The first word that comes to mind when listening to Camille Bloom and her new album Pieces Of Me is “warmth”. The sweetness of her voice; the understated manner of…
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You want “immediate classic”? Well, that’s what you get with this new album from Detroit-area power-pop legend (the classification suits him to a “T”) Nick Piunti on his latest album,…
Established in 1999, The Anderson Council is the brainchild of singer and songwriter Peter Horvath, whose love affair with late 60’s pop informs and inspires both the band’s sound and direction….
Norah Jones, Bear Mountain, EarlyMorningRebel, and OneRepublic are in the Single Play Spotlight this week
This Vienna, Austria-based trio firmly have their roots in the synth pop of the early-to-mid ’80’s, but that doesn’t necessarily make them revivalists or that it’s a bad thing. On…
The O’Kaysions scored big in ’68 but there could have been many more
Before we review a bunch of stellar new records, let’s have a quick recap of the year: fireworks, hangover, Bowie dies. Frey dies. Prince dies. Vanity, George Martin, Merle, Prince…
This Brooklyn-born band, led by singer-guitarist Kait Eldridge has a punchy, crisp sound, full of high energy, guitar driven pop in that classic late ’70’s/early ’80’s post-punk vein. Good production…
This sophomore effort from Waiting For Henry is the perfect elixir to a hot, uninspiring summer – breezy, melodic and guitar-laden end-to-end. The New York/New Jersey-rooted band has hit stride…
The imposing Midnight Oil frontman returns to music with his solo debut.
A brief history of one of the better heavy bands of the early ’80’s – and one which even captured my imagination (having been a fan of Graham Bonnet when…
Green Day, Saint Motel, Mona, Beauty Sleep, and Metallica in the “Single Play” spotlight
The long and storied career of The Monochrome Set, which first began in 1978 has been rejuvenated/reactivated several times, most recently in 2010 and have been releasing new music since…
The funky People’s Choice scored big in ’71 and bigger in ’75
A few months back, Popdose introduced you to Dave Nachmanoff, the philosopher turned guitarist, who has been axe-man to Al Stewart for many years. Mr. Nachmanoff recently released the very…
This Seattle-based band has been at it for 14 years and this new album from Ruby Dee & The Snakehandlers, Little Black Heart, is a definitive statement. Aside from the…
This new release from Lewisburg, Pennsyvania native Michael Logen is, to say the least, quite impressive. New Medicine is filled with serious, thoughtful lyrics and lush musical structure that makes…
This is just too good. Pure country magnificence in the grand traditional sense, with lyrical firepower and vocal skill – Kelsey Waldon, if you haven’t heard her before, is something…
Barbara Acklin wrote some massive hits and scored one of her own in ’68
These Massachusetts based visionaries have created a compelling and expansive sound that is sure to broaden their fanbase. Their interesting past and present day gigs (record producer, session musician, public…
California native and current Nashville resident Don Gallardo bows his newest album, Hickory, in the U.S., an album that drew praise when it was released in England in 2015 (four…
The warmth of sounds coming from this new E.P. by Danielia Cotton cannot be understated; the slabs of structure and arrangement are sophisticated and perfectly executed. A Prayer is only…
Utah based, indie”pop band, Spirit City, have released their new single,”Do What You Want” which is the first track from their upcoming EP, We’re All Insane, slated for…
The Moments scored big hits before morphing into Ray, Goodman & Brown
A bright and vibrant production; not-easy-to-pinpoint influences but hooks, structure, melodies and harmonies galore, this debut album from New York City’s The Chordaes, Touch The Ground, sounds like a very…
Proving that love is more inspiring than hate, award-winning country star Eileen Carey has countered recent terrorist attacks, racial violence, and global turmoil with ”In the Air,” her feel-good ode…
Glen Phillips drops in to talk with Popdose about the 25th anniversary of Toad the Wet Sprocket’s Fear album. He also shares details on his upcoming solo album which will be released on October 7.
A few weeks ago, Allison Iraheta and fellow Idol alum Haley Reinhart totally smoked out the Popdose servers when we spotlighted their triumphant new albums (read it here). When the…
Popdose is pleased to present the premiere – in full – of the debut album from Portland, Oregon’s ”Sophe Lux & The Mystic,” a solo vehicle for Gwynneth Haynes, former…
