PETER HOLSAPPLE (dBs) + CHRIS von SNEIDERN

If you've never heard of you've probably been living under a rock, and you've certainly been depriving yourself of some of the finest, quintessential pop music ever recorded. Frontman for the dB's, bandmate of REM, Hootie & The Blowfish, and The Continental Drifters

Peter is touring in support of his new album released on April 21, 2025 on Label 51 recordings.

Here's what the critics are saying:

“An expert listener...his latest adds an unlikely cock-rock strut to the tricks he learned from the first Move LP as he expertly repurposes time-served sounds to make a smart self-portrait...Lovers of Teenage Fanclub, XTC and heavyweight gatefold sleeves will appreciate it hugely. (4 stars) – MOJO

“The playing is appealing throughout and the lack of strain in the album’s construction is appreciated, but it’s ultimately the writing that is The Face of 68’s strongest quality. A disinterest in the safety of expectations highlights how Holsapple has stayed interesting for this long...”. A- -- THE VINYL DISTRICT

“The Face Of 68 offers an abundance of Holsapple’s smart, melodic pop-rock songwriting with some extra grit.” – CAROPOP

“Holsapple's third solo album is a celebration of a year in a man's life and it couldn't sound more life-affirming...This is a dynamic album with heavy grooves, pop hooks and melodic muscle and the fact of the matter is The Face Of 68 has never sounded better.” – STEREO EMBERS

“To be clear, while there is plenty of what you love (strong hooks, a love song or two), The Face Of 68 doesn’t simply cover old ground. It sounds and feels fresh, indexing less on power pop and more on muscular guitar.” -- ON REPEAT RECORDS

“So it’s simple. When this album is released, make sure to buy a copy – please; get a physical edition. Sit back and listen without interruption. Let the entire package – the melody; the lyrics, the nuisances – enter your consciousness. Because as soon as it does, I can guarantee you’ll repeat the process several times. Which is the mark of an instant classic. And that’s what The Face Of 68 is. It’s the first album of 2025 that’s taken hold of me. As it’s been for over forty years, Mr. Holsapple’s work has a pure humanity and warmth that very few artists can achieve and sustain.” – POPDOSE

“What does turning 68 sound like? Pretty darn good if you’re Peter Holsapple. The dB/Continental Drifter and mainstay of the North Carolina music scene teams up with producer Don Dixon and the result is as fine a collection of power pop/rock as you’re gonna hear in 2025.” – 13TH FLOOR

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