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Description of Retro/Vintage

 
Retro/Vintage Pop serves up aesthetics of the 1950s and early '60s like an eager hostess at a suburban cocktail party. Quirky acts with a pop-oriented sincerity like Combustible Edison, Dick Dale, and the Squirrel Nut Zippers bring grooves from Lounge, swing, Garage rock and easy listening to the late '90s vintage clothing store crowd. Mixing a mid-century touch of class with a strong hint of irony, Retro/Vintage Pop seasons the alternative airwaves with a distinct flavor of kitsch.
 

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Chris Isaak

Although firmly entrenched
in the sounds of the '50s,
Isaak has managed to make
a highly successful
mainstream pop career. T...

Combustible Edison

This Providence combo
update the late '50s
martini-and-olive lounge
aesthetic through kitsch
and kitsch alone.

Man or Astro-Man?

Combining the campiness of
'50 and '60s sci-fi with
blistering Surf riffs, this
Atlanta band helped
reinvent the genre.

Ronnie Spector

Girl-group pioneer
oft-overshadowed by her
ex, Phil -- who found new
life in true believers, the
Ramones.

Stray Cats

The Stray Cats brought
propulsive rockabilly back
to the radio during the era
of synth pop and REO
Speedwagon. The Stray C...

The Cramps

B-movie schlock coupled
with stripped-down,
horror-fried rock 'n' roll
that has kept its vision for
over 20 years. The two m...

The Devil Dogs

Controlled, spastic guitars
reeling off riffs which still
bring to mind all the great,
raucous chords you've
ever heard. The Devil Dog...

The Hi-Fives

Three chord punk-pop with
a beat-happy infatuation
with the British Invasion.
Infectious Garage Rock for
the clean-cut kids. The Hi...

The Makers

The Makers combine the
wilder side of '60s British
Invasion with the gritty
sensualism of classic
American soul music.

The Moog Cookbook

This Jellyfish side project
mixes futuristic Moog
instrumentals of the late
1960s with Hard Rock hits of
the '70s.

Thee Headcoats

Consistently excellent
believers in the power of a
garage rock rave-up, this
prolific group keep the
3-chord snarl alive. Thee...

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