Featured IPO CD Artists: Sean O’Brien & His Dirty Hands, The Viewers, The Stick Arounds, David Dattner, The Armoires
Featured IPO CD Artist: Sean O’Brien & His Dirty Hands IPO Vol 21 CD Song: “My Colors Dark” 1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD? First completed final mix of a track from the forthcoming album, My Colors Dark 2) Which 2-3 ’60-‘90s artists do you admire most (and why)? Beatles, Velvet Underground and Radiohead. Melodic invention and innovation and songs dealing with adult themes in their lyrics. 3) Same as question 2, but for contemporary...
read moreFeatured IPO CD Artists: Synners of Truth, The Arcadeans, Jengi
Featured IPO CD Artist: Synners of Truth IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “Shake Mahone” 1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD? It’s an upbeat song which we feel would best fit the power pop CD package. It’s explosively contagious. Very positive reviews from those that have heard it. 2) If you could play your dream gig, which other three to four artists would be on the bill with you? They can be living, defunct, or dead. Wilko Johnson, Bernie Edwards, Anthony Kiedis,...
read moreFeatured IPO CD Artists: Micah Gilbert, Shplang, Scott Perry
Featured IPO CD Artist: Micah Gilbert IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “Get To You” 1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD? Besides thinking that it would be a good fit, I had just finished the song, and the favorite choice of my own material is usually the last song I’ve worked on. At that point you’ve put your best intentions into something new and it still holds some personal enjoyment. I’m mostly interested in the latest thing I’ve done until some time has passed....
read moreFeatured IPO CD Artists: The Spindles, The Virtues, The Harriets
Featured IPO CD Artist: The Spindles IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “Prisoner of War” 1) What was the reason you chose “Prisoner of War” for the IPO CD? Duane: Several people who have heard “Prisoner of War” have remarked that “it’s a hit” and “it should be on the radio.” It always seems to be a fan favorite, as well as one of the band’s favorites to perform. Jeff: We also had decided to have a couple of songs mastered at Abbey Road and “Prisoner of War” was one of...
read moreFeatured IPO CD Artists: Sunshine Bloom, The Vinylos, The Newds
Featured IPO CD Artist: Sunshine Bloom IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “Have Wings, Will Travel” 1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD? “Have Wings, Will Travel” is just distilled Sunshine Bloom. It says in a few short minutes exactly who we are and what we are about. It’s fun, punchy and catchy. Plus it has loads of harmonies and a harpsichord. What more could you want!?! 2) If you could play your dream gig, which other three to four artists would be on the bill with you? They...
read moreBash On Pop – David Bash’s “Best Of 2017” Lists
Hi Everyone, Here are my lists of favorite albums of 2017. As is my usual custom, I’ve broken this down into several categories, as I’m just not comfortable ranking unlike entities on one list. Those marked with an * are vinyl-only releases. Those marked with an ** are cassette-only releases. Contemporary Categories I. Top 125 Albums Disclaimer alert: I heard A LOT of fine albums this year, even more than 2016, which surprised me…but even paring it down to 125 was a daunting task. If your album...
read moreFeatured IPO CD Artists: Kalina & Kiana, Slyboots, Steve Rosenbaum
Featured IPO CD Artist: Kalina & Kiana IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “It Had To Be You” 1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD? “It Had To Be You” is our first single off of our upcoming EP! We’re working with a new producer, getting a strictly pop sound, and we’re so excited to promote this song. We are proud of “It Had To Be You.” We recently filmed a music video for it that will be out when we officially release the single. 2) If you could play your dream gig, which other...
read moreFeatured IPO CD Artists: Michael Roberts, The Bishop’s Daredevil Stunt Club, The JetBeats
Featured IPO CD Artist: Michael Roberts IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “When You Shine” 1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD? The reason I chose “When You Shine ” is because the song was my lead single but also because of the upbeat tempo & positive message it conveys. 2) If you could play your dream gig, which other three to four artists would be on the bill with you? They can be living, defunct, or dead. John Lennon (Rhythm), Paul McCartney (Bass), Billy Joel...
read moreFeatured IPO CD Artists: New Mystery Girl, Greg Ieronimo, Danny Echo
Featured IPO CD Artist: New Mystery Girl IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “Crawl Through Your Hair” 1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD? Another New Mystery Girl track, “Brand New Love”, was chosen for airplay on Little Steven’s Underground Garage so wanted to share the energy and movement of “Crawl Through Your Hair”, the title track, for IPO. 2) If you could play your dream gig, which other three to four artists would be on the bill with you? They can be...
read moreFeatured IPO CD Artists: Huxley Rittman & The Rusty Hitmen, Jimmy Haber, The Belmondos
Featured IPO CD Artist: Huxley Rittman & The Rusty Hitmen IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “Stay With Me” 1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD? It’s our best standalone song. It’s energetic, to the point, and a fun lil’ guitar solo if I do say so myself. 2) If you could play your dream gig, which other three to four artists would be on the bill with you? They can be living, defunct, or dead. The event would start on time with an astoundingly large and remarkably punctual...
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