Oakland Power Pop trio, The Goods, is set to release their highly anticipated self-titled EP on Dandy Boy Records. Comprised of long-time Oakland underground players Rob Good on vocals and guitar, Paul Wiseman on drums, and Cherron Arens on bass, The Goods brings a refreshing and catchy style of power pop that pays homage to the genre’s classic roots while incorporating their own unique influences.
Their debut EP features three tracks that showcase the band’s knack for creating infectious melodies and tight harmonies. The energetic opening track, David Jones Is Dead, sets the stage with its barrelling riffs, irresistible choruses, and bright melodic tones. Clocking in at just a minute and a half, the song wastes no time delivering hook after hook, leaving listeners craving more.
The EP continues with Dear Angeline and I’m Not The Only One, both songs building upon the same winning formula of catchy earworms intertwined with lyrics exploring the nostalgia of young love and teenage escapism. While The Goods’ sound embodies the spirit of classic power pop, there is an underlying sense of vitality and longing that breathes new life into the genre.
Rob Good explains the inspiration behind David Jones Is Dead, saying, I wanted to write the shortest song possible, focusing on pure quality without any filler. Lyrically, I was reflecting on the passing of rock and roll icons and how it tugs at our emotions. It’s not just about mourning their loss but also celebrating the memories and good times we had with their music.
The Goods’ self-titled EP strikes a perfect balance between familiar and fresh, paying tribute to the past while forging their own path forward. Their infectious sound will undoubtedly captivate fans of power pop, drawing them into a vibrant and melodic world.
With their debut EP set to release, The Goods are ready to make their mark on the Oakland music scene and beyond. Their sunny and hooky style of power pop is sure to leave a lasting impression on audiences, solidifying their position as one of the city’s most exciting new acts. Catchy and nostalgic, The Goods’ music is a testament to the enduring power of pop melodies and the joy they bring.
Tomorrow, Oakland-based power pop outfit The Goods are set to share their debut self-titled EP, out via Dandy Boy Records. The band is a trio of long-time Oakland underground players, fronted by singer/songwriter Rob Good alongside Paul Wiseman on drums and Cherron Arens on bass. Together, they have crafted a sunny and hooky style of power pop that remains rooted in the genre’s classic heydey but also eschews straight revivalism by incorporating a deft balance of influences. That style shows up strong on their debut three-track EP, as well as the accompanying video for the song David Jones Is Dead, both of which the band are premiering early with Under the Radar.
David Jones Is Dead acts as a barrelling opening salvo for the record, introducing the band’s insistent choruses, bright melodic tones, and power chord-driven guitars. Clocking in at only a minute and a half, the track’s breathless structure leaves no room for anything but hook after hook. Meanwhile, Dear Angeline and I’m Not The Only One use the same building blocks but take slightly longer to unfurl, layering the earworms amidst lyrical tributes to young love and teenage escapism. The best power pop records often capture a desperate sense of vitality and longing, elements that run deep within the trio of songs here. They feel both fresh and familiar, playing off of classic sounds without getting lost in the nostalgic reverie.
Good says of David Jones Is Dead, I set out to write the shortest song I possibly could, all killer no filler, every bit of fat around the edges trimmed off. Lyrically, I was thinking about all these rock and roll icons that are now dying, and how their death brings up so many emotions – not only remorse for the loss of the person, but also nostalgia about the good times you had with their music and the friends you enjoyed it with. Ultimately it’s a celebration of that music and those good times.
