My go-to source for breaking poprock should-be hits Sweet Sweet Music Blog featured Montana native Jacob Godbey’s pretty much one-man band Lo Fi Ho Hum back in July and since then “Never Been in Love” has been occupying a special set-aside corner of my new music mind space. I’ll admit, my initial engagement was with the hilarious video Godbey put together. His improv skills clearly come to fore as he visually portrays his song’s hapless protagonist on this quest for love. But make no mistake, this single is a killer song, combining Steve Miller-esque everyman sleek vocals with a slow burn melodic hook that just keep looping you back in. And the recurring bicycle bell shots are just a smile-inducing bonus.

The song is part of a short sharp shock of an extended play release Garage Pop, which really is apt description of the 19 minutes of music contained here. “Boundaries” is another strong cut, slightly dissonant and hooky, cut with the occasional buzzy guitar breakout and yelly punk vocals. “Open Mic Night” brings observation comedy to everyone’s mixed bag entertainment choice. But really the whole package is an enjoyable blast.

Lo Fi Ho Hum are high octane fun. Get over to their Mp3 distribution centre on bandcamp for more and then visit Godbey Creative to discover you’ve only just scratched the surface of Jacob Godbey’s considerable, multiple talents.