I found these guys on Bandcamp with a tag of "Teenage Fanclub" which, obviously, compelled me to take a listen.
This seven track debut album does have an element of more recent TFC within but also has its own distinctive style too, there is a very indie pop feel to the music too especially on "Guiding Star" (An original song, not a cover of the TFC song) which reminds me a little of very early My Bloody Valentine and some Sarah Records artists.
Other than the fact that they hail from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA I can't really tell you very much about the band, other than they have a very immediate 7 track debut album that you can download for free and that you should download it!
When this arrived at the "Ice Cream Man Power Pop and More" I immediately recognised the name Chris Richards, Chris released one of my favourite albums back in 2004, the album was called "Mystery Spot" and that led me to seek out more of his solo albums and his works with the magnificent Pantookas all of which are absolutely brilliant. On "Get Your La La's Out" Chris is joined by bass player Todd Holmes and drummer Larry Grodsky who provide great backing on the album, you may recognise these names from Hippodrome and The Pantookas.
This is straight up in your face Power Pop with a blend of British inavsion, take a listen and place an order!!
It’s been a very busy time in the Subtractions life…We’ve been fine tuning our set for our Get Yer La La’s Out Release party at the spacious Berkley Front (Friday 6/22) with the Subtractions addition of Nick Piunti (a hell of a songwriter himself- do check out some of his works via CD Baby). We’ll be spending most of our “stage time” playing tracks of our last two records and some older surprises sprinkled about.
We also approved the vinyl master for La La’s and it’s set to
arrive by mid July- all pre-orders will be shipped at that time. I have
to be honest with you…it sounds incredible. You can stream the vinyl
only bonus track here- Dogs. The LP will be available via our site (with free immediate download) or through CD Baby and Amazon in July.
Next up…We’ll put the finishing touches on That Covers That Vol 2 – perhaps featuring tracks by Chris Bell, Cheap Trick, the Who…Coming this summer to a free download site near you.
If you haven't already, be sure to download That Covers That Vol 1 (free 5 track download) today.
Erik Paparazzi has been recording and touring in various incarnations of
The Paparazzi since way back. His heroes are the underdogs of pop like
Harry Nilsson, Nick Lowe, Todd Rundgren, Lee Hazelwood, Brian Wilson,
and all the other musical visionaries who can get down with happy
accidents, soul power, and the lushness of it all.
Erik currently plays bass in Cat Power and Dirty Delta Blues, and has
been lucky enough to perform with The Pierces, Men Without Pants, the
Losers Lounge, Wilco keyboardist Mikael Jorgensen's Pronto, etc. Erik
made three records in the 90s as part of Lizard Music which also
featured Jorgensen.
His new album Rococo is set for release on Serious Business this winter.
Listen now to hit jam "The Rococo Tape" which will appear on Rococo, a 12" slab of long-playing vinyl that Erik will dump in our laps in time for early '10. Delicious!
The Hypnotic Eye are a South London-based five
piece Flower-Punk band, who play abrupt, slightlydelic garage, haunted
by Brill-Building pop & Musique Concrète. The Hypnotic Eye take
their name from George Blair's cult classic horror film. Known for their
prismatic dress and engaging performance, the group are fronted by 19
year old, Grace Lightman.
A fully independent limited pressing 7" of The Hypnotic Eye's debut
single "Marianne" featuring a cover of The Omens' "Searching" is out
now..........and I have to say it really is rather splendid indeed! Kicking into play with a kind of early Stones type guitar riff (Chuck Berry really then!) and driven along with the feel of The Small Faces, "Watcha Gonna Do About it" this song could only be a winner from the off, and then, it gets even better when Grace Lightmans powerful vocals come into the equation, think Lulu with real attitude and you have "Marianne" a top notch single from the bands forthcoming album which should be available sometime later this year, and I for one, am really looking forward to hearing it!
Contact, befriend, like and love The Hypnotic Eye: FACEBOOK
The eagerly awaited "Summer Holiday" has arrived unlike this years actual summer which seems to be taking a holiday of its own, still, not to worry, this album will brighten up the cloudy days and put a smile back on your face.
Marty Graveyard was the drummer with Power Pop beat combo The Madd, he also wrote the excellent songs "I Know" and "Into The Sun" recorded by the band, so it comes as no surprise that he has released his own solo album and plays virtually everything on the album himself with a few guest vocalists, including ex band mate Dave Von Raven, who also features in Martys video for the catchy song "Do You Really Wanna Dance?"
'Summer Holiday' can be described as a
feelgood guitar pop album. Catchy choruses and ditto Guitar Lines make
you feel like it's summer forever. Marty has developed a unique style
and sound with influences from a.o. the Californian popsound. If you
think of The Beach Boys you're a step in the right direction .. Sprinkle
a glimmer of punk rock on top of that and you get 'Summer Holiday'!
This is a 12 track album that makes you move involuntarily, you can't help but tap your feet, beautifully arranged and with some fantastic guests, notably, Julia Reinhold who lends her beautiul voice to the track "Why."
It is hard to pick a favourite track on this album as they are all such great songs, which answers that question, How many drummers does it take to make a great album? Just one, Marty Graveyard!
Suited, booted and suave!
Marty is currently rehearsing with a band and getting ready to take this album out on a tour which promises to be something special, the sunshine could be coming to a town near you soon!
Contact, befriend, like and love Marty Graveyard here: FACEBOOK
Here is some lovely sunny and bright music, perfect for the summer....if only the sun would make a show here in Sweden that is! This will definately be gracing the "Ice Cream Man" record player, more than likely on constant repeat, and if the sun doesn't shine, we are going to play it anyway!!!!!
Paul Starling writes & records original songs. He plays: guitar,
bass, drums, piano, banjo, ukulele, & anything else he can
get his hands on. Known for his 60′s vibe with a
modern twist, Paul Starling creates what he calls ‘nautical pop’. It is
music to sail, float, skip and even dance to.
Contact, befriend, Like and Love Paul here: Facebook
Reissue Available May 29th via Trashy Creatures Records
Formed in 1972 at North Central High School in Indianapolis, The Late
Show’s original line-up included drummer Mark Cutsinger and guitarist
Kevin Kimberlin, along with Don Main and Mark Moran.
With a move to New York City in 1974 the Late Show caught the attention
of producer Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, Artful
Dodger, New York Dolls, The Knack). After a series of recordings with
Douglas at the Record Plant, and major label offers from CBS, Epic,
Windfall, and Don Kirshner’s record label, all of which the band turned
down expecting a bigger deal to be around the corner, Kimberlin left the
band.
The band continued as a three piece from 1975 until 1979, when Steve Lester was added on guitar and keyboards.
By late 1979, guitarist Rick Clayton had replaced Steve Lester and Chris Pyle joined replacing Mark Cutsinger on drums.
The band entered Soundsmith Studios in Indianapolis with producer Greg
Riker and engineer producer Mike Petrucci to record their first record, Portable Pop.
The band had trouble getting the sound they wanted in the studio. Main
recalled, “Don’t get me wrong, it was a nice studio, it was just too
sterile sounding. So we literally set up in the loading dock area of the
studio with monitors and recorded the entire album live.” Portable Pop,
released in 1980 on Rave Records was the only official release by The
Late Show, and was only available at the time on vinyl. The record has
been out of print since the early 80′s. This power pop classic will be
reissued May 29, 2012 by Trashy Creatures Records.
The band recorded their second record in Memphis, TN with producer John
Hampton (The Raconteurs, White Strips, Alex Chilton, The Cramps, The
Replacements, Gin Blossoms) in 1983. The record entitled, Recordio in Stereo,
was shelved just weeks before it’s independent release by the band's
lawyer, who assured them a contract with Atlantic Records was a done
deal. As it it turned out, the deal fell through and the record has
remained unreleased since 1983. It will finally see the light of day
with bonus tracks later this year on Trashy Creatures Records. Between
1986 and 1988, the band recorded demos in Los Angeles and their hometown
of Indianapolis with producer Ian Ritchie (Roger Waters, Godley &
Creme, Gary Numan, The Beach Boys, Dead Or Alive, Howard Jones, Laurie
Anderson). Atlantic Records was responsible for paring producer Ritchie
with the band, but once again a deal with the label failed to
materialize. The band are currently working on a album of new material
to be released through Trashy Creatures Records and Burger Records in
2013.
In the summer of 2012 The Late Show will be featured in a new book
called “Power Pop 360” and the song “Take a Chance” will be featured on
the CD Compilation that will accompany the book. The book covers 360 of
the most essential power pop records in history.
