Category: POWER POP
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The Beatersband – Love I Can B W You 7″
This release came like a surprise to Thoughts Words Action headquarters last week. I have to admit this is the first time I heard about this group, so I was more than curious to check their music out. Therefore, I listened to it for a couple of days until I became familiar with the sound…
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Trickshooter Social Club – Monte Carlo EP
Today, I am presenting something completely different from what you get used to stumbling upon these pages. The band that I would like to introduce to you today embraces several genres to illustrate their feelings, emotions, and ideas. Do not forget flawless musicianship that usually goes with all the bands who dare to cross the…
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James Henry – Pluck CD
Search for some great music can be sometimes challenging, but luckily it’s not a tiresome quest all the time. Sometimes you have to give your best efforts so you could enjoy good music. Luckily, this time the journey wasn’t exhausting and time-consuming like it can be. Here’s another one-of-a-kind artist that unquestionably deserves your utmost…
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Talk Show Host – Mid-Century Modern LP (Wiretap Records / Disconnect Disconnect Records)
Today, I would like to talk about the group that caught my ear as soon as I stumbled upon their music. Talk Show Host is a new name to me, but the group operates for years. They released series of singles and extended plays since 2016, such as Disunion Tour EP, Perfectly Competent EP, a…
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Century Egg – Little Piece Of Hair 12″ EP (Forward Music Group)
There is a plenty of outstanding indie rock bands out there, and you can’t even say anything negative about their music because they all sound equally good. However, the groups that are popping out from the crowd are rare today, so some of those groups may sound similar or almost the same. Luckily, there are…
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The Boatsmen – Versus The Boatsmen LP (Ghost Highway Records / Spaghetty Town Records)
Before I even start talking about this band, I would like to ask a couple of simple questions. Do you love loud music? Do you love rock’n’roll? Do you love rock’n’roll infused punk rock? Do you love rock’n’roll infused punk rock with occasional explorations into deathpunk, hardcore punk, power pop, and garage rock? If the…
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Shatten – Shatten LP (Rookie Records)
I never trusted promo sheets. I always felt like the information enclosed in promo sheets spoils a listening experience. What’s good about brand new music if everything is detailly explained in the promo sheet, right? Shatten is one of those groups that escapes all the straightforward cliches, explanations, and classifications into a singular music genre.…
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Main Primate – …For The Lamplighters CD
The alternative scene is getting stronger every day, with outstanding new artists popping out from every possible direction. It seems like this pandemic only strengthened their determination to continue writing, composing, recording, and producing quality music. Perhaps Main Primate is one of those brand new artists that unquestionably deserves your utmost attention, but the man…
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Decent Criminal – Bliss LP (Bearded Punk Records / Wiretap Records)
Here’s another outstanding record from Bearded Punk Records archives and probably the most unusual one in their catalog. Being known for its melodic punk rock/skate punk/pop-punk aesthetics, this prolific Belgian record label made quite an experiment with this album but nailed it once again. Perhaps the Bliss LP by Decent Criminal strays from the label’s…
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The Lowtones – Self-Titled
Perhaps The Lowtones are a relatively new group, but they sound like a singular organism comprised of experienced musicians. Their melancholic music resonates in such a specific manner, and it will unquestionably suit the admirers of indie rock sound. Their self-titled album represents their latest effort, which carries loads of polyphonic delicacies. Besides their most-advanced…
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John Shields – Songs Of Defiance
John Shields is an experienced songwriter, composer, keyboardist, audio producer, and studio engineer with current residence in Nashville, Tennessee. His music offers a unique experience which I highly recommend for those who’re into progressive indie music with unexpected twists and turns. These surprises are occasionally decorated with outstanding ideas and tremendous musicianship, which often explore…
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Indigos – Always. Whenever.
Perhaps the Indigos are relatively new group that recently started their music endeavors, but their sonic appearance unquestionably showcases quite the contrary. Right with the initial beats of their debut full-length, you’ll notice a tremendous musical experience showcased through the continuously amplifying musicianship of the entire band. The band undoubtfully draws inspiration from a full…
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