Marty Penrose, Joe Mandica and Fortunato Isgro inject their signature styles into the session, creating one heck of a spine-tingling performance.

Serving as an ode to a companion who makes life worth living, Richard Turgeon’s “Better With You” shimmers and shines.

Similarities to Weezer and Fountains of Wayne abound on ‘Conflagration Vespers,’ but the Craig Torso Show possesses more of an experimental edge.

The versatile Richard Turgeon’s “Seven Stories” shows he not only has the ambition to dive headlong into uncharted waters, but succeeds when doing so.

Released 55 years ago this month, ‘A Quick One’ saw the Who exploring unusual themes to great effect. ‘Tommy’ and ‘Quadrophenia’ were just over the horizon.

Asked to pick five favorite Yuletide songs (and only five), our panel of holly-jolly musical enthusiasts offered some occasionally offbeat suggestions.

Dan Markell’s latest single conveys holiday greetings to family and friends across the miles.

Lisa Mychols & Super 8’s “A Very Merry Christmas” unites glittery Phil Spector/Brian Wilson-informed production values with a power-popping presence.

Thrift Store Halo’s long-awaited ‘Pop-Rocket’ EP pinned the passionate angst of vintage Graham Parker to a wall of hard-fisted power-pop arrangements.

There is power pop – and then there is POWER POP. Just by this band’s name, it is obvious what side Doublepluspop’s bread is buttered on.