Pop Fuss

SpaceAcre joins Pop Fuss to discuss their beginnings, how their sound has evolved, their recent singles, and plans for their first tour! From London, Phoebe and Jas have concocted an electric mix of sounds as they tackle relatable topics with influences such as Muse, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Florence & the Machine. The songs are great and this duo rocks!   Follow this fan friendly band on Instagra...

Double Standard joins Pop Fuss to discuss their beginnings, their upcoming EP, videos, and more! From Brooklyn, your "favorite girl band's favorite girl band" is poised to take over the world with their buzzy songs, and hip and fun vibe. This is definitely a band to watch!   Follow the band on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @doublestandardtheband and Twitter (I refuse to call it "X") @d0ublestandar...

Indie pop duo Luvleelou joins Pop Fuss to discuss their debut EP "Welcome to the Introverts Club." From Quebec City, Jay and Veronika met serendipitously and not only did they form a musical partnership, but they proudly proclaim their love as a couple. Their closeness is evident in their bright, sunny pop, but they don't shy away from exploring more challenging issues that we all face. The group...

The Argument is back! Scott and Chris from the band join Pop Fuss to discuss the band's history, their ups, downs, and "pinch me" moments. We chat about their challenges in the music business back in the early 2000's, and their resurrection (New songs!) and reunion show! Best known for their 2004 LP "Recess Serenade," The Argument was a buzz band on the radar of every power pop fan "back in the he...

Tori Nance joins the show to discuss her latest singles, and plans for her second album. This Jacksonville, FL native has been a session drummer for years, but dipped her toes into a solo act in 2022 to great results. Since that time, Tori has released an album and a bevy of singles that stake her claim as an emerging performer. Whether it's rootsy, Americana pop, or straight ahead rockers, Tori h...

LA’s South Bay born & raised alternative artist, MEGG, blends her love for pop music with her punk rock roots to create a fearless sound for the tomboys, loudmouths, romantics, and all the misfits in-between. As one of the first five vocalists to graduate from USC’s Popular Music Performance Program in the Thornton School of Music, MEGG has shared the stage with many legends, has performed the...

It's The Fatal Flaw! Joel Reader is here to breakdown their latest batch of ear candy and discuss the band's history, and future. Joel, formerly of Mr. T Experience, The Avengers, and The Plus Ones, is the founder and creative force behind the band that has been crafting delicious pop/rock for over 15 years and they are now making the best music of their career!   The Fatal Flaw is: Ryan Mercedes...

Actve Captve joins Pop Fuss to discuss their latest singles! Justin Han is the creative force behind the band and crafts a hooky mixture of synth pop and indie/alternative pop and rock. Justin discusses how his project got off the ground, and cultivating a musical community in his Austin, Texas area. Give the band a listen - it's all great stuff! Follow the band on Facebook and on Instagram @Actve...

Abby Kenna joins Pop Fuss to discuss her great new EP "Spit!" Abby is a creative soul who crafts engaging alt pop - something of a Chappel Roan for born-again emo kids. Tapping into the singularity of the queer experience, Abby has been gathering a cult following of raunchy indie rock enjoyers looking for a story that represents them. Her 4-song EP is surely just a taste of what's to come! We nerd...

Eva Pagan (formerly Eva Westphal) joins the show to break down her latest EP "Daybreak." Eva is an indie & alt pop artist from NYC who has developed a large following for her beautiful voice and sincere, confessional lyrics. She talks about what inspired her most recent effort, her first headlining tour, and some BIG plans she has for 2025!   Be sure to follow Eva on all of her socials @EvaWes...

The Jellybricks join Pop Fuss to discuss their excellent new album, "Dreaming In Stereo." Arguably their best record yet, we get into their history with the Not Lame label in the 90's, getting signed by Steven Van Zandt and Wicked Cool Records, and having the "Coolest Song in the World" - multiple times! This is such a fun band with hooks galore in their power pop/indie rock catalog!   The Jellybr...

Gloomy June joins Pop Fuss to discuss their new singles, their new sound, and plans for their first LP! From San Francisco, this "queer emo pop" band has gotten more muscular with their recent songs and will appeal to fans of bands like Paramore, AFI and Chvrches. Check out our conversation as we discuss their reset from their previous project, The Y Axes (great stuff there, too!), and why it was...

Aussie Imogen Clark joins the show to discuss his new cover song and latest LP "The Art of Getting Through." Imogen has been releasing pop music, often with an Americana flavor, for several years and has been able to collaborate with some amazing artists such as Collin Hay, Benmont Tench, and Jim Keltner, and even recording in Abbey Road Studios! Imogen has a wonderful melodic sense and will appea...

Log Flume joins the show to discuss their great debut LP "Splash Hit."  From Philadelphia, Log Flume is a 3-piece band that will appeal to indie rock and power pop fans of artists like Teenage Fanclub, Weezer, and Fountains of Wayne. Be sure to check out their tunes and follow the band on Instagram @LogFlumeBand and snag their music and merch from their BandCamp site: https://logflume.bandcamp.com...

Americans will remember our guest, Laila Samuels, from her band The Tuesdays. Signed by Clive Davis, Laila's group released their Arista Records debut in 1998. Though the album was great, the follow up never saw the light of day. Since that time, this Norwegian songwriter has written hundreds of songs for other artists, and continues to release her own music to this day. We discuss her musical his...

Wyatt Funderburk joins the show to discuss his two new EP's, his first new music in over 10 years! We play lots of tunes from his discography, discuss his prolific production work, and his time with great artists such as Kurt Baker, Linus of Hollywood, and The Explorers Club. Wyatt gives us the lowdown on his Beach Boys tribute band, his deep dive Beach Boys podcast, and some plans for 2025.   Fol...

It's Teens In Trouble! Creator Lizzie Killian makes anthemic, emotionally driven indie-rock that merges the snappy, confessional style of Weezer with the Pixies’ & Breeders' soaring, fuzzed-out melodies. Their latest album "What's Mine" is tons of fun and will leave ear worms burrowed in your brain for weeks!   Be sure to follow the band on Instagram and TikTok @TeensInTrouble and pick up viny...

It's our first "no guest" show and we bring you some great (and hopefully new to your ears) Christmas power pop tunes! Check out some great tracks by a "super group" of sorts, including most of the Posies, and a soccer superstar (yep, you read that right), plus more!   Check out the episode wherever you download your favorite podcasts!   Follow us on Instagram @PopFussPod, and check us out on Blue...

It's Polaroid Fade! This young band just released an outstanding debut LP - if you love alt rock and dream pop ala The Sundays, The Cure, Mazzy Star... you will love this record! From South Jersey, lead singer Nicoletta composed these songs as a young teen (!) and assembled the band with guitarist Tyler to record "Chaos Into Poetry." This is definitely a band to watch!   Follow the band on Instagr...

Glen Burtnick (The Weeklings, Styx, solo) joins Pop Fuss! With a new holiday record out, Glen discusses the rockin' Weeklings release. We also touch on his time with Styx, and the rare, unreleased demo album that Glen contributed to. Glen speaks to his time working with Journey's Neal Schon, and we delve a bit into his solo album "Heroes & Zeros." It's a fun and informative conversation with m...

Out In Front joins Pop Fuss! Madie Renner from the band is here to discuss her musical journey and the creation of the band. This trio of uber-talented young adults are not only skilled musicians, but all three are tennis pros! Listen to the cool story of how the band came to be, and what they have planned next! (And why they are obsessed with "butter cake!") This is definitely a band to watch and...

What's it like to be an artist manager in today's music business landscape? What all do they do? VH Management founder Tori Hamersky joins Pop Fuss to explain it all! Tori is a wunderkind full of passion and energy, a real advocate for those she works with - check out our convo! Follow Tori on Instagram @ToriHamersky and VH Management @VHMgmt Find Pop Fuss on Instagram @PopFussPod

Rooftop Screamers is the name of the studio project for Portland based drummer and songwriter Mike Collins. It's an outlet to showcase his original songs and collaborate with some of his favorite local as well as world renowned singers (The Fixx, Jellyfish, The Posies, Pilot, etc.) Mike tells Pop Fuss about his musical journey and discusses his fabulous new single, "Souvenirs."    Be sure to follo...

The Tisburys join us to discuss their great new single, "The Anniversaries." A jangly heartland rock band from Philly, they're excited to announce their next album, coming in 2025. Tyler Asay from the band talks about his early influences, and how the band has grown and changed over the course of a few albums. With a new bigger sound, the band will continue to appeal to fans of the Gin Blossoms, T...

Power pop is experiencing a new wave of younger artists, and the music is great! We've assembled a round table of music geeks to listen to a dozen of today's best newer power pop artists. On the panel is Steve Coulter (Tsar) aka author SW Lauden, The Well Wishers' Jeff Shelton, and Tik Tok'r Allen Lulu. Get your pen and paper ready to write down these great recommendations as we nerd out to some e...