Paul Collins sounds like a guy who not only loves rock and roll; he sounds like he’s spent his whole life living it. Feel the Noise, his latest studio effort, captures the spirit of a musician who has grown comfortably into his style. After years of playing in power pop groups like the Nerves and the Beat, Collins has continued to smartly integrate the distorted side of his rock and roll with a keen ear for affable hooks.

ALL MUSIC review of PAUL COLLINS “Feel The Noise”

The production recalls the tight, immediate sound of the classic debut album from the Beat, and Collins is writing songs that play to his strengths as a rock & roller while displaying the lyrical viewpoint of a grown man — “Walk Away” speaks of heartbreak from the perspective of someone who has dealt with it more than once, “Don’t Know How to Treat a Lady” offers some valuable advice on romance, and a tough rockin’ cover of the Four Tops’ “Reach Out I’ll Be There” speaks of the strength and determination that comes with experience. But if you’re just looking for a good time, don’t fret — “I Need My Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “Little Suzy,” and the title cut are full of fire and good energy, and show this man’s power pop credentials are absolutely up to date. Feel the Noise suggests Paul Collins is in the midst of an unexpected career renaissance, and folks who love smart pop and rock & roll with hooks and heart have been waiting for this, even if they don’t know it. – Mark Deming / All Music

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Interview with PAUL COLLINS in DISCUSSIONS Magazine

Paul has just released one of his finest albums to date with Feel The Noise. The album’s opening title track may be a little crunchier than Collins is known for, but the remainder of the album brings his hook-laden songs back down to earth in an energetic, almost primal way. The album’s melodies leap out on the first listen and are stuck inside your head by the third. There’s just enough reverb and compression to keep the classic Power Pop fans happy and more than enough youthful energy to remind us why he mattered in the first place. The album’s cover features a younger Paul from 30+ years ago, which works just fine since the songs on the album sound like they could have come from those golden years – they are truly timeless. Feel The Noise more than justifies his place in Power Pop history.

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The BLOODHOUNDS made the Top 10 Underground Latino Bands in LA list

The Bloodhounds are a product of the thriving East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights backyard music scene. Rather than the more prevalent punk rock, these guys chose a bluesy, classic rock and roll R&B path – imagine if Bob Dylan was born and raised in East L.A. and you have the sound of The Bloodhounds. The band is musically ambidextrous, with a foundation in the traditional guitar-drum-bass setup, but they are equally skilled in old jug band style, complete with DIY washtub bass, washboard with percussive cans and thimbles, and of course, a banjo. They are the youngest group on this list and you’ve probably never heard of them, but that will likely change soon: they were recently signed by a local record label and are about to release their debut album, Let Loose. (The local record label is Alive Naturalsound, obviously).

Top 10 Underground Latino Bands in Los Angeles

Nice live review of HOLLIS BROWN in RELIX magazine

POLLSTAR : Paul Collins Beat To ‘Feel The Noise’

From POLLSTAR

The master of DIY touring returns to the road next month in support of a new album. Stops for the Paul Collins Beat include Chicago, Louisville, New Orleans, Kansas City, Atlanta and Gainesville.

This time around the power-pop driven Collins is supporting his 15th release. Feel The Noise arrives Sept. 9 on Alive Records.
Known in the touring biz as an artist who books his own dates and support bands, Collins’ next road trip is an extensive journey covering states east of the Rockies. Keeping his method of operation where he plays with up-and-coming bands, this outing will include performances by Dan Vapid & The Cheats, Hitachi Stranglers, Bad Lovers, Rich Hands, Future Virgins and others. But no matter who Collins has on the ticket, his Beat is guaranteed to rock the house on every date.

Here’s the plan:
Sept. 23 – Chicago, Ill., Cobra Lounge (with Dan Vapid & The Cheats)
Sept. 24 – Louisville, Ky., The New Vintage
Sept. 25 – Memphis, Tenn., Various Venues (Gonerfest)
Sept. 26 – Jackson, Miss., Martin’s (with Tuff Luv)
Sept. 27 – Mobile, Ala., Alchemy Tavern (with Hitachi Stranglers)
Sept. 28 – Hattiesburg, Miss., Thirsty Hippo (with Squirm)
Sept. 30 – New Orleans, La., Siberia (with Bad Lovers)
Oct. 1 – Houston, Texas, Walters Downtown (with Rich Hands)
Oct. 2 – Austin, Texas, Hotel Vegas (with Rich Hands)
Oct. 3 – San Antonio, Texas, The Korova (with Rich Hands)
Oct. 4 – Dallas, Texas, Double Wide (with Rich Hands)
Oct. 5 – Oklahoma City, Okla., Blue Note (with Rich Hands)
Oct. 6 – Kansas City, Mo., The Record Bar (with Rich Hands and Josh Berwanger)
Oct. 9 – St. Louis, Mo., The Demo (with Superslag)
Oct. 10 – Des Moines, Iowa, The Gas Lamp
Oct. 11 – Rockford, Ill., Mary’s Place
Oct. 12 – Springfield, Ill., Bar None (with Looming)
Oct. 14 – Indianapolis, Ind., Hi-Fi
Oct. 15 – Buffalo, N.Y., Sportsmens Tavern
Oct. 16 – Pittsburgh, Pa., Get Hip Recordings HQ
Oct. 17 – New Haven, Conn., Cafe Nine
Oct. 18 – New York, N.Y., Cake Shop (with Marvin Berry & The New Sound)
Oct. 23 – Brooklyn, N.Y., Various Venues (CMJ Music Marathon with Twin Guns & The Johnny’s)
Oct. 28 – Raleigh, N.C., The Pour House Music Hall
Oct. 29 – Chattanooga, Tenn., Sluggo’s North (with Future Virgins)
Oct. 30 – Atlanta, Ga., 529 (with Zoners)
Oct. 31 – Athens, Ga., The World Famous (with Casper & The Cookies)
Nov. 1 – Gainesville, Fla., Various Venues (The Fest)
Nov. 3 – Jacksonville, Fla., Jax Underbelly
Nov. 4 – Charleston, S.C., Tin Roof
Nov. 5 – Richmond, Va., Gallery 5

RUST Recommends: Paul Collins – Feel The Noise

Power-pop pioneer Paul Collins celebrates 40 years in the game this year and his new album Feel The Noise delivers classic jams with individuality and style. This should come as no surprise as he has not only been a member of The Nerves, The Breakaways and The Beat but has been extremely active over the past few years on the DIY circuit, playing with over 160 bands. Feel The Noise feels like the good old days have returned and they’re better than ever. Paul Collins knows the vibe he wants to express and he has the skills and the experience to make it all work with ease.

Feel The Noise follows up his 2010 release King Of Power Pop, and though this is an extreme claim to make, Paul Collins has not only earned the right to make that claim, he continues to produce music that’s vibrant, relevant and just plain fun to listen to. This is an album that teaches a lesson. It’s a lesson that – though times change – the classic sound of power pop is not only still relevant and vibrant, but it’s just as awesome now as back in the day. It seems like every time you turn around somebody is saying that rock and roll is dead. Paul Collins proves that rock and roll is not only alive, but that it never went away, and never will. Produced by Jim Diamond, who also plays bass and guitar, Feel The Noise will be released on September 9th on digital, cd and limited edition colored vinyl.

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