Showing posts with label IKE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IKE. Show all posts

Thursday, February 8, 2018

"Welcome Home" by IKE

We've seen quite a bit of John Faye in our time here, through his work in The Caulfields and as a solo artist, but today we're highlighting his other band, IKE. Based in Philadelphia, IKE has released several records since their formation in 2003. If you are a fan of power pop in the vein of Cheap Trick, be sure to check out more of IKE.

"Welcome Home" is a terrific tune about welcoming a newborn into your life, and home. Great lyrics, great music, nicely sung. You just can't ask for more. The song comes from the band's debut record, "Parallel Universe."

Thursday, March 9, 2017

"Hand Me Down" by John Faye Power Trip

In a perfect world, John Faye would need no introduction. This talented singer/songwriter from Philly was first featured on this site when we covered his 90s band, The Caulfields. His first venture as a solo artist after their break up was called the John Faye Power Trip. He/they released a single record under this moniker and what a terrific record it is. "Hand Me Down" is just a small sample of the excellent alternative rock you'll hear on this forgotten gem.

Faye next formed IKE, which we will cover in due time. He also put out another outstanding solo record in 2015 called "Meddling Kid."