The Posies were in town last night to play the Turf Club, but not before having a lovely meal with our own Brian Oake.

It's gotten us talking about our favorite power pop bands this morning. What is power pop? An aggressive form of pop rock that originated in the late 1960s that is based on catchy, melodic hooks and energetic moods. It sounds happy on the surface, but is often angsty and despairing at its heart.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what power pop songs do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Badfinger - Day After Day
Sloan - Losing California
The Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian
The New Pornographers - Use It
The Records - Starry Eyes
Ciao Bella - A Glorious Night At The YWCA
The Posies - Grant Hart
Cheap Trick - Southern Girls
Big Star - Back Of A Car