NYC Power Pop Band Joy Buzzer Releases New Standalone Single “Simone” Stream “Simone” Here |
Pure Power Pop for Wow People!“Pure power pop joy in the vein of an artist like Fountains of Wayne. It sounds like the kind of power pop that was made in the 90’s that was inspired by the 60’s. It’s undeniably catchy and poppy, but with a little of that 90’s alternative rock edge to it. Joy Buzzer are crushing it right now.”- If It’s Too Loud |
New York City’s premier Power Pop band, Joy Buzzer, has dropped a brand new standalone single, “Simone,” now streaming everywhere!This latest track follows their recent LP, Pleased To Meet You, which was released last October via Wicked Cool Records.Describing the new song, the band says, “It’s a heartbreaking story of isolation and unrequited love—blasted out by drums and wires at 500 mph.”Don’t miss Joy Buzzer live at NYC’s Bowery Electric on Thursday, June 12th!Stream “Simone” here: https://orcd.co/joybuzzersimoneThe band’s Wicked Cool recent debut album ‘Please To Meet You’ boasts 5 tracks mixed by two-time Grammy winner Carl Glanville. It marks the return of Becker with Kevin Lydon, the singer from their previous garage rock project, The Lord Calverts, who also have a few songs playing on the Underground Garage. Additionally, the album features Askold Buk, guitarist for The Lord Calverts and longtime production partner of Jed.With a winning combination of catchy hooks and jet fuel, JOY BUZZER has quickly moved up the ranks as one of New York’s premier power pop acts. Inspired by bands such as Fountains of Wayne, XTC, Squeeze, Todd Rundgren and Badfinger, JOY BUZZER delivers an abundance of big-time melodies and blissful choruses.The LP is a bold. declarative statement of the band’s intention to deliver super high-energy songs, with witty lyrics and huge hooks.Formed in 2021 by members of The Lord Calverts and the Doppel Gang, the band is led by songwriter/guitarist Jed Becker (also known for his work as composer and music director for the Nick Jr. series’ “Dora the Explorer” and “Go, Diego, Go!” among many others) with Kevin Lydon on lead vocals, KG Noble on guitar, Nick DeMatteo on bass and Mark Brotter on drums.JOY BUZZER recently performed with labelmates The Chesterfield Kings, Bobby Mahoney and others at the Sea.Hear.Now Festival after-party ‘Asbury A Go-Go’ in Asbury Park, NJ. In early-September, the band’s previous single “You Don’t Even Know My Name” was selected as the “Coolest Song In The World” by Little Steven’s Underground Garage.Photo: Nancy Adler |
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