Sounds From The Superhighway 14

Neon - Is it me or has the land down under been quiet recently? That may be about to change. Neon has signed a worldwide recording deal with V2. Their debut album is due to be released overseas sometime this year. In the meantime, fans in the states will get a taste of Neon when their EP, entitled Hit Me Again, is released. Paul Moody of NME wrote, "Imagine Cheap Trick and The Replacements jamming in the middle of the desert with Lou Barlow on 'vibes' and you might get some idea of the searing, sinuous noise contained on 'Neon'." Way to go, mate!!

Neon Thrill - We head to New York City for our next entry. Neon Thrill continue to ride high on the success of their debut release, Sweet Cactus. While I'm not completely sure of the "maximum pop" moniker, there is no denying the band's pop, psychedelic sound. Sellout Magazine surmised, "All-in-all, a full power-pack of party-pop anthems," while Pop Matters proclaimed, "Simple, straight forward pop music, just like it used to be. Prepare yourself for a very pleasant surprise." Enjoy the ride.

Slightly Stoopid - April 19 will see their new album, Closer To The Sun, hit the stores. Got an email from drummer Ryan "RyMo" Moran who described the band's current state of mind: "The current emotional state of the band is, in one word, CHARGED. We just got home from a week long trip around California that went extremely well. It's exciting to tour and start performing songs that we've been recording for months. We are all eager to get this album out and start taking over the world with our music!" About the album, Moran wrote, "We have worked hard on this album, recording close to 50 tunes, and have selected our favorites. The new album feels like a live show with great production. It's not over produced, but tight. We worked with Miguel (Sublime, LBDA, Unwritten Law), Chris D (G-Love n Special Sauce), and The Scientist (Every Sick Reggae Artist). They helped shape our songs without going over the top. In other words, it is a real album, a bit more raw." That is so DOPE!!!