Pop Rocks Radio

I’m not a Power Pop expert, just a passionate fan. I share the best in Power Pop, melodic rock, indie, and alternative music to support these artists and get you excited about their work. All the music played on this show is for the sole purpose of getting fans excited to support these artists and purchase their music. Want to support your favorite artists? Buy their music! Check out our YouTube channel where we highlight our favorite bands, delve into long-lost power pop treasures, and more! youtube.com/@poprocksradio And find us online at poprocksradio.online (a bit on the nose, I know...)

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Episodes

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 7

Friday Aug 18, 2023

Friday Aug 18, 2023

I'm back from a little break and bring you more great music to close out the summer! Today we have music from Cheap Trick (America's Greatest Rock Band), 20/20, Charly Bliss, Hüsker Dü, Badfinger, The Click Five, Flamin' Groovies, The Rubinoos, Tamar Berk, Fotomaker, Worriers, Parallax Project, Model Rockets, The Muffs, Dwight Twilley, and The Three O'Clock.
Check out our YouTube channel! Just released, a new video about Cheap Trick (did I mention they are America's Greatest Rock Band?). 
Thanks for listening!
Today's Tracks:
Cheap Trick – Way of the World
20/20 – Tell Me Why (Can’t Understand You)
Charly Bliss - Glitter
Hüsker Dü – Sorry Somehow
Badfinger – No Matter What
The Click Five – Just the Girl
Flamin’ Groovies – Shake Some Action
The Rubinoos – Early Winter
Tamar Berk – Alone Tonight
Fotomaker – Where Have You Been All My Life      
Worriers – Trust Your Gut
Parallax Project – To the Moon
Model Rockets - A Notice to Everyone
The Muffs - Silly People
Dwight Twilley - You Don't Care
The Three O'Clock - I Go Wild

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 6

Thursday Jul 27, 2023

Thursday Jul 27, 2023

It's like my own personal and most awesome mix tape! In this episode we'll be hearing from Sugar, Shoes, Fountains of Wayne, Teenage Fanclub, Tamar Berk, Super Deluxe, Stiv Bators, The Heats, Raspberries, Big Star, The Shivvers, Hurry, The Exploding Hearts, Bay City Rollers, Joey Molland, The Goldbergs, and of course, my favorite band, 20/20.
Check out our new YouTube channel! This week, we have a short video about one of the first power pop bands, Raspberries!
Thanks for listening!
Today's Tracks:
Sugar – Your Favorite Thing
20/20 – Cheri
Shoes – Too Late
Fountains of Wayne – Someone’s Going to Break Your Heart
Teenage Fanclub – Sparky’s Dream
Tamar Berk – If U Know, U Know
Super Deluxe – She Came On
Stiv Bators – Make Up Your Mind
The Heats – I Don’t Like Your Face
Raspberries – Go All the Way
Big Star – The Ballad of El Goodo
The Shivvers – No Substitute
Hurry – Beggin’ For You
The Exploding Hearts – Modern Kicks
Bay City Rollers – Wouldn’t You Like It?
Joey Molland – Rainy Day Man
The Goldbergs – I’m a Hero (Waiting to Happen)

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 5

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023

"Pop Rocks Radio" is an ever-improving radio show that invites you to embark on a thrilling journey through the colorful world of power pop music. Hosted by Bijan, this show is a celebration of infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and high-energy tunes that will have you dancing and singing along.
This week we have songs from The Romantics, The Corner Laughers, The Beths, OK Go, Paul Collins, The Reflectors, Fastbacks, The Mosquitos, Beathoven, Bram Tchaikovsky, Badfinger, The Records, Alvvays, The Wellingtons, Tinted Windows, Cheap Trick, and of course, our favorite band, 20/20! Enjoy!
Today's Tracks:
The Romantics – Rock You Up
20/20 – Remember the Lightning
The Corner Laughers – Star Power Lament
The Beths – Knees Deep
OK Go – Here It Goes Again
Paul Collins – You Tore Me Down
The Reflectors – All Made Up
Fastbacks – What Will They All Say?
The Mosquitos – You Don’t Give a Hang About
Beathoven – Please Don’t Go
Bram Tchaikovsky – Lonely Dancer
Badfinger – Know One Knows
The Records – Starry Eyes
Alvvays – Easy On Your Own?
The Wellingtons - Over & Done WIth
Tinted Windows – Back With You
Cheap Trick – Come On, Come On

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 4

Wednesday Jun 28, 2023

Wednesday Jun 28, 2023

"Pop Rocks Radio" is an electrifying (ok, we're working on it!) radio show that invites you to embark on a thrilling journey through the colorful world of power pop music. Hosted by Bijan, this show is a celebration of infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and high-energy tunes that will have you dancing and singing along.
This week, we'll listen to pop gems from the likes of Marshall Crenshaw, Pezband, and of course, 20/20.
Today's Tracks:
The Soft Boys – I Wanna Destroy You
20/20 – Yellow Pills
Marshall Crenshaw – Someday, Someway
Jellyfish – I Wanna Stay Home
Tommy Keene – Places That Are Gone
Utopia – One World
Tommy Hoehn – Blow Yourself Up
The Producers – Who Do You Think You Are
Teenage Fanclub – Star Sign
The Nerves – When You Find Out
The Only Ones – Another Girl, Another Planet
Sloan – If It Feels Good Do It
Redd Kross – Annie’s Gone
Fountains of Wayne – It Must Be Summer
Pezband – Back in the Middle
Tinted Windows – Dead Serious
Material Issue – Kim the Waitress

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 3

Thursday Jun 15, 2023

Thursday Jun 15, 2023

"Pop Rocks Radio" is an electrifying (ok, we're working on it!) radio show that invites you to embark on a thrilling journey through the colorful world of power pop music. Hosted by Bijan, this show is a celebration of infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and high-energy tunes that will have you dancing and singing along.
This week, we'll listen to pop gems from the likes of The Nerves, The Rubinoos, and of course, 20/20.
Today's Tracks:
The Posies – I May Hate You Sometimes
20/20 – Fast Car
The Rubinoos – I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend
The Spongetones - Return the Boy
Flamin’ Groovies - Slow Death
Elvis Costello - (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
The Nerves - Hanging on the Telephone
The Plimsouls - Million Miles Away
Paul Collins Beat - Rock N Roll Girl
The New Pornographers - Letter From an Occupant
The Shivvers - Teenline
The Reflectors - Teenage Hearts
Sloan - Penpals
Shoes - Now and Then
The Windbreakers - Time Machine
Superdrag - Lighting the Way
The Lemon Twigs - Ghost Run Free

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 2

Thursday Jun 08, 2023

Thursday Jun 08, 2023

"Pop Rocks Radio" is an electrifying (ok, we're working on it!) radio show that invites you to embark on a thrilling journey through the colorful world of power pop music. Hosted by Bijan, this show is a celebration of infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and high-energy tunes that will have you dancing and singing along.
This week, we'll listen to pop gems from the likes of Fountains of Wayne, The Posies, Velvet Crush, and of course, 20/20.
Track List:
Fountains of Wayne – Bright Future in Sales
20/20 – Jet Lag
Material Issue – Everything   
Big Star – September Gurls
Phil Seymour – I Found a Love
Todd Rundgren – Couldn’t I Just Tell You
The Records – Affection Rejected
Chris Bell – I Don’t Know
Young Fresh Fellows – Carrothead
Back Street Romeos – Zero Ambition
The Beths – Expert In a Dying Field
The Scruffs – You’re No Fun
Matthew Sweet – I’ve Been Waiting
Paul Collins Beat – Don’t Wait Up For Me
Jellyfish – Joining a Fan Club
Velvet Crush – Weird Summer
The Posies – Suddenly Mary

Pop Rocks Radio - Episode 1

Thursday Jun 01, 2023

Thursday Jun 01, 2023

"Pop Rocks Radio" is an electrifying radio show that invites you to embark on a thrilling journey through the colorful world of power pop music. Hosted by Bijan, this show is a celebration of infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and high-energy tunes that will have you dancing and singing along.
From iconic bands like Cheap Trick and The Raspberries to contemporary artists such as Fountains of Wayne and Superdrag, the show delivers a seamless blend of power chords, harmonies, and unforgettable choruses that define the genre.
So tune in, turn up the volume, and let the irresistible melodies and infectious energy of power pop fuel your day with the ultimate pop music experience!
Today's Tracks:
The Knack – Let Me Out
20/20 – Nuclear Boy
Badfinger – Baby Blue
The Records – All Messed Up and Ready to Go
The Lemonheads – Rudderless
The Bangles – In a Different Light
Shoes – Tomorrow Night
Blake Babies – Out There
The dbs – Black and White
Big Star – When My Baby’s Beside Me
Cheap Trick – He’s a Whore
The Spongetones – Whenever You’re Around
Guided By Voices – Game of Pricks
Matthew Sweet – We’re the Same
The Raspberries – Hard to Get Over a Heartbreak
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians – Flesh #1 (Beatle Dennis)

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