Warm Soda ‘Reaction b/w In Another World’ 7” – Brand Spankin’ #07

Released September 2012

Over the summer I was all like “Hey, who’s going to see Bare Wires?” when they were slated to hit Denver that next evening.  The answer was… nobody.  I found out they had imploded halfway through the tour that was to bring them to my fair city.  Enough has been written about that, so onward!  Matthew Melton is a songwriting machine and has quickly rebounded with his new outfit, Warm Soda (Rob Good and Sam Lefebvre round out the trio).  Warm Soda will naturally be compared to Bare Wires due to Mr. Melton’s distinctive song craft and voice, but there is a little more pep in this group’s sound.  The evidence is apparent on their debut 7”, ‘Reaction b/w In Another World’, courtesy of Southpaw Records.  The two power-pop gems on this 45 fit firmly between the aforementioned Bare Wires and another Melton vehicle, Snake Flower 2.  Vocal hooks, smart instrumentation and laid-back-yet-controlled execution propel this debut record. If history is any indication, Warm Soda will be cranking out more hits in no time!  Hurry up and get the 7” on peachy marble vinyl if ya still can. 

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Young Guv & The Scuzz 'A Love Too Strong' 12" EP - Brand Spankin' #03

Released July 2012

Young Guv & The Scuzz is the full band incarnation of Ben Cook's solo efforts under the moniker Young Governor.  Their new EP 'A Love Too Strong' was recently released by Oakland, CA's Southpaw Records.  Ben Cook is a prolific songwriter based out of Toronto, Ontario and splits his time between Young Guv, Fucked Up and a new project called Yacht Club (a Canadian Wham! 2.0 that rules so far).  He was also in the fantastic power-pop juggernaut Marvelous Darlings.  Busy guy.  'A Love Too Strong' has Ben's pop sensibilities in full effect, and The Scuzz are like a secret weapon that have been unleashed to propel these tunes.  Young Guv fans will notice the usual laid back melodic style and chorus-y flange-y guitar work, but The Scuzz is a kick ass band that really makes all the hooks sink in.  Pick up a copy on white vinyl from Southpaw and spin it repeatedly.  Mr. Cook only knows how to write hits, especially as Young Governor, and this EP is no exception.  I certainly hope that we get to hear more of The Scuzz as Young Guv moves forward! 

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