Tag: power pop

Duane Hoover Shares The Way That Things Fall Apart

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I love the line that Duane Hoover is walking with his latest single, somewhere between a classics rock n’ roll sound, garage rock, and hints of power pop. Hoover’s voice has this nostalgic glam touch to it too, akin to Bolan, so you’ve got this whole world rolled into one catchy little hit. You throw it one way, and the tune embraces that hook and turns it into a swinging pop ditty, but you twist it around and there’s this punk rock ripper waiting to erupt. All that, yet Duane just sits in the saddle and rides the tune of a lifetime, meeting the rock n’ roll gods as we await The Way That Things Fall Apart EP!

Prism Shores Share Magical Thinking

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I truly thought last year’s Out From Underneath was an overlooked power-pop gem of an LP, but it looks like Prism Shores have already put that record to rest, then topped it. On their latest single, the tune instantly hits with this wall of ringing guitars; there’s a heaviness in presentation, but that’s where the group’s talents lay, giving you punch while adhering to a strict pop structure. Every little warm vocal melody feels like a dab of aloe on a sunburn, instantly cooling your soul; they’ll also give the tune and listener room to breathe, locking into striking jam that closes out the number. Not sure why you haven’t ordered Softest Attack yet; it’s out via Meritorio Records on April 10th.

Softjaw Announce Self-Titled LP

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Generally not one to post about one label in different posts, but seeing as its Bandcamp Friday and you might only read one post on the site, maybe it’s this one with power-poppers Softjaw. The group has drawn comparisons to acts like Exploding Hearts, but as I’m listening through, you can almost hear an adoration for classic rock in the way they’re letting those riffs climb. That being said, if the vocal harmonizing wasn’t executed perfectly then the tune might fall apart, but that’s not the case, so you’ll just want to crank it up and rock a little attitude with your pop listening today! This is a joint release between Bachelor Records and Dandy Boy, and it should arrive by April 1st before the band heads overseas!

Power Pop from Duane Hoover

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Music runs in cycles, and the last several years have the garage rock and psychedelic realms opening their doors for the power-pop maestros…and thus we have Duane Hoover. The dude seems to just write and write and write, and if you’re that dedicated you’re going to land on a gem like the one below. It’s got this light piano backbone working beneath the surface, lifting the song as the guitar has a jangling strum to it. There’s some Bolan-esque balladry at play here, and that’s never a bad way to kickstart your day. If you’re enjoying what’s here, be sure to check out the newest LP, Magic Mirror Story Book.

New Music from Le Corbeau

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As you dive into your day, you likely are looking for a sound that feels just right, and well, you’ll find it by listening to the new single from Le Corbeau. They’ve crafted a sound that feels akin to the power-pop of Teenage Fanclub, swirling with guitar-monies and fuzzy ambiance. Seated in the middle of all that delectable feedback is this dulcet voice, mixing it up to where it walks the tightrope between speaking and singing, yet always charming. If you fancy yourself an indiepop fan, then you’re going to be clamoring to hear more from this group immediately. Track brought to you courtesy of Oslo’s Handmade Records.

Kiwi Jr Are Back!

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We haven’t heard from Kiwi Jr since their 2022 album Chopper, but yesterday they popped back into our brains with fresh tunes. I think Jeremy Gaudet is one of those songwriters that come few and far between, toying with mundane source material and turning it into glorious pieces of poetry, not unlike Jason Lytle. Musically, the group are bringing their steady power-pop side into play, using chugging rhythms and angular notes to create indie vibe that feels like a train running out of steam as it heads to the cliff. Lots of buzz about this yesterday, and seeing as it’s my jam, I couldn’t let it pass without some love.

The Goods Announce Debut LP

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It’s Friday, and the odds are you had a long weekend, good or bad or all of the above, so you need to breezy pop of the Goods in your life this morning. When the guitar came crashing into my speakers, I immediately felt the rays of sunshine looking in on me; the mood was enhanced by a stomping of classic pop drumming, pushing the pace and punch while driving home the harmonies. There’s an extra snappy bit popping off near the 1:30 mark that just crushes, so be sure you stick around for the whole tune if you want to max out your pop requirement for the day. Don’t Spoil the Fun is out on October 24th via Dandy Boy Records.

Teenage Tom Petties Share Tough Cookies

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If you haven’t made room for Rally the Tropes on your purchase list, then you might want to reevaluate your budget this month, as their new single solidifies the forthcoming Teenage Tom Petties record as a must have. Like most TTP tunes, there’s a natural grittiness to the recording process, giving the tune a huge edginess and DIY mentality. But, while I adore that aspect and its lo-fi aesthetics, their penchant for hooks and guitarmonies, making everything they do infectious and with just enough punch to keep the cool kids off my back. Love looking forward to this new LP, which drops via Repeating Cloud // Safe Suburban Home on October 24th.

Pansy Share Mercy Kill Me

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Vivian McCall, formerly of Jungle Green has perhaps been piling away the tunes that would make up her debut album under the name Pansy; it’s a record that documents her own transition, detailing her life before, during and after the transition. While the depths of the songwriting are quite personal, the boldness of the songs are enormous, bringing in classic power pop sounds with jangling guitars that just crush your soul in the best way possible. If you’re looking for huge melodies built into a nice power pop sound that you’d think Alex Chilton helped pen. This single is the follow up from her self-titled debut album, courtesy of Earth Libraries.

Best Wishes – A Shortcut To I Was a King

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It seems like as long as we’ve been running this site we’ve been covering the work of I Was a King, and for those that weren’t there along the way, they’ve announced a compilation that’s the perfect introductory collection for those that haven’t quite whet their power-pop whistle with these greats. The band have worked with legends like Robyn Hitchcock, Sufjan Stevens and Norman Blake…to name a few. For me, the fascination has always been the gentle roll of Frode’s voice; there’s this intimacy that’s met by a certain almost pastoral nature, almost as if its a sort of wisened sage whispering to you. Honestly, if you ever wished to be transported to a place of happiness, “Lighthouse” is a great place to being; you can find it on the group’s Slow Century LP too. Once you’ve dipped your toes into the storied history of this great act, be sure to order a copy of Best Wishes – A Shortcut to I Was a King…dropping on March 7th.

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