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Go back to the roots of the American power pop movement, and you’ll find two bands: Big Star and the Nerves. Big Star was big on the jangly post-psychedelic acoustic sound and the bluesy soul rock, while the Nerves were a short-lived cult band who played fast rock n’ roll, releasing one EP before splitting up and leaving a last effect on the Californian music scene. While Peter Case of the Nerves formed the Plimsouls, Paul Collins formed the Beat (also known as Paul Collins’ Beat), and has been playing ever since. This is straight-up SoCal power pop, catchy licks and harmonies, crunchy guitars. While the Plimsouls will always be one of my favourite power pop bands, the Nerves’ other offshoot is definitely worth at least a listen.

www.myspace.com/thebeatpaulcollinsbeat Standout Track: Dreamin’