Taking us back to an era before the digital age, Don Sainte-Johnn’s new book reminds everyone how exciting and important radio once was.

‘The Complete Full House Recordings’ finds Wes Montgomery in a small group setting where nothing distracts from his creative yet accessible style.

‘In the Rain Shadow’ is largely inspired by progressive fingerstyle guitarist and composer Mark Vickness’ move to the high desert of California.

The term “power pop” has been widely overused and misused, but the Singles can positively be deemed poster boys of the idiom.

Crunching with Weezer-like chords, Richard Turgeon’s “I Never Loved You” is magnified by compact melodies, stable beats and flurries of airy harmonies.

Jovian Tea’s new single is a masterstroke of paisley-powered whimsy, recalling a mingling between ‘Emotions’-era Pretty Things and early Pink Floyd.

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.

Whether you’re relaxing indoors or cruising the streets, Dave Nachmanoff’s Rumble Strip has crafted the kind of record begging to be blasted at top volume.

For the past year or so, Dan Markell has been banging out one great single after another. “Carried Away” is his latest.