Thanks for checking it out! There is so much great music being released these days. LMK which song(s) you like the best once you have the chance to listen.
I'm trying to keep up with all the fabulous power pop you share here....full time job!
Here's my first impressions:
The Persian Leaps - Jeane - love this, I get a Morrissey vibe and a little Smiths vibe too, but just the right amount.
Lunar Laugh - my first thought was Ben Folds-esque, but then that morphed into something else, something wholly itself.
The World Famous - definitely a 60s boppy feel. The surf-pop description feels right, but don't hear Jason Lytle (okay, the higher-pitch vocal maybe, but the FoW comparison is more apt to me).
Rolling Numbers - I do love a band with the word 'rolling' in their name. Of course. I mean Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever! This one has lots going on and invites lots of listens to plumb its layers.
The Uppers - great energy, but nothing about it stands out from the glut of similar pop-punk bands for me. Again, just one listen.
Lightheaded - definitely 60's vocal/guitar sound. I get a bit of a Belle and Sebastian vibe.
Dazy - pretty much love anything Dazy puts out. It's the only band I knew already in your list. This is another gem. Maybe my favorite in the list. This may be a strange comparison, but this song has a bit of a Beulah vibe.
Justin Levinson - definitely got a FoW vocal sound. I assume he's harmonizing with himself? I love the orchestration in this, and the horns are a nice touch.
Geoff Palmer - his name sounded familiar and see that he used to be in The Queers. Definitely got the early '80s power-pop vibe here. And the sing-along chorus is great.
Dubinski - love the synth sound. Very mid-'80s vibe. Maybe reminds me of The Alarm? Not as anthemic though.
Those are my first impressions! Will have to look deeper into many of these artists/bands!
This is incredible! Thank you. Reading your song-by-song impressions, I'm personally struck by the variety of sub-genres—all under the loose "guitar pop" umbrella—that are represented here. Thanks for checking it out and for the thoughtful comment.
Thank you for a great selection of songs! Of these I really like Rolling Numbers! Have a magical day! ✨
Thanks for checking it out, and for the kind words! I love that Rolling Numbers song.
Music is a big part of my life, so I really appreciate your post and suggestions! ✨💖✨
As always, I’m excited to listen to bands new to me.
Thanks for checking it out! There is so much great music being released these days. LMK which song(s) you like the best once you have the chance to listen.
I'm trying to keep up with all the fabulous power pop you share here....full time job!
Here's my first impressions:
The Persian Leaps - Jeane - love this, I get a Morrissey vibe and a little Smiths vibe too, but just the right amount.
Lunar Laugh - my first thought was Ben Folds-esque, but then that morphed into something else, something wholly itself.
The World Famous - definitely a 60s boppy feel. The surf-pop description feels right, but don't hear Jason Lytle (okay, the higher-pitch vocal maybe, but the FoW comparison is more apt to me).
Rolling Numbers - I do love a band with the word 'rolling' in their name. Of course. I mean Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever! This one has lots going on and invites lots of listens to plumb its layers.
The Uppers - great energy, but nothing about it stands out from the glut of similar pop-punk bands for me. Again, just one listen.
Lightheaded - definitely 60's vocal/guitar sound. I get a bit of a Belle and Sebastian vibe.
Dazy - pretty much love anything Dazy puts out. It's the only band I knew already in your list. This is another gem. Maybe my favorite in the list. This may be a strange comparison, but this song has a bit of a Beulah vibe.
Justin Levinson - definitely got a FoW vocal sound. I assume he's harmonizing with himself? I love the orchestration in this, and the horns are a nice touch.
Geoff Palmer - his name sounded familiar and see that he used to be in The Queers. Definitely got the early '80s power-pop vibe here. And the sing-along chorus is great.
Dubinski - love the synth sound. Very mid-'80s vibe. Maybe reminds me of The Alarm? Not as anthemic though.
Those are my first impressions! Will have to look deeper into many of these artists/bands!
This is incredible! Thank you. Reading your song-by-song impressions, I'm personally struck by the variety of sub-genres—all under the loose "guitar pop" umbrella—that are represented here. Thanks for checking it out and for the thoughtful comment.
Hadn't heard of most of these; the exception is Dazy, a band that cannot miss.
Of the rest, that Justin Levinson track really stood out, as did the Geoff Palmer.
Thanks for listening! Dazy is pretty incredible. He’s doing a lot of touring in Nov. and Dec. I’m hoping he comes back out to LA soon.