Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 40
Friday, November 13, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 39
As always enjoy the music, support the artists and Thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 38
Friday, October 23, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 11
As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
Monday, October 12, 2020
Front To Back Episode 7 Featuring Gary Ritchie "Head On A Swivel"
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 37
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Front To Back Episode 6 Featuring Jeff Shelton of The Well Wishers "Shelf Life"
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 36 Big Stir Special
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Bash On Pop, September 2020
Hi, Everyone!
It’s been a few months since my last column, but I always wait until the muse moves me…or something pretentious like that. Anyway, here are five discs I wanted you, dear reader, to know about, and hopefully purchase, so read on, if you dare! 😉
Bill Lloyd-Don’t Kill The Messenger (Whole In One; CD)
The Nashville “King of Twang” has been delivering top shelf power pop albums since the late ‘80s, but his latest may be the best thing he’s done since his debut, Feeling The Elephant. Classic Lloyd tracks like “Undone”, “I’ve Had Enough Of Your Love” and “Not This Time ‘Round” abound, while “Baby’s In The Mood” channels his inner Zevon, “You Got Me” is pure old time rock ‘n roll, and “KAKE’N’8IT” is as much fun as the title would suggest. But it’s the opening title track, with its warmth, chord changes and a hook that won’t quit, which steals the show! What more could one want??
Miracle Glass Company-MGC² (Self-Released; CD and LP)
Ever since I saw this young Edinburgh-based trio play IPO Liverpool a few years ago, I’ve believed that they had a shot to break it big, as their vocals, musicianship and attitude just scream out “success!” Their overall sound is a bit harder-edged than I’m accustomed to writing about, but those harmonies…kinda like a supercharged Status Quo without the boogie! Tracks like “BB22”, “Sweet Spot” and “Professional Noise” are exemplars, but the boys can do ballads with the best of them; “Golden Love,” with its America-esque harmonies and the epic “Morning Sun”, on which you can hear a pin drop in the first part, are top shelf…but “Sea Of Cortez” outshines even those, as its counterpoint-laden refrain is one of the best I’ve heard in quite awhile!
Mike Randle-Rough Mixes & Demo Pyxis Vol. 1 (Self-Released; CD)
The co-founder of the iconic L.A. band, Baby Lemonade, and guitarist for the legendary Love has released his first disc in many of a year, and this 7-song EP is a fine mix of rich, beautiful tunes such as “How Do I Get Close?”, “Miss Loucifer”, and “Twenty Years”, playful soft rockers like “You Let Me Down” and “Moana’s Town”, and the power pop “REVO”. Fans of Wondermints and Baby Lemonade will especially love this, as it’s redolent with cool chord changes and hooks. I very much look forward to Vol. 2!
Add caption |
Yes, you know the names: Kimberley Rew of The Soft Boys and Katrina and The Waves, and Lee Cave-Berry, who has logged more gigs than a turbo-powered computer. This collection features both solo tracks and those by this dynamic duo, and it’s a fun, organic listen throughout. Fans of Dave Edmunds will love “The Dog Song”, “English Road” and “Yours Truly”, among others, while the late ‘70s discofied “Happy Anniversary” could have fit on Back To The Egg; “Flat Cat” is pure rockabilly goodness, and “She’s Still Got It” is a ska delight. There are also a few jangleholic tracks from Rew’s classic EP, The Bible Of Bop; throw in a nifty cover of The Troggs’ “I Want You”, and you’ll be well hooked on this disc. Among the luminaries playing on these tracks are Mitch Easter, Peter Holsapple, Glenn Tilbrook, and Rew’s Soft Boys mates, Robyn Hitchock and Andy Metcalfe!
Louise Goffin-Two Different Movies (Majority of One: CD and LP)
Ms. Goffin’s 10th album is a return to her Laurel Canyon roots, albeit with a modern touch; its cover art, drawn by her former Laurel neighbor, Joni Mitchell, is quite fitting. Two Different Movies definitely has that mellow, homemade vibe, at times not unlike her mom’s landmark, Tapestry. The opening cut, “Simple Life”, appropriately takes the listener back to a simpler, post ‘60s wind down; “Heart Attack” is a sexy, soulful rocker; “Oh My God”, arranged by Van Dyke Parks, has a lush, dizzying arrangement not unlike Parks’ Song Cycle; “Every Love Song” will coax you to dance without being obvious about it; and “It Started A Long Time Ago” channels Nilsson at times. A fine, diverse album with an array of fine feathered friends accompanying Goffin, such as Benmont Tench, Pete Thomas, the aforementioned Parks, and the Zelig of Pop, Fernando Perdomo!
Cheers, until next time,
David Bash
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Front To Back Episode 5 Featuring Rick Hromadka "Better Days"
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Blake Jones - The Homebound Tapes
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Front To Back Episode 4 Featuring Thomas Marolda "The 1979 Sessions by The Toms"
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 35
This week on Power Pop Overdose we have new music from Walker Meadows, The Well Wishers, Kurt Baker and more. Additionally, we feature music from 1979, tunes from Chiswick Records, Five from Artful Dodger and some great cover tunes.
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Front To Back Episode 3 Featuring Joe Giddings "Better From Here"
Sunday, September 6, 2020
Front To Back Episode 2 Featuring Jim Basnight "Not Changing"
This week on Front To Back, Jim Basnight stops by to give us some insight into his latest album “Not Changing”. Sit back and enjoy, don’t forget to support the artists and thanks for listening to PPO’s Front To Back.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 34
As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
PPO v34 on Simplecast
PPO v34 on Apple Podcasts
PPO v34 on Google Play
PPO v34 on Mixcloud
Monday, August 31, 2020
Front To Back Episode 1 Featuring Ed Ryan
Enjoy, support the artists and thanks for listening to PPO's Front To Back!
Front to Back on Simplecast
Front to Back on Apple Podcasts
Google Play coming soon!
Friday, August 28, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 10
As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
PPO Bonus v10 on Simplecast
PPO Bonus v10 on Apple Podcasts
PPO Bonus v10 on on Google Play
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 33
As always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
PPO v33 on Simplecast
PPO v33 on Apple Podcasts
PPO v33 on Google Play
PPO v33 on Mixcloud
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 32
As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
PPO v32 on Simplecast
PPO v32 on Apple Podcasts
PPO v32 on Google Play
Friday, August 7, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 9 - I Got You Covered
As always, Enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
PPO Bonus v9 on Simplecast
PPO Bonus v9 on Apple Podcasts
PPO Bonus v9 on Google Play
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 31
Friday, July 24, 2020
Librarians With Hickeys – Long Overdue 2020
When the package arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to see that Rex and Christina included a copy of the new Librarians With Hickeys disc aptly entitled Long Overdue. Needless to say, I was stoked. I put the album to the side and quickly loaded the new disc into my cd player and sat back and listened.
Long Overdue, the first full length release from this Akron based band and it does not disappoint. Containing sharply written songs that introduce their wit and personality, catchy hooks and its tight arrangements, Librarians With Hickeys have packed a lot into 12 short songs. There's not a weak tune to be found.
If you are a fan of jangly power pop from a band that has perfected their craft and deliver refreshingly simple songs that appeal to everyone, Long Overdue is what you have been waiting for, it’s fresh, energetic and fun, unlike much of the over-produced music available today.
Preorder your copy at Big Stir Records
Favorite Track: And Then She's Gone
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 30
As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
PPO v30 on Simplecast
PPO v30 on Apple Podcasts
PPO v30 on Google Play
PPO v30 on Mixcloud
Friday, July 10, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 8
It has been a crazy week at PPO Headquarters and we were not able to give you an episode on Wednesday but, fear not, we are bringing you a bonus episode full new and notable tracks! Strap in and hang on tight and 90 minutes of music from The Brothers Steve, Muck and the Mires, Spygenius, Emperor Penguin plus a bunch more!
As always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
PPO Bonus v8 on Simplecast
PPO Bonus v8 on Mixcloud
PPO Bonus v8 on Apple Podcasts
PPO Bonus v8 on Google Play
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 29 - A Conversation With Gary Ritchie
As always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
PPO v29 on Simplecast
PPO v29 on Mixcloud
PPO v29 on Apple Podcasts
PPO v29 on Google Play
Friday, June 26, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 7
As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
PPO Bonus v7 on Simplecast
PPO Bonus v7 on Mixcloud
PPO Bonus v7 on Apple Podcasts
PPO Bonus v7 on Google Play
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 28 - A Conversation With Eytan MIrsky
As always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
You can find Eytan's complete catalog at Bandcamp. I Highly recommend that you check it out.
PPO v28 at Simplecast
PPO v28 at Mixcloud
PPO v28 at Apple Podcasts
PPO v28 at Google Play
Friday, June 19, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 6
As always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
PPO Bonus 6 on Simplecast
PPO Bonus 6 on Mixcloud
PPO Bonus 6 on Apple Podcasts
PPO Bonus 6 on Google Play
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 27
This week on Power Pop Overdose we get new songs from Walker Meadows, Empty City Squares Jerry Lehane, The Vapour Trails and more. Additionally, we feature songs from 1981, some Jangly goodness, some live cuts plus a whole lot more.
As always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
PPO v27 on Mixcloud
PPO v27 on Simplecast
PPO v27 on Apple Podcast
PPO v27 on Google Play
Friday, June 5, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 5
As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
PPO Bonus v5 on Mixcloud
PPO Bonus v5 on Simplecast
PPO Bonus v5 on Apple Podcasts
PPO Bonus v5 on Google Play
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 26 - A Conversation With Bruce Brodeen
PPO v26 on Mixcloud
PPO v26 on Simplecast
PPO v26 on Apple Podcasts
PPO v26 on Google Play
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Friday, May 29, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 4
PPO Bonus v4 on Simplecast
PPO Bonus v4 on Mixcloud
PPO Bonus v4 on Apple Podcasts
PPO Bonus v4 on on Google Play
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 25
PPO v25 on MIxcloud
PPO v25 on Simplecast
PPO v25 on Apple Podcast
PPo v25 on Google Play
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 24 - A Conversation With Nick Piunti
As always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
You can get your copy of Downtime at Bandcamp
PPO v24 at Mixcloud
PPO v24 at Apple Podcast
PPO v24 At Google Play
Friday, May 22, 2020
The Cudas - Cheap Trick b/w Call In Sick (Forever)
Two and a half minutes of pure enjoyment. It's what a song should be - catchy and fun. Neighbors be damned. This needs to be turned up and enjoyed over and over!
Get it now at Bandcamp!
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 23 - A Conversation With Rex and Christina from Big Stir
PPO v23 on Mixcloud
PPO v23 on Apple Podcasts
PPO v23 on Google Play
Friday, May 15, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 3
PPO Bonus v3 on Mixcloud
PPO Bonus v3 on Apple Podcasts
PPO Bonus v3 on Google Play
It's Karma It's Cool - Woke Up In Hollywood
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 22 - A Conversation With David Bash
PPO v22 on MIxcloud
PPO v22 on Apple Podcast
PPO v22 on Google Play
Friday, May 8, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 2
As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
PPO Bonus V2 on MIxcloud
PPO Bonus V2 on Apple Podcasts
PPO Bonus V2 on Google Play
PPO Bonus v2 on Simplecast
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 21 - A Conversation With Lannie Flowers
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 20
PPO v20 on Mixcloud
PPO v20 on Apple Podcast
PPO v20 on Google Play
PPO v20 on Simplecast
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 19 - A Conversation With Brad Elvis
As always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!
PPO v19 on Mixcloud
PPO v19 On Apple Podcast
PPO v19 on Google Play
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Power Pop Overdose Popcast Vol. 18
As always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose.
PPO v18 on Mixcloud
PPO v18 on Apple Podcast
PPO v18 on Google Play