Tis the season for even more lovely holiday singles. But there’s more — a great compilation album by Geoff Palmer (The Connection) and a full covers album by the prolific Richard Turgeon. And both are FREE downloads for a limited time!
Category: Holiday Music
Ho-Ho-Holiday Freebies and more
Tis the season that holiday singles start coming out. These are nice stocking stuffers for your latest Christmas music mix, a few freebies and some almost free. I expect more holiday music to come by next week too. Enjoy!
Happy Thanksgiving! Feast on this: The Grand Levè and holiday singles
The Grand Levè “The Grand Levè”
Remember Longplayer? Well, Göran Hjertstedt (the lead from that band) has a new project that continues to draw its influence primarily from Electric Light Orchestra and Queen. The slow building “And Light Appeared” is a very majestic instrumental introduction full of pomp that demonstrates the rich orchestration. “Ride The Wind” is a compelling Wilbury-like track with a very sweet slide guitar over a steady strum. “Two to Tango” follows as a blues-influenced number about a love of dancing like Fred Astaire, and “All in The City” is a synth and percussion-heavy melody with all those great ELO stylistic touches.
At times music’s glossy bombast threaten to overwhelm those multi-tracked choruses but thankfully most of the songs are strong enough to let those melodies stick. “What Am I Gonna Do (Lunar City Heartache)” is an excellent mid-tempo power ballad, and the shimmering instrumental “Memory Lane” is a fitting end with its superb guitar solo that reminded me of Boston’s Tom Scholz. Overall a highly recommended album that demand’s repeat listens.
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Now have some dessert! FREE Holiday singles from Herb Eimerman and Richard Turgeon
Lastly, but by no means least – a new single by The Weeklings! Get “Running Away”
Happy Halloween! Come get these treats!
Just in time for Halloween, Baz Francis gives us a creepy single from Magic Eight Ball. Check out the LP on iTunes
More scary music from Vista Blue! Rock and roll that literally has a “Hook”!
More scary music from Vista Blue! Rock and roll that literally has a “Hook”!
Some new retro psych-pop goodness from The Sunchymes with “Masquerade.” Earlier this year they asked us to “Try.”
Jeff Shelton’s (The Well Wishers) evil alter-ego has come out to play. Well, this isn’t Halloween themed unless you think the band’s name is sacrilege. But if you crave heavier guitar crunch, then get Hot Nun‘s “Born To Blaze.” Sinfully good!Merry Christmas from Power Popaholic!
Scott McCaughey delivers a sack load of great Christmas music with his group, The Minus 5, a rotating line-up of musician friends. Tons of guest stars; Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), Peter Buck, Mike Mills, The Posies, Colin Meloy (The Decemberists), Chuck Prophet, M. Ward, Tammy Ealom (Dressy Bessy), to name a few.
Pop Etc. is a young band (formerly The Morning Benders) originally from Berkeley, California, later based in Brooklyn, New York. They have a great sound, perfect harmonies and best of all this EP is a FREE download
Comedy legend/banjo player Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers deliver this funny holiday single “Strangest Christmas Yet.” I sure hope it replaces this worn out tune I constantly hear at the shopping mall.
Looking for something a little less traditional? Justin & The Cosmics gives us a Christmas doo-wop that reminded me of Zappa meeting up with Mojo Nixon for an egg nog.
One of my favorites, Spirit Kid has a song about the jolly fellow in red. This isn’t new, but it is still a FREE download.Pop Etc. is a young band (formerly The Morning Benders) originally from Berkeley, California, later based in Brooklyn, New York. They have a great sound, perfect harmonies and best of all this EP is a FREE download
Comedy legend/banjo player Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers deliver this funny holiday single “Strangest Christmas Yet.” I sure hope it replaces this worn out tune I constantly hear at the shopping mall.