A burst of spring creativity for artists this week. Richard Turgeon, who I dubbed king of “dad rock” has a theme for all you struggling musicians who don’t want to be a “Small Fry.” We are also glad to see those Danish power pop masters The Caper Clowns are coming up with a new album, so check out the advance track. Another welcome return are The New Pornographers with a “Ballad of the Last Payphone,” with an amazing catchy rhythm here with added wistful NYC nostalgia. Speaking of catchy, Caleb Nichols shows us his hypnotic harmonies with “Hag Stone,” and lastly a pair of great freebies for you to download. Moonspin is the Swiss duo of Fabian Ellenberger and Pascal Stocker, with a both traditional rock and a jangling pop sound, and I really like the strong melody of “I Can’t Wait.” And from Angers, France, The Red Birds do the familiar power pop we all know and love. Merci!