Press

Read interviews, album reviews, and press coverage highlighting The Lucky Shots’ Power Pop and Garage Rock releases.

“A joyous burst of mod-inspired, guitar-driven pop. The Lucky Shots deliver polished harmonies, upbeat tempos, and a sharp songwriting sensibility.”

— Jersey Beat

What People Are Saying

Reviews, interviews, and radio airplay highlights for The Lucky Shots and our 2025 LP Clearly Opaque.

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“With vibrant hooks and meticulous melodies, Clearly Opaque shows The Lucky Shots at the peak of their songwriting powers.”

Publication: I Don't Hear A Single
Album: Clearly Opaque
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“Packed with melody, warmth, and infectious hooks, Clearly Opaque proves The Lucky Shots are masters of their craft.”

Publication: Add To Wantlist
Album: Clearly Opaque
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“They sound a little Buzzcocks-y, a little like The Cry!, but they have their own sunshiny vibe. The guitar solo on ‘On the Run’ is lit. It will kick you off your ass and onto the floor.”

Publication: Remember The Lightning
Album: Clearly Opaque
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Radio Airplay & Playlists

We’re incredibly grateful to the radio stations, DJs, podcasts, and music programs around the world who have supported The Lucky Shots over the years.

Songs from Clearly Opaque and earlier releases have received airplay across independent radio, specialty Power Pop programs, garage rock shows, podcasts, and curated playlists throughout the U.S. and internationally.

  • Little Steven's Underground Garage on SiriusXM
  • Rumble on Radio FRO (Austria)
  • Pop Dreams on Radio DIO (France)
  • Poptastic Sounds – KDUB & Bombshell (US), Mad Wasp & Totally Wired (UK), ADMR (Italy)
  • The Secret Weapon Indie with "Boris" Boden on Woody Radio
  • The Big Saturday Thing / Tuesday Night Show With No Name with Mike Lidskin on Woody Radio
  • Power Pop Overdose on Mad Wasp Radio (UK)
  • Radio Jupiter (UK)
  • Crankin' Up Radio Show (Ukraine)
  • Astounding Sounds on 89.7 WITR FM
  • That California Sound on KDRT 95.7 FM
  • Garagerocktopia Radio on KUCR 88.3 FM
  • Twirl Radio on KUBU 96.5 FM
  • Ice Cream Man Power Pop and More! on Podomatic
  • I Don't Hear A Single music blog
  • New Music Alliance Radio Hour

Throughout late 2025 and on into 2026, Clearly Opaque received steady rotation on U.S. and international radio, including multiple weeks charting in the Top 70 on Radio Free Americana and continued spins on SiriusXM programs championing Power Pop and Garage Rock.

If you've been playing our music and we haven’t listed you yet, please get in touch so we can include you in our airplay and press highlights.