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The Shivvers
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The Shivvers were a power pop band from Milwaukee, active from 1978 to 1982. They had their roots in the 60s music, but their future was in the newborn eighties. They were more new wavey than punk but retained from the latter a sense of urgency that could be heard in their sole single "Teen … read more
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Gary Charlson
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Gary Charlson was a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kansas City, Missouri. Although unable to find mainstream success, his melodic tun… read moreGary Charlson was a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kansas City, Missouri. Although unable to find mainstream success, his melodic tunes for Titan Records from the late 70s have long had a long cult following among power pop/new wav… read moreGary Charlson was a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kansas City, Missouri. Although unable to find mainstream success, his melodic tunes for Titan Records from the late 70s have long had a long cult following among power pop/new wave fans. Stylistically, he is similar to contemporaries Todd … read more
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The Explosives
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Perhaps one of the best, and most overlooked power trio in Austin. Not only did they make some great records, and put on a great live show,… read morePerhaps one of the best, and most overlooked power trio in Austin. Not only did they make some great records, and put on a great live show, they are the best backing band Roky Erickson ever had. Cam King is a guitar God no two ways about… read morePerhaps one of the best, and most overlooked power trio in Austin. Not only did they make some great records, and put on a great live show, they are the best backing band Roky Erickson ever had. Cam King is a guitar God no two ways about it. Fred Steady KRC a intense tight drummer like no other.… read more
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Pezband
4,349 listeners
Before the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering C… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and h… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and harmony-drenched pop-rock on three critically-acclaimed album… read more
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Pointed Sticks
17,768 listeners
Power-pop/punk/new-wave outfit who emerged from the late 70's Vancouver Hardcore scene (DOA, Subhumans). Only lasted for 3 years and o… read morePower-pop/punk/new-wave outfit who emerged from the late 70's Vancouver Hardcore scene (DOA, Subhumans). Only lasted for 3 years and one studio release yet remain one of the most influential music acts from the period. View wikiPower-pop/punk/new-wave outfit who emerged from the late 70's Vancouver Hardcore scene (DOA, Subhumans). Only lasted for 3 years and one studio release yet remain one of the most influential music acts from the period. View wiki
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The Spongetones
15,194 listeners
The Spongetones, formed in 1981, are a power pop band from Charlotte, North Carolina. They formed from a Beatles cover act that had been pl… read moreThe Spongetones, formed in 1981, are a power pop band from Charlotte, North Carolina. They formed from a Beatles cover act that had been playing at a local Charlotte bar. Very much influenced by the British Invasion, the Spongetones carr… read moreThe Spongetones, formed in 1981, are a power pop band from Charlotte, North Carolina. They formed from a Beatles cover act that had been playing at a local Charlotte bar. Very much influenced by the British Invasion, the Spongetones carried on the musical genre through acclaimed original songwrit… read more
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The Cute Lepers
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the Cute Lepers are a six/sometimes seven-piece band from Seattle, WA equally influenced by first wave punk, mod-revival, power pop, and th… read morethe Cute Lepers are a six/sometimes seven-piece band from Seattle, WA equally influenced by first wave punk, mod-revival, power pop, and the spirit of Johnny Thunders. Led by chief songwriter Steve E. Kix & occasional song writer Ste… read morethe Cute Lepers are a six/sometimes seven-piece band from Seattle, WA equally influenced by first wave punk, mod-revival, power pop, and the spirit of Johnny Thunders. Led by chief songwriter Steve E. Kix & occasional song writer Steve Kicks (both formerly of the Briefs), the band also mixes … read more
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Sex Clark Five
4,296 listeners
Sex Clark Five is a prolific underground indie rock band that began in the early 1980s in Huntsville, Alabama. Calling their inventive sawe… read moreSex Clark Five is a prolific underground indie rock band that began in the early 1980s in Huntsville, Alabama. Calling their inventive sawed-off pop songs "strum and drum" (a pun for sturm und drang), SC5 released several album… read moreSex Clark Five is a prolific underground indie rock band that began in the early 1980s in Huntsville, Alabama. Calling their inventive sawed-off pop songs "strum and drum" (a pun for sturm und drang), SC5 released several albums that featured a jangly guitar style that became somewhat o… read more
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Richard X. Heyman
4,871 listeners
“Think back on it all” - goes the opening line of Kenyon Walls, the first track on Richard X. Heyman’s new debut-album-that-never-was Actu… read more“Think back on it all” - goes the opening line of Kenyon Walls, the first track on Richard X. Heyman’s new debut-album-that-never-was Actual Sighs, and an apt way to begin a musical journey through Richard’s past, present and future. … read more“Think back on it all” - goes the opening line of Kenyon Walls, the first track on Richard X. Heyman’s new debut-album-that-never-was Actual Sighs, and an apt way to begin a musical journey through Richard’s past, present and future. One might cheekily observe that it was twenty years ago toda… read more
