Search - Maple Mars :: Galaxyland

Rick Hromadka, who more or less is Maple Mars, writes sway-inducing tunes and he's not afraid to let rip with some heavy duty guitar sounds - which is where his approach differs from most of the L.A. pack. And don't forget the sweet harmonies! A dash of Pink Floyd, a sprinkle of Cheap Trick, some Jellyfish on the side, and a big dollop of the Beatles best describes them. Hromadka (formally of LA pop icons Double Naught Spies) fronts this psychedelic rock outfit. The record was co-produced by Rick and Steve Berns, and adds another big pop notch to Rick's ever-expanding pop belt! His layered bright power pop sounds are married to strong songwriting. For all of the gloss and flash and pristine harmonies, many of Hromadka's songs have real emotional weight. So it's not just about catchy hooks as there are real feelings coming from almost every track. They make the studio a gigantic canvas, layering on guitars, backing vocals and keyboards in equal measure with the numerous catchy bits. This is retro-futuristic guitar rock!Their sound is all wrapped up in productional sophistication, and rocking little tunes full of Jellyfishin' Beatle references. Includes a cover of "New Day", written in 1971 by the legendary child prodigy Mark Radice (who plays piano, arranged the strings, and co-produced the track)!