Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 3

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 3

Author: Pop Rocks Radio June 15, 2023 Duration: 57:36

"Pop Rocks Radio" is an electrifying (ok, we're working on it!) radio show that invites you to embark on a thrilling journey through the colorful world of power pop music. Hosted by Bijan, this show is a celebration of infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and high-energy tunes that will have you dancing and singing along.

This week, we'll listen to pop gems from the likes of The Nerves, The Rubinoos, and of course, 20/20.

Today's Tracks:

The Posies – I May Hate You Sometimes

20/20 – Fast Car

The Rubinoos – I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend

The Spongetones - Return the Boy

Flamin’ Groovies - Slow Death

Elvis Costello - (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes

The Nerves - Hanging on the Telephone

The Plimsouls - Million Miles Away

Paul Collins Beat - Rock N Roll Girl

The New Pornographers - Letter From an Occupant

The Shivvers - Teenline

The Reflectors - Teenage Hearts

Sloan - Penpals

Shoes - Now and Then

The Windbreakers - Time Machine

Superdrag - Lighting the Way

The Lemon Twigs - Ghost Run Free


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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