Aina Haina
Aina Haina
Review by Larry Toering
This is a power pop / rock duo from Portland, but originally from Hawaii. They have recorded before, but this is basically their self-titled debut EP which is set for release February 12th, and it’s a hot mix of six great tracks. And for some reason it’s actually being marketed with a sticker that says “Better Than The New Van Halen.” While I don’t know anything about that, as Van Halen doesn’t even come to mind when I hear what I can say is a killer album of well written and delivered rock songs. Not only that, Mike Ailes and Dylan Magierek actually have a lot more to offer than most power pop units going around the Pacific North West.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2013 Volume 1 at lulu.com/strangesound.
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