power pop

Big Troubles: Misery

Big Troubles are Ian Drennan, Alex Craig, Luka Usmiani, Samuel Franklin from New Jersey, and this is from their second release, the album Romantic Comedy on Slumberland Records. [audio:] Big Troubles Links Bandcamp | Facebook | Last.FM | Slumberland Records

The Dig: You’re Already Gone

“NYC’s The Dig have been playing together since childhood in Westchester County. Bonds this tight might help explain why their debut album, Electric Toys, sounds less like a rookie effort, than the polished work of an indie rock act who’s…

Fifty Foot Spiders: In the Air

Copenhagen, Denmark based Fifty Foot Spiders, mix art rock with punk, indie and noise into a brutish and bumptious experience – with room for both thinking and dancing. The quintet released their debut EP in 2008 on Pad & Pen…

Sleeper Agent: Get It Daddy

Sleeper Agent were formed in 2008 by guitarist/singer Tony Smith and drummer Justin Wilson. Smith rounded out the band’s line-up with friends and fans, including co-vocalist Alex Kandel (whose Debbie Harry style belies the fact that she’s still just eighteen).…

The Royal Bear: Keeping Secrets

“The Royal Bear was founded on the concept that rock music can be fun, danceable, and catchy. They understand and are not afraid to use pop hooks, drawing inspiration from pop’s past. They write songs with interesting, melodic riffs and…