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THE SUMMERTIMES – Luminous EP

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Back in 2023, The Summertimes released one of the year’s best albums with their self-titled disc. Their follow up release, the ‘Luminous’ EP offers fans (and soon to be fans) more of the same in many ways. Rather than suggesting a lack of imagination, it proves that the Aussie power pop band knows instinctively where their musical strength lies and, as a result, the five songs that make up the short release sit very comfortably alongside the previous LP’s best material.

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THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #176

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This visit to the popular Singles Bar takes in a few newer names representing the worlds of power pop, alt metal, and alternative sounds. There’s also the return of couple of underground talents, and also a really cool comeback single from a name that made waves back in the 90s. With the usual focus on highlighting tracks destined for a cult crowd and a pleasing variety, we hope you find something new to enjoy…

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THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #175

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Welcome back to the Real Gone Singles Bar, the place where we explore the more interesting individual tracks that have been sent our way over the past few of weeks. This time out, we have a cult figure from the alt-rock world tapping into some 70s sounds, a couple of very different singer songwriters sharing a couple of very different narratives, a couple of great bits of power pop with a rockier edge, and more besides… As always, we hope you find something new to enjoy.

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THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #172

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Welcome back to the Real Gone Singles Bar, the place where we explore some of the more interesting individual tracks that have landed in our inbox over the past couple of weeks. This time around, we’re pleased to share some adult oriented pop-rock, new works from a couple of great singer songwriters, a slice of great power pop from Australia…and more besides. As always, we hope you find something new to enjoy!

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THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #171

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Welcome back to the Real Gone Singles Bar, the place where we explore some of the more interesting individual tracks that have landed in our inbox over the past couple of weeks. This time out, we bring you a great singer songwriter, some post punk riffs with a gothy twist, a very entertaining piece of retro pop…and more besides. As always, we hope you find something new to enjoy!

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