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False Alarm EP, by Brad Marino
3 track album Source: False Alarm EP, by Brad Marino
Warm Digits – Shake The Wheels Off (ft. The Orielles) (Official Video) – YouTube
TOPS – Direct Sunlight – YouTube
CHRIS CHURCH – BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE
So, Chris Church is a Facebook ‘friend’ and I am only now finding out that he is a Power Pop Rock N Roll singer-songwriter of the highest order? Dayum. Church’s new album, Backwards Compatible, is exactly what we need to cope with the clusterfuck that Covid—19 has turned the world Continue Reading
Shannon Luke – Such a Wonder – YouTube
Shannon Luke is back with a new song. Love the bright guitar sounds and pleasing melodic vibe. Check it out! Available on all digital platforms next week. Preview on Youtube.
The Spitfires – (Just Won’t) Keep Me Down (Official Lyric Video) – YouTube
The Overtures – Onceinaworld – YouTube
Power Pop Rock N Roll is alive and kicking in bands like The Overtures! Kudos!!
Cold Habit by Mystery Tapes
Cool psych-rock vibes!
Archers of Loaf – Raleigh Days (Official Audio) – YouTube
The Rentals – TEEN BEAT COSMONAUT {Official Lyric Video} – YouTube
Guided by Voices – “Volcano” – YouTube
Leah Summer – “No Mercy On Me” – YouTube
Dustin Lovelis – Stay Calm, Ezra (Official Video) – YouTube
Intriguing R&B-inflected retro pop. New album In Your Chamber out now on Park The Van Records.
EXCELLENT SKELETON – STOP WAKING THE SUN
Cardiff rockers Excellent Skeleton return with a new single, “Stop Waking the Sun”, that reflects its deep dive into Psychedelic Rock territory.
HOTEL MIRA – PERFECTIONISM
Vancouver trio, Hotel Mira, returns with its first full-length album, a collection of songs brimming with musical confidence and melodic bravado that belies the simmering anxiety of singer-songwriter Charlie Kerr’s personal challenges. There is not a single compromise to contemporary pop tastes as the music on Perfectionism runs the gamut Continue Reading
DATURA4 – You’re The Only One [official] – YouTube
Dig the hard blues rock on this one!
HMS Morris – Babanod (Official Video)
80s styled synthpop is my kind of electronic music!
First Look: Grant Morrison’s The Green Lantern Returns
Hal Jordan returns to Oa just in time to say goodbye to the Guardians of the Universe in this exclusive first look at The Green Lantern Season Two #1. Source: First Look: Grant Morrison’s The Green Lantern Returns
Toni Collette To Star In ‘Pieces Of Her’ Netflix Drama Series
Toni Collette has been tapped to star in Pieces of Her, Netflix’s dramatic thriller series based on the 2018 book. Source: Toni Collette To Star In ‘Pieces Of Her’ Netflix Drama Series
GEEK OUT! STAR TREK : PICARD – “REMEMBRANCE”
If, like me, you enjoyed Star Trek : Discovery, then you will find Star Trek : Picard an absolute joy to behold. If not, then you will probably decry Picard as yet another desecration of Gene Roddenberry’s vision.
Terry Jones, ‘Monty Python’ Co-Founder and British Comedy Icon, Dies at 77
The beloved actor, screenwriter, director, author and historian was known as the famed troupe’s underrated but passionate heart. Source: Terry Jones, ‘Monty Python’ Co-Founder and British Comedy Icon, Dies at 77
Black Aura My Sun, by Deserta
7 track album Source: Black Aura My Sun, by Deserta Black Aura My Sun by DesertaBlack Aura My Sun by Deserta Listen to the new album from Deserta. For fans of dream pop.
Oscar Isaac to Star in, Produce Brian K. Vaughan Adaptation ‘The Great Machine’ (Exclusive)
Anna Waterhouse and Joe Shrapnel, who wrote the recent Kristen Stewart-starring drama ‘Seberg,’ are writing the script for Legendary Entertainment. Source: Oscar Isaac to Star in, Produce Brian K. Vaughan Adaptation ‘The Great Machine’ (Exclusive)