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The Ledge #461: New Releases (Pt. 1)
By paulisded@yahoo.com on February 5, 2021
Few things make a music critic/internet DJ happier than a package of new music, and I’m blessed to have the support of so many bands and labels. Whenever I receive an email that includes a link to a single or album, or find a packet in my mailbox, I immediately put it in the front of my pile of music to check out. As I was putting together this month’s new release episode, I suddenly noticed just how many great records I’ve received in the past few weeks. So why not do an entire show bassed on artist/label submissions? That’s what we have here this week. Some are from individual artists (Dan Israel, Jeremy Porter, Indonesian Junk, New Rocket Union, etc.) that want me to check out their new tunes. Others are because I’ve found myself on a label’s mailing list. I definitely need to thank Big Stir Records, Red on Red Records, and Rum Bar Records, who really knocked it out of the park with not one but two free samplers of current and upcoming new releases! After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy! These great artists deserve to be compensated for their hard work, and every […]
Posted in big stir, brad marino, garage, geoff palmer, indie, jeremy porter dan israel, music, Podcast, punk, rum bar, Scott Hudson

The Ledge #438: Power Pop
By paulisded@yahoo.com on July 31, 2020
What is power pop? According to the dictionary, it’s “a style of pop music characterized by a strong melody line, heavy use of guitars, and simple rhythm”. Yeah, that works. I prefer to just call it “revved up pop music”.
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Posted in big star, music, plimsouls, Podcast, power pop, raspberries, realpunkradio, rum bar, Scott Hudson, The Ledge, tommy keene, yum yums

The Ledge #414: New Releases
By paulisded@yahoo.com on February 7, 2020
I consider the February new release episode of The Ledge to be the first real episode of the year. Sure, the January show had quite a few 2020 releases but it was dominated by 2019 leftovers. This episode, with a few exceptions, are the fruits of the n…
Posted in big stir, forty nineteens, garage, Podcast, power pop, punk, realpunkradio, rum bar, Scott Hudson, The Ledge

Live Ledge #383: New Releases Pt. 1
By paulisded@yahoo.com on June 7, 2019
It’s a supersized episode of great new tunes, including releases from Rum Bar and Spaghetty Town Records. Part one of a two part series.
Posted in beach boys, garage rock, mike love, new releases, otto records, Podcast, punk rock, ramones, realpunkradio, rum bar, spaghetty town

Live Ledge #366: 5 Songs 6 Labels
By paulisded@yahoo.com on January 25, 2019
Five acts from six different indie labels are highlighted this week.
Posted in bloodshot, in the red, indie labels, live ledge, merge, music, Podcast, rum bar, Scott Hudson, trouble in mind