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Steady drums with powerful crunch and old school guitar riffs that sounds like they made this in the 70’s. The Black Keys: https://www.theblackkeys.com

Weird and wonderful mix of Seattle influenced alternative and punk power pop woven together with punk sensibilities, but without falling into the trap of trying too hard. The Presidents of The United States of America: https://www.last.fm/music/The+Presidents+of+the+United+States+of+America

If you don’t get hooked by this song, then check your pulse. It combines cool beats, stylish rapping and lush feminine vocals for an incredibly catchy winning formula. Luscious Jackson: https://lusciousjackson.us

With an irresistible mix of acoustic and electric guitars that complements JR Richard’s voice perfectly with string arrangements that build the stormy romance of the song, harking back to the idea that time heals all wounds. Dishwalla: https://www.dishwalla.com

Stripped down rootsy affair in the Randy Newman vein with thoughtful lyrics, tight musicianship and a solid hook. Fastball: https://www.fastballtheband.com

Quintet from Boston that plays power-pop, enhanced by a double-guitar assault to the senses. Sweet female vocals from Kay Hanley helps keep the music focused. Letters To Cleo: https://www.letterstocleo.net

With just a warm electric guitar, it’s a delicate, sunny track. A classic soul song that makes absolutely no attempt to be a classic soul song. Duffy: https://www.last.fm/music/Duffy

Blues rock cover of the John Lee Hooker classic that adds volume and tempo to the original. Get in the car, buckle up and crank this up. Big Head Todd and The Monsters: https://www.bigheadtodd.com

Clever nerd rock song that pumps you up. Science fictional, but still upbeat and fun to listen to. Jonathan Coulton: https://www.jonathancoulton.com

Great power pop song with a jagged edge that opens with an off-the-chart intro, followed up with a great hook and a scorching guitar solo. Matthew Sweet: https://www.matthewsweet.com