Toronto-based power trio Heavy Static are set to drop their newest offering, the E.P. Here Comes The Fear, but Popdose is pleased to present the premiere of the lead-off track…
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Rob Ross has been, for good, bad or indifferent, involved in the music industry for over 30 years - first as guitarist/singer/songwriter with The Punch Line, then as freelance journalist, producer and manager to working for independent and major record labels. He resides in Staten Island, New York with his wife and cats; he works out a lot, reads voraciously, loves Big Star and his orange Gretsch. Doesn't that make him neat?
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It’s been a while now since New Jersey stalwarts, The Cynz, have issued something new – which is no surprise, being that they’re constantly playing out live. And like its…
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What can you really say that hasn’t already been said about Paul McCartney? This isn’t some “rock critic” trying to dissect the now 46-year solo career of the greatest…
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As I’d said previously, when this album and signing was announced, if it wasn’t obvious that The Anderson Council has been one of New Jersey’s best kept secrets, well now,…
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4 highly enjoyable songs from this New Orleans collective; Critters is their 5th overall release and a highly polished collection of songs. Big, lush, dramatic and thunderous wouldn’t be off…
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The warmth of this album can’t be understated. North Carolina native turned Brooklyn transplantee Greg Humphreys (late of the glorious Dillon Fence) has now formed a new band, Greg Humphreys…
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We’re going to do something a little different – rather than a straight review, we’re going to premiere for you the debut album from Norway’s Lovespeake. And if giving you…
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Crisp, crunchy pop would be an accurate description of Ryan Cassata’s newest release, Shine. This 22-year old Long Island native has already issued four full-length albums since 2011 and now,…
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Popdose is pleased to bring you the exclusive premiere of up and coming Seattle-based singer songwriter David Nyro’s video for ”Happiness”—one of several songs he’ll be debuting in the coming…
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Sometimes a romantic relationship can lead to great art… and sometimes the end of that relationship can lead to even greater art. But when a fractured professional couple get back…
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This sophomore effort from Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery has an aura about it twinged with a sweet melancholia – and that is its strength; its secret weapon. And it’s not…
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From the glorious musical garden known as Chicago comes this new 4-song E.P. from Hemmingbirds. This trio has been around for a while – 4 overall releases (2 albums;…
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For someone who’s made her name in the dance world, Billie Ray Martin has A LOT of soul and it’s evident on this new album, The Soul Tapes. A true…
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While Popdose recently reviewed the new, long-overdue release from Blue Orchids, the band led and fronted by guitarist/frontman Martin Bramah (original guitarist of The Fall), we also take great pleasure…
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Something to sink my teeth into, rich with acoustic guitars, mandolins, violins and shiver-inducing harmonies. Although The Danberrys, who hail from East Nashville, are a band, the two main drivers…
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This long-planned debut album from Identical Suns is one of those happy results of a strong Indiegogo campaign; combining the talents of Rene Rodriguez and Todd Stanton, this California and…
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And… the win goes to this Paul Weller/Noel Gallagher composition, sung mainly by Michael Nesmith, with Micky Dolenz – a slice of vintage Monkees-style and as psychedelic as The Monkees…
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This six-song e.p. is simply delicious. Karyn Kuhl’s been part of the New Jersey scene for quite a while (I used to see her when she was in a great…
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The first thing that immediately strikes you when you listen to this first album from Austin-based Charlie Faye & The Fayettes is the vintage AM-radio production; a very warm ’60’s…
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And here it is – the third new song from the forthcoming Monkees album, Good Times. Unlike the uptempo poppiness of the prior two tracks, “Me & Magdalena” is a…
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There is a sudden buzz about Parquet Courts, especially with this new release, their 5th, Human Performance. I usually stay blissfully unaware when it comes to New York bands (because…
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You may be tired of me saying “I’m not going to pretend to be objective”, but what’s the point of a review if you’re not being honest? We’ve already been…
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A legend such as Bobby Hart really doesn’t need an introduction; as a songwriter for The Monkees, Jay & The Americans, Little Anthony & The Imperials and so on. For…
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This five-song E.P. from Ann Arbor native Dan Henig is a crisp, soulful and completely pleasant listening experience; it fits the time of season as it’s warm and has different…
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Having very much enjoyed Brian Cullman’s recent album, The Opposite Of Time, it’s nice to be able to bring to you the latest video from the collection. “Times Are Tight”…
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It isn’t often a concept album based around the theme of classic philosophers comes along. However, that’s the case with this new release from Al Stewart’s guitarist, Dave Nachmanoff, Spinoza’s…
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If it wasn’t enough that John David (J.D.) Souther’s debut self-titled album was a stunner, then it shouldn’t come as any kind of surprise that his sophomore effort, Black Rose,…
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I suppose I could go on and on as to why you should immediately download (buy it first, dammit – these people have families and homes!) The Cucumbers’ newly released…
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And as quickly as we premiered “She Makes Me Laugh”, here now is another brand new track from The Monkees’ forthcoming album, “You Bring The Summer” – this one written…