Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 27

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 27

Author: Pop Rocks Radio September 11, 2024 Duration: 1:34:53

Get ready for another electrifying episode of Pop Rocks Radio! This week, we're bringing you killer tracks from Valley Lodge, Beechwood, Gyasi, Dany Laj and The Looks, and more. We'll mix in some indie power pop along with a few surprises that’ll keep you hooked. And of course, no episode of Pop Rocks Radio would be complete without a song from my favorite band, 20/20. Don't miss this high-energy blend of fresh sounds and timeless hits!

Other awesome music podcasts to check out!

The Music Authority

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-music-authority-live-stream-show/id1491697482

Power Pop Overdose

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-pop-overdose/id1508172184

And don't forget my interview with Mike Skill of The Romantics!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXjoPx5TWrA&t=77s

For all of our videos, check out the Pop Rocks Radio YouTube channel!

Thanks for listening!

Today's tracks:

Caddy – In A Heartbeat

20/20 – Bad Night

Aerial – Activities of Daily Living

The Weeklings (feat. Peter Noone) – Mr. Soul Satisfaction

Donnie Iris – Ah! Leah!

Telejet – Beautiful World

Valley Lodge – After School

The Flame – Make It Easy

Kingdom of Mustang – Glad Days

Lava Fangs – Where Did She Go

Dwight Twilley Band – The Two of Us

VELVET ATTACK – The Double Cylinder Man

Chris Mess – Dandy’s

Beechwood – Firing Line

The Junior League – Skinny Tie

Dany Laj and The Looks – Meet Me On the Floor

The Chesterfield Kings – Sunrise (Turn On)

Dungeon of Skeletons – Gonna Be Alright

Monza Express – Two Jokers

Brain Dead Symphony – Disco Ball

The Romantics – When I Look In Your Eyes

Gyasi – Cheap High

Flop – A. Wylie

The Jags – Back of My Hand

Colman Gota – Crack the Code

Throwing Muses – Not Too Soon

The Three O’Clock – Jet Fighter


Tune into Pop Rocks Radio for a journey through the sounds that often fly under the radar. This isn't a lecture from a critic; it's a shared passion project from someone who genuinely loves digging through crates and hitting play. The host's personal collection fuels every episode, celebrating the crunchy guitars of power pop, the raw energy of punk, the lo-fi charm of garage, and the spirit of indie. Think of each installment as a carefully crafted, slightly offbeat mixtape passed from one fan to another, designed purely to spark your curiosity and maybe introduce you to a new favorite band. The whole point of this podcast is to channel that excitement directly back to the artists themselves. So if a song grabs you, you're encouraged to seek it out and support the musicians who made it. The show itself is a labor of love, and if you find value in these sonic explorations, there are simple ways to offer a tip for a coffee or directly through certain podcast apps. At its heart, Pop Rocks Radio is a personal invitation to discover the vibrant music thriving just outside the mainstream, hosted by a guide who’s as enthusiastic about sharing it as you hopefully are about hearing it.
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