I heard a few worthy EPs and emerging talent these past 2 weeks that deserves some attention from you Powerpopaholics out there. Here are some groups you might want to check out.
Princeton “Bloombury” EP
Twin brothers Jesse and Matt Kivel and Ben Usen are Princeton, a very Kinks-meets-Shins Chamber pop combo. The EP Bloomsbury, lyrically focuses upon a Victorian-era intellectuals. Portraits of Leonard Woolf, Lytton Strachey, Virginia Woolf and John Maynard Keynes are each presented in a different musical framework with lush orchestral arrangements. Just lovely pop gems perfect for summer.
MySpace | Imeem
MySpace | Imeem
The Very Most “Summer ” EP
After a very good debut album, The Very Most of Idaho have an EP of pure summer ear candy. After a Spring themed EP, this was the next logical step. Breezey, summer harmonies that recall the Beach Boys and The Davenports greet you on tracks like “The Motor-Vue Lights” and “You’re in Love With The Sun.” This is gently tailored pop touched by magic. You can even download the latter track for free! What’s not to like here?
MySpace | Indie Cater Records | FREE DOWNLOAD
MySpace | Indie Cater Records | FREE DOWNLOAD
Honey Brothers “Demonstration”
Combining banjo, ukulele, electric guitar, and three-part harmonies, their infectious rock sound touches on popular music from the Cars, Talking Heads to the Beach Boys, and further back into American folklore music of the 1920’s. The band has a pretty rich history and back catalog worth exploring too.
MySpace | Honeybrothers site | Download “Demonstration” single
MySpace | Honeybrothers site | Download “Demonstration” single
Don’t Be A Stranger “Perfect Problem” EP
Little EP from this Swedish pop outfit that sounds like The Cardigans met PJ Harvey in a dark alley somewhere. I have very little information on them, but the Swedish magazine Sydsvenskan.se loved them. Anyone know how to read Swedish? No? Well you’ll just have to download the tracks to see if you like them. Why not give it a shot?
MySpace | Don’t Be A Stranger | FREE DOWNLOAD
MySpace | Don’t Be A Stranger | FREE DOWNLOAD
David DiMuzio
“I Wanna Save The Last Koala Bear”
David is a straight up pop guy, trying to get noticed. He’s got a good voice, is a world champion juggler and know how to promote himself well. Currently singing on major cruise lines (Disney, Royal Caribbean) and working with Cirque Du Soleil, his music has plenty of passion and potential for great things. The album has plenty of high energy pop songs like “Lots of Girls Like You In Malibu” and “I’d Love You If…” that sound much better than those Jonah boys. A few power pop tunes poke through here like “Hey Julie” and “Broken In” and will definitely win you over.
MySpace | David DiMuzio | Itunes | Pure Volume
MySpace | David DiMuzio | Itunes | Pure Volume