House of Fools’ brand of power pop-rock is pleasant and, here on Time from their 2011 full-length Versus the Beast, oddly reminiscent in some minor ways of 70’s era Pink Floyd. Whatever the influence, the North Carolina based band has plenty of rock and roll chops and delightfully harmonious vocals. There’s plenty of power here, too, from the lead guitar and bass to the frenetic beats of the drum. You can find more information on House of Fools by visiting them on their web…
Read MoreOtis Heat is a great pop-rock band and this video of Gold Mine from their 2012 EP The Ugly makes me laugh incessantly! A band that does not take themselves too seriously but delivers fine craft anyway, well that is just a bonus. The simplicity of this video, and of course the message that those who drop into a load of cash need to be wary of the friends that pop out of the woodwork, is just right-on. Vocals here are perfectly executed,…
Read MoreBack in early February, I posted a track by a group that I keep coming back to, partially because they have such a fun, energetic live show, The Spring Standards. It’s time to revisit them again with the old west feel of The Hush. The Hush seems to capture just a little essence of their live performance. Even though this song has a country rock feel, the band is forever changing styles from song to song. Variety is the spice of…
Read MoreZulu Winter played only their second gig in the US at this years SXSW in Austin, Texas. I can only imagine that it was a great set. On We Should Be Swimming, Zulu shows that they are accomplished, polished and fun to listen to. They’ve got great pop chops, a driving but not over powering beat and just the right amount of lyrical mystery. You can check out Zulu Winter on their web site, which has links to their Sound Cloud,…
Read MoreEvery year needs a summertime anthem-a feel good, party song with little bit of a fun-loving, fun-poking lyric. Enter New Jersey’s Mike Rocket and the Stars and the sing-along song, Cool Cool Summertime. The band is a feature on the 2012 South By Southwest (SXSW) entertainment schedule. You can find more music, links, and information on Mike Rocket and the Stars by visiting their website. Check them out! (Source: http://mikerocket.com/ )
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