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Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop)

@poptodd.bsky.social

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He/Him 🎶 🎵 #MusicSky #MusicianSky #IndieMusic Campfire Songs podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1460920 Hop on Pop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JKmUEMrJuPCfFRA5hWspD?si=gT3Ow9i1RSuRHP1ZoYNWcQ HoP Bandcamp: http://hoponpop.bandcamp.co

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Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Mar 31

#MusicSky
Hey all you #collegeradio #DJs, #musicpodcasters, and others who share music with the masses, please check out what I have to offer. And, if you could see your way to adding any songs to your sets, I would be forever appreciative.
ALL ARE FREE DOWNLOADS.
Thank you.
hoponpop.bandcamp.com

Hop On Pop

Currently recording and releasing 1 song at a time, for the ever-evolving HoP album One-By-One. Album updates at http://www.facebook.com/hoponpopchicago and http://twitter.com/HopOnPopMusic Hop On Po...

hoponpop.bandcamp.com

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · 7d

New episode of #CampfireSongsPodcast is up!
With music from Bangtails, Sloan, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Salem 66, The Plugz, Liquid Mike, and Dirty Poodle.
#podcast #indierock #MusicSky
www.buzzsprout.com/1460920/epis...

Episode 44 - Campfire Songs

Episode 43 of Campfire Songs with Sloan, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Salem 66, The Plugs, Liquid Mike, Dirty Poodle, Kath Bloom, and Bangtails.

www.buzzsprout.com

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Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Oct 2

#ChicagoParents
I've started teaching #GuitarLessons! Available for kids in grades K-12, in Chicago's #WestSuburbs. I'll travel to you.
Experience with #neurodiverse kids!

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Sep 29

#MusicSky
The new episode of #CampfireSongsPodcast dropped this week!
Check it out - Episode #43 with music from Fust, Ed Dowie, #BonniePrinceBilly, Shame, Unrest, The Feelies, Robb Young, and Ron Sexsmith.
#podcast #MusicPocast
www.buzzsprout.com/1460920/epis...

Episode 43 - Campfire Songs

Episode 43 of Campfire Songs with Fust, Ed Dowie, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Shame, Unrest, The Feelies, Robb Young, Ron Sexsmith.

www.buzzsprout.com

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Sep 23

How does one lose an entire #guitar case but still have the guitar?
#greatmysteries

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Sep 11

The full story behind the song and an exploration of its writing at this link. It's a podcast about songwriting.
open.spotify.com/episode/7KSk...

Say You Will (Hop On Pop)

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Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Sep 11

I hope you'll consider this song of mine: open.spotify.com/track/6IoZEA...
Protest/political/anti-war. May not be what you are looking for, but I thought I would throw my hat into the ring.

Say You Will (A Reluctant Soldier's Plea)

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Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Sep 3

I fit the bill.

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Aug 25

Seeing @willoldham.bsky.social in a couple of weeks.
Listening to the new one in prep.

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Aug 16

Favorite? That's a mood thing.
But "Home Base" is 80s and 90s indie rock.

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Aug 13

#currentmood
hoponpop.bandcamp.com/track/if-you...

If You Knew, by Hop On Pop

from the album One By One

hoponpop.bandcamp.com

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Aug 5

#MusicSky
This song. A ballad that is about the closest thing to an anthem that I've written.
"Written under the influence of @themagfields.bsky.social recorded under the influence of #therollingstones
#songwriting #indierock

hoponpop.bandcamp.com/track/we-mad...

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Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Aug 4

#MusicSky
I wrote a song called "Tortured Artist" a little while ago. It's on the second Hop on Pop record and I think it's kinda fun. Especially the last little bit, which makes me giggle.
It's fun to be clever.
hoponpop.bandcamp.com/track/tortur...

Tortured Artist, by Hop On Pop

from the album Chicken On a Bicycle

hoponpop.bandcamp.com

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Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Aug 1

#MusicSky!
Happy #BandcampFriday!
I have nothing new to offer, but the same 4 or 5 albums that have been up for a little while.
I cover a bunch of styles: #IndiePop, #Americana, #punk, #IndiePop and more.
Please support indie artists, whether it's me or someone else. Thanks!
hoponpop.bandcamp.com

Hop On Pop

hoponpop.bandcamp.com

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Aug 1

The new episode of my #podcast just went live! With conversation and great tunes from Dandy Livingstone, Slap Happy Humphrey, Skaggs, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Dubinski, The Cannanes, Horsegirl, and Peter Holsapple.
#musicpodcast #indiemusic #MusicSky
www.buzzsprout.com/1460920/epis...

Episode 42 - Campfire Songs

Episode 42 of Campfire Songs with Dandy Livingstone, Slap Happy Humphrey, Skaggs, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Dubinski, The Cannanes, Horsegirl, Peter Holsapple.

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Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Jul 15

After a hiatus, getting together on Friday to record the next episode of the Campfire Songs #podcast. No guest this time, but I did start a running list of the guests that we HAVE had join us.
And here is a link to the show: www.buzzsprout.com/1460920
Hope you check it out.
#MusicPodcast #MusicSky

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Jul 15

#MusicSky
Today's song of the day. Maybe I tried to do too much with the production/arrangement? I still think it's one of my better compositions - I mean, 9-TRACK GUITAR HARMONY!
#Indie #songwriting #guitar
hoponpop.bandcamp.com/track/spinni...

Spinning, Standing Still, by Hop On Pop

from the album One By One

hoponpop.bandcamp.com

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Jul 14

3/3
“Before every surgery, I go to church and pray.” It was reassuring.

“This is my guy,” I thought as I drifted off.

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Jul 14

2/3
“How are you?” he asked in his thick Albanian accent. I thought of my wife, parents, and young children. Had I seen them for the last time? I got angry.

“My life is about to change. For you, it’s another day at the office.”

Dr. Mrkidichian frowned empathetically. He looked me in the eye.

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Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Jul 14

1/3
A writing exercise I did a few months ago: tell the story of 5 minutes in your life in EXACTLY 100 words.

“This is My Guy” (100-word memoir)

I was having brain surgery.

In prep, as the sedative creeped into my veins, the surgeon appeared; a serious, hard-faced man of 60 years.

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Jul 9

#MusicSky #songwriting
Reminiscing about when I started writing. I really wanted to be #JayFarrar from #UncleTupelo (and #SonVolt). You can hear it clearly -- maybe too clearly. But I still think the songs were pretty good.
hoponpop.bandcamp.com/track/whiskey

Whiskey, by Cash Cow

from the album rBGH

hoponpop.bandcamp.com

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Jul 2

#MusicSky
List of #RecordStores. Please add your own.
CHICAGO:
- Dusty Groove - Esp. for jazz, blues, soul, & int'l
- Reckless Records - Classic indie/underground stores
- Laurie's Planet of Sound - Cute local store
- Vintage Vinyl (Evanston) - Overpriced but it's your spot for hard-to-find UK stuff

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Jun 26

#MusicSky #IndieRock
Just cuz I want you to have a listen. I hope you like it.
hoponpop.bandcamp.com/track/tortur...
Let me know what you think, if you do.

Tortured Artist, by Hop On Pop

from the album Chicken On a Bicycle

hoponpop.bandcamp.com

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Jun 23

#MusicSky #IndieRock #Americana #Songwriting
Solo-acoustic recording of a song that I really want to re-record with a full band. I'll get to it soon.
hoponpop.bandcamp.com/track/i-got-...

I Got Nothing, by Todd Leiter-Weintraub

from the album Well-Enough Alone EP

hoponpop.bandcamp.com

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Jun 6

...until you have to POOP!!!

Todd Leiter-Weintraub (Hop on Pop) @poptodd.bsky.social · Jun 4

I saw Whale opening for Blur on the headliner's 'The Great Escape' tour. Really good, fun live band!