Power pop releases, week 42

This week in power pop, new albums from Teenage Fanclub and Exploding Flowers arrive alongside fresh singles from Doechii and Blondie, while Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan revisit 'Expectations' in a collaborative remix. The genre’s legacy is reflected in anniversary tributes to The Lemonheads, Graham Parker, and The Knack, highlighting enduring influence. Meanwhile, unexpected collaborations and reimaginings, such as Black Tapestry’s darkwave take on 'Drive', continue to expand the sound’s reach. The scene remains vibrant, blending nostalgia with innovation.

1. 01

   Justice, Tame Impala, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, SZA, The Rolling Stones, Blondie

   Justice to compose original score for Grand Theft Auto VI, collaborate with Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard on 'Flow…

   Oct 18 · 28 outlets

2. 02

   Blondie, Johnny Marr, Glen Matlock, Clem Burke

   Blondie announce new album High Noon, share single Spectral Eyes

   Oct 16 · 19 outlets

3. 03

   Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, David Byrne, Daniel Nigro, Tate McRae, Zach Bryan, Angèle

   Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan release 'Expectations' remix with David Byrne-starring video

   Oct 18 · 11 outlets

4. 04

   Doechii, Doja Cat

   Doechii releases new single 'Bombs' as part of her Swamp Sessions series

   Oct 14 · 9 outlets

5. 05

   Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan

   Olivia Rodrigo Announces Remix of 'Expectations' with Chappell Roan

   Oct 13 · 8 outlets

6. 06

   Teenage Fanclub

   Teenage Fanclub announces new album 'Do Not Dare To Dream'

   Oct 13 · 4 outlets

7. 07

   Exploding Flowers

   Exploding Flowers release new album Alphabet Window

   Oct 17 · 3 outlets

8. 08

   Doja Cat

   Doja Cat to debut tour film shot with Ray-Ban Meta glasses

   Oct 16 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   Nick Lowe

   Exploring the Infamous Nick Lowe Lyrics From 1990 That Steamrolled the Rickroll

   Oct 18 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    J Balvin, MILEY, STELLA LEFTY

    Miley, J Balvin, Stella Lefty Tapped for ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 3 Soundtrack

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Green Day, Riff Wood

    Winning contests, Green Day covers and impressing legends: Who the hell are Riff Wood?

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Sloan

    Sloan Released “Pretty Together” 25 Years Ago Today

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Teenage Fanclub

    Teenage Fanclub rêve encore !

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    The Lemonheads

    The Lemonheads Released “Car Button Cloth” 30 Years Ago Today

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Graham Parker

    Graham Parker Released “Heat Treatment” 50 Years Ago Today

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong

    "I thought people were probably gonna hate it." How Nimrod, and its surprise hit single Good Riddance (Time of Your Life), taught Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong to stop caring about dumb punk rock rules

    Oct 14 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Muse, Paramore

    Comment Muse et Paramore ont marqué "Twilight - chapitre I :...

    Oct 14 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Sloppy Joe’s

    Sloppy Joe’s remet « Right Decision » au premier plan

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    MILEY

    Miley Cyrus : sept enseignements du nouvel album Bass Persuades

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    The Cars

    Arizona Duo Black Tapestry Takes The Cars’ “Drive” out for a Dreamy Darkwave Spin

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Elvis Costello

    Le premier album d’Elvis Costello réédité : les riches années d’apprentissage d’un punk déjà bien assuré

    Oct 12 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    The Knack

    The Knack Released “Round Trip” 45 Years Ago Today

    Oct 12 · 1 outlet

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