Issue #88- Alpha Rev- "New Morning"

Here's a band I'm a little behind the times on.

Alpha Rev formed in 2005, when lead singer Casey McPherson started something new after the demise of his first band Endochine (who had a pretty decent song with "Secret." They quickly released a self-titled EP in 2006, and followed it up in 2007 with their full-length debut "The Greatest Thing I've Ever Learned." After the release of "The Greatest Thing..." record label interest increased, and they signed with Hollywood Records.

Their new album "New Morning" hit stores back in April, but the title track to the album is starting to pick up in radio airplay now. Give it a listen. It's "New Morning" by Alpha Rev.

Issue #87- Gary Go- "Engines"

I had featured this guy before on the blog, back when his song "Wonderful" was breaking to radio. Sadly, his push by his record label in the states has cooled off, so we aren't hearing much from him anymore. But he is still releasing other singles across the pond.

His self-titled debut album hit stores over a year ago now, and in Britain, he's been pretty well received, and even opened for Lady Gaga for a couple of shows. (He doesn't sound ANYTHING like Gaga, don't worry.)

I'll present one of his other singles from his debut album. This is Gary Go, with "Engines"

Issue #86- The Parlotones- "Life Design"

I tumbled across these guys while digging through my old radio music connections. They have actually been around for a few years, but thanks to the World Cup, they are just about to break in the United States.

Hailing for South Africa, The Parlotones released their debut album "Episoda" in 2003, and followed it up in 2005 with "RadioControlledRobot" and in 2007 with "A World Next Door To Yours." Their biggest break came just recently though, as they played alongside the Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, Shakira, John Legend, and more at the FIFA World Cup kick off celebration, seen by nearly one BILLION people worldwide. Their latest album "Stardust Galaxies" was released in South Africa in October 2009, and will be hitting stores in the US later this month.

Enjoy today's song. It's "Life Design" by the Parlotones