In November, The Olivz got a good dose of allfour when a concert promoter from the VirginIslands checked out the local music scene andchose The Olivz as the Boston-based band to takeon tour in the Caribbean. Boyd is nostaligic aboutthe tropical tour. "For three weeks, we didn't getto bed before 5 am." No Bus needed.

But odds are, Hazel will hit the tour roadsoon. Now that the band has finished shootingtheir first video, they're more thanantsy--they're prepared. "We're shopping indiesright now," says Leo. "We want to haven't beenworking on the bus all winter for nothing."

So the next time you see a customized Chevyschoolbus roll by, toast The Olivz. They'll findreason to celebrate.

TEENAGE FANCLUB Bandwagonesque

The cover of Teenage Fanclub's new releaseBandwagonesque represents the direction inwhich the young group is heading. On a bright pinkbackground rests a bulging yellow moneybag.Teenage Fanclub has already encountered somesuccess themselves, having recently appeared on'Saturday Night Live, and as the moneybag suggestsshould receive much more.

Their sounds is reminiscent of much of thePretty In Pink soundtrack, combining brashelectric guitar with strong vocals and basic drumbeats. The soothing voice of the lead vocalistadds a touch of the mellow to the mixture.

Occasionally, Teenage Fanclub begins to thinkof itself as heavy, metal, and strays too far intoblaring guitar solos, as in "Metal Baby."

Other times, in songs like "Guiding Light," theband turns effectively to a slower style. Withoutbeing corny or overly sentimental it reminds agirlfriend that even "when all your clouds coverthe sun" to remember that "I do know who you are."

Despite having many unoriginal tunes, TeenageFanclub also presents some new sounds. Theinstrumental "Is This Music" makes a broadexciting sound not often found today.

Since Teenage Fanclub does experiment with newtypes of music, and since they frequently mixheavy electric guiter with soothing vocals, it isnot surprising that they have received such mixedreviews. Spin loved Bandwagonesque, while RollingStone trashed them.

If you can overlook the occasional straying ofthe guitar, you'll find some fresh exciting music.Like most young bands, Teenage Fanclub is stillsearching for its musical identity.

Although cuts like "The Concept" and MetalBaby may merit Rolling Stone's negativereview, songs like "Guiding Star" and What YouDo To Me certainly make Band-  Howie Axelrod

THE DROVERS The Drovers

When you first pop this debut CD from Chicago'snewest Irish beat band into your player, theenergetic drive of the drum combined with thewhimsical melody of the accordion, flute, and yes,even the fiddle will make you want to get up anddo a funky Irish jig.

And then you'll hear the words.