Philly Power Poppers: Free Energy

If you're feeling like listening to something pop orientated and upbeat, you need to check out Free Energy. Sounding like Ok Go, another alternative/power pop band, Free Energy blends pop and seventies rock together to make a sound uniquely their own. Headed by singer Paul Sprangers and guitarist Scott Wells, as well as Evan Wells, Geoff Bucknam, and Nick Shuminksy, the band makes radio friendly music that would make any teenage girl go wild. Even with their pop friendly songs, Free Energy has not completely ignored indie rock's tone and the influence of Tom Petty, Thin Lizzy, Journey, and The Cars are heard. Produced by James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, the band brings joy and excitement to the usual dreary indie rock sound. In the track "Bang Pop," one can hear the guitar solo halfway through the song and see that this band is talented. With more practice in developing their own sound, the band will eventually become a Philly favorite. Nationally recognized after the release of their debut album Stuck on Nothing, the band was highly rated in Spin Magazine where they were reviewed as being "excellent." After all, you have to be a little special to be featured in Rolling Stone magazine and to have performed on Letterman. Take a listen to Free Energy!