Just when you think the well has run dry and all the great power pop records from the past have been uncovered and pressed on compact disc, along comes True Hearts, a band from Houston, Texas. Founded in 1979 and initially called the Flirts, the group cut an EP onRead More

Whenever I’m asked what my very favorite song in the whole wide world is, I promptly reply, “What Can I Say” by the Jackson Investment Company. Released on the Paris Tower label in November of 1967 and incorrectly titled “What Can I Do,” the boss tune is so lively andRead More

As fascinating as their name implies, the Electric Prunes thrived on experimentation. Hailing from the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, the band signed a deal with the Reprise label, and this packet promotes the singles they recorded You May Also Like: The Undertones – True Confessions: Singles =Read More

Not only do Don and the Goodtimes boast a library of great music, but their family tree is quite interesting. To begin with, the band, which formed in 1964 in Portland, Oregon, featured Don Gallucci from the Kingsmen. You May Also Like: Paul Revere and the Raiders – ‘Something Happening’Read More

For the past few decades, Jim Basnight has been a regular presence among the independent music community. The Seattle, Washington-based singer, tunesmith and guitarist has certainly covered a lot of ground, having fronted critically acclaimed acts such as the Moberlys, the Rockinghams, the Jim Basnight Thing and the Jim BasnightRead More

Coming to be in 1965, the Ugly Ducklings from Toronto, Ontario, Canada held ground as one of the region’s most popular acts of the era. The band has actually remained quite active throughout the years, and are particularly worshiped by garage rock aficionados. Originally pressed on the Yorktown label inRead More

Trivia buffs take note, as future Long Ryders bassist Tom Stevens played in this Northern Indiana based band. A self-released effort, Win Or Lose originally saw the light of day in 1976. You May Also Like: Armored Saint – Win Hands Down (2015) Journey, “Where Did I Lose Your Love”Read More

This Ohio band announced the return of Jamie Lyons, former lead singer of the Music Explosion, who scored a giant hit with “A Little Bit O’ Fun” in 1967. Future Godz bassist Eric Moore was another noted member of Capital City Rockets. Initially released on the Elektra label in theRead More

Although folk singer and future Quicksilver Messenger Service vocalist Dino Valenti is said to have composed “Hey Joe,” it was actually copyrighted by Billy Roberts. Hundreds of artists have recorded the tune, which told the ghastly tale of a fellow who killed his girlfriend and fled to Mexico, but theRead More

Formed in 1965, the Movin’ Morfomen staged quite an impact throughout their home state of New Mexico. Based in Espanola, situated just north of Santa Fe, the band issued five singles before the decade drew to a close. Such efforts amassed an ample amount of local airplay and are nowRead More