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Ken Stringfellow (The Posies, REM, Big Star, etc.) joins Pop Fuss to discuss his first solo album in 12 years, "Circuit Breaker." We play several tracks and Ken comments about the inspiration behind the songwriting, after he has undergone a few years of therapy and introspection. Additionally, Ken talks about several guest appearances on the record, including Suzi Quatro, Lydia Lunch, and Bruce and Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello & The Attractions). Hear Ken answer the questions: Did Alex Chilton almost join The Orange Humble Band? Was there a "missing" Posies album recorded between Dear 23 and Frosting on the Beater? And will we ever hear the most recently completed (and unreleased) Posies album? Be sure to follow Ken on Instagram @KenStringfellow for all news about the record, videos, and tour plans. Visit his Bandcamp page to purchase "Circuit Breaker" - it's perhaps his best album! Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod, and listen to all episodes wherever you download your favorite podcasts.

Golden Blue joins Pop Fuss to discuss their debut album and new single, "Forever Young." If 80's & 90's-inspired dreamy synth pop is your jam, sit back, relax, and let the golden blue musical waves wash over you. It truly is a beautiful sounding record full of melancholy and melodies. Be sure to follow the band on all of their socials @GoldenBlueBand, and wherever you listen to music! Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod, and also on Twitter, Facebook and TikTok @PopFuss

Bitters joins Pop Fuss to discuss her new EP "Can't Think Straight." Raised in the UK as a classically trained vocalist, and signed to her first publishing deal at just 16, Claudia first made waves in LA as a songwriter. The urge to perform her own songs later resulted in her first EP, released in 2022. Today, Bitters is one of the most promising alt pop acts around, releasing uber catchy pop/rock - think Shirley Manson or Alanis Morrisette but with more pop hooks! I've had her music on repeat for months now - ear worms galore! Be sure to follow Bitters on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok @BittersOfficial, and her YouTube channel at BittersMusic for some cool videos! Find Pop Fuss on IG @PopFussPod, also on Facebook, Twitter and TikTok at Pop Fuss.

Indie pop artist Isabel Pless joins Pop Fuss to discuss her new EP "Workhorse Pt. 1." Isabel didn't plan on a music career, but when her songs went viral on TikTok during the pandemic, she moved to Nashville to pursue her dream. Now with over 3 million streams on Spotify, Isabel is one of the finest young songwriters in the indie world. Find Isabel on Instagram @Isabel_Pless, and her TikTok account @EverythingHurtsMan. Check out her videos too on YouTube! Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod, also on Twitter, Facebook and TikTok @PopFuss

The Girls join Pop Fuss to discuss their latest EP, "Cuntry Music." This North Carolina five piece blends rock, glam, punk & power pop for a killer mix of catchy, synthy, rockin' tunes. Crank it up! Find all things Girls on Instagram @TheGirlsBandOfficial and their YouTube channel for some fun videos. Check out their BandCamp page at thegirls77.bandcamp.com Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod, also on Facebook, Twitter, and Tik Tok

Wayne Snow joins Pop Fuss to discuss his project Howling at the Earth! Wayne is a fabulous guitarist with serious songwriting skills, we talk about his band's past, and his ambitious plans for its future. We also get into his band Fable Circuit, and discuss their great record, "Vagabond: Sunsets on a Distant World." Wayne is a super talented guy - and certainly one to watch! Be sure to check out Howling's bandcamp at howlingattheearth.bandcamp.com and follow Wayne on Instagram at @HowlingAtTheEarth Find Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod and listen to episodes wherever you get your podcasts!

The Cle Elum joins Pop Fuss to discuss their debut LP "It's OK If It Falls Apart." Love came first for Ian and Sarah, then their successful touring business. The world stopped and they wrote a album. It's an interesting story for these road vets/recording newbies. Single "I Am a Robot" features good friend Matthew Caws of Nada Surf. "Handclaps & Tambourines" is as infectious as it gets. Dig into the whole record, it's great! Find The Cle Elum at thecleelum.bandcamp.com and be sure to follow them on Instagram @TheCleElum and find them on TikTok, Facebook, and their cool videos on YouTube. Follow Pop Fuss at their Instagram @PopFussPod and listen to episodes wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

Tamar Berk joins Pop Fuss to discuss her latest LP "Good Times For A Change." This "Tall glass of indie pop with a twist of 90's" artist brings her 4th record in four years and continues her confessional lyrics but with a more diverse sound across 12 dynamic tracks. As Tamar states, "all the songs on Good Times for a Change feel like meditations on being somewhere in between the willingness to let go, and the desire to hold on." Be sure to check out tamarberk.bandcamp.com for the LP and follow Tamar across all her social media platforms (And YouTube - she makes fun videos!) Find Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod, and also Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok

Power trio Jr. Juggernaut joins Pop Fuss to discuss their rockin' new album "Another Big Explosion." Fans of late 80's to mid-90's alt rock with a dose of power pop & punk (Sugar/Bob Mould/Husker Du, Goo Goo Dolls, The Posies, Dinosaur Jr.) will love this record! Combining muscular riffs and sing along choruses, their fourth LP will satiate your ears with musical goodness! Be sure to follow Jr. J on their Instagram @jr.juggernaut and check out their linktr.ee/jrjuggernaut Find Pop Fuss on IG @PopFussPod, also on Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok at popfuss.

Paul Kelly is The Martial Arts and he joins Pop Fuss to discuss his great new album, "In There Like Swimwear." If you like catchy, bubble gummy pop/rock ala The Apples In Stereo, Of Montreal, and a very healthy heap of The Beach Boys, you'll really love this record! Be sure to check it out at his bandcamp page, and find all things Martial Arts on their linktr.ee/themartialarts Follow Pop Fuss on IG @PopFussPod, or send us an email at [email protected]

Yours & Mine joins Pop Fuss to discuss their excellent new album "The Shadow You Cast." If you dig late 80's to mid-90's jangle pop ala REM, The Posies, or the Gin Blossoms, you'll love this record! Harder rocking tunes recall the best of Oasis as well. Thoroughly enjoyable record from top to bottom! Find Yours & Mine on Instagram @YoursAndMineBand or at their Bandcamp page - https://yoursandmineband.bandcamp.com/ Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod and listen to episodes wherever you download podcasts!

Power Pop in the 90's! Our first round table episode welcomes Linus of Hollywood, Mike Randle (Baby Lemonade) and Steve Coulter (Tsar) as we each bring songs to the table and debate if the 90's were power pop's best decade! Loads of laughs and stories (an insane Evan Dando tale, is Julianna Hatfield an honest person, why Jon Auer abuses his Gibson SG's, and did someone say KISS was the best power pop band of the 70's?? Tune in for some fun! Be sure to check out @LinusDotson's electro-pop band @ablemachines.They're great! Look out for Mike Randle's chronicle MY LITTLE RED BOOK: a story of life, friendship and LOVE due in 2025. And be sure to subscribe to Steve's music writing on Substack at Remember The Lightning. It's MUST reading for power pop fans! Find Steve on IG @swlauden Follow Pop Fuss on Instragram @PopFussPod, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Listen to episodes wherever you find podcasts!

Pop Fuss welcomes alt pop artist MOONY to discuss his mind bending work of art, WARNING HIGH CUBE. Seth discusses his upbringing, influences, and how he came to create the MOONYVERSE. He has a real vision for this album, both sonically and visually and we get into all of it! Be sure to check out Moony's world on Instagram @sethismoony and at https://sethismoony.com Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod and stream all episodes wherever you listen to podcasts.

Indie pop/folk artist Whitney Fenimore joins Pop Fuss to discuss her new singles and what she has planned next. We get into her song craft, her confessional lyrics, and advocating for mental health awareness. We chat about her American Idol tryouts, making it onto The Voice (and being coached by Adam and Miley!) Whitney has had a very interesting career and we touch on it all! Be sure to follow Whitney on Spotify and at WhitneyFenimore.com Find Pop Fuss on IG @PopFussPod, or on Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

Pop Fuss welcomes Jordan from the power pop/punk band Hell Beach! We talk about their debut album "Beach World" which is All Killer - No Filler! Check out the vinyl at www.unclestylerecords.com and follow Hell Beach on insta @HellBeachBand. You can find Pop Fuss on insta @PopFussPod or send us an email at [email protected]

Alt pop artist Maggie Miles joins Pop Fuss to discuss her new single "Shove Down, Move On!," her first two records, being an independent artist in competitive Nashville, and tattoos! Maggie is one to watch! Find all things Maggie Miles on IG @_MaggieMiles, and YouTube (she has lots of great videos!) @maggiemiles. Follow Pop Fuss on IG @PopFussPod, also on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok at PopFuss.

"Two hot dorks" from Brooklyn band Wifey join Pop Fuss to discuss the band's beginnings, their musical theater background, and their upcoming EP "Just a Tease." The band aims to take over the world with their catchy as hell songs... matrimony has never sounded so good! Find Wifey on IG @WifeyTheBand and pre-order their EP at https://mtcrushmore.bigcartel.com/ Follow Pop Fuss on IG @PopFussPod, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok at PopFuss (we're easy to find!)

Salem, Mass band Hyber joins Pop Fuss to discuss their new EP "All the Things It Hurt to Know." We discuss their beginnings, sample several of their catchy, rockin' tunes, and their plans for their first tour. Fun conversation with this quickly emerging band! Find all things Hyber at hybermusic.com and follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod.

Veteran power popper Mark Bacino joins Pop Fuss to discuss his new record "Top of the World." We look back at his great catalog throughout the years, and find out what he's been up to since the last release. Mark has a knack for great hooks and humorous lyrics - find his music online at MarkBacino.bandcamp.com. And follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod or on Facebook or Twitter.

Ian Ash joins Pop Fuss to discuss his new self titled LP, and his band The Last Bees. This was a fun conversation where we learn what it's like to be a Grammy voter, to sing the national anthem at an MLB game, and to co-write a song with the guy who wrote "Eye of the Tiger." Ian is a pop savant who can create a hook! Find all things Ian at https://ianashmusic.com/ or https://thelastbees.com/ and follow Pop Fuss on IG @PopFussPod, or send us an email at [email protected].

Alexis Cunningham joins Pop Fuss to discuss her dreamy new single, "Summer Moon." We talk about plans for her upcoming album, appearing on NBC's "American Song Contest," meeting Snoop Dogg (!) and working with Eric Bazilian of the Hooters. Learn all about Alexis at her website: AlexisCunningham.com, and follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod, or send us an email at [email protected].

Indie pop artist Silvie joins Pop Fuss to discuss her latest singles and her upcoming EP. We go DEEP in this episode about her confessional songwriting, and just like her music, she lays it all out there. If you like artists such as Lizzy McAlpine/Maggie Rogers/Sarah McLachlan, you will love Silvie! Find her here: linktr.ee/silviemusic and follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod, or send us an email at [email protected].

Classic pop artist Coke Belda joins Pop Fuss to discuss his new album, "Love." If you love power pop/Beatles/ELO/Beach Boys and other pop masters you'll love his latest LP! Find Coke at cokebelda.bandcamp.com/album/. Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod

UK artist Gabrielle Ornate joins Pop Fuss to discuss her intoxicating blend of alt pop, rock and synths! This "Enchantress of Sound" talks about her diverse influences, her mystical and mythological lyrics, and gives us a preview of her next single. Learn all about her at gabrielleornate.co.uk and follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod or send us an email at [email protected]

Indie pop artist Cas Cleo joins Pop Fuss to break down her new EP "Retrace Everything," discuss her viral Tik Tok lyric drama, and her favorite song she has ever written. Find all things Cas Cleo here: linktr.ee/CasCleo

Ginger AF (Kristen and Jerry) join Pop Fuss to discuss their latest album and singles. Combing alt pop hooks, dream pop, 90's shoe gaze and a MASSIVE wall of showering distorted guitars, Ginger AF bring it all together for a killer collection of songs that deserve to be heard! Find all things Ginger AF here: linktr.ee/GingerAF Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod, Twitter @PopFuss, and TikTok @Pop.Fuss

Extra Arms joins Pop Fuss to discuss their new album "Radar!" It’s 10 songs of melodic, catchy rock that jumps all over the stylistic map. Sometimes you’ll hear ragtag Replacements-style abandon, while other spots show off a love for Guided By Voices’ to-the-point pop perfection. Elsewhere, there’s hints of sharp, 60s garage rock that nudge up against punky bursts of energy indebted to the Nerves, the Buzzcocks and early Elvis Costello. You’ll also hear synth-and-drum-machine nods to the Cars, the shifty shuffle of Thin Lizzy, and the muscular riffage of Cheap Trick. There’s even a wistful country song, featuring pedal steel and all. And don’t get us started on the E-Street saxophones, triumphant trumpets, banging cowbells, fuzzy Farfisa organs, and abundance of handclaps (so many handclaps). We could go on and on, but just know this: It fucking rocks. Lead "Arm" Ryan Allen also discusses his influences, growing up in Michigan, and being a rock & roll dad. Check out this great new LP and all things Extra Arms at their link tree below! linktr.ee/ExtraArms FInd Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod and Twitter @PopFuss

Alt pop singer/songwriter Emma Rowley joins Pop Fuss to discuss her album, "Orange" plus her new single, "Reunion." We also discuss her childhood as a performer with some pretty cool "pinch me" moments. Check out all of Emma's info below: www.emmarowleymusic.com http://instagram.com/emmarowleymusic https://tiktok.com/@emmarowleymusic https://www.youtube.com/user/EmmaRowleyMusic http://www.facebook.com/emmarowleymusic http://www.twitter.com/emmarowleymusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/12xapY7EGsHkhWo1l8F0V8?si=_RV3Ds1IR8KN51DrOHXdHw https://music.apple.com/us/artist/emma-rowley/315780153

S.W. Lauden joins Pop Fuss! Steve is the editor of the essay collections 'Go All The Way: A Literary Appreciation of Power Pop' and 'Forbidden Beat: Perspectives on Punk Drumming.' His power pop-themed crime fiction novellas include 'That'll Be The Day: A Power Pop Heist'. He is also the author of the Greg Salem punk rock PI trilogy, starting with 'Bad Citizen Corporation.' Find more of Steve’s music writing on Substack at Remember The Lightning. Social: @swlauden. Remember The Lightning—A Guitar Pop Journal, Volume 3 Generation Blue Kindle/eBook Remember The Lightning (Substack) You can find Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod and Twitter @PopFuss

John Faye (The Caulfields, IKE, John Faye Power Trip, John & Brittany) joins Pop Fuss to discuss his upcoming 2024 album and all things Faye! Website johnfaye.com Patreon patreon.com/johnkimfaye IG @johnkimfaye FB https://www.facebook.com/JohnFayeMusic Memoir on Amazon https://a.co/d/3GRiWHo Find Pop Fuss on IG @PopFussPod and Twitter @PopFuss

Pop Fuss welcomes Shane Tutmarc from Dolour to discuss their new record, Daylight Upon Magic. The album was released on 5/24/24 with vinyl, CD, and merch combos available viashanetutmarc.bandcamp.com. You can find Dolour below: https://www.instagram.com/dolourofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/DolourMusic https://www.youtube.com/dolourvideos And find Pop Fuss on IG @PopFussPod and Twitter @PopFuss

Tay and Linus from Able Machines join us to discuss their electro pop duo, and their new EP, "Digital Precision - Stripped."