Thursday, November 3 2011
Dark Ocean Colors: Dark Ocean Colors
Overindulgence is the key word here, with lots of overwrought harmonizing and melodies torn from old records that rightfully should have been forgotten.
Tuesday, October 11 2011
Jim Keller: Soul Candy
If you like Americana, Soul Candy is a sweet and agreeable slice of sugar-coated confectionary that won’t make your teeth ache.
Monday, August 29 2011
Jacuzzi Boys: Glazin’
Who could've guessed in 2011 that plunking girl-group aesthetics down at the beach with some fuzzed-out guitars would be a legitimate path to glory?
Wednesday, August 10 2011
The Red Button: As Far As Yesterday Goes
Power-pop craftsmiths celebrate the '70s on sophomore offering.
Thursday, May 19 2011
Technicolor Revelations: A Conversation with Jon Lindsay
The talented new singer-songwriter chatted with PopMatters about his affinity for storytelling and collecting keyboards, and what inspired his debut LP, a collection of power pop songs that shine from Chicago to Charlotte.
Tuesday, March 29 2011
Bubblegum Lemonade: Sophomore Release
With Sophomore Release, you get nearly pitch-perfect recreations of gold sounds from popular music’s past that are unleashed in quick two to three minute bursts.
Monday, March 14 2011
Jukebox the Ghost: Everything Under the Sun
This is the best pop album of last year. Need I say more?
Friday, February 18 2011
Jon Lindsay: Escape From Plaza-Midwood
Charlotte-based singer-songwriter compares love to a Ponzi scheme and honors his power pop forbears.
Thursday, February 17 2011
Telekinesis: 12 Desperate Straight Lines
Stripped down power pop that sounds more like 12 well-executed demos than a living, breathing album.
Monday, February 7 2011
Phil Wilson: God Bless Jim Kennedy
God Bless Jim Kennedy will be a Godsend to long-time devotees who have been patiently to hear something new out of Phil Wilson for a period spanning roughly two decades.
