2 days ago · New wave popsters Autogramm are back with “Randy” loaded with guitars and synths. Next, Small Yards give a punchy performance with “Shake Me Loose.” For indie pop with personality, try Tiny Tiny, a project of Boone Williams and some friends. Some cool listening on “Ultra City” and “Born Yesterday.”

Mar 21, 2025 · Nick Frater returns with ‘ Oh Contraire’, a stunning power pop achievement that cements his place among the genre’s best. Although Frater has consistently produced memorable hooks and harmonies, his daring arrangements this time broaden his overall style.

Dec 31, 2021 · Many power pop bands chose to stretch out of their traditional boundaries this year (Wanderlust, The Legal Matters, Bleu, The Armoires), while others stick to the tried-and-true melodic style and method.

Christina and Rex (the Paisley Twins and leaders of The Armoires) share what’s on their radar from around the global pop rock scene, and spin tunes from across the decades in between the pings.

The Power Popaholic is a premier music blog that focuses on the genre of power pop and melodic rock. We also report on live shows, tour dates, gossip, MP3’s, videos, and just about anything a power-pop fan could want.

Dec 31, 2023 · From indie rock to jangle, electronic elements to noise pop, the once-narrowly defined genre has broadened its horizons and welcomed new sound aspects. There is still a contingent of retro or Beatlesque rockers on this list, but they are not the majority here.

Legendary Los Angeles power pop icon, Paul Collins was a key member of two bands that anticipated the “skinny tie band” explosion of the late ’70s and early ’80s, the Nerves and the Beat.

May 7, 2024 · Activities of Daily Living is the third album by the Scottish power-pop band Aerial, and it’s been 10 years since their breakout LP Why Don’t They Teach Heartbreak At School.

Jeff Murphy has been part of the The Shoes, a legendary power pop group and now has gone solo with his own album. Go to www.blackvinyl.com to learn more. Your new album, “Cantilever”, seems to be quite a departure from your work with The Shoes. How did you end up …

New wave popsters Autogramm are back with “Randy” loaded with guitars and synths. Next, Small Yards give a punchy performance with “Shake Me Loose.” For indie pop with personality, try Tiny Tiny, a project of Boone Williams and some friends. Some cool listening on “Ultra City” and “Born Yesterday.”