“… we’re inspired by songwriters themselves – (the sixties) as an era had some of the best songwriters of all time and I don’t think you can ever get close to that ever again. We’re trying.”
CAUSEWAY YOUTH – “PLACES”
After the driving rocking vibe of previous single, “Ride the Waves” – Singapore indie pop duo, Causeway Youth return with “Places”.
WATCHMEN EPISODE THREE (HBO)
I must confess that I currently have a love-hate relationship with HBO’s Watchmen series. I went from largely dislike to grudgingly admire in the first and second episodes but with Watchmen Episode Three, my feelings have gone up to full-blown hate!
FUR LIVE IN SINGAPORE : THE EMAIL INTERVIEW
U.K. band FUR is a breath of fresh air for lovers of classic guitar pop-rock and many are looking forward to seeing FUR live in Singapore this coming Wednesday, 6th November 2019 at the Hard Rock Cafe. Ahead of this exciting FUR live show, a couple of questions were posed Continue Reading
WATCHMEN EPISODE TWO (HBO)
As mentioned in the review of the pilot, the problem with HBO’s Watchmen series is that while it is well written and well acted, the connections to the original Watchmen graphic novel are tenuous and tacked on for branding purposes only. Well, at least in the pilot. But what about Continue Reading
IT’S KARMA IT’S COOL – HIPSTERS AND AEROPLANES
Here’s a new EP that will excite lovers of the Power Pop Rock N Roll music we have been endorsing on Power of Pop.
WATCHMEN HBO : PILOT REVIEW
I had mixed feelings watching the pilot of the new Watchmen HBO series – adapting the classic graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Well, in truth, a sequel to the original story.
THE BETHS – LIVE IN SINGAPORE
Bandwagon Live presented – perhaps unintentionally – a 90s rock channeling show on the night of 16th October, with The Beths!
STELLA DONNELLY JOINS INDIE MUSIC FEST
24OWLS, the folks behind the female-fronted indie music festival, the Alex Blake Charlie Sessions have announced the addition of Stella Donnelly to the line-up!
THE NEW ROCK N ROLL : STARCRAWLER
A year ago, L.A. upstarts Starcrawler (viz. Arrow de Wilde, Austin Smith, Henri Cash & Tim Franco) were hailed as the new rock n roll saviours. Their eponymous debut marked them out as serious purveyors of the new rock n roll magic, evoking the likes of Black Sabbath, the Stooges Continue Reading
MUSIC VIDEO REVIEW : THE SPEEDWAYS
HORROR MOVIE REVIEW : CHILD’S PLAY (2019)
ROCK N ROLL : GOSPELBEACH – LET IT BURN
Let It Burn, GospelbeacH‘s latest album is an absolute gift from the classic rock ‘n’ roll gods. This music review was an absolute joy to write!
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JIM BASNIGHT – NOT CHANGING
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THE BEATLES – “COME TOGETHER” (2019 MIX)
A week away from the Abbey Road re-issue. Who’s excited??? … still there’s more …
BRUCE COCKBURN – CROWING IGNITES
Singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn returns with his 34th studio album!
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE – THE BLUE EP
Impressive new music from veteran indie pop-rockers Death Cab For Cutie.
WILCO – “EVERYONE HIDES”
Wilco have released their 2nd single – “Everyone Hides” – off upcoming new album, Ode to Joy. The song is an energetic Lennonesque rocker with a memorable chorus that sneaks up on the listener. Check out the music video below. Ode to Joy is released on Oct. 4, 2019 via Continue Reading