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Eric Carmen, the frontman for power pop group The Raspberries, and later a stack of solo hits including ‘All By Myself’ and ‘Dirty Dancing’s ‘Hungry Eyes’, has died at the age of 74.

Melbourne singer songwriter Peter Freebairn is heading towards that long overdue solo debut album following the 2019 release of the self-titled EP.

Action Skulls, the supergroup featuring Bill Mumy (Will Robinson from Lost In Space), Vicki Peterson, guitarist for The Bangles and John Cowsill, singer and drummer for The Cowsills, have a new song ‘Find The Girl’.

Jack Lee, a member of The Nerves and best known for his song ‘Hanging On The Telephone’, covered by Blondie, has died at age 71.

Tony Lewis, singer for The Outfield, has died at age 62.

Those poor Lemon Twigs. There they were, ready to bring out a new album, with a release date of 1st May and a bunch of shows booked across North America. And then, 2020 happened.

Melbourne’s Icecream Hands last album ‘The Good China’ was 13 years ago in 2007. A new album is coming and the new song ‘No Weapon But Love’ was dropped on us this week.

Roy Loney, the original frontman for San Francisco Power-Pop band Flamin’ Groovies, has died at the age of 73.

Sydney 80s punk band The Hard-Ons will back up the release of their 12th album with a national tour in November and December.

The first Todd Rundgren Melbourne gig has sold out, and a second show has been added for Tuesday 30 October at the John Curtin Hotel.

Great news for fans of the uber-talented Todd Rundgren. In 2008, for a week on the glorious isle of Kauai, in Hawaii, about 300 fans from all over the world joined the Rundgrens at their incredible home to celebrate his 60th birthday. This became known as ToddStock; a week of camping, drinking, singing and celebrating.

Big Star, arguably one of America’s great power pop bands, will have a new Best Of as part of the roll-out for the Stax 60th Anniversary.

The SXSW Film Festival will premiere ‘Thank You, Friends: Big Star’s Third Live …And More’.

Big Star’s ‘Nothing Can Hurt Me’ documentary will screen across the UK in August.

He really should need no introduction, and in a perfect world, Todd Rundgren would be a household name.

The late Pete Ham, who found success with Badfinger, will be honoured in his hometown of Swansea, Wales with one of Britain’s Blue Plaques.

College rock stayers Gin Blossoms tour Australia for the first time ever next February.

Fuzzy power pop heroes JEFF The Brotherhood put together a nice group of Big Day Out sideshows.

Newcastle four-piece The Patriots have topped the final Buzz Chart in the Red Bull Bedroom Jam competition.

Portland alt-rockers Everclear are asking for Australian bands to pitch themselves as supports.

Nashville scuzz-rock duo JEFF The Brotherhood prepare their Dan Auerbach-produced new album.

LA power pop rockers Redd Kross return with their first album in 15 years, Researching The Blues.

LA rock geeks Weezer will play their classic debut album in their first Australian tour in 16 years.

Melbourne power-pop heroes Even release their new album’s first single on vinyl for Record Store Day, and play in-store.

Joey Ramone’s posthumous solo album is coming and a clip for the first single ‘Rock N Roll Is The Answer’ is online.

Viral video masters (and power-pop band) OK Go have just launched another nutty, creative video.

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Eric Carmen Of The Raspberries Dies At 74

Here Is Some New Australian Power Pop From Peter Freebairn – I Got Lucky (I Got You)

Bill Mumy (aka Will Robinson) Action Skulls Premiere ‘Find The Good’ Video

‘Hanging On The Telephone’ Songwriter Jack Lee Dead at 71

Tony Lewis of The Outfield Dies Aged 62

Brian D’Addario of The Lemon Twigs Talks Songs for the General Public with Karen Freedman

Icecream Hands Debut First New Music In 13 Years

Roy Loney of Flamin’ Groovies Passes At Age 73

The Hard-Ons Reveal New Album and National Tour Details

Todd Rundgren Adds 2nd Melbourne Show

Todd Rundgren And Todd-A-Roo Coming To Australia

The Best Of Big Star Scheduled For Stax 60th

Big Star ‘Thank You Friends’ To Premiere At SXSW

Big Star Nothing Can Hurt Me Doco To Screen In UK

Todd Rundgren Turns On Melbourne’s TRAK

Badfinger’s Pete Ham To Be Honoured With Blue Plaque

Gin Blossoms Announce Their First Australian Tour

JEFF The Brotherhood Book Big Day Out Sideshows

The Patriots Win Red Bull Bedroom Jam Buzz Chart

Everclear Announce Competition For Aussie Support Slots

JEFF The Brotherhood Prep Hypnotic Nights

Redd Kross Announce Details Of Their Long-Awaited New Album

Weezer Will Play The Blue Album On Tour In Australia

Even Promise Vinyl And Perform For Record Store Day

Listen To The New Joey Ramone Single

Watch OK Go’s Crazy New Car Clip