Bay Area resident Richard Turgeon’s fourth studio album, ‘Sea Change,’ contains a hail of hooks which promise to pull in continual praise.

John Wicks would be touched by the care these talented artists put into keeping his music and spirit alive.

Matthew Milia’s ‘Alone at St. Hugo’ often recalls rootsier versions of Big Star and Teenage Fanclub, but with a wholly personal touch.

Nick Frater’s ‘Full Fathom Freight-Train’ pulls all the right levers when it comes to capturing the essence of ’70s pop rock.

Lolas’ ‘A Dozen or Seven Tapestries’ is a new benchmark by which all power-pop albums should be measured.

Three albums in, ‘Go Deep’ shows that Richard Turgeon still has something to say – both musically and lyrically.

The Embryos’ ‘Open The Kimono +3’ is a must-have studio project for those who enjoy inventive yet obtainable pop-rock songs.

The Lemon Clocks thrive on experimentation, and their enthusiasm for the music they play is infectious.

The Lunar Laugh are typically dubbed a power-pop act, but ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ doesn’t restrict itself to any one style.

A power-pop forefather, Ray Paul has been plying grand goods since the ’70s – and he continues to make vital music.