Pop Rocks Radio

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Not an expert, just a fan with a record collection and a soft spot for power pop, punk, garage, and indie. Each episode of Pop Rocks Radio is your weirdo mixtape from the margins — built to get you excited about these artists and support their work. Like what you hear? Go buy the music and show the love! If you’d like to support this show, you can buy us a coffee on Ko-fi — or send some sats if you’re listening on Fountain, Podverse, or TrueFans. Every boost, comment, or coffee helps keep the mixtape spinning! We also dig deeper on our YouTube channel , where we spotlight favorite bands, uncov...

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Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 13 08.03.2024 1:03:27

Thanks for joining us here on Pop Rocks Radio! Today we’ll be hearing from Paul Collins, Steve Pearson, The Cynz, Shoes, and many more! And of course, no episode would be complete without a song from my favorite band, 20/20. Backing up Paul Collins on his song “How Will I Know” is Danny Laj and the Looks: https://danylajandthelooks.com. You can check out my interview with Paul Collins here: http...

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 12 27.02.2024 1:05:38

Welcome back to Pop Rocks Radio! Some great music for you today…we’ll be hearing from The Heats, The Lemon Twigs, Richard X. Heyman, Sobs, and many more! And of course, no episode would be complete without a song from my favorite band, 20/20. Check us out on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@poprocksradio. And head on over to https://poprocksradio.com/ and sign up for our newsletter! Thanks fo...

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 11 13.02.2024 1:06:37

We are back! We've been away working on our Pop Rocks Radio YouTube channel, but I've been dying to get back here and play some more great music for you. Today we have new songs from the great Paul Collins, The Weeklings, Tamar Berk, Marc Valentine, and Emperor Penguin. Of course, no episode would be complete without a song from my favorite band, 20/20. Check us out on YouTube at https://youtube....

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 10 12.10.2023 1:03:15

Welcome to another exciting episode of Pop Rocks Radio, where we bring you the best of power pop! Join Bijan as he brings you songs by Cheap Trick, Holly & The Italians, Josie Cotton, The Go-Gos, Katrina and the Waves, The Primitives, Mediocre, Kate Clover, Teenage Fanclub, Marshall Crenshaw, The Cars, Todd Rundgren, The Pursuit of Happiness, Paul Collins Beat, Sparkle*jets U.K., The Red Button, M...

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 9 15.09.2023 49:33

Another exciting edition of Pop Rocks Radio! Today, by listener request, we'll be hearing from the women of Power Pop! We have great music from The New Pornographers, The Regrettes, Alvvays, Fastbacks, Worriers, The Beths, Tamar Berk, Charly Bliss, The Shivvers, Lisa Mychols, Veruca Salt, The Muffs, The Bangles, and Best Coast. ...and my apologies to 20/20...couldn't fit you in today (cuz you're a...

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 8 29.08.2023 1:02:30

Another exciting episode of Pop Rocks Radio! Join Bijan on the latest journey to visit P!nk, 20/20, The Tubs, The Green Pajamas, The Bangles, The Yum Yums, The Whiffs, The Barreracudas, The Rubs, Todd Rundgren, XTC, The Speedies, The Replacements, Candy, Game Theory, Velvet Crush, The Nines, and Matthew Sweet! Also, if you want to learn more about some of our favorite artists, check out our YouTub...

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 7 18.08.2023 1:00:23

I'm back from a little break and bring you more great music to close out the summer! Today we have music from Cheap Trick (America's Greatest Rock Band), 20/20, Charly Bliss, Hüsker Dü, Badfinger, The Click Five, Flamin' Groovies, The Rubinoos, Tamar Berk, Fotomaker, Worriers, Parallax Project, Model Rockets, The Muffs, Dwight Twilley, and The Three O'Clock. Check out our YouTube channel! Just rel...

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 6 27.07.2023 1:02:10

It's like my own personal and most awesome mix tape! In this episode we'll be hearing from Sugar, Shoes, Fountains of Wayne, Teenage Fanclub, Tamar Berk, Super Deluxe, Stiv Bators, The Heats, Raspberries, Big Star, The Shivvers, Hurry, The Exploding Hearts, Bay City Rollers, Joey Molland, The Goldbergs, and of course, my favorite band, 20/20. Check out our new YouTube channel! This week, we have a...

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 5 12.07.2023 58:46

"Pop Rocks Radio" is an ever-improving radio show that invites you to embark on a thrilling journey through the colorful world of power pop music. Hosted by Bijan, this show is a celebration of infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and high-energy tunes that will have you dancing and singing along. This week we have songs from The Romantics, The Corner Laughers, The Beths, OK Go, Paul Collins, The Re...

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 4 28.06.2023 1:03:13

"Pop Rocks Radio" is an electrifying (ok, we're working on it!) radio show that invites you to embark on a thrilling journey through the colorful world of power pop music. Hosted by Bijan, this show is a celebration of infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and high-energy tunes that will have you dancing and singing along. This week, we'll listen to pop gems from the likes of Marshall Crenshaw, Pezba...

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 3 15.06.2023 57:36

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 2 08.06.2023 1:02:01

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 1 01.06.2023 53:37

"Pop Rocks Radio" is an electrifying radio show that invites you to embark on a thrilling journey through the colorful world of power pop music. Hosted by Bijan, this show is a celebration of infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and high-energy tunes that will have you dancing and singing along. From iconic bands like Cheap Trick and The Raspberries to contemporary artists such as Fountains of Wayne...