Pop Geek Heaven

JANGLE ON! – November 2021 by Eric Sorensen Christmas came early for jangly music fans this year.  New CDs from Starry Eyed And Laughing and the Belltowers – two bands who wear their Byrds/McGuinn Rickenbacker influences on their sleeves – were both released in the past month.  In addition to these “must have” CDs for […]

    October 2021 REVIEWS by Mike Baron   SCOTT GAGNER: Blood Moon Blood Moon is a deeply personal tone poem born aloft on diaphanous clouds of synthesized strings, performed mostly by Scott with assists from Ken (Posies) Stringfellow and Jesse Chandler on flute. Reminiscent of Lannie Flowers’ Home, it’s emotional and heartfelt, as on “My Shadow,” whose […]

JANGLE ON! – October 2021 by Eric Sorensen 2021 continues to be a banner year for jangly pop music – and power pop music in general.  Tons of catchy “ear worm” tunes have been added to me digital library over the past month.  Standout pop/rock albums and tunes with jangly and chiming guitar riffs include: […]