S.W. Lauden
@stevewlauden.bsky.social
Writer, author, drummer. Edits the guitar pop newsletter Remember The Lightning: https://rememberthelightning.substack.com/. Contributor for Big Takeover. Drummer for Tsar, The Brothers Steve, Ken Layne & The Corvids, and Ridel High (aka "Coulter").
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S.W. Lauden@stevewlauden.bsky.social · last wk.“We were so dedicated, not just in The Nerves but also in The Beat,” Collins said. “All the work I did with with all those musicians. We weren’t fooling around. Now I get to enjoy that and it’s very sweet.” #musicsky #music
Read about the great new album from Classic Traffic. Touches of Teenage Fanclub, Cheap Trick, and Thin Lizzy.
Interview: Classic Traffic
Dante Fotino Discusses Their New Album, ‘Real Music’
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“We were so dedicated, not just in The Nerves but also in The Beat,” Collins said. “All the work I did with with all those musicians. We weren’t fooling around. Now I get to enjoy that and it’s very sweet.” #musicsky #music
The Nerves At 50
Chatting With Paul Collins, King of Power Pop
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Softjaw’s debut album is one the most anticipated power pop releases of the year…and we have your first taste. #musicsky #music
⚡️💥 VIDEO PREMIERE: Softjaw
Get The Lowdown On Their New Single “Love Can’t Kill You”
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“No one would have picked us out of that crowd of bands at the time to be the one that made it as far as we have. We didn’t look or sound professional and did not seem to have potential the way the other bands did.” —Rivers Cuomo #musicsky #music
Heavy Metal Begat Geek Rock
Book Excerpt: From Avant Garde To Weezer & Beyond
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Wrote about one of my favorite "power" pop songs ever. #musicsky #music
Thirteen
The Understated Power Of A Pop Ballad
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The LA music scene keeps delivering great new bands. Lately I’ve been loving the jangly debut album by The Freebies, a ‘60s-soaked guitar pop group fronted by Bre Limón. #music #musicsky
Interview: The Freebies
Bre Limón Discusses The LA Band’s Debut Album
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Fun chat with Descendents/All guitarist Stephen Egerton about his poppy new solo album, '“I Think You’re Overthinking This.” #musicstack #music
Interview: Stephen Egerton
Discussing His New Solo Album, ‘I Think You’re Overthinking This’
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Decades later, I still love every version of The Replacements (some more than others)—but I always come back to 'Sorry Ma.' #musicsky #music
‘Sorry Ma’ At 45
An Ode To The Replacements’ Stunning 1981 Debut Album
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Ronnie Barnett of The Muffs joins the "Is It Power Pop?!" party. #musicsky #music
Is It Power Pop?!
PART THIRTY TWO: Ronnie Barnett
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Esteemed MusicStacker @joebonomo.bsky.social steps up to the “Is It Power Pop?!” plate and knocks it outta the park. He even throws one curveball that will likely have a few purists ready for a bench-clearing brawl. #musicsky #music
Is It Power Pop?!
PART THIRTY: Joe Bonomo
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Combining elements of ‘70s power pop (Big Star), ‘80s college rock (Replacements), and ‘90s alternative/lo-fi (GBV! GBV!), these 11 songs also contain some surprising twists and turns for a collection that feels so instantly familiar. #musicsky #music
Interview: Mopar Stars
Discussing Their Album 'Official Researchers Of The NJ Devil'
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“I think the shows that that are chaotic and exciting and make me go 'AHHHH, WHAT’S HAPPENING????' for most of the set are the ones that are the most thrilling to me.” — Jeff Whalen #musicsky #music
Jeff Whalen's Bubblegum Strangeness
Gearing Up For His First Live Performance In A Couple Years
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#music #musicsky 🎶🎸😎🔊 ❓IS IT #POWERPOP? Hey, Hey, Helen by ABBA (1975) Does it qualify as power pop? Power pop adjacent? Have I (as is probable) lost my mind? youtu.be/tN0d5QPDUZA @stevewlauden.bsky.social @powerpop.bsky.social @marcfagel.bsky.social @timmcintyre11.bsky.social
Hey, Hey Helen
YouTube video by ABBA - Topic
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That Grin tune! My old boss at a record shop I worked at in MD used to spin this one a lot.
Thrilled to have Yellow Pills founder Jordan Oakes join the series, delivering 5 immaculate song choices. #musicsky #music
Is It Power Pop?!
PART TWENTY NINE: Jordan Oakes
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Since 1998, International Pop Overthrow festival has brought power pop (and adjacent!) artists and fans together to celebrate the melodic rock music we all love. #musicsky #music
Interview: David Bash
Behind The Scenes At International Pop Overthrow Festival
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🚨Awesome read as usual from Melanie‼️ Read📚, listen🎧🔊, enjoy😊 & have a great one folks🎶👊😎🚨
Just because…🎶🎙️🎸🥁🎹🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊 #MorningMusic ☕️☕️☕️⛅️💨💨 I first heard this song on last weekend’s @indiepoptakeout.bsky.social 📻 broadcast & now a mention in this great piece by @stevewlauden.bsky.social Read📚, listen🎧🔊, enjoy😊 & have a great one folks🎶👊😎 m.youtube.com/watch?v=R6dk...
Summer's Almost Gone
YouTube video by The Goods - Topic
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S.W. Lauden@stevewlauden.bsky.social · 2mo agoSummer’s almost gone…so, let’s get back to the music.
Summer’s almost gone…so, let’s get back to the music.
Guitar Pop For Now People—Part 42
10 Recent Tracks + Music Reviewers/Publications (+ Updated Playlists)
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And we’re back! Natasha Olson kicks the next round of “Is It Power Pop?!” guest posts off with 5 excellent song choices. #musicsky #music #powerpop
Is It Power Pop?!
PART TWENTY EIGHT: Natasha Olson
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“‘I Am The Cosmos’ can also be interpreted as Chris Bell reclaiming the Big Star sound as his invention.” Guest post originally published in RTL Guitar Pop Journal in 2023. #musicsky #music
Riding In Cars With Boys
GUEST POST: Mo Troper
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Diehard power pop fans love to debate. We know it when we hear it and boy do we want everybody to know when we hear it…often getting even louder when somebody else’s opinion is wrong. #musicsky #music
No Matter What
Even Power Pop Purists Agree On Certain Songs
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Book week continues at RTL… I’ve read more books about Ramones than any other band. Here are seven that I think are must-reads for fans. #musicsky #books #music #ramones
Hey! Ho! Let's Go Read!
Seven Must-Read Ramones Books
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It’s book week here at RTL. We’re kicking things off with some recent rock read recommendations. #musicsky #books “Spin a tale about how a budding musician first picked up a guitar or how a young band got together because of the British Invasion and I am all in.”
Summer Rock Reads
10 Highly Recommend Books
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