The Power Popaholic theme song FREE download

And now a message from the Shameless Self Promotion Department….. I welcome you to download a free mp3 of our theme song. The Power Popaholic theme was composed and performed by  Doug Edmunds from the band, The Stars Explode. It sounds to me like a bonus track from The Who’s Sell Out album. What do you think? Download the theme here.

P.S. If you could “Like” our Facebook page it would be most appreciated too, just visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Power-Popaholic/244640923204 and click the “like” button at the top of the page.

Origami Hologram “Bats In The Attic” EP

Sometimes it makes sense for a power pop artist to test out a different sound. That’s exactly what Justin Kline is doing with this new band Origami Hologram.  Using a noise pop template Justin is joined by Dan Wax (Bass, background vocals) and Jamie Mclane (Drums) recording it all in his home studio in Murfreesboro, TN. “Bats In The Attic” uses textures like Robert Pollard, with amp hum and feedback as part of each song (mostly as a backing layer) and extra fuzzy guitars. Justin’s earnest vocals and harmonies still work each on composition, the standout being “Ghost Horse”. It’s all pretty good and best of all it a FREE Download. Enjoy!

Happy Holidays from Power Popaholic!

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It’s time for holiday presents! Some videos, some free downloads, all related to this festive time of year. I left lots of goodies for my loyal readers – just click on a gift box to see each “present.” Happy Holidays to all the Power Popaholics out there!

Freebie Monday: Ryan Allen & His Extra Arms + Destroy This Place

Ryan Allen is singer and guitarist for the band, The Friendly Foes and he is a wonderfully bi-polar rocker. His power pop debut is “Ryan Allen & His Extra Arms” an excellent selection of terrific guitar pop. Opening with the melodic “Oh Yeah” it showcases his solid songwriting chops and excellent guitar work. Next the handclaps, tambourine and harmonies are all over the amazing “Why Can’t I Sleep?”  The dense production on “That’s How I Came To Be” doesn’t disguise the strong melody. And his frustrations about shyness are fully evident on the ballad “Kids R Dicks” in best Big Star mode. Every song here is impressive — it’s one of the best releases this year easily! This album alone earns a top ten nod, but there is more…

Ryan has a darker side, shown in his second project Destroy This Place with “Resurrect The Mammoth.” Here Ryan gets a bit louder, with the opening thunderous feedback and pounding chords on “Safe To Say” similar in style to Guided By Voices. The music remains catchy here on the solid “All That Glitters” and “Hold Tights” so fans of GBV, Ted Leo and The Eels will find plenty to enjoy here. And as a special holiday gift, Ryan is giving both albums to you all as a FREE download.

Free Download of Ryan Allen & His Extra Arms | Free Download of Destroy The Place

Freebies for Tuesday: Motel Beds, The Green Beetles, Cricketbows

Rather than spin reviews, it makes more sense to just appreciate the fact that these bands are offering up FREE downloads:
Motel Beds “Feelings” and “Sunfried Dreams”
Excellent retro fuzz guitar pop here makes for a wonderful holiday gift to yourself.

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The Green Beatles “The Basement”
For fans of The Britannicas,  Herb Eimerman and crew return with this free single. Enjoy!

Cricketbows “Home”
Okay for a more challenging listen, we have the acid drenched trip presented by head guru Rev. Dr. Chad Wells (celebrated Tattoo Artist and lead droog in the legendary punk band The Jackalopes) – do not listen to this while operating heavy machinery!