticators so beloved, and the rest of the album shifts effortlessly between garage grit and new wave gloss. It’s the ideal setup for Mychols: no stylistic boxes, just a band agile enough to follow her melodic instincts wherever they lead.There’s zero filler, and the closer, “Nexus Star,” is a stunner. This is easily a contender for the year-end top ten.

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Say Goodbye-to-Summer singles and EPs: The High Frequencies, Maple Mars, The Chelsea Curve, Flutter, Bobby Conn, Jared Bond

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Firstly, The High Frequencies (with Lisa Mychols) sings some “Modern Love” for the new Jem Records compilation celebrating David Bowie. Like all the Jem comps, it’s loaded with talent and class. Big Stir Records helps celebrate the 25th anniversary of California pysche-poppers Maple Mars and it “Couldn’t Have Been A Better Time” to put out a single. If you ever need a solid catchy rocker, just ask The Chelsea Curve as “Kindawanna” scratches that itch. This month’s freebie is courtesy of Denver’s cool band Flutter and the “When You Love Somebody” EP. Really great raw power pop without the frills, and you’ve got no excuses–so download it. For true art, check out Bobby Conn‘s “Bobby’s Place” a sonic feast of styles, but I loved the glammy “Sixties Babies” the whole EP pushes all the right pop buttons, so check it out! Finally, Jared Bond‘s “Sugar Rush” has the definitive summer lyric; “I’ll play you something chill, catchy, and cool. Let’s take a little dip in the kiddy pool.” Enjoy this last weekend at the pool, kiddies!