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...

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...

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,...

Featured IPO CD Artist: John McMullan IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “Smile At Me”     1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   I happened across a ragged cassette that contained a demo of “Smile At Me” that I made in the early ’90’s. Don Smith (Good Question/Van Duren producer) and I simply felt that it needed to be recorded again, with the new version featuring (former Zuider...

Featured IPO CD Artist: Crickle IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “Penelope Please”     1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   Well, thanks to you David for requesting “Penelope Please” to be included on the compilation! I’m very grateful you did and I think it’s the best power pop tune I ever wrote. It’s a good representation of a Midwestern band being influenced by...

Featured IPO CD Artist: The Viewers IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “Who’ll Be The One”     1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   The song, “Who’ll Be The One” is one which we end each live show with. Its upbeat “Motown” tempo always gets people on the floor. It’s also a song which has gained us radio airplay all over the world.   2) If you could play your dream gig, which other three...