Liquid Mike joins Pop Fuss to talk about their new LP Hell is an Airport! ✈️ With six albums in just five years, Mike shares his unconventional approach to songwriting—super short songs, power-pop hooks, and anthemic angst. The record nods to indie staples like Guided by Voices and Nirvana while channeling the raw, guitar-driven energy of Mike’s youth. The result? A sharp, cathartic collection that turns self-deprecation into hooks you can’t stop singing. 👉 Listen now on Pop Fuss, wherever you get your podcasts! 🎸 Follow the band: @liquidmikeband 💿 Tour, vinyl & merch: liquidmikeband.com 📲 Follow Pop Fuss: @popfusspod for today’s best emerging artists!
The return of the Wellingtons! Australia's favorite power pop band are back with an AOTY contender! Baby Moon, their first record since 2017, is full of hooky ear candy from top to bottom. We catch up with Zac and Kate and dive into these great new songs! Find our conversation wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Follow the Wellingtons @thewellingtonsband and pick up the fab new record at popboomerang.bandcamp.com Check out Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod for today's brightest pop artists!
Pop-punkers SUCKERPUNCH join Pop Fuss to hype their latest singles! Hailing from Montreal, these hook-filled rockers are taking the Great White North by storm with sing-along choruses and razor-sharp guitar licks. We chat about the band’s beginnings, collaborating with their heroes, and the biggest “pinch me” moments of their career so far. 🎧 It’s a fun convo with a killer band—listen now by searching Pop Fuss wherever you get podcasts! Be sure to follow the band on their socials @suckerpunchbandmtl and grab merch at suckerpunchmtl.myshopify.com Follow Pop Fuss on Instragram @popfusspod for today's BEST emerging artists!
The Nines return! 🎶 Steve Eggers joins Pop Fuss to talk about his band’s first new material in years: their "concept" album Echoes of Past Future. A love letter to the ’70s, this retro-futuristic record feels like a warm sweater—wrapping listeners in lush melodies, timeless influences, and clever production that blends old and new technologies. We dive into the songs, the concept, and what Steve has been up to since the last release. 🎧 Hear the full conversation—just search Pop Fuss wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Be sure to check out The Nines on Instagram @e99ers and pick up the record from their bandcamp page: thenines.bandcamp.com Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod for today's best new and veteran power pop artists!
RICK SPRINGFIELD: LEGACY 🎸 On this special round table episode of Pop Fuss, we celebrate Rick Springfield’s music beyond the hits! Our guests each drafted their top 5 deep cuts, creating a 20-song playlist of Rick’s most underrated gems. We also dive into the making of the new tribute album, Second By Second By Minute By Minute: The Songs of Rick Springfield—a must-hear for fans old and new. 🎧 Tune in and join the celebration! Just search Pop Fuss wherever you get your favorite podcasts. 👉 Grab the tribute album at currycuts.bandcamp.com—huge thanks to Andrew Curry for putting it together and joining our round table! 🙏 Shout-out to Pat Francis of the Rock Solid Podcast for joining (check out his killer show and Rick interview at rocksolidpodcast.com). 🙌 And a big thanks to superfan Dave Festini for bringing his stories and knowledge to the mix. Follow @popfusspod on Instagram for today’s brightest emerging pop artists—and some great veterans!
The Book Club joins Pop Fuss to talk about their brilliant new EP, Time Lapse. Bristol, UK-based indie/alt-pop artist Em is the creative force behind these stunning songs—pairing heartfelt, vulnerable lyrics with soaring melodies and a gorgeous, classically trained voice. On this record, Em writes with honesty about coming out, self-discovery, and embracing one’s true identity. The result is a collection of songs as personal as they are powerful. Be sure to follow the band on Instagram and TikTok @thebookclubuk Check out Pop Fuss for today's best emerging indie artists @popfusspod
“It’s not always easy being an indie artist—and Comfort Club isn’t afraid to talk about it.” Colin Tracey, the creative force behind this indie/alt-pop project, joins Pop Fuss to share the stories behind his latest singles, his evolving sound, and the real challenges of navigating the music industry on his own. It’s an open, honest conversation you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Follow the band @comfortclub to keep up with new music and tour dates. Check out Pop Fuss @popfusspod for today's best indie artists!
Premium Rat joins Pop Fuss to dive into their powerful debut, Stranded On Land. Led by songwriter and creative force Mer, the band blends indie pop, alt-rock, a dash of punk, and even hints of musical theater into a sound that's uniquely their own. It's an infectious record from start to finish, with sharp, evocative lyrics that channel Mer’s personal journey and frustrations with the world we’re all navigating. Despite the chaos of modern life, Premium Rat gives us a way to vent, reflect—and still bop our heads along the way! Check out the episode wherever you find your favorite podcasts! Be sure to follow the band @premiumratmusic and check out their website PremiumRatMusic.com for live dates, videos, and more! Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod for today's best emerging artists (and a few great veterans!)
Rising singer-songwriter Naomi Jane joins Pop Fuss to talk about her latest single, creative journey, and what drives her. With over 6 million streams and counting, the award-winning artist blends indie and pop influences with emotionally rich songwriting. Naomi is also an actress and passionate activist, using her voice both on and off the stage. With talent, purpose, and vision, she’s already carving out her place in the industry—and we have no doubt she’s just getting started. 🎧 Follow her @naomijane_official and explore more at naomivoigt.com ✨ Stay tuned with @popfusspod for today’s brightest emerging artists and new episode drops!
Retro power poppers The Last Bees join Pop fuss to celebrate their debut LP "The Beehive of Industry." Ian Ash, the creative force behind the band, discusses the new record, influences, and we breakdown some "sweet as honey" tracks! And check out our deep dive convo we did last year with Ian on his amazing career. Be sure to follow the band on Instagram @the_last_bees and check out their Facebook, and website thelastbees.com for music, videos, tour info, and more! Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod for today's best indie pop artists!
Sony imprint RECORDS artist Avery Lynch joins Pop Fuss to talk about her latest single and what’s ahead for the rest of the year! With 400M+ streams and over 1.5M followers, Avery is quickly becoming one of indie-pop’s most emotionally resonant voices. 🎙️✨ We get into: — Whether she was a singer in a past life — The wild feeling of hitting "send" on a vulnerable song — If she secretly wants to drop a club banger — And what would truly surprise fans about life behind the scenes as a rising star Follow Avery on Instagram @averylynchh and TikTok @avelynch Check out her website averylynch.com for news, merch, tour dates and a link to her YouTube channel Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod for today's best indie pop artists!
Indie pop artist Molly Frances joins Pop Fuss to talk recent releases, creative collaborations, and what’s shaping up to be a big 2025. Based in Brooklyn, Molly’s been steadily building a name for herself—writing beautiful, heartfelt songs, producing with others, and stepping into the world of sync. Catch our full conversation wherever you get your fave podcasts! Follow Molly on Instagram @themollyfrances and TikTok @mollyfrancesmusic and be sure to check out her website mollyfrancesmusic.com for tour updates, news, and her substack! Follow Pop Fuss on Insta @popfusspod for today's best emerging artists!
Legendary band Splitsville are BACK with their first album in over 20 years! Check out our conversation with the guys as we discuss the group's beginnings, how their various projects intertwined, and why it's taken so long to release this concept album, "Mobtown." You'll hear samples yet unheard from the new record, and some GREAT stuff they have coming up in the near future! Find the episode wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Splitsville remains: Brandt Huseman, Matt Huseman, Paul Krysiak & Tony Waddy Pre-order the new album here from Big Stir! https://orcd.co/splitsville-mobtown or check out their website - bigstirrecords.com Find the band on Instagram @splitsvilleusa and on Facebook Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod for loads of great power pop content!
Alt-pop artist VALORIES joins Pop Fuss to talk about her new EP, SCRAM. Based in Nashville, she breaks the rules of the genre with emotionally raw lyrics and immersive soundscapes that conjure mystery, chaos, and vulnerability — all with a magnetic edge. Fueled by a drive to push boundaries both thematically and sonically, VALORIES carves out her own lane in the evolving world of alt-pop, creating music that’s as intense as it is unmistakably her. Follow this emerging artist on her socials @itsvalories, and check out her website itsvalories.com Find Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod for today's best alt pop, indie rock, and power pop artists!
Dream pop duo Paperwhite joins Pop Fuss to talk about their long awaited new EP, "Reach." This brother-sister combo has been putting their stamp on indie pop for over a decade, and are now back with 5 shimmering songs to add to your summer soundtrack! Paperwhite is Benjamin and Katie Marshall. Follow them on social media @paperwhitemusic and check out their website www.paperwhitemusic.com Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod for today's best emerging artists!
TANNING joins Pop Fuss to discuss their debut self titled album! Consisting of two longtime friends, both veterans in the music scene, TANNING brings fresh, rockin' music with influences ranging from 90's alt rock (Weezer, American HiFi) to angsty, punky, 2000's emo. This is a fun record full of gritty melodies and crunching guitar riffs. A blast from top to bottom! Find TANNING wherever you stream music, and follow the band on Instagram @tanningtheband TANNING is: Kai Dodson and Zeke Berkley Besides this duo, both members are active with other projects. Zeke will release his 4th solo record this fall, titled Berkley IV. You can follow him @zekeberkley Kai is in the band @armyoffreshmen, and he released a second album from his children’s music project @todayongoodkids earlier this year. Kai also just released an ambient EP under the moniker @curiositiesmusic. Follow Kai @dodsymusic Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod for today's BEST emerging bands!
Cleveland hard rockers TRUSS join Pop Fuss to discuss their new album "Fluorescence." With strong vocals and razor sharp, chugging riffs, TRUSS is bringing hard rock to the masses as they put their unique spin on classic sounds from the 90's and 00's. (Think Trust Company meets Paramore). Rock on! TRUSS is: Hannah Crandall - vocals, Eric Kennedy - Guitar & Bass, and Holden Szalek - Drums Follow the band on their socials @trussband and check out their website www.trussband.com for tour dates, merch, and more! Find Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod or today's best emerging artists!
Mistine joins Pop Fuss to discuss her new album, "I Guess This Is Where We're At." Residing in LA, Mistine crafts alt pop ear candy with a strong voice and hooks aplenty! Not only does she excel as a solo artist, but she already has had a great career as a touring bassist for acts like Conan Grey, Meg Smith, INJI, Sierra Spirit, and many more, as well as appearing on Jimmy Kimmel, Kelly Clarkson, and Seth Myers. Be sure to check out her great tunes streaming everywhere, and follow her on her socials @mistinemusic and her website mistinemusic.com Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod for today's BEST emerging artists!
Gabrielle Grace joins Pop Fuss to discuss her new EP, "Pink Skies." From Nashville, this writer/performer blends indie music with some alt pop flavors, and she's currently on a high after releasing her best music yet! We discuss her music, songwriting, and the touring plans she has for 2025. Find our chat wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Be sure to follow Gabrielle on her socials @gabrielle.graceeee and check out her website http://www.gabriellegracemusic.net for tour info and merch! Follow Pop Fuss for today's best emerging artists (and some great veterans) @popfusspod
Jessie Wagner joins Pop Fuss to discuss her new record "War Within." With her powerhouse vocals, Jessie blends pop, hard rock, R & B, and gentle folk into an album full of soulful goodness. Besides her solo career, Jessie is an accomplished backup singer, having toured with giants such as Lenny Kravitz, Duran Duran, and Chic. We get into all of it (plus the time she sang a duet with Stevie Nicks!) Listen to the conversation wherever you find your favorite podcasts, just search "Pop Fuss." Be sure to follow Jessie on her socials @jessie_wagner and check out her website jessiewagnerofficial.com Find her music (and many more great bands!) at wickedcoolrecords.com Follow Pop Fuss on Instagram @popfusspod