Philly Power rockers Wanderlust have reunited and have a brand new release coming out. Produced by Barrie Maguire (credits include Wallflowers, Natalie Merchant, Amos Lee), and the songs are written by band members, Scot Sax, Rob Bonfiglio, and Mark Getten. Wanderlust’s lp “Record Time” is being released on Zip Records/SONY.
Category: Album Preview
Album Preview: Redd Kross is back, kickin’ it with “Researching The Blues”
So, how freaking awesome is this? Not much else to say except the album Researching the Blues, goes out August 7, 2012 on Merge Records. Pre-order now!
Joe Giddings “Irrelevant”
One of my favorite artists, Joe Giddings is preparing us for his new forthcoming LP “Better From Here” coming this Summer. It pretty much sums up the state of mind for most power pop artists nowadays… but hopefully fans of Joe will purchase this single and make him feel relevant this weekend, “cause 50 likes on Facebook can’t be wrong!”
In case you missed it – “All The People Some of The Time” is also available.
Overlooked Gem: The Paparazzi “Rococo” FREE Download
The Paparazzi is the musical pseudonym of songwriter and rocker Erik Paparazzi, who has spent the better part of the past decade as a sideman with Cat Power’s Dirty Delta Blues. Made this album back in 2004 it was shelved until 2010 and didn’t get the attention it deserves. His new record Rococo showcases a love for the soulful rock sounds of the 1960’s (“Hi”) with a discernible Beatles and Nilsson influences and a drowsy indie rock sensibility (“My O My”). This lush and quirky daydream pop is fresh from the dryer – soft and warm and it’s a highly recommended free download. Thank you, Erik!
If you want a CD then go to: Serious Business Records | Amazon
The Beach Boys Reunion
The Beach Boys, together with estranged sonic genius Brian Wilson for the first time in decades, have the brand-new reunion single “That’s Why God Made The Radio.” You can close your eyes and go back in time… “Tuning in the latest star/From the dashboard of my car/Cruising at seven/Push-button heaven” The song proves without a doubt proof that nobody can replicate their harmonies, even though thousands of bands have tried. This is vintage Beach Boys and with both Brian and Mike Love passing 70 years old, they figured it was now or never.