Andrea Weiss

If you remember 80s college rock, and especially if you lived in jersey, Hoboken's The Bongos were all the rage. This live recording, from 1985, that sat in the vaults for40 year, says that they still sound good today. More here, enjoy, ands if you agree. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

Long runnng NY band the Flashcubes have a tribute out to them. All of Big Stir's artists are on here, and many more. And all good. More here, and enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

ew Halloween Comp.Big Stir proudly presents Chilling,Thhrilling Hooks, And. Haunted Harmonies. All the bands on the label contributed, and all are wonderful. So if you want some good pop/rock for your halloween party, this is it. More here, and enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

The Bablers are power pop from a place not usually thought of for it ,Finland. But it's very good power pop too. If you are a Beatles fan, their late 60s work, this is for you. And if you like happy love songs, ditto. More here, always enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

Charlotte NC's Spongetones have been around for 40+ years, and this is the way they celebrate it, this concert, with 3 new studio recordings. If you love the Beatles, and want an update that doesn't step from them either, this band's for you. More here, enjoy: allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

There is a tribute to Bowie that Jem Record is releasing on 8-25. These three singles are. preview of it. If you love Bowie, you'll love these covers. More here, and enjoy

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Splitsville are from beautiful Baltimore. Their album Mobtown, is something of a walking tour. And it's somewhat political. Those who live there will know these places, those who don't will be introduced. And about all, more good music to listen to. More here, enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

This comp originally was released in 2021, reissued to commemorate his passing. If you are a Beach Boys fan or a Brian Wilson fan, you will love this comp. While this concentrates on his early hits, Love And Mercy the song is included here too. More here, enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

Crossword Smiles combine the best of the Cars and Fountains Of Wayne, so if you like these two bands, Crossword Smiles is for you, More here, and enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

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Fans of Fountains Of Wayne and MJ Lenderman the note of the po/rock of the Airport 77s. I've been listening to them for awhile, and I'm really taken with them. More here, and enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

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If you like 70s Neil Young, Rust Never Sleeps and Lindsey Buckingham, solo/The Mac, you'll like Chris Church a lot. Been a fan for a few years at this point, and he never disappoints. more here, try him, and enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

Nick Frater, long running UK power popper, is back with a new album, Au Contraire. If you like Squeeze, Nick is for you. More here, and enjoy, allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

The Sorrows are back with a new album Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow. Recorded in 1981, Neve reheard until now. And it's really good, all of it. More here, and enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

Th Grip Weeds are a long running NJ band, from New Brunswick NJ. This EP is a preview of their upcoming album, Anyone who love power pop, NJ rock that isn't Springsteen, or just good music will get into this. And I like the Boss, but this sounds nothing like him. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

My Top Un Ten is here. Why Un Ten, because everyone should be included, it's damn hard to make it in music, and too many would slighted if it was top ten/honorable mentions. Some here are well known. some aren't all terrific, even the 2's. Enjoy! allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

A little post holiday cheer from UK power pop band Super 8, with a Xmas EP that is a lot of fun to hear, and makes Christmas happen all year long. More here, and enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

If you've never heard Jim Basnight, these singles are where to start, then work backwards, as he's been around since the late 1970s. Power pop at its most indie and rock. More here and enjoy the good music.

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20/20 have been around, on and iff, since the 70s, and this is their latest. Fans on. 70s Port pop and roots music, say Chris Issac will like this. More here, and enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

The On And Ons are power pop from Sydney, Australia. And very good too. New to me as well, so please give them a spin, and see if you like the too. More here, and enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

Another Weeklings song, both holidays. It's Dreidel, sounding. bit like the Beatles. More here, and enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

Rich Arithmetic has been around since 1994, and this is a reissue of his debut, Sleep In A Wigwam. If you've wondered what an alternative to grunge would've sounded like this is it. And some of the bonus tracks are xmas originals. More here and enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

Orbis Max, a pop/rock band from San Diego, have a new album out, Tilt-A Whorl. They're new to me, but I'm glad I've heard them. You might too. More here, and enjoy, allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

A bit early for the holiday's, but a good album nevertheless. The Weeklings Christmas album is a good one, and has the single posted about earlier in it too. More here, and enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

The Weeklings, a long running NJ band, who also are Max Weinberg's backing band for his solo shows, have a holiday single out. I know it's a bit early for this, but if you're already planning the holidays, you might like Must Be Santa. More here, and enjoy. allaroundrecords.blogspot.com

Beth Peabody has played with Jim Basnight for awhile, but these are her debut singles. If you like really early Bangles, you'll like these singles. More here, and enjoy,
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