Category: Singles Only

Wednesday Mini-Reviews: Mooner, Homer Marrs and Agent 13

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Mooner
I saw the potential in Mooner two years ago as a real talented band. Now my instincts have been rewarded with the first single from Mooner’s debut full-length LP “Masterpiece” Available on vinyl and digital October 9th, 2015 via Aerial Ballet Records. Awesome!

Homer Marrs and the Excellent Adventure
Homer Marrs and the Excellent Adventure is a Chicago-based indie rock act that similar to They Might Be Giants but feel a bit goofier – anyway we have a FREE EP download and you can be the judge.

Agent 13
Agent 13 make archetypal rock and roll. It’s classic but its not ‘Classic Rock’, it’s familiar but its not ‘Retro’. But most importantly, its got guitar lead melodies. Kinda reminds me of the The Heartless Devils from several years ago. And for seven bucks you get a big pile o’ music.

Singles: Squeeze, Bill Lloyd, The School, Mia Milan, SA Reyners

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The Video Jukebox
Here is a sampling of some new singles from Power Popaholic’s picks. Some artists are new and some are old, but they are highly recommended, and deserve to be heard!
Squeeze returns with “Happy Days” from the upcoming album “Cradle to the Grave”


Bill Lloyd “Yesterday” from the upcoming CD “Miracle Mile”


The School “Do I Love You” from their upcoming album “Wasting Away And Wondering”


Australian singer Mia Milan “I Won’t Cry”


New Zealand’s own SA Reyners “The Other Way”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC8s_vTQqdU

Singles: Brandon Schott, The Well Wishers and The Sensibles

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Brandon Schott: Get ready for gorgeous melodies from Brandon, this song is an advance from his new album “Crayons and Angels” which is self-funded through Kickstarter here. This tune “Every Little Song” is full of neat little sonic details and also helped by having the talented Kelly Jones backing Brandon up. Soak it in and please invest in great music like this.

The Well Wishers: Well Wishers frontman Jeff Shelton is at it again. “Build A Life” here is an unmastered demo, but it sounds better than most bands finished singles. Keep making music Jeff, and we’ll keep on listening.

The Sensibles: This is an Italian band that keeps improving with each release, and this A-B single is full of guitar crunch and Stella’s accented delivery. “Bibi” is a fun punk pop romp, and “Little Girl” has an early ’60s girl group vibe (think Shangri-La’s) with its catchy chorus.

Singles: Vegas With Randolph, The Autumn Defense and Greg Chiapello

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Vegas With Randolph has been slowly releasing singles (in preparation for a new album). This one is exceptional, with the driving chorus and dense guitars. “Jacob” is an adrenaline pumping tale of an exhilarating experience, its resulting bumps and bruises, and the triumph of the thirst for the thrill of the ride.

The Autumn Defense goes all “Kermit” on this cover of Joe Raposo’s biggest hit for Sesame Street. Beautifully done.

Greg Chiapello is a soft-spoken troubadour from Brisbane, Australia who is currently working on his debut EP. After hearing “Hot Coffee” you’ll get that caffeine-like high for your weekend!

Singles: Wesley Fuller, Toxic Melons and Michael Stec

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Wesley Fuller could well be the new face of pop in 2015. Starting with a proto-glam Glitteresque beat and a psychedelic groove, “Change Your Mind” is a great introduction to this Aussie popster. And on top of that this track is FREE on bandcamp.

Toxic Melons is back! This really cool single is the start of a new EP for Pablo “Melons,” and he’s got some high powered help with both Roger Joseph Manning Jr. and Eric Dover of Jellyfish contributing. Don’t miss it!
Michael Stec is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Philadelphia. He’s got a lot of FREE material out there, comparisons to John Southworth or Sondre Lerche are about right. Explore his bandcamp area for more goodies.