Who's ready for some power pop? Trick question: you wouldn't be reading this if you weren't! The Bishop's Daredevil Stunt Club is a Chicago-based band playing rocked-up power pop in its hometown's grand tradition. I wrote about this band twice last year in reviews of compilations and splits involving close allies Golden Richards (the two bands actually share a lead singer!). New single "Hold You Up" is a preview of Please Stand By, The Bishop's Daredevil Stunt Club's new album which is scheduled to release this summer. It has an early '80s radio feel but with a modern touch. Imagine if The Cars wrote an homage to "Jessie's Girl" and time traveled to present day. I dig how this tune starts off sounding like a very typical love song but then starts to layer on the complications. It tells a story so universal and relatable that it just might hurt a little. But isn't that what a good love song is supposed to do? If you dig punchy, hooky pop that's simultaneously retro and contemporary, "Hold You Up" is highly recommended. Bring on the full album!
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