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Happy Spring everyone, and welcome back to Pop Rocks Radio! I'm hoping this finds you all well, and if not, I hope the glory that is what we have for you today will cheer you right up! We've got tracks today from The Jellybricks, Julez and the Rollerz, Gary Kaluza, The Strokes, Ainsley Costello, and so much more. And, of course, no episode would be complete without a song by my favorite band, 20/20!
Thanks for listening and supporting the show! And check out our YouTube channel, as well!
Hey everyone, and welcome back to Pop Rocks Radio! Happy Spring to all who celebrate (or something like that...). Up here in Seattle, Spring means rain...LOTS of rain. If you're like me, staring out the window (like the kids in The Cat In the Hat), I humbly offer you a soundtrack to help pass the time till the sun peeks out. We've got tracks today from The Spindles, Bow and Yarrow, The Stems, Chico Detour, and so much more. And, of course, no episode would be complete without a song by my favorite band, 20/20!
Thanks for listening and supporting the show! And check out our YouTube channel, as well!
How do you know you came to the right place? 'Cuz you're here! Thanks for joining us again here on Pop Rocks Radio! We have a ton of great music for you to close out your summer! We have tracks from Nervous Eaters, The Bablers, The Rubinoos, The Half-Cubes, Paul Collins, The Peawees, Big Bam Boo, and so much more! And, of course, no episode would be complete without a song by my favorite band, 20/20!
Many of these artists are up on Bandcamp! Click the links below to support your favorite artists!
Get ready for another electrifying episode of Pop Rocks Radio! This week, we're bringing you killer tracks from Valley Lodge, Beechwood, Gyasi, Dany Laj and The Looks, and more. We'll mix in some indie power pop along with a few surprises that’ll keep you hooked. And of course, no episode of Pop Rocks Radio would be complete without a song from my favorite band, 20/20. Don't miss this high-energy blend of fresh sounds and timeless hits!
The Weeklings (feat. Peter Noone) – Mr. Soul Satisfaction
Donnie Iris – Ah! Leah!
Telejet – Beautiful World
Valley Lodge – After School
Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 26
Season 1 · Episode 26
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 • Duration 01:33:01
Get ready for another exciting episode of Pop Rocks Radio! This time, we're rocking out with fresh new tracks from The Toms, Annie Minogue Band, and The Metal Byrds. Plus, we'll dive into some classic hits from The Knack and The Boomtown Rats. And of course, no episode of Pop Rocks Radio would be complete without a song from my favorite band, 20/20. Tune in for a high-energy mix of the old and the new!
My sincerest apologies to the band Broken Record - I misspoke in the episode and referred to them by the name of their song, "Ringer" instead of the band name. Great song, great band...sorry about that!
Material Issues with guest Tommy Marolda is now on YouTube!
And check out this awesome set from The Fantastic Fellinis as part of David Bash's IPO Festival. Thanks for listening!
Today's tracks:
The Blasts – Shout & Twist
20/20 – People In Your Life
Liz Borden – Shake
Matt Caskitt & the Breaks - Back Pedal
The Dirtbombs – Sugar On Top
Chinese IX – I Quit
Fastbacks – Come On
Annie Minogue Band – Now!
The Stems - For Always (Live)
DM3 – One Times, Two Times Devastated
Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 25
Season 1 · Episode 25
Monday, August 26, 2024 • Duration 01:53:12
Welcome back for Episode 25 of Pop Rocks Radio! We've got great new music from The Toms, Royal Scene, The Blackburns, Shotgun Waltz, The Linda Brady Revival, and so much more! And of course, no episode would be complete without a song by my favorite band, 20/20.
Many of these artists can be found on bandcamp.com. On Bandcamp Fridays, Bandcamp waives their fees and all the money goes directly to the artist!
If you love and want to support independent music, check out Steve Schnee's great new video show, Schnee TeeVee, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StephenSchnee
For more of what we're listening to and other bands we love on tour, check out our newsletter: https://poprocksradio.substack.com/p/now-and-then
...you can also subscribe to the monthly newsletter through Substack or go to poprocksradio.com and sign up there.
Enjoy the show!
Today's Tracks:
Sugar - Helpless
20/20 – I Never Did No Hitler
Tony Marsico - Sleepwalker
Royal Scene – Romeo’s Blue
The Blackburns - Hooks
The Wesleys – A Lot To Lose
James Williamson & Iggy Pop – Consolation Prizes
The Chesterfield Kings – Fly the Astral Plane
The False Positives – Long Distance Romance
Jr. Juggernaut – Take Alone
The Yum Yums – Do You Like Me
Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 24
Season 1 · Episode 24
Friday, August 2, 2024 • Duration 01:51:39
Welcome back for Episode 24 of Pop Rocks Radio. As Velvet Crush once said, ahem...weird summer... To help with that, we've got great new music from Jr. Juggernaut, Joy Buzzer, The Armoires, The Cynz, Andy J. Palmer, and so much more! And of course, no episode would be complete without a song by my favorite band, 20/20.
Many of these artists can be found on bandcamp.com. On Bandcamp Fridays, Bandcamp waives their fees and all the money goes directly to the artist!
If you're in the L.A. area, David Bash's International Pop Overthrow festival runs from Aug 2nd to Aug 10th at the Redwood Bar. Great bands all week for only $15 per day!
And for more of what we're listening to and other bands we love on tour, check out our newsletter: https://poprocksradio.substack.com/p/now-and-then
...you can also subscribe to the monthly newsletter through Substack or go to poprocksradio.com and sign up there.
Today's Tracks:
Jr. Juggernaut – Everything I Touch
20/20 – What Do You Feel
The Great Affairs - Stevie
Joy Buzzer – You’d Be Surprised
The Kings – Switchin’ to Glide
The Armoires – We Absolutely Mean It
The Well Wishers – Old Enough to Know
The Fags – Truly, Truly
The Anderson Council - Citadel
Telejet – She Speaks Her Mind
The Vandalays - Ramona
Supercrush – Lost My Head
Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 23
Season 1 · Episode 23
Thursday, July 18, 2024 • Duration 01:40:49
Welcome back for Episode 23 of Pop Rocks Radio. Summer is here and the time is right (yeah yeah...). We've got great new music from Kick. Snare, Crash., The Shang Hi Los, Mark Ward, Tamar Berk, Lizzy Ura, The Diff and so much more! And of course, no episode would be complete without a song by my favorite band, 20/20.
Many of these artists can be found on bandcamp.com. On Bandcamp Fridays, Bandcamp waives their fees and all the money goes directly to the artist!
And for more of what we're listening to and other bands we love on tour, check out our newsletter: https://poprocksradio.substack.com/p/now-and-then
...you can also subscribe to the monthly newsletter through Substack or go to poprocksradio.com and sign up there.
Thanks for listening!
Today's Tracks:
The Shang Hi Los – Morganatic Panic
20/20 – My Tuesday
Mark Ward – I’ve Been Around
The Diff - Tanya
Lizzy Ura - Crashing
The Toms – Lady Luck
Sparkle*jets U.K. – Box of Letters
The Diodes – Red Rubber Ball
8x8 – King of Everything
The Wind – Hey, Mister!
Ahem - Waterlogged
The Moondogs – Who’s Gonna Tell Mary
Suzy & Los Quattro – Don’t Wanna Talk About It
Tamar Berk – Good Impression
Paper Citizen – American Song
Gene Champagne – Rock n Roll Boy
Pointed Sticks – Perfect Youth
Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 22
Season 1 · Episode 22
Friday, June 21, 2024 • Duration 01:26:20
Welcome back for Episode 22 of Pop Rocks Radio. We have a ton of great music for you today with tracks from Andy J. Palmer, KANAK, The Outlets, Raspberry Protocol, Camp Trash, and so much more! And of course, no episode would be complete without a song by my favorite band, 20/20.
Many of these artists can found on bandcamp.com! On Bandcamp Fridays, Bandcamp waives their fees and all the money goes directly to the artist!
Hayley and the Crushers are out on tour - for ticket info, go to https://hayleyandthecrushers.com.
And for more of what we're listening to and other bands we love on tour, check out our newsletter: https://poprocksradio.substack.com/p/now-and-then
...you can also subscribe to the monthly newsletter through Substack or go to poprocksradio.com and sign up there.
Thanks for listening!
Today's Tracks:
KANAK – Too Late
20/20 – Tonight We Fly
The Quick – Caroline Is Crying
The Voltz – Fire Up Indigo
The Paley Brothers – Meet The Invisible Man
Violet & Anya – Ballad of a Teenage Queen
Tiny Stills – What’s the Point of Anything?
Camp Trash - Pursuit
The Amplifier Heads – The Best It’s Gonna Be
The Cavedogs – Leave Me Alone
Dan Miraldi - Ulysses
Hayley and the Crushers - Alleyways
fanclubwallet – Band Like That
Tigerblind – Hold You Tight
Gen11 – Heart of Stone
Smack Champion – Die Slow
Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 21
Season 1 · Episode 21
Friday, June 7, 2024 • Duration 01:22:58
Great music today from The Paley Brothers, The High Frequencies, Nick Piunti, and so much more! And of course, no episode would be complete without a song from my favorite band, 20/20!
The Fantastic Fellinis – My Mind Goes Round in Circles
The Posies – Grant Hart
Gene Champagne – Shake Some More
The Well Wishers – Back Down Son
The Second Summer – The Reason
Muzzle – What a Bore
Background music courtesy of Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited - great stuff!
THE TOMS – STATIONARY BIKE
David Brookings and The Average Lookings - Shelby
A Day In Venice - Tendencies
Paley Brothers – Turn the Tide
Brian Ray – Here For You
The Linda Brady Revival – Yes Man
Stiv Bators – A Million Miles Away
Shotgun Waltz – Sink or Swim
Speedfossil – She’s Doing Fine
Sorrows – Teenage Heartbreak
Mark Rogers – To Open Your Eyes
Moonlight Academy – Unbroken
The Angels – Am I Ever Gonna See You
PONY - Freezer
Olivia Rafferty – Earthquake Room
Superdrag – Sold You an Alibi
The Explorers Club – One Drop of Rain
Box Elder - Bug
Dancing Hoods – Baby’s Got Rockets
Redd Kross – I’ll Take Your Word For it
Matt Caskitt & The Breaks – Meet Me in Memphis
Dum Dum Girls – In the Wake of You
Chinese IX – Human Resources
The Cynz – You Would Not Miss Me
Tommy Keene – This Could Be Fiction
Jessica Boudreaux - Doctor
A Week Full Of Mondays - Smile
PONY – Sucker Punch
The Martial Arts – Friends for Fools
Dear Misses – 1% Suckers
The Dangtrippers – Half Your Age
Kahuna Surfers – Summer Bay
Dolour – Everything I Need
The Colors – Rave It Up
Holly Hannigan – Bitter Pill
Monogroove – Modern Day Romeo
Pete Yorn - Murray
Andy J. Palmer – Mystery To Me
Beauty – Polar Bear Ice Cream
The Speedways – Seen Better Days
Liam Gallagher & John Squire – I’m So Bored
Blue Meanies – I’m Not In Love With You
The Rollers – Hello & Welcome Home
The Grip Weeds – We Love You
Valley Lodge – Dyin’
Matt Caskitt & The Breaks – Got Me on Your Hook
The Mayflies USA - Ariel
The Pandoras – I Live My Life
Amy Rowbottom – Boom Boy
Kick. Snare. Crash. – What’s the Point
Baseball Bat – Let Down
Rural France – Packhorse
Bruce Moody – It’s Not Like Mine
Brendan Benson – Tiny Spark
The Itch – Monday Morning
The Apples In Stereo – Shine a Light
Gene Champagne – Back In My Arms
Cherry Fez - Superexcited
Raspberry Protocol – Hot Girl Summer
Honeyblood – Killer Bangs
The Outlets – Knock Me Down
Speedfossil – Silver Lining
Extra Arms – Be Someone Else
Andy J. Palmer – Higher Than the Sun
The High Frequencies – You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Nada Surf – In Front of Me Now
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