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An idiosyncratic blog dedicated to the precursors, the practioners, and the descendants of power pop. All suggestions for postings and sidebar links welcome, contact any of us.

Monday, April 06, 2026

Live Music on TV -- What a Concept!!!

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From the March 28th episode of the recently premiered UK version of SNL , please enjoy long-running London-based alt-rockers Wolf Alice and...
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Friday, April 03, 2026

La Fin de La Semaine Essay Question: Special "Oh Yes, It's Ladies Night!" Edition

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Okay, I only vaguely remember reading this actual NY Times Op Ed when it was new, i.e. early 1971. But after it popped up on a friend's...
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Thursday, April 02, 2026

You Thursday Moment of "Good Yontiff, Pontiff!"

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Well, it's the second night of Passover, and as is our holiday custom, we give you Gefilte Joe and the Fish and their anthemic Red Sea ...
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Wednesday, April 01, 2026

I Must Say, It's a Little Unsettling to Be So Obviously a Member of the Demographic This Video is Aimed At

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Guitarist/vocalist Peter Black , a/k/a Blackie of veteran Aussie band The Hard-Ons , just dropped a new song. And my life has been changed i...
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Today's Music-Themed Photo Funnies and Cartoon Chuckles

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The Blondie one made laugh out loud, I'll tell you that for free. 😎
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Monday, March 30, 2026

Records I'd Forgotten Existed, Let Alone Loved (An Occasional Series): Special "Kool Kinks Kovers" Edition

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From 1979, and the eponymous American version of their debut album (titled Shades in Bed in the UK), please enjoy power pop gods The Record...
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Friday, March 27, 2026

Weekend Fundraiser

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Okay, the short version. Someone dear to a long-time friend of mine -- I won't go into the details, but let's just say that Six...
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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Okay, How Did I Miss This One?

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The Rolling Stones , live at the Camden Theater in 1964, with their fabulous cover of "Route 66." In genuine stereo. With no scr...
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Songs I'd Forgotten Existed, Let Alone Loved (An Occasional Series): Special "Le Chanson Incroyable" Edition

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Oh. My. God. Seriously, I don't think I've listened to that under the headphones in at least four decades. And by the time the ...
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Tuesday's Music-Themed Cartoon Chuckles

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The Gary Larson whale singing one is one of my all time favorites. First time I saw it I nearly fell out of my chair laughi...
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