The Whole KAMEESE Proving Ground “Nothing Left To Prove” Playlist

December 6, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We are so over the moon excited to present our Proving Ground, “Nothing Left To Prove “ playlist.

We decided to go with a holiday theme pulling a few tracks from the phenomenal new Wicked Cool Records compilation “Wicked Cool Christmas “ as well as Holiday offerings from our friends at Rum Bar Records.

Track 1 – Stop Calling Me Frank- “Naughty Or Nice “ We love the vibe on this tune . You can listen Here

Track 2-Joshua David Thayer- “We Won’t Relent “ Joshua David Thayer, has given music lovers an absolute gift with “We Won’t Relent” You can listen Here

Track 3 – Krooked Tongue- “I Don’t Believe In Ghosts “ One of the most beautiful songs we have heard in a very long time. You can listen Here

Track 4- Charlotte Sands- “One Eye Open “

Charlotte Sands, has delivered a cinematic gem, with “One Eye Open “ You can listen Here

Track 5 – Hilken&Melissa featuring, Kay Hanley- “What’s So Bad About Christmas “

Written by esteemed 90s alternative rockers, Fuzzy! You will be singing along almost instantly. You can listen Here

Track 6 – Girl With A Hawk – “I’m in Love With My Friends “

Girl With A Hawk has written your new favorite song, “I’m In Love With My Friends “ You just don’t know it yet . You can listen Here

Track 7- The Empty Hearts – “It’s Christmastime “ Get Your merry on with The Empty Hearts. You can listen Here

Track 8- WYLDLIFE-“Another Ny Christmas (Piss The Season) “ We love the energy from WYLDLIFE on this one! You can listen Here

Track 9 – Jessie Wagner, Rocco Of The Snow- “Christmas With Me” Jessie Wagner, has a voice of an angel and it is on full display on “Christmas With Me “ You can listen Here

Track 10- The Other Girls – “I’m Not Getting Anything For Christmas “ You are going to absolutely rock out this Christmas gem, written by Evan Shore ( Muck And The Mires) You can listen Here

Track 11 – Six Going On Seven- “King Tide”

The Boston indie veterans are back and sounding freaking amazing. You can listen Here

Track 12 – Jennifer Tefft And The Strange – “Salt And The Sea”

Jennifer Tefft, has one of the best voices in music today and The Strange are next level musicians and it is all on full display on “Salt And The Sea” You can listen Here

Track 13 – The Dollyrots- “Auld Lang Syne”

We are over the moon in love with The Dollyrots version of “Auld Lang Syne” You can listen Here

We Hope You enjoy our Proving Ground “Nothing Left To Prove “ Playlist – Happy Holidays from The Whole Kameese

Steve Geraci Delivers A Classic Soulful Sound With A Modern Vibe , With His Vibrant New Single, “Paradise Lost”

October 27, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We recently had the stellar opportunity, to check out the glorious new single, “Paradise Lost”, from Needham (Ma ) native and front man , for the band, The Teardowns, Steve Geraci, You can listen to “Paradise Lost “ on Spotify Here. And on Apple Music Here

Right from the first note of , “Paradise Lost” it is a clear that Steve Geraci, has crafted a song with a classic soulful sound and a modern vibe .

The soulful sound found on , “Paradise Lost” , can be traced back to Steve’s first love, the saxophone.

“Early on, I was in alto and tenor sax sections where I developed a love for harmony and dynamics,”

says Geraci. “It felt great to bring those early roots forward here.”

“Paradise Lost” showcases another stylistic twist in Geraci’s shape-shifting approach to songwriting —something he fully embraces.

“Alt-pop, glam rock, R&B — they’re all represented on the new EP,” he says. “If you like variety, look no further. As long as the music feels authentic, I’ll bring it to listeners who appreciate different styles.”

Produced and engineered by Dave Westner (Peter Wolf, Dropkick Murphys) and recorded earlier this year at David Minehan’s Woolly Mammoth Sound in Waltham, Massachusetts, the track features Westner on drums, piano, and bass, alongside Geraci’s guitar, sax, and vocals.

With his time split between solo work and fronting The Tear Downs, Geraci has built a collaborative,non-territorial dynamic that allows freedom across projects. Following his well-received singles “VoiceIn My Head” (March) and “Save Yourself” (August), “Paradise Lost” adds a raw and soulful chapter to Geraci’s evolving solo story.

“‘Paradise’ was a risk taker for me — rough and raw, but really emotive and relatable,” Geraci concludes. “When we listened back to the rough mix, we knew we’d bottled pure octane.”

Steve Geraci, is a master class musician who has the incredible ability to bring songs to life with his extraordinary songwriting and storytelling skills. A Steve Geraci song feels like a New York Time’s Best Seller , but in song form and “Paradise Lost” is no exception.

We Love The Sweet Sound Of “Gimmie Gimmie Halloween” From Lynda Mandolyn

October 24, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We recently had the wicked amazing opportunity to check out the new single, “Gimmie Gimmie Halloween, from Lynda Mandolyn, via Rum Bar Records

You can listen to “Gimmie Gimmie Halloween “ Here

We were instantly hit Halloween nostalgia from years gone by as we listened to the sweet sugary garage pop n’ fuzzed out jingle of a Halloween treat , that is “Gimmie Gimmie Halloween”, from Lynda Mandolyn

Vintage Halloween Blowmolds with their spooky orange glow. Ghost and Goblins going from house to house with their Halloween candy hauls. The night is not just for kids you know? Growing up just outside Detroit, MI, Halloween was always special. Wearing masks you couldn’t breathe in, couldn’t see in… out late with pillow cases filled with treats. Written from a child’s perspective who lives inside an adult body, Halloween lives out in her mind 24/7. The nostalgia of the best times of life! I want this song to inspire joy and happiness for all ages. – Lynda Mandolyn

If you are looking for the perfect Halloween treat, look no further than “Gimmie Gimmie Halloween, from Lynda Mandolyn

Lynda Mandolyn: lead vocals, guitars, farfisa organ / Serge Vladimiroff: fuzz bass / Jeff Turner: drums, harmony vocals / Jessica Smith: live drums

Stop Calling Me Frank, Inch Close To G.O.A.T. Status With Epic New Single, “MB Anthem (The Market Basket Song) “

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We recently had the stellar opportunity, to check out the new single, “MB Anthem ( The Market Basket Song) , via Rum Bar Records from long time Boston , based band, Stop Calling Me Frank. You can listen to the instantly iconic “MB ANTHEM ( The Market Basket Song) on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

Those of us lucky enough to call New England home , can’t but help but feel a sense of pride when the subject of the iconic New England based , supermarket Market Basket , comes up. With their iconic slogan “More For Your Dollar”,that feels more like a way of life than a slogan Market Basket, is undeniably New England.

Not too long ago, Terry O’Malley of Stop Calling Me Frank got unexpectedly caught up in perhaps the most New England experience imaginable – he was stuck in traffic behind a bunch of cars all headed to the local Market Basket.

“I saw a line of cars stopped on a highway off-ramp that leads to a plaza with a Market Basket,” recalls the saxophonist of the venerable Boston rock band. “I said ‘Everybody’s going to the Market Basket!’ sort of as a joke, but I liked the way those words scanned.”

Tapping into the New England zeitgeist of our modern day, one lined with salmon-colored checker board floors, maroon jackets, and a whole lot of savings, Stop Calling Me Frank soon had a proper rock and roll banger on their collective hands. The sweaty, beer-fueled, and sax-driven rock and roll band now unleash “MB Anthem (The Market Basket Song)” today (Friday, September 26) on Rum Bar Records.

Of course, this rabble-rousing ode to the beloved grocery chain, a classic Stop Calling Me Frank cocktail of jittery hooks and bratty punk-rock urgency, arrives (admittedly unintentionally) at a controversial moment in Market Basket’s history. It hits the streams just over two weeks after the company’s board of directors infamously voted to oust beloved longtime CEO Arthur T. (“Artie T.”) Demoulas over disagreements on how to run the once-family business

All I know is that I love the employees of the Market Basket, and the employees love Artie T.!” says bassist Dan Caspariello. “So I’m already on their side for this one. The other thing that boggles my mind is how much more money do you need? It’s all about greed.”

O’Malley, Caspar jello, and Stop Calling Me Frank as a band, assert with conviction that this song is for Market Basket, its long-standing culture, and the legions of people who have shopped, with unwavering dedication, at one of the 95 stores around Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine since the grocery store was first founded way back in 1917.

In the usual Stop Calling Me Frank style of loud-fast-fun, the 100-second-long “MB Anthem (The Market Basket Song)” follows a streak of hyperactivity from the band, which got back in the proverbial van just before the pandemic after 25 years out of the Boston scene. In January of this year they released The First Six Years compilation, a callback to those early days, and followed that up with a pair of animated singles in April’s gritty “Good Enough” and July’s punchy “Where You Gonna Hide.”

The band – O’Malley and Caspariello rounded out by vocalist Lennie Donohoe, drummer Eddie Barese, and guitarists David Forbes and Jeff Ousborne – knew they had something special when O’Malley first came to them with the music and lyrics of “MB Anthem.”

“The first verse came right away,” he adds. “I quickly gave up trying to rhyme ‘basket’ repeatedly and focused on internal rhymes. The guys liked it right away, but it was still a work in progress. I was still tinkering with the exact word order even while we were recording it.”

A bit of “Frankifying” was done by the band, adding their own special flair to the composition, and the track was complete. Recording took place at engineer Ed Riemer’s Edsbarn studio in Canton, about six miles or so from the closest Market Basket in nearby Brockton. The band plans to head back there later this fall to record a few more songs that will appear on a new Stop Calling Me Frank album, but in the meantime, the gentlemen are focused on “MB Anthem.”

It doesn’t matter if you prefer the rotisserie chicken or the delicious hand made donuts at Market Basket,we can all agree Stop Calling Me Frank, has crafted an absolute gem with , “MB Anthem ( The Market Basket Song”

The Gypsy Moths Have Us Wanting More With Epically Pleasing New EP, “Five By Five From Four”

July 25, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We recently had the absolutely sensational opportunity to check out the new EP, “Five By Five From Four”, via Rum Bar Records, from Massachusetts garage-pop soul shakers, The Gypsy Moths. (Spoiler Alert: This EP Will Make Fall Hopelessly In Love With The Gypsy Moths)

You can listen to “Five By Five From Four “ on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here

Right from the first note on “And You Know I Do”, on – “Five By Five From Four” we were instantly smitten with the one of a kind sound from The Gypsy Moths

The five-track record, which arrives today (July 25th) is a proper primer for the quintet’s ambitious double-album set for release in October.

The EP is perfectly timed , as The Gypsy Moths unveil the record just ahead of appearing at Rum Bar labelmates The Dogmatics’ album release party blowout on Saturday, July 26 at the French-American Victory Club in Waltham, alongside Band 19, Last Stand, Stop Calling Me Frank, and several others.

The title of Five By Five From Four is also a nod to the band – a group of longtime friends, collaborators, and conspirators consisting of Steve O’Brien (vocals); Chris Conway (guitar, vocals, keyboards, percussion); Phil Thompson (bass); Matt Miceli (drums and percussion); and Dave Buckley (keyboards) – and the forthcoming double-LP: Five songs, by five Moths, from four sides of the album.

There is an authentic “feel good” sound that is present throughout the EP, that we are positivity over the moon about.

“This is probably the most excited I’ve been for any of our releases,” says Conway, who produced the EP. “We’ve pushed the corners further on what the band is all about musically, both with our recordings and in the writing. All five of us have known each other and played music in one form or another with each other going back to the mid-’80s when we were in high school together, so this set of recordings is the first representation of that bond of music, friendship, and creativity that has been coming together for over 40 years now.”

Five By Five From Four, was recorded with Ed Riemer at Edsbarn in Canton, Massachusetts,and mastered by Dave Westner

The record both blooms in several creative directions while oddly continuing in a Gypsy Moths throughline: “Before The Lights Went Out” tugs at jangle-pop heartstrings with an R&B-rock undercurrent; “Cover For Me” is a swagger strut of a tune that wouldn’t be out of place on a long-lost ‘60s best-of comp; and “Fold Up The Air” boasts a piano and guitar riff lead before vividly blossoming into glam and psych daydream territories.

The stellar “Five By Five From Four “ , from The Gypsy Moths, is a can’t miss.

The Dogmatics Are Going Places Fast With Lively New Album, “Nowheresville”

July 18, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

First Album In 39 Years

We recently had the stellar opportunity to check out the album, “Nowheresville” , via Rum Bar Records, from Boston, garage legends, The Dogmatics. You can listen to “Nowheresville – on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here

The Dogmatics, are a timeless energy that is vibrantly on display on the positively electrifying “Nowheresville”

The common thread that links the band from its ‘80s heyday to now is family. Music history is littered with collectives known loosely as family bands, but it can be argued there has never been a family band quite like The Dogmatics. The sentiment fueled their inaugural run 40 years ago, launching out of the vibrant Boston music scene in 1981, and is the creative conduit that energizes this awe-inspiring second act.

The best part of this new era is what it has always been – fun and friendship,” says co-vocalist and guitarist Jerry Lehane, joined in The Dogmatics by longtime confidants Peter O’Halloran (rhythm guitarist and vocalist); Jimmy O’Halloran (bass); and Tom Long (drums), with 2019 recruit James Young on mandolin, guitar, and assorted vocals.

Everything The Dogmatics do revolves around this keen sense of family pride, and the album reflects this on several fronts: Honoring fallen brother and bassist Paul O’Halloran, whose tragic 1986 death brought a sudden end to the first iteration of the group; presenting Nowheresville with artwork of a vintage photo snapped by Mary Lou O’Halloran depicting two kids from the Pacific Northwest, rocking perhaps the very first Dogmatics t-shirt design several decades ago; and taking its title from a song Lehane and Paul O’Halloran were working on just before he passed, enduring after only as a long-lost live recording on WERS’ classic Metrowave radio show and a few efforts to record it with later projects that never came to fruition.

Even the album’s record release party, a raucous one-day mini-festival at Waltham’s French American Victory Club on Saturday, July 26, serves as a communal collection of The Dogmatics’ extended network of friends and family. The inspired lineup, in addition to The Dogmatics, features Black Cheers, Jay Allen and the Archcriminals, Last Stand, Gypsy Moths, Tom Baker and the Double Down, Stop Calling Me Frank, and Band 19.

“The 10 songs on the album show a lot of variety and breadth beyond the classic garage-rocking reputation,” says Young, who grew up listening to the band before officially joining for this second act. “As a new-ish member to the band who started as a fan, it’s great to see the feedback about the band making new music that’s relevant today, and not just being a reunion act. I’ve always had so much respect for the individual band members as musicians, it’s a pleasure and privilege to be part of demonstrating the flex of those skills.”

Nowheresville is more than just a straight garage rock record. The 10 tracks offer an eclectic spectrum of genres and styles. Recorded at Edsbarn in Canton, produced and engineered by Ed Riemer, and mastered by Dave Westner,

We found ourselves endlessly basking in the eclectic glow of “Nowheresville “ Tracks like “You’ve Got What I want, and “Library Girl” give off a Ramones/ Descendents vibe. While , we felt a folk/country / rockabilly feel with “Con Job” .So many bands tend only have one gear – this is definitely not the case with The Dogmatics on “Nowheresville”

Every track on “Nowheresville” , from The Dogmatics, is better than the last . This is an album that is a must listen.

The Legends of Surf Guitar Will Absolutely Blow Your Mind!

July 4, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

On April 1, 1995, an unforgettable celebration of surf music history took place at the iconic Lighthouse Café in Hermosa Beach. Now, for the first time, this remarkable event will be available on vinyl, CD and digital, via Oglio Records for fans around the world to experience. Legends of Surf Guitar captures a pivotal moment when original surf pioneers and revivalists joined forces to celebrate the music that defined a generation. You can check out Legends Of Surf Guitar on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here

In the late 1970s and early ’80s, a new wave of surf instrumental revival bands — including Jon & The Nightriders, The Surf Raiders, The Malibooz, Los Straightjackets and others — reignited interest in the genre, setting the stage for events like this. Building on the momentum from films like Pulp Fiction and a surge of surf-centric radio shows, producer/radio host Les Perry and surf legend Paul Johnson organized the Lighthouse Surf Band Reunion, creating a once-in-a-lifetime musical homecoming.

The event brought together original players from the 1960s and the 1980s revival scene, including legendary names such as The Chantays, The Surfaris, Davie Allan & The Arrows, and special guests like Bob Dalley of The Surf Raiders and Bob Demmon of The Astronauts. Supporting the performers was a stellar backline featuring Don Murray (The Crossfires, The Turtles), Pete Curry (The Halibuts, Los Straitjackets), and John Blair (Jon & The Nightriders), who also co-produced the release alongside renowned engineer Mark Linett (The Beach Boys, Los Lobos, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Los Straitjackets).

Captured live,Legends of Surf Guitaroffers a vibrant, reverb-soaked journey through surf classics like “Mr. Moto,” “Wipe Out,” and “Pipeline,” as well as newer favorites from the genre’s revival era. The energy in the packed Lighthouse Café was electric, with dancers filling every inch of the floor and smiles all around — a scene lovingly recalled by special guest Elliot Easton of The Cars,who attended and contributed to the day’s recordings.

Legends of Surf Guitar is more than a concert recording — it’s a living document of a genre that continues to inspire musicians and fans alike. Featuring rare performances by some of surf music’s original and most revered figures, this release stands as a vibrant reminder of the enduring power and joyful spirit of surf guitar.

Produced by: Mark Linett and John Blair
Recorded by: Mark Linett and Elliot Easton at the Lighthouse Café, Hermosa Beach, CA
Mixed by: Mark Linett at Your Place Or Mine Recording, Glendale, CA

A portion of the original event proceeds benefited: KMAX radio and the Surfrider Foundation.

Order the 2xLP vinyl Here

The Grimly pleased Release A Delightful Collection Of Punk Rock Gems With Their Stunning EP, “I’d Be Delighted “

June 26, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We were absolutely over the moon thrilled that we got to check the EP, “I’d Be Delighted “, from Boston based , The Grimly Pleased . You can listen to “I’d Be Delighted” on Spotify Here , Apple Music Here and on Bandcamp Here

Often when we talk about bands, we talk about bands having “IT”. We don’t always know what “IT” is but we definitely know it when we hear “IT” . We can say without hesitation that when we listened to “I’d Be Delighted”, from Boston based The Grimly Pleased, we definitely hear “IT”

The new release continues the band’s unique ability to be relentlessly upbeat and

simultaneously edgy. The songs explore the happiness of being in a relationship (“I’d Be

Delighted” and “My Superstar”) as well as leaning into the hopefulness of the absurd (“I Will Say” and “Ah Ah Ah Oh”).

What we really love most about The Grimly Pleased, is they have a unique and original sound that is both fresh and familiar. Punk,grunge,indie rock- all rolled into an incredible sound.

We found ourselves dancing around the office and singing along almost instantly.

Recorded in April of 2025 at the Record Co. in Boston and engineered by Mike Quinn (The

Daylilies, The Magic City), this release furthers the band’s partnership with artist DanielBenayun, whose cover art is also meant to pair with the band’s future 7” release, “I’ll Choose It”

So go ahead and find your favorite listening spot and get mesmerized by The Grimly Pleased and brilliant EP, “I’d Be Delighted “

The Peppermint Kicks, Offer Up A Minty Fresh Smash Hit, With Latest Single, “Radio Wam Bam Boom”

June 13, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We recently had the otherworldly experience to check out the new single, “Radio Wam Bam Boom” , from The Peppermint Kicks . You can listen to “Radio Wam Bam Boom “ Here . It’s a vibe and a sound that you simply can’t ignore.

From those hazy early days of scanning through the AM and FM stations to punching buttons on our phones to fire up a digital stream via the other side of the world, the ethos of rock and roll radio has stayed the course. The Peppermint Kicks are now sending out their own signal with “Radio Wam Bam Boom,” a dynamite new single featuring The Underground Garage’s Palmyra Delran as the voice of radio, set for release today, (Friday, June 13 ) on Rum Bar Records.

We are beyond excited for “Radio Wam Bam Boom” from The Peppermint Kicks. It’s the first new music from the collaborative project of Sal Baglio (The Amplifier Heads, The Stompers) and Dan Kopko (The Shang Hi Los, Watts) since their self-titled 2021 debut album and a one-off Christmas single that arrived later that year. And it sets a restless tone for the Kicks’ sophomore album, Pop Rocks In My Chewing Gum, ready to be unleashed this summer.

With the adrenalized “Radio Wam Bam Boom” and its grandiose momentum, retro-rock swagger, and effortless cool, The Peppermint Kicks are callin’ America, callin’ radio London Town, and callin’ all cars — with a fiery request to turn up the radio. The upbeat and muscular garage rock track emerges from the speakers with a timeless punch, and is sure to shake up the scene this summer.

“‘Radio Wam Bam Boom’ is a big loud bite,” says Baglio. “It’s an eardrum of rock candy about radio past and present, transistor, satellite, vinyl records revolving, guitar licks dissolving, disc jockeys spinnin’ & rock n roll dreamin’.

And there was no better person to extend an invite to than Delran, who as an essential voice of Little Steven’s Underground Garage on SiriusXM has helped countless bands, from Boston and beyond, reach global audiences. Her show, Palmyra’s Trash-Pop Shindig, as well as Bill Kelly’s Blackhole Bandstand, The Rodney Bingenheimer Show, The Mighty Manfred, Michael Des Barres and all the inspired 24/7 programming on the station, has been helping carry the torch for rock and roll radio.

The electrifying energy on “Radio Wam Bam Boom” from The Peppermint Kicks, is enough to send a signal into the stratosphere and beyond.

Our music loving heart are beyond full thanks to the rock and roll magic from The Peppermint Kicks

So run don’t walk , to your favorite music listening device and crank – “Radio Wam Bam Boom” , from The Peppermint Kicks .

The Chelsea Curve Give Us Double The Musical Magic With A New double A-side single

May 16, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

Boston mod-pop trio pair rousing rendition of Mickey Lee Lane’s ‘60s stomper ‘Hey Sah-Lo-Ney’ with Andy Lewis’ fiery remix of ‘Jamie C’mon’

Since the Boston mod-pop trio last dropped new music, almost exactly two years ago, the unexpected happened: Beloved label boss and confident Justine Covault of Red on Red Records suddenly passed away; bassist and vocalist Linda Pardee was diagnosed with breast cancer; and founding drummer Ron Belanger amicably left the group to relocate to North Carolina, leaving Pardee and guitarist Tim Gillis without a beat to guide them.

So what’s a band to do? Regroup, reload, and get back on the scene. And call Boston music veteran and stylish gentleman Bruce Caporal to hop behind the kit and fill the role as the new drummer.

The Chelsea Curve’s new beat begins today, (Friday, May 16, ) when they make their Rum Bar debut and launch the double A-side single featuring a rousing rendition of Mickey Lee Lane’s 1965 Northern soul stomper “Hey Sah-Lo-Ney” and a fiery Andy Lewis remix of 2022 single “Jamie C’Mon.” The upbeat tracks hit the streams ahead of the 7-inch arriving in July on Mod Glass Clear or Sharp Suit Black vinyl

The Chelsea Curve celebrate the night of the streaming release with a party at Faces Brewing Co. in Malden alongside Yes Nanny and Rum Bar labelmates Diablogato.

“It’s been a while, and we’re raring to get back at it!,” says Gillis. Pardee agrees with her usual enthusiasm: “We’re ready to go, baby!”

For some, especially on the live circuit, The Chelsea Curve never went away, staying sharp through select live shows, including brief stateside tours with British brethren Sharp Class and Norway’s The Cocktail Slippers, and a jaunt over to England to bring their ultra-stylized energy and sound to an appearance at the 45th anniversary of Mods Mayday in London.

The gritty and shout-along “Hey Sah-Lo-Ney” first debuted when The Chelsea Curve played The High Rollers scooter rally in Las Vegas back in 2023, and the response from the assembled crowd of British and American scooterists confirmed they captured the song’s true spirit. And now it gets the proper recorded treatment, providing another extension of the band bridging the gap and entrenching a cultural connection across the Atlantic. Plus, hey, it’s a total belter.

This one’s a little different for us, more of a rock and soul groove,” says Gillis. “On this one, we wanted to keep some of the roughness and rawness of the original but put our own mark on it, and I think we did that. It’s a great showcase for Linda’s vocals – she really sings the hell out of it.”

Adds Pardee: “I came across this classic Northern soul number a while back and instantly loved it. I love that this song is from a time when rock and roll still seemed kind of dangerous and maybe even ‘forbidden’. The lyrics are raw; they’re an ecstatic proclamation, frenzied… slightly out of control. The call and response makes you want to sing along. The pounding beat makes you want to dance. It’s all so very primal.”

And it makes a perfect companion track to Lewis’ remix of “Jamie C’Mon,” fueled by the English producer, musician, and DJ’s sonic enhancements, which includes super cool bells and whistles, rhythm tracks, extra keyboards, and a good dose of fairydust. It also features The Chelsea Curve Mod Squad: Rod Spark on keyboards; Dan Levine on trombone; and Jay Webb on trumpet. It’s an instant party-starter.

“I wanted to do a Northern soul style dance remix of ‘Jamie C’Mon’, and asked our Mod Squad keyboardist, Rod Spark, who could make that happen,” Pardee offers up. “Without hesitation, he said Andy Lewis – he’s played in Paul Weller’s band and DJ’d on the Blur Parklife tour, so his creds were a perfect fit! Rod connected Andy and us, and that was that!”

You can check out “Hey Sah-Lo-Ney Here and Jamie C’Mon ( Andy Lewis Remix) Here

The Chelsea Curve, is everything we love about music and then some. We love the Northern Soul, vibe with Hey Sah-Lo-Ney’, and “Jamie C’Mon ( Andy Lewis Remix)

A new drummer, a clean bill of health for Pardee, a new label, a new 7-inch, a newly-minted Bandcamp page, and a healthy slate of live shows positions The Chelsea Curve back at full operational speed, with Covault’s cherished memory and constant support not far from their collective hearts. New music is fast on the way this summer, a string of singles leading to either a new EP or new album around the turn of the calendar, and the crew is headed back to England for summer shows with Sharp Class and The Len Price 3. The run also includes a gig on the Isle of Wight for the world’s largest scooter rally.

The Chelsea Curve, have the groove you need, so do yourself a favor and check it out.

The Coolies Absolutely Slay With New Single, “Bad Bad Boy” (b/w “Over You”)

May 13, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

Joining members Melanie Vammen,Palmyra Delran and Kim Shattuck (in spirit and sound) are longtime collaborators Kathy Valentine (The Go-Go’s) on bass and the late Clem Burke (Blondie) on drums.

We recently had the stellar opportunity to, to check out the new single, “Bad Bad Boy “ , accompanied by the B-side “Over You”, from The Coolies,via via Wicked Cool Records.

This release marks a deeply personal milestone for the band, featuring a lineup of musical legends and a tribute to a dearly missed friend.

You can check out , “Bad Bad Boy” and the B-side, “Over You” Here

Joining members Melanie Vammen,Palmyra Delran and Kim Shattuck (in spirit and sound) are longtime collaborators Kathy Valentine (The Go-Go’s) on bass and the late Clem Burke (Blondie) on drums. Notably, Clem recorded his drum tracks while courageously undergoing cancer treatment—a testament to his unwavering dedication and love for the music. The band extends their deepest gratitude and love to him.

Bad Bad Boy” was co-written by Kim Shattuck and Palmyra Delran, and carries what the band lovingly refers to as “Kim’s ghost echo,” preserving her unmistakable spirit in every note. The release serves as both a celebration of life and creativity and a tribute to Kim’s enduring influence.

We are absolutely digging the vibe on “Bad Bad Boy“ , from The Coolies . This is definitely a song you can’t afford to miss.

The Coolies are beyond excited to share this new music with fans around the world and invite everyone to join them in honoring the legacy, friendship, and passion that fuels every track.

Smitt E. Smitty & The Fezztones Have Once Again Captured Our Hearts With Their Extraordinary New Video For “#1 Most Likely”

April 2, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

On Valentines Day , we were absolutely smitten with the release of “#1 Most Likely “ from Boston based garage/glam octet Smitt E. Smitty & The Fezztones. We now have been smitten X 2 , with the release of the absolutely fabulously fantastic video for “#1 Most Likely” You can check out the awesome video for yourself below.

You can also listen to “#1 Most Likely“ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

Smitt E Smitty & The Fezztones definitely did not disappoint with another glorious visual spectacular . ( which, if you are scoring at home is brought to you in beautiful“FezzAScope” . )

One listen to the mesmerizing “#1 Most Likely” and the song was floating effortlessly in our soul . We couldn’t help but get swept away by the hypnotic melody. sing along. We felt exactly the same way about the video.

Smitt E. Smitty & The Fezztones, are know for first rate oddball fun and that is exactly what we got with the amazing video for “#1 Most Likely”

“We are going to have some FUN with this video,” Smitty concludes. “Since this is not a traditional ‘love song’ by definition, the music video should also not be traditional. We promise to make it very unusual. Turn it on its side. Without giving too much away, we will be doing an homage, of sorts, to a filmmaker we all know and love, but I don’t want to spoil it by saying too much.”

“I love all that oddball stuff, and I love good bad art,” Smitty says with a laugh. “#1 Most Likely” was recorded with Alec Rodriguez at New Alliance Audio in Somerville, MA, and the Fezztones are returning to the studio to prepare additional releases for 2025.

Steve Geraci Share A Magnificent New Melody With Stellar New Single, “Voice In My Head “

March 14, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We recently had the excellent opportunity to check out the new single, “Voice In My Head” from The Tear Downs frontman , and Needham native, Steve Geraci. You can listen to “Voice In My Head” on Spotify Here , Apple Music Here

Years ago, Boston music scene veteran Steve Geraci had a baseball coach who would often say “You don’t wanna compete against an opponent AND yourself during a game.” While at the time the sentiment was directed to his inner voice that was questioning his own ability – and in this case, his fastball – the message stuck with him through adulthood. Now, the core of that sentiment emerges through Geraci’s vibrant new single, “Voice In My Head,” hits the streams today, ( Friday, March 14. )

We are absolutely infatuated with new single, that is a stunning indie rock cruiser that blooms with an addictive melody that are couple with smart lyrics that ooze with brilliant rock sensibilities. The Tear Downs frontman and Needham native will be rolling out a series of solo material over the course of the year, the follow-up to his 2024 EP Coming From Your Blind Spot.

It’ll lead up to a new EP at some point in the foreseeable future, and possibly a debut solo album late this year or in 2026. But for now, “Voice In My Head” serves as a light-hearted cautionary tale that recalls the new wave glide of Talking Heads and indie-pop buoyancy of Vampire Weekend

‘Voice In My Head’ is about the driving inner voice inspiring us to reach new heights or daring us to fail,” Geraci admits. “It can help build you up, but also quick to knock us down or second guess; solving all your world issues when your head hits the pillow or when you’re out at dinner and it’s scolding you not to take the extra slice of pie or telling you to drive faster as you approach a yellow traffic light.”

That voice in Geraci’s head is also leading him to contribute to societal good, as The Tear Downs will perform live March 29 at Needham Town Hall for the Needham Community Council’s Party for the Pantry food drive benefit.

Geraci says the relationship he has with his Tear Downs bandmates allows him to branch out and take a few musical chances, all while retaining his own creative vision and weaving it into the band’s emerging storyline.

“The Tear Downs are a great group to collaborate with and are very supportive performing my solo stuff along with our originals,” he says. “But, with this EP and specifically ‘Voice In My Head,’ I had a well-defined path regarding arrangements and instrumentation and a small window to record. So, tracking the four tunes came together rather quickly.

Part of that was due to Geraci’s collaboration with producer and engineer Dave Westner, known for his work with homegrown luminaries Peter Wolf and Dropkick Murphys, who provided drums and piano on the track to complement Geraci’s work on guitar, bass, and vocals. “Voice In My Head” was recorded by Westner at Woolly Mammoth Sound in Waltham, where The Tear Downs often recorded with Dave Mineham, and it was mastered by David Lock at JP Masters in Seattle, Washington.

Steve Geraci, brings a refreshing vibe and sound with his latest single, “Voice In My Head” We were singing and dancing almost instantly.

Canyons And Locusts Paint An Absolutely Gorgeous Melodic Masterpiece With “The Goal Gigolo”

February 21, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

All music compositions start the same , a blank undefined thought that finds life and melody , that is then shared with the world . Boston and phoenix melodic noise rock duo , Canyons And Locusts, deliver to the universe and beyond, their striking concept record The Goal Gigolo today, (Friday, February 21) , about a ’70s-era anti-hero who can’t seem to escape his own past misfortunes.

You can listen to , “The Goal Gigolo” on Bandcamp Here

At the core of the beautiful noise and fuzz that is feverishly front and center on “The Goal Gigolo” , from Canyons And Locust , is the cinematic and musical greatness that makes , “The Goal Gigolo , shine.

“The Goal Gigolo” draws together several storytelling narrators underneath the duo’s unhinged wall of fuzzed-out rock and roll. It fully realizes an unfurling narrative from vocalist, guitarist, and bassist Justin Keane and drummer Amy Young that began in November with the release of the gritty, confrontational, and catchier-than-an-attitude lead single “Anna Save A Life” and last month’s anthemic, ebullient, and riff-fueled “Day of the Canyon.”

The Goal Gigolo, tabbed by WBUR, Boston’s NPR, as one of the most-anticipated New England records of the winter, and after a deep listen, we completely agree. There is no reason, why “The Goal Gigolo” should be on a gazillion different “Best Albums” of 2025.

From the opening note on “Have To Fire That Goal Gigolo” , it is crystal clear that Canyons And Locusts have harnessed musical nirvana.

“Broadly speaking, The Goal Gigolo is the story of a guy who makes his living solving others’ emotional problems while trying not to get entangled with them romantically,” says Keane. “It’s set in the 1970s, so I guess we weren’t calling those people life coaches yet.”

And like most moments of inspiration, the seeds of the story first came to Keane in a dream.

“It sounds made up, but scout’s honor truth here – I had a really vivid dream about a guy named The Goal Gigolo, and the dream was very much sepia-toned and ‘70s feeling, so much so that when I woke up I slapped the details into ChatGPT for fun and asked it to come up with an imaginary show pitch. Then a couple of hours later I was like… wait… an ALBUM!”

The cinematic saga of The Goal Gigolo, like some kind of distant cousin to Robert Altman’s film The Long Goodbye, plays out like the latest hit Netflix drama we all binge-watch over a weekend and talk about with coworkers on Slack or Teams come Monday morning.

Every song on “The Goal Gigolo”, from Canyons And Locusts are energetic sonically perfect gems that feature the thunderous and powerful drumming of Amy Young and the one of kind and authentic voice and fuzzed out guitar genius of Justin Keane.

The well woven story in “The Goal Gigolo” had us literally hanging on every word . Besides the lead single, “Anna Save A life” and the follow up , “Day Of The Canyon “ , we found ourselves gravitating towards other stellar tracks such as , “Trapped In Trigger, “Here Come The Buzzards “, and “Take Me Back Lee’s

“It was Justin’s dream, but easy for me to connect with – the songs tell the stories,” Young adds. “It’s a journey, and watching journeys unfold is fascinating. It’s a movie that I see in my mind based on Justin’s words. I got to help add a soundtrack to this guy’s goings-on. What’s not awesome about that?”

Picking a favorite track, on an album like , “The Goal Gigolo “, is next to impossible, however the one track that really stood out to us was…. “Motorwall Oil” , this is Canyons And Locusts, at their absolute best . ( The drum and guitar sounds they were able to create are absolutely otherworldly) Everything about this track is spectacularly magnificent. The one thing that really stood out to us on “Motorwall Oil” , how both Young and Keane were almost cosmically connected.

“I listen to what he’s telling me,” Young says. “We’ve known each other and played together for a long time, so generally, I know where his core is at – the nature of where he’s coming from. If not, we’ll talk about it, and then it’s about thinking about how to bring that to life sonically — but also not overthinking it because we leave a lot for the moment when we just play each song and let that give it a lot of its life. And that is really exciting. It starts with him bringing something to me, and then it becomes a glorious conversation.”

“The Goal Gigolo “ , was Produced by Justin Keane and Ethan Dussault. Recorded and mixed by Ethan Dussault at New Alliance Studio in 2023, 2024. Mastered by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East, 2024

Smitt E. Smitty & The Fezztones, Dazzle With Hypnotic New Groove, “#1 Most Likely “

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

Boston’s oddity-rock misfits line up a throbbing Valentine’s Day alt-love anthem for those who own our hearts , Today (Friday, February 14)

Our love for music has reached new heights as Smitt E Smitty & The Fezztones , fantastically take their unique and mesmerizing sound to the next level with their latest musical offering, “#1 Most Likely “

You can listen to “#1 Most Likely“ on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here

The new single continues a recent February pattern, following the 2022 Valentine’s Day release of “Buzzkill Baby” and the 2023 unleashing of the Fezztones’ “Rebel Rebel” cover. And it’s the first dose of new sounds from Smitt E. Smitty & The Fezztones since last spring’s anthemic breakout hit “Bye Bye Sunday Afternoon” and the prior fall’s “The Growler.”

With “#1 Most Likely,” the Detroit-born, Boston-based garage n’ glam rock alchemist sets his sights on the ones we love the most, appreciating the love they give, but also – as the lyrics playfully suggest – respecting their ability to make us kneel down and cry.

With music being the ultimate form of storytelling, Smitt E Smitty & The Fezztones, spin a melodic hypnotic alternative love song groove , with “#1 Most Likely that is positively divine.

This song is a ‘love song’ alternative – an alt-love song, perfect for Valentine’s Day,” Smitty says. “I’ve been in a loving long-term relationship for quite some time now. Having said that, as anyone in a long-term relationship can tell you, relationships are complicated – to say the least. Good days, bad days, and everything in between.”

The musical synergy generated by Smitt E Smitty & The Fezztones on “#1 Most Likely” is off the charts as the band skillfully exhibits next level musicianship.

Led by a relentless bassline, a Melissa & Doug toy piano that gives the song its glass-encased swagger – “You really have to hit it hard to make it work,” he notes, “it’s a real clunky sound” – and Smitty’s ultra-repetitive, deadpan vocal delivery that’s not unlike Leonard Cohen in “Everybody Knows,” the track is an instant earworm as Smitty plays loosely with double entendre across the lyric sheet that reads out like frantic scribbles across a beat-up Valentine’s Day card.

“#1 Most Likely” was recorded with Alec Rodriguez at New Alliance Audio in Somerville, MA, and the Fezztones are returning to the studio to prepare additional releases for 2025. “We have the recording process with Alec down to a science,” Smitty says of the track’s engineer and co-producer. “Everything he touches turns to gold.”

What now follows this release are live shows and showcases in both Boston and Detroit, a live appearance on Bedford TV’s The Groove and Gab Cafe later in the year, and the “#1 Most Likely” music video, which will follow the streaming release not too long after it lands on everyone’s playlist – on February 14 and beyond.

“#1 Most Likely “ from Smitt E. Smitty & The Fezztones is an absolute can’t miss.

Ricky Byrd Delivers An Absolute Smash Hit With New Single “Transistor Radio Childhood”

January 29, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We recently had the distinct honor of check out the new single “Transistor Radio Childhood” from Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame member Ricky Bird . You can listen to “Transistor Radio Childhood” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

There are certain songs that just blow you away right from the first time you hear them, “Transistor Radio Childhood ” from Ricky Byrd is without question one of those songs . With every word and note you instantly get taken back to a different time and it is absolutely stunning.

Melodically and sonically perfect, with probably Ricky Byrd’s best vocal performance captured on tape , “Transistor Radio Childhood “ is Rock And Roll perfection.

“Transistor Radio Childhood”, is “The Coolest Song In The World “, for the week of January, 27th in Little Steven’s Underground Garage, and we are not surprised.

“Transistor Radio Childhood”, will be featured on Ricky Byrd’s new album , “NYC Made” which will out on March 28th on Wicked Cool Records. You can pre-order “NYC Made “ Here

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