Wednesday, November 8, 2017

New Musical Discoveries - Venus In Bluejeans - You Showed Me

Here is a great song performed in a fabulous bombasticJingle Jangle fashion by the amazing Venus In Bluejeans. This version, which originally discovered on a tribute to 'The Byrds' CD, continues to grow on me and I suspect it will on you as well. Even Andy should find it metallic enough to be appreciated.

Here is the version by The Lightning Seeds that appeared in the movie austin Powers.

Some of us actually love The Original hit performed in all its languid glory by The turtles
Of course the song was actually written by two members of The pioneering band The Byrds yet only appeared on a collection of demo discs released years after being recorded.Here is the electric version.
Here is the acoustic version as performed by The Byrds.
Here is Howard Kaylan of The turtles explains how their version was conceived.
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Saturday, November 4, 2017

Old Musical Discoveries - Phil Lynott and Clann Eadair - Tribute To Sandy

Here is a touching tribute song to the late Sandy Denny. Particularly poignant in knowing that the Irish singer Phil Lynott also died way too soon. Hope you are moved by it.


Awesome Live rendition with Phil Lynott and the song's composers Clann Eddair






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Sunday, October 29, 2017

New Musical Discoveries - Over The Rhine - The Trumpet Child

A true masterpiece by Ohio's amazing 'Over The Rhine'. Love the lyrics and, of course, the use of trumpet mentioned in the title. this alt country song could hardly be any better. i hope you agree. BTW, There are more postings o f this awesome band in my Christmas Blo


Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Updating all the postings with featured comments

Blog fans, I am going back to all my former postings to revise and add comments about the songs and or performers as soon a viably possible. Be patient and check all the past posts often. I have just finished updating all the posts from this October working backwards. September will be next.

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New Musical Discoveries - Nightwish - The Phantom Of The Opera, (A Halloween Special)

Yes Yes, I do know that this is primarily a pop rock music blog and not broadway show tunes. However, a halloween special is always welcome But as you know, I love to uncover hidden gems. At least in the US, this song is truly qualifies as a hidden gem. Finnish band Nightwish is a master at contrasting soft & loud and slow & fast. Furthermore, female singer Tarja Turunen's powerful vocals are unmatched. Take a look at the reaction to the audience to the performance. What an amazing event!


For those of you wishing to hear the studio version

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

New Musical Discoveries - Antony Hegarty - If it be your will

Although, there are many magnificent Leonard Cohen songs, this is one of my favourites. It can still send goose bumps up my spine. And this is version that appeared in an LC documentary is my preferred interpretation.



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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

New Musical Discoveries - Dwight Twilley - Touchin' the Wind (A Halloween Special)

Halloween. Here it is folks! My favorite Halloween song. Take a listen and see what you think.
No this isn't a ghoulish concoction a la Monster Mash but a veritable Power Pop classic whatever the season.
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Monday, October 2, 2017

New Musical Discoveries - The Raveonettes - The Enemy

We all do love the retro sounding but oh so inventive Danish band The Raveonettes. An obscure but awesome offering from this great band.

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New Musical Discoveries - Mac DeMarco - My Kind of Woman

What a fabulous recent discovery ! A slightly retro sound but quite good on all its own merits. As an additional bonus the video is quite engaging and worth the price of admission on its very own


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New Musical Discoveries - Sad Day For Puppets - Sorrow, Sorrow

Some people call me a sucker for female fronted indie pop bands. Guilty as charged ! Plus, I so love all the music lately coming out of the Scandinavian scene in the last couple of years.This Swdish band is clearly one of the best.


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New Musical Discoveries - Sibille Attar - Come Night

So many awesome musical things are coming out of Sweden these days. Sibille is a new singer, hitherto, unknown to me. at first oddly, the old time video actually seems to go with and even enhance the music. I have no doubt there will be more Sibille songs posted on this blog..


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New Musical Discoveries - Joel Alme - When Old Love Keeps You Waiting

Another Swedish singer for you. a strong proponent of the ballad style. I can't help but not like this song. I expect you will too.

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New Musical Discoveries - Grand Atlantic - Wonderful Tragedy

This is a wonderfully evocative ballad in the virtual crooner style. It will tend to grow on you as you will soon see. A fabulous effort by this Brisbane, Australia based band.

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New Musical Discoveries - The Red Button - Ooh Girl

Yes folks you know you all love all these retro sounds. Here is one by Seth Swirksy's awesome new band The Rd Button. Jingle Jangle sounds at their best.
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New Musical Discoveries - The Junipers - Dandelion Man

A great British pop band coming out of Leicester. Here they perform a tune in the classic Beatlesque manner.

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New Musical Discoveries - The Carousels - Call Along The Coast

What a great dose of Beatlesque music
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New Musical Discoveries - The Junipers -The Old Man Mini Suite

New Musical Discoveries - Pugwash - Something New

A wonderful Irish Beatlesque band. Pugwash has a great repertoire of these quirky perhaps slightly XTC influenced bands.

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New Musical Discoveries - Groovy Uncle - "Count On Me"

Another of those fabulous retro indie songs coming out of Southern England these days. Love how the video matches the ambiance of the music.

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New Musical Discoveries - The Red Button - "Cruel Girl"

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New Musical Discoveries - THE LAISSEZ FAIRS - Never Come Back

A wonderful new indie band out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Love the indie pop sensibilities of their recent song "Never Coming Back"

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New Musical Discoveries - Groovy Uncle feat. Miss Modus- "Your Weight In Gold"

It is a great time for awesome retro pop these days. Groovy Uncle is one of the very best proponents of this style often with guest singers such as the case this time featuring Miss Modus. Check it out ASAP


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New Musical Discoveries - Seattle Yacht Club - Dreaming

A delightful slice of indie pop coming out of Southport, Lancashire Check it out today.

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New Musical Directions - Trolley - Little Girl

Some fabulous indie beatlesque music coming from the awesome Milwaukee Wisconsin band Trolley. Always creative and able to come up with a hook.


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New Musical Discoveries - Paul Messis - "Time Will Tell"

Paul Messis out of Southern Englad creates his laid back jingle jangle masterpieces for everyone to enjoy.


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New Musical Discoveries - Paul Messis & Jessica Winter - Sunflower

A delicious slice of neo-jingle jangle pop. Paul Messis is one of the new purveyors of great indie pop emanating out of Southern England. Here Paul is joined by the lovely feamle singer Jessica Winter.

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Saturday, September 30, 2017

New musical Discoveries -The Polyphonic Spree - Light and Day

Less of a band and more of an institution, The Polyphonice Spree always come of with amazing different approaches to music. Their live shows are legendary often featuring a huge cast. This is one of their more engaging tunes. See if it engages you.

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New Musical Discoveries - Rialto - Monday Morning 5.19

Nothing like an awesome Beatlesque band playing inventive new music to get your juices flowing. Well, this is just that band. Remember they are British. See what you think



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New Musical Discoveries - Cosmic Rough Riders - For a Smile

There is an amazing genre of music known as Alternative Country or Indie Country. This is as good an introduction to that form of music as any. See if you don't become a covert.



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New Musical Discoveries - The Sequins - She Don't Remember

What is better Beatlesue music or Jingle Jangle? Well I do have a special treat for you. In this song The Sequins manage to combine both genres in a fabulous tune. See if you agree.


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Thursday, September 28, 2017

New Musical Discoveries - Three Hour Tour - "B Side Oblivion"

I cannot be effusive enough about this band. After all, they may have created the greatest Power Pop song of all time "Love Sick Trip". This song is just under the afore mentioned one in the pantheon of Power Pop greats. heck it and see. The Beatlesque flourishes abound. Check it out and then compare. Which do you like best ? Do you believe them to be as underrated as I do ?

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

New Musical Discoveries - His Name Is Alive - Universal Frequencies

Is this a 21st century descendant of 'Good Vibrations' ? What if the Beach Boys had been born 50 years later ? These  questions and doubtless others will be pondered when you listen to this band out Of  Detroit. What springs to mind upon your first listening?



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New Musical Discoveries - Rialto - Summer's Over

If summer is truly over, we can now safely play this song. What a wonderful dash of Psychedelic Bealesque pop at its best. A wonderful British band with a distinct touch for melody

Why does this quintessentially English sounding band have such a distinctly Italian name ?



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New Musical Discoveries - The Rhinos - Dream Diary

Sweden's premier jingle jangle band are at it again and we are the winners See if you don't agree. Do you hear any Tom Petty in this tune ? I do.


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New Musical Discoveries - The TimeWhy?s - Lying Through Your Lipstick

I so love to discover new examples of Beatlesque music. Some of you may prefer to call it BritPop which is also fine. I have just only discovered this song in the last few days. already, I can tell it is a classic. Hope that you will agree.
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New Musical Discoveries - Sid n' Susie (Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs) - They Don't Know

Truly A Musical Match Made In Heaven! Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs (of The Bangles). Sometime they also use the moniker Sid & Susie. Never mind, They have gone about covering and revitalizes some of the classics you and I love and adore. Here is one of them. So very sweet.



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New Musical Discoveries - Trolley - "Love The Way You Look"

A fabulous new power pop Beatlesque band out of Milwaukee. Yes, that Milwaukee. One of their tremendous songs out of a repertoire of two CDs. Soon to be more no doubt.



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New Musical Discoveries - Nicole Atkins - Maybe Tonight

A truly amazing singer with a deep rich voice. Nicole has found a song that truly suits her voice. We are the winners for it



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New Musical Discoveries 48 - Cara Dillon - I Wish You Well

Here is a nice Irish tune. I really love the tempo with its nice shifts. The incorporation of traditional instrumentation along with the modern is a real plus. Furthermore, The lyrics grab you and don't let go. At times, I feel bcause of the sentiments expressed that this song is almost more of a Christmas song belonging in my Christmas blog. What do you think ?


Here is a delightful live version !



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New Musical Discoveries - Trolley - Take My Love

Some more awesomeness courtesy of Milwaukee's finest Beatlesque band Trolley. Love this kind of sound

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New Musical Discoveries 38 - An April March - Stardust

Do you like a song that packs a wallop? Well this one grabs you right from the start. The female vocals accentuate the songs moodiness. You owe it to yourself to listen to this fine Canadian band. When you know what she is singing about, you can let me know




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New Musical Discoveries - Erik Voeks - She Loved Her Jangle Pop

Some more of that wonderful Jingle Jangle pop. This time it is by Erik Voeks who is quite popular in Spain. Listen to his music and perhaps you can tell me why.
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New Musical Discoveries 57 - Jason Sinay "Down To You"

Do you love slow intense jingle jangle? Topped with tasteful guitar lick where economy is an asset? Crowned with heartfelt lyrics sung in a passionate voice? If you answered yes to any of these questions then I have both the singer and the song for you. Yes blog fans, its Jason Sinay and his fabulous song  "Down To You".
Tell me if you agree.


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New Musical Discoveries 45 - The Thrills "Big Sur"

Here is yet another late summer song. I love the banjo which we rarely hear these days in contemporary tunes.
Also, you alert ones may note The Monkees reference. No worries. This song is de rigeur these days on any truly authentic summer CD.



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New Musical Discoveries - Hooverphonic - Anger Never Dies



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New Musical Discoveries 43 - Teenage Fanclub "I Need Direction"

Yet another summer song for the quickly approaching end of summer. Don't you just love the swirling harmonies? Do they remind you of the Byrds ? Perhaps The Beach Boys. No Matter for it is all good.



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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

New Musical Discoveries 14 - The National "Think You Can Wait"

Here is one of those slow intense ballad that quickly finds its way under your skin. Some  people compare this
with Neil Young's "Philadelphia although this is acoustic guitar driven rather than piano. Nonetheless, it
does have a similar plaintive emotive quality about it:


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New Musical Discoveries 28 - The Polyphonic Spree "(Section 22) Running Away"

I felt like sharing a raucous  upbeat song today. Here it is in this classic song by Dallas's own The Polyphonic Spree from their amazing CD "The Fragile Army". Hope this gets you in a good mood.

Inspired version includes an intro (Section 21) Together We'er Heavy
Check it out just below The Famous fan mix is below


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New Musical Discoveries 35 - Chris Von Sneidern "Open Wide"

Yep it's that time again. Time that is for a dash of the Beatlesque.
This time it is a song that reminds me of the Fab Four's "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away"
Do you see the similarities?
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New Musical Discoveries - The Dreaming Spires - Look At The Stars (They're Really Out Tonight)

New Musical Discoveries -The Dreaming Spires - Paisley Overground

New Musical Discoveries - The Jangle Band - Another Light

New Musical Discoveries - Eyelids - 854

New Musical Discoveries - Tame Impala - Feels Like We Only Go Backwards

New Musical Discoveries - Daniel Wylie's COSMIC ROUGH RIDERS - Jingle Jangle Morning

New Musical Discoveries - The Lunar Laugh - Work In Progress

New Musical Discoveries 125 - The Rhinos "She's A Lucky Girl"

Do you still want more 12 string guitar much much more wonderful harmonies? Well if you insist.

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New Musical Discoveries 56 - Pugwash - "Heal Me"

It is so hard to choose a Pugwash tune. There are so many to to go with depending on one's mood.I seriously considered the gentle, considerate, and  mellow  "Nice To Be Nice", the catchy "Apples", the melodic slighty sombre appeal of the title track off Pugwash's latest album, "Answers On A Postcard". I decided to go with the , melodic and slightly edgy "Heal Me"

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New Musical Discoveries - Kovacs - My Love


For those of you who prefer to see Sharon Kovacs herself actually singing the song rather than some Hollywood actors check out the 2nd video below

Almost As Good As Steampunk !!

New Musical Discoveries - Hooverphonic - Eden

New Musical Discoveries - Eyelids - "Camelot"

New Musical Discoveries - Hooverphonic - Renaissance Affair

New Musical Discoveries - We The Wild - Body Electric (Blue)

New Musical Discoveries - Layla - Smokestacks

New Musical Discoveries - The Lemon Clocks - Garden Of Eden

New Musical Discoveries - The Dreaming Spires - Just Can't Keep This Feeling In

New Musical Discoveries - Chris Richards and the Subtractions - It's Something

New Musical Discoveries - The Dreaming Spires - 'Dusty In Memphis'

New Musical Discoveries - The Jangle Band - "This Soul is Not For Sale"

New Musical Discoveries - Sumner - 'Let's Go And Play'

New Musical Discoveries - The Legal Matters - She Called Me To Say

New Musical Discoveries - Diamond Hands - Maybe Tomorrow

New Musical Discoveries - Beaulieu Porch "The View From Gainsborough" Single remix

New Musical Discoveries - Eyelids - Tell Me You Know

New Musical Discoveries - Amanda Palmer - Grown Man Cry

New Musical Discoveries - Beaulieu Porch 'The Colour 55'



2nd Newer Version





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New Musical Discoveries - Cosmic Rough Riders - The Gun Isn't Loaded



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New Musical Discoveries - The Minus 5 - Myrna Loy



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New Musical Discoveries - Conor Oberst - Time Forgot



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New Musical Discoveries - Nicole Atkins - The Way It Is



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New Musical Discoveries - Eyelids "Psych #1"

What a delightful 21st Century jingle jangle band so obviously inspired by the likes of R.E.M., Teenage Fanclub and the Byrds.

A stand-up live version

Here is a special bonus "Broken Continue"



2nd Special Bonus "So It Goes"



3rd Special Bonus "Forget About Tomorrow"



4th Special Bonus "Abby's Friends"



5th Special Bonus "Camelot"

6th Special Bonus "Seagulls Into Submission"



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New Musical Discoveries - Cotton Mather - Close to the Sun



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New Musical Discoveries - Bleachers & (Bleachers With Elle King) A Twofer - Reckless Love

The orginal Bleachers version 1st

The fabulous new version features the wonderful Elie King on lead vocals



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New Musical Discoveries - Bleachers & (Bleachers With Charli XCX) A Twofer - Rollercoaster


The new Bleachers version featuring amazing vocals by Charli XCX is just below



Original Bleachers only audio version



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New Musical Discoveries - Zuzu - What You Want



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New Musical Discoveries - PINS - Too Little Too Late



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New Musical Discoveries - Eyelids - Broken Continue



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New Musical Discoveries - Amanda Palmer & The GTO - Smile (Pictures or It Didn't Happen).

The Great Amanda Palmer

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New Musical Discoveries - Atomic Tom - Someone To Love



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New Musical Discoveries - Eyelids - "Slow It Goes" (original 7" mix)


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Old Musical Discoveries - Fairport Convention - Genesis Hall

Even though this tune was written by Sandy Denny's bandmate & future superstar Richard Thompson, there could not be a better showcase of Sandy's vocal prowess. Of course, Richard is no slouch in the guitar playing department - never overplaying, just the right notes at the right time. The history of this tune bears repeating. Prior to writing this song, there was an incident at the site of the former Bells Hotel on Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London. Evidently, having been abandoned and made derelict, the site soon attracted a coterie of homeless squatters who affectionately referred to their new lodgings as "Genesis Hall". The authorities had warned the squatters to vacate. After refusing on several occasions the police led by Richard Thompson's Captain father entered Genesis Hall & physically removed all the squatters. Richard was inspired to write the tune to demonstrate the contrasting viewpoints especially those of the squatters much to the indignation of his father. See if you do not appreciate the song more once knowing its inspiration. Sandy's singing brings forth the perfect degree of pathos required. FYI, the elderly couple in the photo that served as their British album cover is Sandy's parents.


Here is Fairport performing the tune live post-Sandy

Full Fairport band performance

All Star Fairport Convention reunion Withe Teddy (Richard's son) on lead vocals.

Richard Thompson solo version

Cropredy Festival version with Vicky Clayton on lead vocals

June Tabor's accapella version

Jefferson Starship version with Darby Gould on lead vocals

Jefferson Starship live version


"My father he rides with your sheriffs
And I know he would never mean harm
But to see both sides of a quarrel
Is to judge without hate or alarm


Oh, oh, helpless and slow
And you don't have anywhere to go

You take away homes from the homeless
And leave them to die in the cold
The gypsy who begged for your presents
He will laugh in your face when you're old

Oh, oh, helpless and slow
And you don't have anywhere to go

Well, one man he drinks up his whiskey
Another he drinks up his wine
And they'll drink till their eyes are red with hate
For those of a different kind

Oh, oh, helpless and slow
And you don't have anywhere to go

When the rivers run thicker than trouble
I'll be there at your side in the flood
It was all I could do to keep myself
From taking revenge of blood

Oh, oh, helpless and slow
And you don't have anywhere to go
Oh, oh, helpless and slow
And you don't have anywhere to go"

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Wishing a break from Contemporary Pop Music and still want good sounds?. Check out my sister music blogs called Giardini Delle Meraviglie:A haven for Classic Italian Pop
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New Musical Discoveries - The Dreaming Spires - Searching For The Supertruth

A fabulous band from the north of England. They recall all that is good about Power Pop

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New Musical Discoveries - Caper Clowns - All We Ever Do Is Run

Who doesn't love good Beatlesque music ?



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New Misical Discoveries - Lisa Mychols - Goodbye To All Carousels

We all love Lisa Mychols and not just for her astonishing Christmas CD. She just knows how to craft and sing a good pop song. Here is but one example.

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New Musical Discoveries - The Minus 5 - "My Generation"

who cannot avoid loving The Minus 5. With the disbanding of REM what are we left with? Mercifully, with the advent of The Minus 5, we have wonderful quirky, exciting , alternative rock music to listen to again.



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New Musical Discoveries - First Aid Kit - My Silver Lining

Few bands can rise up to the top of the Americana alternate country charts through sheer songwriting ability or via seeming effortless impassioned performance. What makes everything doubly amazing is the fact that this band emanates neither from Austin TX, Tupelo, MS, Bakersfield, CA, or even Nashville, TN but rather from their home country of Sweden. Yes, that Sweden !! Nevertheless, they are able to nail the requisite inflection and attitude of all steller country performers. See just what I mean this superlative example. Plus, as a super treat, I have added a fabulous new video that just happens to feature this song. See how both video and tune are just made for each other.

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The Groover

New Musical Discoveries - The Well Wishers - Impossible to Blame

New Musical Discoveries - Trolley - "She Has It All"

Sunday, September 24, 2017

New Musical Discoveries - The Junipers - Follow Loretta

Here are some recent awesome purveyors of classic power pop, The Junipers. A true classic called

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The Groover

I Love This Music!

Sunday, February 19, 2017

Old Musical Discoveries - Ronald Koal and the Trillionaires - Destination Zero

Of all the multitude of Bowie soundalikes, I must say that this is one of the best. Of course, the music is harsher and edgier. Dare I say punkier? Nevertheless, I am quite glad to have discovered this tune. I do love many Bowie wannabes. How did this tune hide under my radar? Well, now I have heard it, and, no doubt, my life is richer for having done so. A loud shout out to Andy for sending me this song's way. (Thank You, Andy). To think that merely an hour ago, I had not heard either of this band or of this song.I will be posting more tunes in a similar vein.
To all my friends, old and new, thank you for checking out my blog
Comments are always welcome, even anonymous ones
Listen Intently !!
Wishing a break from Contemporary Pop Music and still want good sounds?. Check out my sister music blogs called Giardini Delle Meraviglie:A haven for Classic Italian Pop
giardinidellemeraviglie.blogspot.com and For Whom The Sleighbells Toll:A Haven for Modern Christmas Pop forwhomthesleighbellstoll.blogspot.com

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