Tag: POWER POP
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Hotline TNT Share New Single “Candle”
Hotline TNT — the New York-based band fronted by Will Anderson — share a new single/video, “Candle”, off of their highly-anticipated new album Raspberry Moon, out June 20th via Third Man Records. In conjunction, they expand their North American tour. Following lead single “Julia’s War”, a “bleary, muscular, catchy-as-hell power-pop jam” (Stereogum), “Candle” buzzes with cascading drums and noisy guitar. Anderson has never written a…
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Naive Men Leading The Blind Released New Song “Two Stars With The Circus In Town”
Stockholm-based indie rock duo Naive Men Leading the Blind return with “Two Stars With the Circus in Town,” a raw, intricate single that fuses power pop melodies with the grit of ’80s and ’90s American alt-rock. Formed in late 2022 by Martin Korpi and Niclas Jonsson, veterans of Sweden’s ska and punk scenes, the band…
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Shorthanded Released New Single “Daily Headache”
Shorthanded returns with Daily Headache, a beautiful burst of melodic punk rock infused with a shimmering power pop edge. Echoes of ALL and Descendents ripple through the track, but theShorthanded ’s distinctive hooks and vocal grit mark it unmistakably as their own. Recorded with longtime collaborator Bill Stevenson, the single showcases tight musicianship and heartfelt…
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Wyldlife Released New Single “Dizzy”
Fueled by infectious riffs, shout-along choruses, and undeniable charm, WYLDLIFE delivers a sound that nods to the golden age of ’70s punk, glam rock, and power pop. Their music crackles with raw energy and a sense of timeless cool, fusing melody, attitude, and a rebellious streak into every track. With a deep reverence for rock ‘n’ roll’s…
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Virginity Released “Fidelity Castro” EP
Smartpunk Records‘ power pop darlings Virginity have released their new EP “Fidelity Castro” as a follow-up to their 2024 LP “Bad Jazz” – available to purchase here. The EP is a collection of six dynamic tracks that went from being outcasts on the album tracklist to star songs in their own right. Speaking about the new EP, Virginity says, “Fidelity Castro started…
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Cloud Nothings Released New Single “That Prince”
Cloud Nothings announces a B-side single from the latest album, Final Summer. The track, That Prince falls ahead of their five-date Spring tour in the Pacific Northwest to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of album Here and Nowhere Else. “That Prince” was written during the throes of the Covid pandemic, and it deals with that time when no one was sure of…
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Mary Strand – For All Of Us (Dear Taylor)
“For All Of Us (Dear Taylor)” is the latest release by Mary Strand, an outstanding American songwriter and musician based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It’s her third piece of work in 2025, arriving as an adequate follow-up of “Costa Rica” and “Take Your Time,” two exceptional compositions released earlier this year that you should also check…
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Pretty Rude Announce Debut Album “Ripe Out” May 16 on SideOneDummy Records, Release New Single And Video “Things I Do”
Brooklyn-based band Pretty Rude will release their highly anticipated debut album, Ripe, on May 16 via SideOneDummy Records. The record will be available digitally and as a limited-edition vinyl and can be pre-ordered now. Ripe was produced by the band and mixed by Jake Sinclair (Weezer’s White Album), with mastering by Zach Weeks at God City. Formed in the early days of the pandemic, Pretty Rude began as an “online…
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Fragile Creatures – Play Both Sides
“Play Both Sides” is the latest release by Fragile Creatures, an outstanding English band based in Brighton. It’s their first piece of work in 2025, arriving as an adequate follow-up of “Punk Yacht” and “And Other Wild Things,” two incredible full-length albums released in 2017 and 2020 that you should also check out as soon…
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Books Of Moods – Dreams
Books Of Moods released one of the finest indie songs you could stumble upon on the contemporary music scene. This outstanding French band based in Paris has positioned itself as one of the leading acts not only on the local but also a global musical landscape thanks to its ability to break all the rules…
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Rotjoch Released New EP
Dutch Power Pop- band Rotjoch just released the EP “Bootlek”. It contains 4 demo songs recorded in 2011 by two of the original Rotjoch members, Ronald Welgemoed (vocals, rhythm guitar, bass guitar and songwriter) and Pim Bilderbeek (lead guitar). This demo was meant as a starting point for the reunion of the original members which…
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John Deering – Strip Mall Jesus
John Deering, an American singer-songwriter from Minneapolis, has released his debut single today. With the help of Ryan Smith of legendary Soul Asylum and drummer Peter Anderson of Run Westy Run, he crafted a perfect composition, garnered with modern production yet fully packed with nostalgia. “Strip Mall Jesus” immediately transports you into another realm. Sonically,…
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