Librarians With Hickeys – Long Overdue 2020

I ordered the blue vinyl copy of the The Brothers Steve album #1 from Big Stir Records the other day. I had to get it on vinyl, its that good.

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

Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 30

This week on Power Pop Overdose we feature new music from Walker Meadows, The Wild Kindness, Erk and more. Additionally, we give a little bit of Psych, a few AOR classics as well as Five from Emitt Rhodes plus much more.

As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!



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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!



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Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 29 - A Conversation With Gary Ritchie

This week on Power Pop Overdose we speak with singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Gary Ritchie. Gary talks about his new album, Head On a Swivel, in addition to his influences and what might be next on his long list of accomplishments plus a whole lot more. As an added bonus, Gary gives us a handpicked list of songs from his albums. you don't want to miss this!

As always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!



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Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 7

Another week and there is more music than I know what to do with. That is good news for you because now PPO can bring you a bonus episode! Artists include Orbis Max, Kai Danzberg , The Vapour Trails, The Milwaukees plus a ton more.

As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!



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Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 28 - A Conversation With Eytan MIrsky

This week on Power Pop Overdose, we hear from musician and songwriter Eytan MIrsky. Eytan discusses his musical influences, his latest album and how he started writing songs for films plus a whole lot more!
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.



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Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 6

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 bring you a bonus episode full new and notable tracks! Sit back listen to 90 minutes of music from Ed Ryan, The Explorers Club, Spygenius, Jeff Shelton plus a bunch more!
As always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!



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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!




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Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 5

Another week and there is more music than I know what to do with. That is good news for you because now PPO can bring you a bonus episode! Artists include Arthur Nasson, Jim Basnight, The Jangle Band, It's Karma It's Cool plus more.
As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!





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Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 26 - A Conversation With Bruce Brodeen

This week on Power Pop Overdose, we speak with Bruce Brodeen of Not Lame Media.  Bruce shares his influences, gives us some insight on the ups and downs of operating Not Lame.  Additionally, he reveals some of his upcoming projects plus a whole lot more. Also Includes are some handpicked music by Bruce.  You should not miss this one.

As always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!

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Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 4

Another week and there is more music than I know what to do with. That is good news for you because now PPO can bring you a bonus episode! Artists include Ken Sharp, Bill Lloyd, The Vapour Trails, The Explorers Club plus more. As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!



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Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 25

This week on Power Pop Overdose we feature new music from Reno Bo, Hawk, Freeloader, Rick Hromadka and Vegas With Randolph. Additionally we supply you with some great songs from Bomp!, a few from the great city of Bawstan , some pretty cool Psych Pop plus more.

As always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!



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Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 24 - A Conversation With Nick Piunti

Here is a special episode of Power Pop Overdose featuring Nick Piunti! Nick talks about his musical roots as well as gives us a quick overview of his new album Downtime., Additionally, we bring you some tracks from Downtime as well as some tunes from his previous albums.

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



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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!

Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 23 - A Conversation With Rex and Christina from Big Stir

This week on Power Pop Overdose, we speak with Rex and Christina from Big Stir Records.  They give a quick incite on what is involved in owning your own label as well as what we can expect from Big Stir in the future. Additionally, they handpicked the music featured on the episode.

As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!

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Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 3

Another week and there is more music than I know what to do with.  That is good news for you because now PPO can bring you a bonus episode!  Artists include The Cudas,The On and Ons, The Corner Laughers, Brad  Mariano plus more. 

As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!

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It's Karma It's Cool - Woke Up In Hollywood

What is it about Woke Up In Hollywood by It's Karma It's Cool that I like so much?    

Is it the vocals of Jim Styring? They are contagious.  

Maybe the rock-solid song writing? The lyrics are clever and intelligent. 

I don’t know, I just can’t put my finger on. What I do know is that this is an infectious album.  I can’t stop listening to it. Woke Up In Hollywood just wants to get stuck in your head and put a smile on your face.

If you have not heard yet, I recommend you pick up a copy, throw on the headphones and enjoy it.

Thank you It's Karma It's Cool, this certainly an album I will be listening to for a long time to come.

You can get your copy Bandcamp or if you have to have the disc (like me!) get it at Kool Kat.

Go get it and enjoy it!

Curty Ray

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Power Pop Overdose Popcast Volume 22 - A Conversation With David Bash

This week on Power Pop Overdose we speak to International Pop Overthrow founder, David Bash.  Davis shares reminiscences about his love of music and how he began collecting.  He also gives us incite as to how he conceived IPO as well as what we might expect for the future of this great festival. additionally, David gives us a handpicked list of some of his favorite power pop songs! 

As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose.

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Power Pop Overdose Popcast Bonus Episode! Volume 2

There are so many new songs that are worth sharing this week, I just had to bring out a bonus episode! Some of the featured artists are Chris Lund, Halfdog, The JAC, Cupid's Carnnival, Jim Basnight, Chris Church and so much more.

As Always, enjoy the music, support the artists and thanks for listening to Power Pop Overdose!



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