Looking for a little punk pop in your life? France’s
Les Lullies new single “Zero Ambition” is an advance of their new album
Mauvaise Foi out May 19th. The band plays it hard with nods to rock and punk influences both new and old (Ramones, D4, The Saints, The Real Kids, The Records, MC5).
The Genuine Fakes are most genuine with “Websites” a very sweet song reminiscent of Fountains of Wayne.
The High Strung has an album on the way too, and you get a taste with “Different Animal,” its driving tempo about “leaving shit behind.” Dutch band
The Forces look to dazzle with harmonies on the new EP, and more details are in
an interview on Sweet, Sweet Music blog.
The Linda Lindas found after the flash of indie pop fame last year they have “Too Many Things.” It wouldn’t be the first time the music business has “killed” an artist, or that an amazing talent just walked away — but
Gregory Pepper & His Problems always felt like he’s given his soul and maybe as an audience, we didn’t pay close enough attention.
No Thanks is his final album, and the bile-filled hostility is wrapped up in candy-sweet melodies. Although its a
name-your-price point, I’d pay a tribute to Gregory. We will miss him, and I hope his problems get resolved.