Michael Simmons Huntington Beach, California
Guitarist/songwriter/vocalist for venerable powerpop band sparkle*jets u.k., frequent voice behind Popdudes, and 1/3 of Yorktown Lads.
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Norwegian power pop outfit founded by members of black n' roll heavyweights Kvelertak strike a perfect balance between catchy and caustic.
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Twelve nervy power pop tracks punctuated by hairpin chord changes that arrive like sucker punches.
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Don't believe the name of their latest album; jangle-pop hooks and stacked grunge guitars are two of the Bay Area band's greatest gifts.
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Hypocrite / On Your Lovin' Mind *Double A-Side
by Uni Boys
Clean pop rock sounds with loads of energy (and handclaps!) from this Los Angeles group.
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Melatonin Doomsday Blues
by Strange Magic
Home-produced, sun-warped indie rock with wry wit and charming jangle from New Mexico's Javier Romero.
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Indie rock with sunny psych-pop harmonies and guitar work that alternately chimes and crashes.
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Not Getting What You Want, One Step at a Time
by Imp of Perverse
Getting some serious Dean Wareham vibes from this Texas bedroom project that’s anything but lo-fi.
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