Pop Detective Records was officially launched in April of 2007 with the primary objective being to release the debut album by The Deadbeat Poets. The name Pop Detective Records was born from a moniker that I used, The Pop Detective, when I wrote articles for a power pop publication called "Audities", many years ago. I was called The Pop Detective for my penchant of finding great power pop bands from 70's and interviewing them to see what they had been up to since their days in the band. One of the bands I located and interviewed was Blue Ash, from Youngstown, Ohio. Long story short, Frank Secich of Blue Ash is a member of The Deadbeat Poets!

And so, Pop Detective Records was born to work with Frank Secich and The Deadbeat Poets! I, myself, have been a guitarist and vocalist for many years in the Allentown, PA area. I played in a rockabilly band called The Agency for about 10 years. I was also involved in bands called The Few and Vinyl Diner. What does the future hold for Pop Detective Records? Well, the first release will be The Dead Beat Poets in mid-July 2007. After that...hopefully more Deadbeat Poets, and, other great power pop that I run across! Stop back to this site often to see what is brewing! Pick up your Deadbeat Poets music and merchandise and help support the band and this little indie label! We also have cool Pop Detective Records T-shirts! Thanks so much for taking the time to visit Pop Detective Records! I greatly appreciate your support!

All the best,
Mark W. Hershberger
President
Pop Detective Records