Austin's Kevin Peroni has been writing songs under the moniker of Wiretree since 2005, when he released his first EP. His full-length album Bouldin was released in early 2007. Influenced by the La's, the Beatles and later Radiohead, Sparklehorse and Jason Falkner, Wiretree has been described as a twist of Elliot Smith meets Matthew Sweet with a... [+] Read More

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Quirky indie-rockers Arlo began life in the mid-'90s, when L.A. guitarists/vocalists Nate Greely and Sean Spillane formed a band called Otto while in college. A revolving-door rhythm section didn't stop the band from releasing a split single on the Glimmerfed label; they finally settled on bassist Shmedley and drummer Soup, both formerly of the... [+] Read More

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Led by former Burning Sensations keyboardist Morley Bartnoff, the Los Angeles-based power pop band Cosmo Topper (the name is taken from the classic book, movie, and '50s TV series) also features Probyn Gregory (Brian Wilson, the Eels) on guitar, horns, and vocals; Brian Mastalski on bass (former Box the Walls); Brian Glascock on drums (an... [+] Read More

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The New York City-based power pop band Fountains of Wayne was anchored by the singer/songwriter duo of Adam Schlesinger and Chris Collingwood, who first teamed in 1986 while studying at Massachusetts' Williams College. Sharing a mutual affection for melodic British pop, they formed a series of short-lived bands before recording an LP under the... [+] Read More

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Jim Boggia first started learning to play the guitar when he was only five years old. Performing live or in a studio in Philadelphia, PA, Boggia performed his better talent alongside names such as Juliana Hatfield, Jill Sobule, or Amanda Marshall before deciding to make it on his own. Along with his superior guitar handling and a melodious and... [+] Read More

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Love Arcade is the musical creation of frontman and multi-instrumentalist Snowhite (aka Christian Berishaj). Often performing live wearing a pair of angel wings, the Detroit native was not yet out of his teens before signing a deal with Atlantic Records on the power of mailed-in demos boasting his infectious pop/rock antics. Writing and... [+] Read More

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Sunny pop band the Apples in Stereo was one of the leading lights of the Elephant 6 Recording Company collective, a coterie of like-minded, lo-fi indie groups -- including the Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel, and Secret Square -- who shared musicians, ideas, and sensibilities. They were led by singer/songwriter Robert Schneider, a... [+] Read More

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Alabama-based power pop/bubblegum combo the Lolas formed in 1998 around vocalist/guitarist Tim Boykin (ex-Shame Idols), drummer Mark Reynolds, and bassist Walon Smith. They debuted with the Ballerina Breakout LP a year later, and followed it with Silver Dollar Sunday in 2001. Both albums were issued through the indie Jam! Between albums the... [+] Read More

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Michigan power-poppers the Phenomenal Cats take their inspiration mostly from late-'70s/early-'80s proponents of that genre, including the dB's and the Rubinoos. Led by Keith Klingensmith and Chris Richards, the group released an EP, Seagirl and Five Other Dogs, in 1996. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

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The Rooks gained a cult following among power pop fans in the 1990s with a style drawing its main inspirations from the Beatles, Big Star, and the Replacements. Leader and co-founder Mike Mazzarella (vocals, rhythm guitar) formed the group in New York with drummer Patrick Yourell in 1990 after their previous outfit, a Connecticut band called the... [+] Read More

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The L.A. pop-punk group Tsar formed in 1998 and soon won favorable reviews for their energetic gigs and anthemic songwriting. The group (Jeff Whalen (lead vocals/guitar,) Daniel Kern (vocals/ guitar,) Jeff Soloman (bass) and Steve Coulter (drums)) signed a deal with Hollywood Records and delivered their self-titled debut album in mid-2000. The... [+] Read More

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Wanna Be James? was formed on a sunny lazy afternoon of July 2006. It is a project/tribute to James the Canadian, a modern Mother Teresa. The project was created with the purpose of keeping James company while he is out there fighting for world peace. Thank you.

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