01/28/2008
Dead Moon Walking On My Grave/ Kicked Out-Kicked In
DIY-legends, Dead Moon consisted of drummer Andrew Loomis, Fred Cole and his wife Toody. Fred and Toody have been married since 1967, back when Fred was in a successful garage-rock group, The Weeds. Dead Moon was born in the late 80's, but have ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 01/28/2008 11:04 AM EST in Garage Rock, Punk | Permalink
01/24/2008
"U.R.A. Fever" Video from the filthy blues of The Kills
"We ain't born typical"- the line is repeated in the Kills' new single, which is a nice way of saying they are way cooler than you. The video is full of dim lighting, subtle vintage film effects, and film noir allusions. The duo plays dress u ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 01/24/2008 11:52 AM EST in Garage Rock, Blues, Glam, Indie-Rock | Permalink
01/23/2008
Until I Learn To Accept My Reward...the Teardrop Explodes
While visiting home on a winter break during college, I purchased The Teardrop Explodes' Wilder on vinyl in a smelly New Jersey record store for a mere three dollars. I had no idea what it was, but it was from 1981, and looked goth enough to piq ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 01/23/2008 4:40 PM EST in New-Wave, Neo-Psychedelic, 80's Pop | Permalink
01/21/2008
"It's Going To Happen" With The Undertones
Irish power-punks The Undertones came out with the single "It's Gonna Happen" in 1981. This upbeat tune is about being stuck in a one-sided relationship that needs resolve. The drag of a situation is going to persist until a conscious decision e ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 01/21/2008 11:43 AM EST in Post-Punk, New-Wave, Power-Pop, 80's Punk | Permalink
01/18/2008
You're Gonna Freak Out in Frank Zappa's "200 Motels"
200 Motels is an absurd psychedelic comedy featuring the music of Frank Zappa & Mothers of Invention and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra based on an album of the same name. The movie is about the bands experiences on the road and of course spoo ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 01/18/2008 10:05 AM EST in 70's Rock, Movie Music | Permalink
01/17/2008
Flamin Groovies "Slow Death" Live in '72!
Sunglasses, leather jackets, and long hair is what it's all about. San Fransisco's Flamin Groovies had a heavy 50's blues & rockabilly influenced sound in the 60's. Toward the 70's their garage-blues sound evolved into what would eventually beco ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 01/17/2008 11:00 AM EST in Garage Rock, Blues, Power-Pop | Permalink
01/16/2008
THE LOLLIPOP SHOPPE DECLARES, "YOU MUST BE A WITCH"
The Lollipop Shoppe (originally named the The Weeds) were one of the most rockin' garage bands from the late 60's opening for the likes of The Doors and Yardbirds. Don't let their kitschy name fool you, these guys are way more intense and punk-r ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 01/16/2008 4:45 PM EST in 60's Psych, Garage Rock | Permalink
01/11/2008
Hang Out With The Teenagers!
No, it's not the old fartsy American doo wop group here, it's the futuristic sounds of The Teenagers. Their sexy Euro beats and impeccable fashion sense will keep you sweating all night long baby! And these studs don't fart. Ever. For th ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 01/11/2008 4:32 PM EST in Indie-Pop, Electronic, YouTube | Permalink
01/09/2008
The Magic Mushrooms, "Never Let Go" (Rare Garage Nugget!)
The Magic Mushrooms were a phenomenal, but short lived psych band from Philadelphia in 1966. They never made a full album but recorded some singles including their most popular "Its-A-Happening", which has been featured on the Nuggets garage-roc ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 01/09/2008 3:15 PM EST in 60's Psych, Garage Rock | Permalink
01/08/2008
THE REFRESHING PUNK OF NEW ZEALAND'S COOLIES
The Coolies are a 3 piece punk-rock group from a New Zealand. Since the members consists of all females, comparisons to X-Ray Spex or Bikini Kill are obvious in the best ways possible. Imagine the youthful sounds of Be Your Own Pet if they w ...
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