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Zach Curd "BLOGEP" FREE Download

July 26, 2009April 4, 2018 powerpopaholic

Saturday Night Special: A few of you may remember Michigan-based Zach Curd from The Pop Project last year. Well, he also runs one of the Midwest’s most prolific indie record labels; Suburban Sprawl, and recently dug up some old songs that he recorded for this new digital EP that is FREE for download. Take a listen right here:

Download BLOGEP here.

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Kevin M. Kirker "King Of Harpcore" Free Downloads

June 15, 2009April 4, 2018 powerpopaholic

This is some light solo chamber pop from Kevin M. Kirker. Similar to Elliot Smith, but with a single Harp as his only instrument. There is very little info about Kevin directly, but you get lots of insight from this interview I found. Despite the simple rhythmic backing, Kevin has a soft double tracked vocal and a knack for a good melody. Fans of baroque vocal pop will appreciate his work, and on top of all this he’s giving his music away for pop fans to enjoy. He has two albums here, ...and now, you’ll live forever (2008) and our story now begins… (2007) A minimalist delight for a lazy sunday. FREE DOWNLOAD of Kevin Kirker’s Music

My Space | Kevin’s Web Site | Please donate to Kevin

Saturday EP Review Special FREE music downloads

June 6, 2009January 5, 2025 powerpopaholic

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

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

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

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

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

FREE tracks from The Spinning Jennies!

May 10, 2009July 6, 2024 powerpopaholic

Shortly before my Spinning Jennies called it quits back in 2003 the band recorded some basic tracks for two songs that were shelved and never finished. Well, Jeff Shelton of The Well Wishers has taken these tracks from his old band and finished them up for you!

DOWNLOAD “Down”

DOWNLOAD “I before E”

The band also turned up on the ABC show “Motherhood” with the track “Seashells” from the “How I Won The War” album playing at the beginning of a scene. Jeff is working on a new album due out in early 2010.

My Space | The Well Wishers latest “Jigsaw Days” album

Tinted Windows are almost here…

April 27, 2009April 4, 2018 powerpopaholic

Main stream press has picked up the ball on this group that wowed the crowd at SXSW. Read Tony Sachs article about them here.

“How We Survive”, Grand Atlantic’s new album mixed by Magoo (Midnight Oil, An Horse, Regurgitator) set for release June 2009. These guys had a great debut album, so I expect more greatness to follow. Also the group has released it’s new single and you can download it now. Download “She’s A Dreamer” here.