Power pop releases, week 38

This week in power pop, new releases and retrospectives highlight both fresh creative energy and enduring legacies. Carly Rae Jepsen launches her double album Day and Night, while Colin Moulding releases his solo EP Want It Bad, adding to the genre’s evolving sound. Meanwhile, archival material from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Ash’s rediscovered track Bittersweet Blue underscore the genre’s rich history. Additional attention is drawn to Joan Jett’s new guitar collaboration, Wavves’ Cherry Soda album, and ongoing developments from My Chemical Romance and Weezer.

1. 01

   Carly Rae Jepsen, MILEY

   Carly Rae Jepsen unveils new double album Day and Night

   Sep 19 · 6 outlets

2. 02

   Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Heartbreakers

   Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Announce 'Origins 1971–1978' Box Set

   Sep 16 · 6 outlets

3. 03

   MILEY

   Miley Cyrus and Fiancé Maxx Morando Star in 'Let’s Get Married' Video at Chateau Marmont

   Sep 18 · 3 outlets

4. 04

   XTC, Colin Moulding

   Colin Moulding releases solo EP 'Want It Bad'

   Sep 18 · 2 outlets

5. 05

   Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

   Tom Petty Apparently Stopped Liking This Huge 1989 Hit Because Everyone Else Did

   Sep 20 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Sloan

   Sloan Released “Never Hear The End Of It” 20 Years Ago Today

   Sep 19 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Teenage Fanclub

   Something for the weekend: Teenage Fanclub “Be With You Tonight”

   Sep 18 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

   The Story Behind the 1980s Hit That Turned Joan Jett Into a Legend

   Sep 18 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

   JOAN JETT Partners With EPIPHONE To Create 'Joan Jett Olympic Special'

   Sep 18 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    My Chemical Romance, Gerard Way

    My Chemical Romance : Gerard Way laisse entendre qu’un nouvel album arrive

    Sep 18 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Maroon 5, Wiz Khalifa

    Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Payphone’ Dials Up 1 Billion Views on YouTube

    Sep 18 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Hole

    Hole Released Debut Album “Pretty On The Inside” 30 Years Ago Today

    Sep 17 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Wavves

    Wavves announces details of Cherry Soda album

    Sep 16 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Ash

    Ash share “long lost” song ‘Bittersweet Blue’: “30 years in the making – hope the wait’s been worth it!”

    Sep 16 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Bryan Adams

    Bryan Adams wonders “How’s It Goin'” on new roots rock album about Canada

    Sep 16 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Elvis Costello & The Attractions

    Elvis Costello And The Attractions Released “Blood & Chocolate” 40 Years Ago Today

    Sep 15 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Ash

    Ash – The Tuning Fork: September 14, 2026 (13th Floor Concert Review)

    Sep 15 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen

    How Elvis Costello Turned a Bruce Springsteen Homage Into His Most Searing Protest Song

    Sep 14 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Max Bemis, Wavves

    Wavves Removes Max Bemis From New Collab Album: Hear The Revised “Pinesol”

    Sep 14 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Weezer

    Weezer has outlived the jokes

    Sep 14 · 1 outlet

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