Hi Everyone,   Here are my lists of favorite albums of 2022. 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   Disclaimer alert: I heard A LOT of fine albums in 2022. From top to bottom this list is as...

Featured IPO CD Artist: Brent Windler IPO Vol. 23 CD Song: “Around The Bend”     1. What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   I thought putting my song “Around the Bend” on the IPO CD would be a good fit, and also a good starting point for the music I make; I also really enjoy the way that one came out on my record.   2. Please describe that pivotal moment when you first realized...

Featured IPO CD Artist: Andrew Stonehome IPO Vol. 23 CD Song: “Heartbreaker”     1. What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   The song that I chose (“Heartbreaker”) is an upbeat Power Pop song that seems to be the best fit stylistically for the CD. My music can be a bit eclectic and this song seems like the obvious choice because of the reception that it’s gotten among folks who like Power...

Featured IPO CD Artist: The Jeremy Band IPO Vol. 23 CD Song: “Drink It Up”     1. What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   The song was chosen by David Bash at my request. I thought it would be interesting to see what song he picked.   2. Please describe that pivotal moment when you first realized you wanted to create music or become a band.   At about age 13 I started writing songs and...

Featured IPO CD Artist: Fernando Perdomo IPO Vol. 23 CD Song: “Girl With A Record Collection”     1. What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   DJ Rodney Bingenheimer has brought this song back to life … He keeps on playing it on his show and this new version from my Jangle album was custom made for Rodney’s tastes which is very congruent with the IPO world … It’s an ode to...

Hi, Everyone. I’m back with my first column of 2022! Yes, I know it should have come earlier, but thankfully I’ve been very busy putting together various International Pop Overthrow festivals! Yes, we’re making our slow slide back to normalcy, or at least a reasonable facsimile thereof! Anyway, dig it, and dig in!!     Lolas-All Rise (Kool Kat; CD)   Birmingham, Alabama’s own Lolas have been releasing albums since the...