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Magic Shadows
 
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Price: $14.00
Artist: The Foreign Films
 
 
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RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!!  “Magic Shadows” is The Foreign Films’ (Bill Majoros and friends) followup to 2020’s “Starlight Serenade”.  Bill explains “I love the idea of taking the listener on a musical adventure, creating a sonic and emotional experience!  When writing and recording, I think of music as a time machine - visiting the past, present and future. I swirl together elements from various decades to create new ideas. It’s a musical journey through time and space!  When I was a boy, I recall falling in love with music. It was an incredibly magical and mysterious feeling, a sense of wonder, discovery and inspiration. I clearly recall playing crackly 60’s and 70’s records on my parents old stereo and listening to late night AM radio. I was under the spell of music.  As a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist my aim is to conjure up that kind of musical magic for the listener; to create a dreamy feeling of nostalgia and escapism from this crazy world.  As an extension of my time machine idea - when recording an album I envision a jukebox or radio station playing songs from my imagination, daydreaming of the past to create a new sounds for tomorrow. I call it retro-futurism.  After listening to the record, I’d like to create the feeling you get after a great movie, magic show or a night at a carnival. For a few fleeting moments, there’s a strange feeling you’ve stepped into a mysterious world of magic shadows, glowing in the dark like a technicolor dream; thus the title ‘Magic Shadows’.  “The record guides the crafty Bill Majoros’ love of classic 60’s/70’s pop-rock toward the retro-futuristic 80’s. ‘Perfect Future’ echoes The Killers and nods to Icicle Works’ ‘Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream).’  ‘Rain Clouds (Sunshine in your Heart)’ finds its silver lining with enveloping OMD synthesizers, Phil Collins drum fills, and sparkling Traveling Wilburys harmonies.  ‘Magic Shadows’ unfolds as an imaginary radio station connecting to nostalgic and universal youthful experiences, reflected by ‘Daydream in the Sun (UFO Radio).’ The album’s first half opens a la Jellyfish-meets-Beach Boys with ‘Midnight Movies’ and Carl Jennings’ bouncing bass. Side two begins in thematic parallel with ‘Cinema Girl.’  Both songs find Majoros exploring lyrical inspiration from heavyweights like Cohen and Dylan.  ‘Cosmic Lover’ pushes your favorite Marc Bolan and Spirit buttons.” – BigTakeover.com  GREAT!!


 
Just A Smile
Price: $16.00
Artist: Back To The Hills
Description:

Back to The Hills are indie rock, are power pop, travelers back to the 70’s, all delivered through pure energy and catchy melodies.  They are “an American dream” of an Englishman, three Spaniards and a Swede ... read more »

Head First - 50th Anniversary Edition
Price: $16.00
Artist: Badfinger
Description:

2/14 RELEASE  “Head First”’s 50th Anniversary edition has been mixed and remastered from the original master tapes ... read more »

Louder Than Sound
Price: $17.00
Artist: Blake
Description:

“Louder Than Sound” is, by far, the poppiest release we’ve heard from Blake to date!  “Cuts sw ... read more »

Question Everything
Price: $16.00
Artist: Boys Wonder
Description:

Imagine a late-80s British band who ignored the prevailing chest-beating roots rock and jangly indie, and opted instead for terrace chant pop choruses, lyrical wit and ... read more »

Snowy Chloe
Price: $14.00
Artist: Bur
Description:

NEW RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 28!  ‘Snowy Chloe’ is Bur’s third release (and second on ... read more »

Ulysses
Price: $11.00
Artist: Dan Miraldi
Description:

“Ulysses” is a thirty-minute tour de force of Dan Miraldi doing what he does best, delivering his unbridled love of rock and roll to the people.  We go on the road with the opening title track. He sings of ch ... read more »

Everybody Knows By Now
Price: $15.00
Artist: DB Edmunds
Description:

DB Edmunds, the ... read more »

Raw Muscular Power
Price: $16.00
Artist: Death By Unga Bunga
Description:

Looks like rock is back on the menu! Death by Unga Bunga are back with their second dig at the widespread epidemic - male insecurity.  This time around, they ... read more »

Scuba Divers: The Blueprint Edition
Price: $16.00
Artist: Dwight Twilley
Description:

Dwight Twilley's second solo album had a protracted birth.  Sessions ... read more »

Half-Time
Price: $14.00
Artist: Eric van Dijsseldonk
Description:

NEW RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL AVAILABLE JANUARY 31!  Guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric van Dijsseldon ... read more »

Let It Rock: Live From The San Francisco Civic Center 1980
Price: $15.00
Artist: Flamin' Groovies
Description:

This lineup on this recording includes the classic Groovies core of Cyril Jordan, George Alexander, and Chris Wilson. and was recorded in S ... read more »

Here Comes The Good Part
Price: $15.00
Artist: Gyasi
Description:

Described by Rolling Stone magazine as “a glam rock triumph,” the multi-faceted rocker Gyasi (Jah-See) delivers his second studio album for Alive Records, “Here Comes The Good Part,” a glittery and fun universe ... read more »

Easy On The Wildlife
Price: $17.00
Artist: Hanemoon
Description:

Hanemoon is Hans Forster (Seaside Stars/Man Behind Tree/The Sealevel) whose songs are harmony centered, guitar driven and multivocal.  “Easy On The Wildlife” is a mix of new and old but unre ... read more »

Pleased To Meet You
Price: $14.00
Artist: Joy Buzzer
Description:

New York’s Joy Buzzer give you just an indication with the title of their debut album, the cover makes sure of it – they are inspired by Paul Westerberg and The Replacements in their (latter day) power pop phase.  And, oh, they make an excellent use of it.  For ... read more »

Jupiter Motel
Price: $11.00
Artist: Jupiter Motel
Description:

STAR COLLECTOR ALERT!  Jupiter Motel is the side-project of Steve Monteith, long-time guitarist of Star Collec ... read more »

Pop And Circumstance
Price: $14.00
Artist: Lunchbox
Description:

Lunchbox has been a longstanding fixture in Oakland, CA, as they return with their second album for Slumberland Records.  ... read more »

The Sentimentalist
Price: $14.00
Artist: Nick Batterham
Description:

RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!   Nick Batterham is a singer-songwriter and ... read more »

Tilt-A-Whirl
Price: $12.00
Artist: Orbis Max
Description:

Ready to take that ride?   Orbis Max return with “Tilt-A-Whirl”!  A year of wor ... read more »

Dancing Towards Heavy Sunlight
Price: $17.00
Artist: Owen Marchildon
Description:

Owen Marchildon is a songwriter and guitarist who has been part of the Toronto music scene since 2002.  His creative output has been prolific, producing volum ... read more »

For Love Of Things Invisible
Price: $12.00
Artist: Ramirez Exposure
Description: RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!  read more »

Look Back In Manga
Price: $16.00
Artist: Richard Snow & The Inlaws
Description:

“Look Back In Manga” is the first Richard Snow & the Inlaws album since 2011's "Am I Really That Boring" and his fourth overall.  Rread more »

Time Is A Thief
Price: $9.00
Artist: Scoopski
Description:

In need of some smiles right about now?  Philadelphia-based Power-Pop factory Scoopski is here to save the day. Led by husband and wife Mr. and Mrs. Scoopski, they churn out infectious melodies, glorious harm ... read more »

Shindig! Magazine - Issue #160
Price: $13.00
Artist: Shindig Maghazine - Issue #160
Description:

The Smoke are this issue’s cover stars:  Unravelling the complex story behind the beloved Brit mod-psych combo.  read more »

An Introduction To Sidewalk Society (2CD)
Price: $26.00
Artist: Sidewalk Society
Description: 4 COPIES LEFT - THEN OUT-OF-PRINT!  Sidewalk Society have been regular contributors to the Fruits de Mar label over the years - at least up to the point when the band went into hibernation - culmin ... read more »

We're Still All The Same
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Chesterfield Kings
Description:

Hailing from Rochester, NY, garage rock legends The Chesterfield Kings formed in the late 70’s, heavily mining the sounds of 60’s music from The Rolling Stones to acoustic blues and more. Instrumental in sparking ... read more »

Bad At Beautiful
Price: $12.00
Artist: The Damnwells
Description:

The constantly evolving lineup of this band – across their many trials and tribulations – might read like some sort of soap opera but, the fact remains, when Alex Dezen founded the band back in 2000, nobody might’ ... read more »

You Could’ve Just Said That
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Davenports
Description:

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The Centre For Useless Splendour/Shutdown (2CD)
Price: $18.00
Artist: The Directory
Description:

A CD debut of two previously download-only releases!  “Less than eighteen months after their superlative 2023 debut, ‘The Centre For Useless Splendour’, jangled its way into our hearts in April 2023, Albuquer ... read more »

How Much Is The Sky
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Iveys
Description:

"How Much Is The Sky” features 19 rare demos, recorded between 1967 and 1969. There were a few major developments since the last Iveys release, titled, "Golden Del ... read more »

Imaginary Friends
Price: $17.00
Artist: The Junipers
Description:

The sun doesn't shine too much in Leicester, England but its warming rays can be felt all over The Junipers music.  This cosmic, read more »

All The Good That's Happening
Price: $19.00
Artist: The Leaves
Description:

2/21 RELEASE!  After scoring a national US hit in mid- ... read more »

Come On In
Price: $15.00
Artist: The On and Ons
Description:

Australia’s The On and Ons are the newest signees on JEM Records.  Their label debut “Come On In” contains 13 songs, including 3 brand new tracks (“Roller Coaster”, “Been There” and “(Scare Me) Outta M ... read more »

A Session With The Remains
Price: $17.00
Artist: The Remains
Description:

Ever wish you could travel back in time and be in the thick of the 60’s rock explosion?  Well, until an actual TARDIS is perfected, this album is the next best thing.  Recorded in the wee hours of May ... read more »

II
Price: $10.00
Artist: The Stewart Dolly
Description: The Stewart Dolly is a three-piece power-pop band from Edis ... read more »

Enemy Sublime
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Successful Failures
Description:

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Make It Happen
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Tangerines
Description:

Their most recent effort has garnered some glowing reviews.  “Now approaching their third decade together, ‘Make It Happen’ reveals that they haven't lost their Power Pop chops, but there are also departures ... read more »

Rain & Shine
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Tangerines
Description:

The duo describes 2019’s “Rain & Shine as “12 songs about... well, rain and shine!  Our usual brand of power pop gets some unusual company: a ballad or two, a bit of rock'n'roll and even a slice of psyche ... read more »

In Season
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Tangerines
Description: The Tangerines were formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1996. In the late 80's Per Tolgraven and Håkan Eriksson were founding members of Swedish recording artists Rain Refrain. Together they have continued to explore (and sucessfully achieve) the art of the three-minute pop song. Their wonderful sophomore effort further refines ... read more »

No Future
Price: $14.00
Artist: Tony Marsico and the Ugly Thingz
Description:

Tony Marsico is aread more »

Aircutter
Price: $18.00
Artist: TV Pins
Description:

On “Aircutter”, TV Pins, a new electrifying quintet from London, UK deliver a unique blend of heritage and attitude, warm yet spikey tun ... read more »

Shed No Tear: The Early Late Unicorn
Price: $14.00
Artist: Unicorn
Description:

"Shed No Tear - The Early Late Unicorn" flips the script on Unicorn's career, starting with their legendary final recordings - the intimate Shed Sessions of '77-'78 - before rewinding to their la ... read more »

International Pop Overthrow Volume 25 (3CD)
Price: $22.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description:

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Popscene - From Baggy To Britpop 1989-1994 (4CD)
Price: $35.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description:

A 4CD anthology tracing the development of indie music from the Baggy sound of 1989 to the early days of the Britpop explosion in 1994.  Britpop was a term co ... read more »

Hit The Hay Vol. 13
Price: $18.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description:

30 years after Volume 1 (what was thought to be a one-off release) of this poppin’, janglin’, rockin’ series began, now comes Volume 13 that seamlessly continues the fine tradition on the Sound Asleep label!  ... read more »

There Must Be A Hole In Your Memory - A Tribute To The Sound & Adrian Borland Vol. 2
Price: $12.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description:

An album 10 yea ... read more »

Bored Teenagers Vol. 15
Price: $19.00
Description:

This highly collectable Punk Rock series has become such important ones to collect.  It is what the “Pebbles” and “Rubble” series did for all the undiscovered 60’s Punk/Beat garage tracks that have now becom ... read more »