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Dandy Boy Records @dandyboyrecords.bsky.social · 3d

Awesome interview with our Rob!

S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 3d

The Goods’ debut album is one of 2025’s most highly anticipated guitar pop releases, and it delivers. Check out my interview with Rob Good. @dandyboyrecords.bsky.social

#musicsky #music #guitarpop #indie #powerpop

Interview: The Goods

Rob Good Discusses His Band's Debut Album

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Lee Coursey @lee-coursey.bsky.social · 3d

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#powerpop #newmusic #nowplaying 😎🎶

New album from Lolas: "Big Hits and Freak Disasters"

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Big Hits and Freak Disasters by Lolas

Listen now on your favorite streaming service. Powered by Songlink/Odesli, an on-demand, customizable smart link service to help you share songs, albums, podcasts and more.

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 1d

…and WE’RE BACK! Prolific pop and punk musician Ryan Allen joins the ongoing and evolving “Is It Power Pop?!” conversation: “The power pop I love must carry a weight that is undeniable.”
@ryanallenmuzik.bsky.social
#musicsky #music #powerpop

Is It Power Pop?!

PART FIFTEEN: Ryan Allen

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 3d

The Goods’ debut album is one of 2025’s most highly anticipated guitar pop releases, and it delivers. Check out my interview with Rob Good. @dandyboyrecords.bsky.social

#musicsky #music #guitarpop #indie #powerpop

Interview: The Goods

Rob Good Discusses His Band's Debut Album

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BigTakeoverMag @bigtakeover.com · 7d

"The music gods continue to smile down on power pop fans in 2025, but the gifts they bestow aren’t always obvious. Featuring Liquid Mike, Strange Magic, Lùlù, Dots, and Softjaw." — by @stevewlauden.bsky.social

Power Pop Adjacent

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 7d

I’m back at @bigtakeover.com’s website today with an essay about (you guessed it!) …POWER POP! Well, power pop ADJACENCY, actually. Featuring Liquid Mike, Strange Magic, Lùlù, Dots, and Softjaw. #musicsky #powerpop

Power Pop Adjacent

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 10d

Had a lot of fun writing this one. Check it out at Remember The Lightning. #musicsky #music
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Small Musical Moments

A Few Seconds Can Stop You In Your Tracks

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 13d

Tons of great new music being released these days. Here are 10 new tracks to fuel your weekend. #musicsky #music

Guitar Pop For Now People—Part 32

10 Recent Tracks + Music Reviewers/Publications (+ Playlist)

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Lee Coursey @lee-coursey.bsky.social · 15d

@luvthemats.bsky.social @stevewlauden.bsky.social @timmcintyre11.bsky.social @joemurphy9.bsky.social

MELLOW MATS:

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 14d

White Reaper's new album is out today. Here's my interview with lead singer/songwriter Tony Esposito about the band's long road to releasing this strong collection of songs. #ICYMI
#musicsky #music #powerpop

The Return Of White Reaper

Tony Esposito Discusses The Long Road To Their New Album

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Librarians With Hickeys @lwhickeys.bsky.social · 17d

Spooky Season alert! Rex from @bigstirrecords.bsky.social runs down his Power Pop for Halloween list on the "Remember The Lightning" Substack and also includes our new video for "Ghoul You Want" from "Chilling, Thrilling Hooks And Haunted Harmonies" (out 10/10). click below & see it for yourself!

S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 17d

Great guest post today from Rex Broome of The Armoires and Big Stir Records. ⚡️💥 PLUS: A spooky video premiere for the new Librarians With Hickeys track “Ghoul You Want.” Don’t be afraid to click…
#music #musicsky #halloween @bigstirrecords.bsky.social

Power Pop For Halloween

GUEST POST: Rex Broome (+ ⚡️💥 Video Premiere)

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 15d

Got my Halloween costume all picked out!
#musicsky #Music #halloween #powerpop

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 17d

Great guest post today from Rex Broome of The Armoires and Big Stir Records. ⚡️💥 PLUS: A spooky video premiere for the new Librarians With Hickeys track “Ghoul You Want.” Don’t be afraid to click…
#music #musicsky #halloween @bigstirrecords.bsky.social

Power Pop For Halloween

GUEST POST: Rex Broome (+ ⚡️💥 Video Premiere)

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 17d

Great guest post today from Rex Broome of The Armoires and Big Stir Records. ⚡️💥 PLUS: A spooky video premiere for the new Librarians With Hickeys track “Ghoul You Want.” Don’t be afraid to click…
#music #musicstack #halloween
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Power Pop For Halloween

GUEST POST: Rex Broome (+ ⚡️💥 Video Premiere)

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 20d

Answering life's big questions.
#musicsky #music

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks! I will.

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Lee Coursey @lee-coursey.bsky.social · 20d

#music #musicsky 🎶🎸🥁😎🔊🔊🔊

I really enjoyed this charming song by @birdstreets.bsky.social that was just released this week. Give it a listen!

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BIRD STREETS - RUN FOR OUR LIVES (Official Video)

YouTube video by Bird Streets

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 22d

Australia’s Loose Lips have unleashed one of the most urgent rock and roll albums of 2025. #musicsky #music

Interview: Loose Lips

Josh Hardy & Nadine Muller Discuss 'Last Laugh'

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 20d

Remember The Lightning just got through our second round of excellent “Is It Power Pop?!” guest posts. What have we learned so far? Let’s review.

PLUS: Eight songs at the sweet & crunchy core of this rock subgenre we all love…as chosen by online voters.

#music #Musicsky #powerpop

REDUX: "Is It Power Pop?!"

Eight Sweet & Crunchy Songs At The Genre’s Core

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 22d

Australia’s Loose Lips have unleashed one of the most urgent rock and roll albums of 2025. #musicsky #music

Interview: Loose Lips

Josh Hardy & Nadine Muller Discuss 'Last Laugh'

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 24d

“This kind of lyrical dissection is like a drug for nerdy music fans seeking clues about their own experience while stealing glances into the interior lives of their musical heroes.”
#musicsky #music #powerpop

September Gurls & December Boy’s

What A Difference An Apostrophe Can Make

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Paul Myers @pulmyears.bsky.social · 27d

Happy to be included in this fantastic roundtable, thanks for inviting me, S.W. Lauden!

S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 27d

A pet theory explained and a roundtable of sorts featuring @pulmyears.bsky.social, @popdude.bsky.social, @anniezaleski.bsky.social, and @dockfidrych.bsky.social. #musicsky #music #powerpop

The Cheap Trick Paradox™

Surrender, But Don't Give Yourself Away

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 27d

A pet theory explained and a roundtable of sorts featuring @pulmyears.bsky.social, @popdude.bsky.social, @anniezaleski.bsky.social, and @dockfidrych.bsky.social. #musicsky #music #powerpop

The Cheap Trick Paradox™

Surrender, But Don't Give Yourself Away

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · 28d

Had a great chat with Liquid Mike’s Mike Maple about the band’s excellent new album, 'Hell is an Airport,' and their latest video for the song "99." You can check it out over at Big Takeover. #musicsky #music

Liquid Mike: New Album & "99" Video Out Today

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S.W. Lauden @stevewlauden.bsky.social · Sep 9

“Is It PROTO-Power Pop?!” Javier Romero of Strange Magic (one of my fav lo-fi #powerpop bands), joins the series. You can also check out his new single and video for “Sugar Free” from the upcoming album “Effervescent.”
#musicsky #music #newmusic

Is It Power Pop?!

PART FOURTEEN: Javier Romero

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