Killin' For A Livin' Price: $11.00 Artist: 1220 Description: Wunderkinds of the Knoxville TN local scene, their hook filled album from 2009 was recorded by Don Coffey Jr. of Superdrag (and the band can ROCK like the 'Drag too), the band has set out to cover new territory by incorporating a perfected power pop shimmer... read more » Quantity in Basket: none

Graveyard Paradise: Complete Recordings '66-'68 Price: $15.00 Artist: 1 2 6 Description: SOLD OUT!! Thanks to the fine folks at Ugly Things, here's a very cool, career-spanning retrospective of a terrific 60's band that we were not familiar with - UNTIL NOW!  1 2 6 (One-Two-Six) were inspired by the sounds of the Beatles, the Kinks, the Who and Bob Dyl... read more » Quantity in Basket: none

Sex-Trap + 4 Price: $32.00 Artist: 20/20 Description: When the enormous backlash against the Knack hit "My Sharona", it virtually ended the careers of many far superior L.A. bands, among them 20/20 and the Plimsouls, who were undoubtedly the other two most popular bands of the scene. 20/20's label (Portrai... read more » Quantity in Basket: none

Brood Or Change Price: $12.00 Artist: 50 Cent Haircut Description: What best describes Jay Souza and 50 Cent Haircut? Think a rootsier Only Ones! Souza’s Peter Perrett-like vocals coupled with the band’s rockin’ approach add up to one terrific effort of “classic and richly toned slide guitars, whisky-soaked vocals and timeless melodies….like Hank Williams slapping The Beatles on the back over a few beers…Syd Barrett is the bartender, Johnny Cash is working the door, and XTC is on the jukebox” "Alt Honky-Tonk Garage Brit Pop." Not too far off the mark, though probably favoring the Brit Pop edge, heavy with warm, rootsy undercurrents… has a fluid, indefinable sound where all of these elements mix. "The album is like a cold beer on a hot day when you don't want to do anything, but still want to feel like more than a moldy lump on a lawn chair. 'Fiction' is a driving, pulsating sexy vision. 'Geronimo' makes you want to take your baby's hand and dance as hard as the guitar. The whole album is dripping with sweat and whiskey. it's perfect." - Sarah "The record's a bit like a scavenger hunt - they beg, borrow and steal from the masters and the obscure with the product being something completely original yet familiar. Describing themselves as 'a great American sound with that deep imported taste', if Ray Davies was in a rockabilly or Americana band it would sound a bit like this. Great harmonies, great interplay between jangle guitar and crisp leads, big thumping bass, skins pounded to within a inch of their lives, heavy and sometimes humourous lyrical content. They more than hold their own playing in the same ballpark as the likes of Ryan Adams, Wilco, the Jayhawks, the Cure (sans cheesy keys), the Kinks, John Hiatt, Elvis Costello and Graham Parker." - W1P Plus, how can you go wrong with a song like “Bring Me The Head (Of A Backstreet Boy)”? EXCELLENT!!... read more » Quantity in Basket: none

My Music Plan Price: $11.00 Artist: 8889 Description: LIMITED STOCK!!! Thank you! Our prayers were answered back in May of 2005 when we pleaded for a full-length by this Wisconsin five-some after their most excellent debut jangly pop EP and they delivered! Furthering the jangly Brit-pop vibe that permeated their debut, this one again features hook-filled songs propelled by jangly guitars and the fragile vocals of Russ Benbow and Jason Teteak. "They exude all the sincerity and innocent charm of the proverbial boy next door: It comes through in their songs - polished pop rock statements draped in the classic hues of the Beatles, Beach Boys and Motown, and it comes through in their lyrics, which feature candid reflections on loving and living in a world that sometimes moves too fast...Behind the tireless drive of the band's talented songwriting tandem, they have authored a document of passionate delivery and meticulous craftsmanship. Terrific...the very definition of genuine." -The Isthmus "A Precious Pop Gem that is near-perfect guitar pop, a Midwestern spin on a grand British tradition. The melodies are gorgeous and infectious. 8889 are capable of turning relatively simple melodies into giant, sweeping epic moments, and have produced an album that is slick and radio-friendly without being excessive or lifeless" - Rick's Cafe "With a Brit-pop sensibility that harkens back to the late '90s and channels Blur with a dash of Oasis. They show a healthy disregard for all trends indie and moves decidedly into the genre of smooth guitar pop - clearly demonstrating potential and the possession of songcraft building blocks necessary to become lasting musicians." - The Daily Cardinal "They play smooth, earnest, and accessible jangle-rock with luxuriant harmonies. Their mid-tempo jaunts are flavored with keyboards and layered guitars, and Benbow provides a strong sway factor as the songs roll and flow." -The Onion Will appeal immediately to fans of 80's/90's Brit-popsters like Suede Crocodiles, Horse Latitides, Aztec Camera, The Bluebells, et all and more recently, Crumb. GREAT!!!... read more » Quantity in Basket: none

The Anatomy Of An Apricot Price: $10.00 Artist: 8X8 Description: 8X8 is the transatlantic collaboration between Lane Steinberg (NYC - he of Tan Sleeve, Cracked Latin, The Wind) and Alex Khodchenko (Kiev, Ukraine). The entire album was recorded via file sharing. The principals have never met, nor even spoken. Their relationship, which began as a series of emails, blossomed over several years into a working musical partnership that transcends the lack of a common language and physical proximity. "A rare and precious jewel of an album! Entirely done via the internet, yet it has an organic wholeness that you would swear could not be possible under those circumstances.Although it has a sound that one might consider 'Brit Pop' or psychedelic pop, and fits easily in a playlist featuring The Dukes Of Stratosphear, the Kinks, early Pink Floyd, Love, late Beach Boys, and the like, it remains completely original, so well have the influences been digested. Every song is a gem. It's a beautiful album, and stands on its own as a work with it's own integrity, rather than a mere imitation. I can't recommend this album more highly." - M. B. Dill "Bringing forth influences from Todd Rundgren, The Zombies, The Beach Boys and Procol Harum, it requires multiple listens – but it really sticks. Opening with 'Fantastic Sun' it’s the most immediate and catchy track with a rich layered musical palette. The vocal harmonies are transcendental here and continue on 'Layabout' and 'Time And Tender Love.' Even Colin Blunstone would be impressed by the swirling 'Live in Dreamland.' This isn’t simply music you listen to – you let it wash over you like lush warm breeze. Good headphones are a must for this material. Many other highlights include the epic melodies of 'Snowflake In The Rain' and 'Sweetness In Your Life.' Credit also must go to Gregory White on a variety of keys (Hammond organ, mellotron, etc.), Rebecca Ona (backing vocals) and Rick R. (drums). Easily makes my top ten list for 2012, and will remain on my ipod for a long, long time." - Powerpopaholic.com GREAT!!!!... read more » Quantity in Basket: none

Azalea's Room Price: $12.00 Artist: 8X8 Description: 8X8 is the unique and mystical collaboration between Lane Steinberg (New York, US) and Alex Khodchenko (Kiev, UKR).  The two met in the Myspace days and have since developed an intuitive working relationship despite the fact that they have neither met nor ever spoken. At first listen, one could file under "Psychedelic Popular", but the strength of the compositions and performances are the real tribute to their influences.  "Azalea's Room", their second collection, has been two years in the making. The title track typifies the kinetic 8X8 energy with its Arabic sounding melody set to a jungle groove with lyrics describing a seaside refuge belonging to a woman who makes a fantastic cup of tea.  What follows are songs about star-crossed werewolves, cold war-era spies, a retiring obstetrician, a person trying to erase their identity from the internet...the usual rock n' roll subject matter.  It closes with a Hammond-fueled cover of "Tears of Rage", by Bob Dylan and Richard Manuel. The idea to do the song was batted around one evening with R. Stevie Moore, who plays bass on the track.  It's a bittersweet ending to an album of impressionistic nostalgia via loping grooves and enchanting melodies. "Steinberg and Khodchenko have been around long enough to know that you can't stand still and expect to be taken seriously, and here show some serious growth in a number of areas without abandoning the distinctive baroque pop sensibilities that sugarcoated our earlugs first time around.  So while delicate pop miniatures like 'Ice Wings', the Beatlesque ballad 'Code Name Jacqueline' and vintage harpsichord pop fare like 'Dr Winkler's Hands' could make a fine home for themselves on (their debut) 'Anatomy of an Apricot' there's also plenty of room for the groovy eastern rock stylings of the title track and perhaps best of all, the moody bedsit melodrama of 'Laws of Attraction'. I'm not naive enough to assume that stardom beckons of course, but there are certainly a few more attentive sets of ears that are going to be well pleased to make the acquaintance of this particularly fine album." - TheActiveListener.com EXCELLENT!!... read more » Quantity in Basket: none

All Broken Up Price: $9.00 Artist: Aaron Fox Description: Aaron was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. After graduating high school, he escaped from the Chicago suburbs and attended Rock School (Berklee College of Music) in Boston. In his final year in Boston, he recorded this 2003 debut effort (sans T... read more » Quantity in Basket: none

Late Too Soon Price: $13.00 Artist: Aaron Fox & the Reliables Description: Here's some very cool, jangly, garage pop rock (with some very cool Replacement-like, chord-sequenced tunes) outta the Windy City! Aaron Fox & the Reliables started as a collaboration between Aaron Fox, guitarist/singer/songwriter, and guitarist Mike Bu... read more » Quantity in Basket: none

The Best Game Price: $13.00 Artist: Abandon Ship Description: LIMITED STOCK!! WOW!! On their third release from 2006, Damian, Gabriel and Nathen Lester (aka Abandon Ship) have taken it all the way! They just kept getting better and better with each release and certainly deserved wider recognition! The arrangements here are stunning, with lots and lots of guitar and vocal layering, live drums and quirky drum machine (you've never heard this sound before!) and high-energy, groovy performances. The songs are very accessible and catchy and range from guitar rockers with Beach Boys harmonies to quiet, beautiful, acoustic numbers. Think a mellower Dan Jones and you have a real good idea of what's happening here! "This was my favorite album of 2006. The versatile and talented Brothers Lester put something really special together here. Songs on 'The Best Game' ranged from sweetly lyrical to indie garage aggressive; to my earnest and untrained ear, the music is reminscent recalls Beach Boys, CSN&Y, (and perhaps a dollop of XTC?). Their sense of youthful, boyish wonder notwithstanding, these boys can also rock!" - Trey In LA And the tasteful, plentiful, Brit-Pop inspired guitar throughout is the frosting on the cake! GREAT!!!... read more » Quantity in Basket: none

From The Outside Looking In
Price: $16.00
Artist: Andrew Taylor
Description: DROPKICK ALERT! There is a new Dropkick album nearing completion, but in the meantime Andrew Taylor steps out into the solo spotlight on a collection of songs that haven't made Dropkick albums over the past 15 years – not to worry, just because they didn’t make the albums doesn’t mean there’s a drop-off in quality! “One o ... read more »

In Machina
Price: $17.00
Artist: Armchair Oracles
Description: Armchair Oracles, dubbed Norway’s best kept secret, are unlikely to keep the title for long…as everyday pop heads are turning towards their songs of timeless hooks and melodies. Comparisons have been made with some of the greatest songwriters the world has ever seen. “A solid effort, as ‘Considerations’ opens with a jangl ... read more »

Change Your Skin...Wash Your Heart
Price: $13.00
Artist: Armchair Oracles
Description: Norway-based Armchair Oracles consists of Atle Skogrand on vocals and guitar, Jan Ove Engeset on bass, Charlie Wise on drums and Kjetil Halsen on trumpet. They also play a variety of other instruments over the course of this, their 2009 debut album. “There are several classic pop songs here, which true enough is reminiscent ... read more »

Transatlantic Romantic
Price: $14.00
Artist: Bill DeMain
Description: “Bill DeMain's first full-length album is a delicious, wonderfully arranged song cycle stacked high with sweet, beautifully written and performed classic-sounding songs in the style of Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, Van Dyke Parks, and Harpers Bizarre. “It is as perfect a record as could be offered to earthlings in 2017. Bu ... read more »

Extended Stay
Price: $8.00
Artist: Bill DeMain
Description: As one half of Swan Dive, Bill DeMain had already released nine acclaimed albums over the past decade and a half with his singing partner Molly Felder, enjoying great success in Japan, Thailand and Korea. In May 2010, a record-setting flood hit Nashville, filling the basement of Bill's condo with over five feet of water. Am ... read more »

The Future Ain't What It Used To Be
Price: $11.00
Artist: Biters
Description: Like their British counterparts The Struts, Biters mine the past to preserve its future. ¡¡ãThey are a great rock band. They look the part, they act the part, Tuk is a proper star, and they can toss off tunes as easily as Gordon Ramsay plates crab cakes: ¡®Back To Georgia¡¯ and ¡®Hollyw ... read more »

Forever
Price: $19.00
Artist: BMX Bandits
Description: Brand new release (the tenth!) from these Scottish pop legends fronted by Duglas T. Stewart. Is it possible that, after more than 30 years in the music business, Duglas has, in 2017, made his best album? The collection of songs included here could be the best thing in their whole discography - without letting go of their ... read more »

Euphoria Love
Price: $10.00
Artist: Brenyama
Description: Produced by Kurt Reil of The Grip Weeds (who’s all over this as a guest player contributing vocals, percussion, and guitars) at the ‘Weeds House Of Vibes studio, this neo-psychedelic four piece from New Jersey have fashioned up a real fun pop album, very much set in the 60's and focusing on the joint vocals of husband and w ... read more »

Looking Forward: The Roots Of Big Star
Price: $15.00
Artist: Chris Bell
Description: While Chris Bell is best known for his posthumous classic "I Am The Cosmos," and as a founding member of the legendary Big Star, his story did not begin there. “Looking Forward: The Roots Of Big Star” delivers the origins of his incredible, influential and far too short career. This 22-track collection is the first of its k ... read more »

Many Happy Returns
Price: $8.00
Artist: Cliff Hillis
Description: A brand new 6-song EP from Cliff of all new originals including co-writes with Dan Bern, Bill DeMain, and Robbie Rist! “Truth be told, Cliff Hillis just keeps continuing to impress me every time he comes out with new music. A Beatle fan himself, you can easily hear the influence the Fab Four has had on him, especially in t ... read more »

Scenery For Dreamers
Price: $16.00
Artist: Daniel Wylie's Cosmic Rough Riders
Description: RELEASED ON AUGUST 4 - EN ROUTE – ACCEPTING ORDERS NOW! WOW!! Brand new release from Daniel, who is quick to proudly point out that this one’s got a Crazy Horse vibe to it – and that ain’t far from the truth folks! Daniel provides some further insight regarding what he was listening to/influenced by when writing/recordin ... read more »

Mean Old Twister
Price: $16.00
Artist: Deniz Tek
Description: Deniz is best known as a founding member of the influential Australian 70's band Radio Birdman. Originally from Ann Arbor, MI, the guitarist/singer/songwriter has long been based in Australia, maintaining an active and prolific solo career as well as spearheading Radio Birdman's ongoing revival. He’s also toured and recor ... read more »

Peace Potato
Price: $15.00
Artist: Doug Tuttle
Description: Massachusetts songwriter returns with his third solo album that introduces itself with the horn-laden, honeydripper, “Bait The Sun”, a classic Tuttle tune; downer pop melodies coloring a hypnagogic landscape. It is indeed that state of lucid dreaming, somewhere between the onset of sleep is where he firmly plants the seeds ... read more »

“Turning Circles”: Acoustic Session April 2017
Price: $10.00
Artist: Dropkick
Description: A KOOL KAT EXCLUSIVE! Previously only available as a download, Andrew Taylor and the boys have graciously allowed us to manufacture physical copies of this very kool performance for people like us who aren’t fans of, or are not inclined to downloading! To celebrate the 10th anniversary of their album 'Turning Circles', An ... read more »

Bombs Away
Price: $14.00
Artist: Duncan Reid and The Big Heads
Description: 2017 release, the third album from the UK's best looking purveyors of heavy melody power pop punk. Duncan Reid is best known for his work with UK pop punk pioneers The Boys. There are only two people in the entire world who can claim to have played with the Ramones while not actually being tagged with the 'Ramone' nom-de-pl ... read more »

TV Generation
Price: $13.00
Artist: Edward Rogers
Description: Prolific British-rock inspired singer-songwriter Edward Rogers releases his seventh solo album. In the gritty tradition of Nick Cave, Kevin Ayers and Ray Davies, “TV Generation” pairs Edward’s authentic and reflective lyricism with his powerful melodic voice creating an album that is grounded in firm Britrock and English b ... read more »

Too Much World + bonus EP
Price: $18.00
Artist: Eric Matthews
Description: Eric Matthews didn’t invent chamber pop, but he certainly set an impossibly high bar with his 1995 debut, “It’s Heavy In Here”, which hit with the impact of a velvet-fisted sucker punch telegraphed with hypnotic whispers. Eric sublimated his solo career after the lukewarm response to ‘97’s “The Lateness Of The Hour”, becom ... read more »

Hidden Holidays
Price: $9.00
Artist: EyeRollers
Description: A band of gentlemen, a band who bonded over the love of rock and roll and cold tins. They are proud purveyors of melody and loud guitars. Not content to follow the damp country roads of their peers, these dandies ride the hard tarmac of Hamilton, Ontario's sooty thoroughfares. “They have taken The Cheap Trick template and ... read more »

Another Summer Of Love
Price: $15.00
Artist: GospelbeacH
Description: Their sophomore effort is another stellar example of gorgeous psychedelic country and power pop care of Beachwood Sparks and The Tyde’s Brent Rademaker. “After debuting with an album that captured the good-time, easy feeling of the early-'70s version of the Grateful Dead at their warmest, GospelbeacH return with a second ... read more »

No Room For Squares
Price: $14.00
Artist: Green Circles
Description: NEW RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL! Stick around long enough and you end up with enough odds and sods for an album. Well this is such an album for Australian garage/psych rockers Green Circles who’ve been around since 1998 and are still active! Demos from the original line up way back when, tunes recorded specifically for ... read more »

Never Leaving California
Price: $13.00
Artist: Greg Ieronimo
Description: The followup to his “Bipolar Love” EP is finally here…and it’s a stone cold corker! “Ieronimo’s sound emphasizes the ‘power’ in power pop with heavy riffs leading the way on each song, comparable to Extreme or Green Day, but with a melodic emphasis and lush production technique similar to Jason Falkner. And unlike the deb ... read more »

Call My Name: Selected Recordings 1964-70
Price: $16.00
Artist: James Royal
Description: A best-kept secret among fans of '60s Mod and blue-eyed soul, James Royal (dubbed by Mods as “The King of British Blue Eyed Soul”) enjoyed a decade-long career with releases on Decca, Parlophone, CBS, Carnaby and Philips and yet has never been treated to an official retrospective CD compilation - until now. Compiled and co ... read more »

The Nashville Sound
Price: $14.00
Artist: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Description: Without exaggeration, Jason Isbell has become one the most respected and celebrated songwriters of his generation. He possesses an incredible penchant for identifying and articulating some of the deepest, yet simplest, human emotions, and turning them into beautiful poetry through song. "There's no better songwriter on the ... read more »

In Triangle Time
Price: $15.00
Artist: Kelley Stoltz
Description: Silver-tongued songsmith and true American treasure Kelley Stoltz presents a Syd Barrett-inspired collection of instant classics with just a hint more synthery than 2013's “Double Exposure”. For those not yet in the fan club, Kelley's like a Ray Davies/Brian Wilson/Tom Petty power popper from another dimension where well p ... read more »

Forever & Beyond
Price: $10.00
Artist: Kenny Herbert
Description: Kenny’s latest, “Forever & Beyond”, is a collection of 14 new songs written with the love and passion inspired by the love of Kenny’s life – his wife Caroline. They were recorded and all but two songs produced over the last few years by David Paton (Pilot) at DPS in Edinburgh and Abbey Road Studio 2, London. Our thanks go ... read more »

Potential
Price: $14.00
Artist: King Washington
Description: Born and bred in sunny Southern California, King Washington delivers an easy, new California sound. The strong Southern California heritage of the band members is made manifest in their songwriting, fusing elements of their California roots in the folk rock music of the 60’s and 70’s and builds upon them with a blues tinte ... read more »

The Waltz Of The Fool
Price: $15.00
Artist: Le Mat
Description: LIMITED EDITION – ONLY 300 COPIES PRESSED! Formed out of the ashes of the mighty fine Southend-On-Sea Modsters The Leepers, Le Mat formed in 1980 and were one of the first groups to embrace the new Neo-Psychedelic scene that was exploding throughout the London Mod scene. Times were changing as they did back in 1967/68. T ... read more »

What’s So Funny About Peace, Love and Los Straitjackets
Price: $15.00
Artist: Los Straitjackets
Description: Following three holiday tours with Nick Lowe, America's foremost instrumental guitar combo Los StraitJackets couldn't help but ask the question, "What would Nick Lowe's songs sound like as instrumentals?" Well the Grammy-nominated guitar heroes answer that question with the release of “What's So Funny About Peace, Love and ... read more »

Phillip The Egg
Price: $16.00
Artist: Magic Bus
Description: Recorded over 9 days at Vale studios in Worcestershire, UK, Magic Bus are spacebound in their silver jetpacks...determined to find Utopia. The album has the Canterbury/West coast vibe the band are known for, but now with the added influence of vintage Prog clearly coming to the fore. “These uplifting words - ‘The Air is Sw ... read more »

Sometimes A Great Ocean
Price: $11.00
Artist: Marble Party
Description: “Sometimes a Great Ocean” is a brilliantly arranged and masterfully conceived album that may be even more polished than the band’s first two records, their debut “Lyle” in 2012 and 2014’s “Plush Up.” “On this, their third album, they continue their winning streak with 10 new songs marked by the same kind of quirky lyrics a ... read more »

Tomorrow Forever
Price: $14.00
Artist: Matthew Sweet
Description: This is Matthew's fifth album of new material in this century, the first since 2011's “Modern Art” and 14th overall in a recording career spanning more than three decades, that is teeming with his signature sounds and ongoing preoccupations. The album is an introspective collection inspired by Matthew’s move to his native O ... read more »

Spectator Sports
Price: $10.00
Artist: Midnight Reruns
Description: Midnight Reruns have spent three Replacements-inspired albums charting the ways teenage angst crystallizes into quarter-life resignation, with songs less about turning lemons into lemonade than about learning to settle for ice water. That same hard-luck, forehead-slap spirit carries through on this, their latest record. “L ... read more »

Midnight Reruns
Price: $10.00
Artist: Midnight Reruns
Description: The 2013 debut album from this scrappy young Milwaukee-based power-punk band. Nearly 37 minutes of catchy riffs, hooks and feels shooting straight at you like a bork lazer. “In case you were wondering what happened to Power Pop – with Superdrag packing it in after their front man found religion and Material Issue long gon ... read more »

Morning
Price: $13.00
Artist: Morning
Description: Ultra rare self-titled 1970 album from obscure folk rock group Morning which consisted of Jim Kehn (drums, vocals, guitar); Terry Johnson (guitar); Bruce Wallace (bass); Jim Hobson (piano, organ, vocals) Jay Lewis (guitar, banjo, vocals); Barry Brown (guitar, drums, vocals). Jay Lewis, under the name Jay Donnellan had been ... read more »

A Late Night Panic
Price: $10.00
Artist: Odd Robot
Description: Full-length debut from power Pop trio outta Fullerton, CA that features former members of Longfellow and The Maxies, armed with songs about heartbreak, cynicism, and other human things. “It’s fast, it’s loud and best of all, and it’s got hooks-a-plenty. While the guitars propel each song at a fierce pace, the melodies a ... read more »

Oister: Pre-Dwight Twilley Band/1973-74 Teac Tapes (2LP)
Price: $29.50
Artist: Oister
Description: LIMITED EDITION, VINYL-ONLY RELEASE! The legendary 1973-74 ‘Teac Tapes’ from deep inside the Dwight Twilley Band vault have been unleashed, never before available in any format, Oister was the primary name of the Dwight Twilley and Phil Seymour duo from the time they met in 1967 until the release of their Top 20 debut “hit ... read more »

Just Like Jack
Price: $15.00
Artist: Peter Lewis
Description: As we all know, rock music took a new path in the 60’s, right into previously unknown territory of sound exploration. And sometimes, that exploration just went right back to the roots of the well-established sounds of folk, blues, jazz, and country. Moby Grape took all these things and brought them together into a psyched ... read more »

How The West Was Won
Price: $14.00
Artist: Peter Perrett
Description: Against the grain of punk, The Only Ones recorded some of the late 70s’ most gloriously transcendent rock’n’roll music, but they crashed and burned in spectacular fashion. Crawling from the wreckage, frontman Peter Perrett retreated into a reclusive isolation which wiped out most of his next decade. He re-emerged with ’96’s ... read more »

Such Stories
Price: $10.00
Artist: Phil Angotti
Description: He’s back! It seems like ages since we last heard the honeyed voice of Phil Angotti. For those who may not be familiar with Phil (and you should be – check out his impressive back catalog of group and solo efforts), he’s been a longtime fixture of the Chicago power-pop community since the 90’s. Phil provides some insight ... read more »

Therapy
Price: $12.00
Artist: Plasticsoul
Description: Has it really been 8 years since we were last treated to a Plasticsoul record? Yep! “While Steven Wilson is still there on the heavier side of Power Pop, ‘Therapy’ is even more focused, sort of putting the Rock into Pop Rock. This is a real rock out, wonderfully melodic, but with balls. Although the opener, ‘My Heavy Sou ... read more »

Incognito
Price: $15.00
Artist: Richard X. Heyman
Description: Richard X. Heyman is back with his 12th album, this one featuring an outstanding batch of 14 must-hear original songs. It is an album that grabs the listener on first listen, with literate tales that are melodic, adorned with shimmering harmonies and infectious guitar-anchored hooks that outdistance the majority of his pow ... read more »

Out Along The Edges
Price: $12.00
Artist: Rich McCulley
Description: After seven albums and many years of making solo music, roots pop rocker Rich McCulley is still finding new inspiration in life. With his latest record “Out Along The Edges,” he writes of both love and loss, good and not so good, hard and better times. He’s brought his classic, road-tested sound - satisfying melodies, chim ... read more »

Weather Diaries
Price: $15.00
Artist: Ride
Description: Over the course of more than two years of reunion shows that earned glowing reviews in the UK press, the Oxford foursome of Andy Bell, Mark Gardener, Steve Queralt, and Loz Colbert periodically retreated to the residential confines of Vale Studios in their home county to weave together the follow-up to 1996’s “Tarantula”. ... read more »

Live at The Palladium
Price: $14.00
Artist: Rockpile
Description: EN ROUTE – ACCEPTING ORDERS NOW! Originally broadcast on the radio, this performance features almost one hour of blistering rock from Dave Edmunds, Nick Lowe, Billy Bremner and Terry Williams – a/k/a Rockpile at their very, very best! Track listing: “Down, Down, Down”, “So It Goes”, “I Knew The Bride”, “Switchboard Susan” ... read more »

Precious Art
Price: $12.00
Artist: Rozwell KId
Description: The fourth effort from these West Virginia popsters shows they've lost none of their power pop charm. “They’re often compared to Weezer, and whilst that has been a fair enough comparison, there is that Nerd Rock vibe, a label, incidentally, that hasn't applied to Weezer for a long time, but that's to ignore the clever pop ... read more »

Shades
Price: $11.00
Artist: Ruby Free
Description: The sophomore outing under the Ruby Free banner from Rick Hromadka (Maple Mars/Double Naught Spies) and wife/vocalist Lisa Cavaliere. Two years in the making "Shades" picks up where their first album "Introducing Ruby Free" left off, but with a few new turns. And to help them navigate some of the new turns, they’ve enlist ... read more »

Savoy Motel
Price: $12.00
Artist: Savoy Motel
Description: If you like a bit of fun, catchy ‘n quirky quirky pop once in a while, then you’re gonna dig Savoy Motel who incorporate elements of 70’s Glam (T. Rex), New Wave (early Talking Heads) and 80’s synth pop (Sparks) on their debut. Savoy Motel is something of a hybrid Tennessee garage-rock supergroup: bassist/vocalist Jeffrey N ... read more »

Shindig! Magazine - Issue #69
Price: $13.00
Artist: Shindig! Magazine - Issue #69
Description: The Modfather himself, Paul Weller, graces the cover: From The Jam to “A Quiet Revolution” - 40 years of change. Other features include Steve Marriott: His last ever interview, unpublished until now. The Television Personalities: From Part-Time Punks to twisted outsider music. “Tonite Let’s All Make Love In London”: The ... read more »

Faster & Louder!
Price: $16.00
Artist: Suzy & Los Quattro
Description: Hailing from Barcelona, Suzy & Los Quattro are going to become, if they're not already, your favorite band if your thing is The Ramones' crunchy and catchy tunes, Blondie's New Wave edge and attitude and the Beach Boys positivism and vocal harmonies, and The Dahlmanns. It's 1-2-3-4... into your heart they go! Their latest ... read more »

Jimmy's Arcade
Price: $13.00
Artist: Terry Anderson
Description: It’s sure been a while, but he’s done it again. From the sweet hills of Bunn NC, and collaborating with some of the finest musicians in Raleigh Terry Anderson has once again put out a diamond! 18 Top Hits! It's a concept! It's a trip! It's everything you've ever wanted! “Everyone can and should enjoy this one. From my ... read more »

Silvaticus
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Baron Four
Description: The Baron Four, one of the UK’s premier garage/beat exponents, unleash their second long-player. With an LP and four singles already under their belts, they push forward with perhaps their strongest release to date, both in terms of songs and recorded sound. All the recognizable key elements are here: fevered vocals toppi ... read more »

Crash Boom Bang!
Price: $13.00
Artist: The Bayonets
Description: The Bayonets’ guitarist and lead vocalist Brian Ray is known worldwide for his musical contributions to the Paul McCartney Band. Drummer Oliver Leiber (the son of songwriting legend Jerry Leiber) is well known for also playing guitar and recording songs for some of the biggest artists in the business, including Rod Stewart ... read more »

Baddies
Price: $11.00
Artist: The Cool Whips
Description: Portland, OR poppers The Cool Whips play a very bubble gummy style of power pop. Their follow-up to 2014’s long-debut “Goodies” goes by the name “Baddies”. “Don’t let the title ‘Baddies’ fool you - it’s a joke, son, so don’t get your knickers in a twist…unless your appetite for good old pop ‘n’ roll has bit the dust. To w ... read more »

What We’ve All Been Waiting For
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Fallen Leaves
Description: On their fourth outing, The Fallen Leaves steadfastly stay true to their belief in the DIY Punk ethos. Song, sound and performance are all. Recordings are live, with minimal overdubs. While the years have seen a few line-up changes, the core duo of ex-Subway Sect types Rob Green and Rob Symmons continue to steer the ship ... read more »

Kits & Cats and Saxon Wives + bonus track
Price: $11.00
Artist: The Hangabouts
Description: The Hangabouts, a Detroit area melodic pop band made up of John Lowry, Gregory Addington, and Chip Saam, are back with their terrific sophomore effort that builds on the momentum of their “Illustrated Bird” debut! Their much anticipated second release features 12 1/2 brand new songs, one super special guest vocalist, some s ... read more »

A New Set Of Downs
Price: $13.00
Artist: The John Sally Ride
Description: NEW RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL! The John Sally Ride was inevitable. Long time friends, with thousands of combined hours listening to and talking about music, the trio of musicians that comprise this exciting new band had been making music separately for years. The time had finally come to make a record together. It was ... read more »

Tomorrow's Coming (Expanded)
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Modulators
Description: On their debut, The Modulators delivered a sugary-sweet blend of Raspberries-esque dream pop and Marshall Crenshaw-ian jangle-crunch. In 2010 we offered this title up as a limited edition, “needle drop” handmade CDR. They sold out in no time. Now, the fine folks at Manufactured Recordings have given this piece of 80’s N ... read more »

In A Dream Retrospective (2004-2014)
Price: $13.00
Artist: The Parson Redheads
Description: Portland, OR quartet the Parson Red Heads may well be the epitome of the “under-appreciated band”. Sure, they've got fans (and anyone who hears their music tends to become one of these), but this is a band who should be reaching millions, not thousands of listeners. “The Byrds meet Big Star, with a healthy dose of the Jay ... read more »

Blurred Harmony
Price: $13.00
Artist: The Parson Redheads
Description: The Parson Red Heads took things into their own hands for their new record, and turned the rear view on the preceding three-and-a-half years since ‘Orb Weaver’ to get a long, close look at themselves. The resultant exposition of smart, lucid songwriting and willingness to take skewed stances on established modes of sound is ... read more »

Baby What You Want Me To Do?
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Sons Of Fred
Description: An obscure but intense British beat band, The Sons of Fred featured guitarist Mick Hutchinson, and bassist Pete Sears in their line-up. Their original sound, along their 1964 debut single on EMI-Columbia "Sweet Love" b/w "I'll Be There," was very R&B oriented, but the band switched over to Parlophone the following year and ... read more »

Applestation
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Toms
Description: VINYL –ONLY RELEASE! He’s baaack! For the uninformed, The Toms is the solo project of producer, songwriter, and singer Tommy Marolda, who played all of the instruments on his self-titled debut (and on most of his subsequent releases over the years). Recorded in his home studio over a single weekend in 1979, his debut alb ... read more »

Wide-Eyed & Headless
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Trypt Up
Description: This is a release that Diz at Detour Records has wanted to do personally for a long time as their single on Detour is still one of his personal favorite releases to ever grace the label. As soon as he first heard the demo that the band sent, he instantly fell in love with it – not wanting the band to do anything with it at ... read more »

The End Of The Summer
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Wellingtons
Description: The Wellingtons are back! And despite embarking on their 14th year together, they are determined to prove that they can still deliver the pop (feel) goods. Their latest comes six years after their last studio album (“In Transit”). After extensive touring in Europe, USA and Japan to support the album and following vinyl-on ... read more »

Terminal (Expanded)
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Windbreakers
Description: Fully restored, digitally remastered, on CD for the first time ever, and bolstered with one studio bonus track and four live tracks! When originally released, this album, the group's first full-length release after two EPs, put forth Bobby Sutliff and Tim Lee as two New South style songwriters to be watched. Sutliff's son ... read more »

Hollywoodland 1966-69
Price: $16.00
Artist: Thomas Group
Description: Formed in Los Angeles, California, USA, in 1966, the Thomas Group revolved around Tony Thomas (drums), son of the US television personality Danny Thomas. The group was signed to Lou Adler’s Dunhill Records almost immediately after its inception. Greg Clifford (vocals) and Myron Howard (guitar) were among the other members o ... read more »

Pop Parade 8: Shadows & Reflections
Price: $16.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description: JUST ARRIVED!! The eighth installment of this very kool series is dedicated to psychedelic pop this time around, and features 15 songs. Included are six previously unreleased songs and/or rarities by The Chemistry Set, Stay, Sweet Apple Pie, The Jeremy Band, The Wheels, and The Lemon Clocks! Other participants (most who ... read more »

Take A Mind Excursion: From Sunshine To Soft 1966-72
Price: $14.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description: This very kool collection explores the turned-on sounds of the late 60’s pop scene, highlighting rare and obscure recordings from artists such as Bob Dileo, Vigrass, Pebbles & Shells, Something Young and so many more! The names may be unfamiliar, but the tunes are just as good as the big-time chart hits that get overplayed ... read more »

Thank You Friends – Big Star’s “Third” Live & More (2CD)
Price: $25.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description: 2CD collection that celebrates the musical legacy of one of rock's most influential bands - Big Star - and their legendary “Third” album. Experience this classic of late '70s power pop through the prism of a collective of immensely talented fans, including members of Wilco, R.E.M., Yo La Tengo, and, of course, Big Star. Fo ... read more »

Night Comes Down: 60’s British Mod, R&B, Freakbeat & Swinging London Nuggets (3CD)
Price: $26.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description: This 3CD release follows previous collections “Looking Back” (2011) and “Keep Lookin'” (2014), which ran the gamut of musical styles which emanated from the UK, diverse and yet united in their dancefloor appeal, from the discotheques of the day to nouveau Mod clubs in the 21st century. Many tracks make their official debut ... read more »

Sweet Relief Volume 4
Price: $14.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description: “Sweet Relief Volume 4” is a very kool collection of mainly exclusive tracks in the genre of Power Pop, melodic rock, Psych pop, Folk pop, Shoegaze, and indie rock. The amazing line up JAM label head Jeremy Morris has assembled on this disc includes many exclusive and/or previously unreleased tracks from the likes of The L ... read more »

Songs, Bond Songs: The Music Of 007 (2CD)
Price: $17.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description: Andrew Curry, who has two successful compilations under his belt (“Drink A Toast To Innocence” and and “Here Comes The Reign Again”) has again produced a terrific batch of covers by alternative pop artists, creating a delightful mix of songs that brings back memories but gives them their own modern touch. Peter Lee’s Hook ... read more »

Le Beat Bespoke 7
Price: $17.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description: The latest installment of this very kool, Rob Bailey a/k/a DR. Robert (New Untouchables)-curated series features rare underground dancefloor fillers from the New Untouchables club scene with bespoke artwork from Pip! Pip! On this collection are current hits from Dr Robert’s DJ set as well as some new discoveries and forgot ... read more »

Holding Hands Under A Cloudless Sky: A Tribute To The Television Personalities Volume 4 + bonus disc
Price: $15.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description: People said it couldn’t happen here, but it did. They said Wally Salem and his Beautiful Music label could never pull it off, but here it is the 4th volume of the Television Personalities tribute series “Holding Hands Under a Cloudless Sky”! Eight years in the making and a long overdue release with all your favorite (and s ... read more »

Towards The Sky
Price: $11.00
Artist: Wiretree
Description: Inspired by the loss of Wiretree’s Kevin Peroni’s father, the guitar-driven tracks contain a touch of synth and steady drums, keeping the music uplifting to pair with the often somber lyrics. With four years in between their releases, the band has solidified their sound. “Opening with ‘Let Me In,’ the album kicks off with ... read more »