Uploaded January 2014 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Hailing from Topeka, Kansas, THE TUNES were a band that embraced the pop side of the power pop genre. They gigged throughout the Midwest between 1979 and 1983, self releasing a 7" EP in 1982 with the goal of scoring a record deal. Sadly, the industry failed to notice the band's strong songwriting ability and exceptionally catchy pop tunes. After the rejection letters piled up, the band split apart leaving very little to sustain their legacy. Thirty years later, Cheap Rewards Records has unearthed six demos that were previously only heard by club owners and booking agents decades ago. Love Uncool presents these lost gems on vinyl for the very first time along with the four classic songs from their original EP. Visit cheaprewards.net for more info.
Hailing from Topeka, Kansas, THE TUNES were a band that embraced the pop side of the power pop genre. They gigged throughout the Midwest between 1979 and 1983, self releasing a 7" EP in 1982 with the goal of scoring a record deal. Sadly, the industry failed to notice the band's strong songwriting ability and exceptionally catchy pop tunes. After the rejection letters piled up, the band split apart leaving very little to sustain their legacy. Thirty years later, Cheap Rewards Records has unearthed six demos that were previously only heard by club owners and booking agents decades ago. Love Uncool presents these lost gems on vinyl for the very first time along with the four classic songs from their original EP. Visit cheaprewards.net for more info.
