Category Archives: Garage Rock

SONG OF THE DAY The Embers – I Walked All Night

Posted on May 5, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

I Walked All Night is an ultra-rare, proper-catchy, garage track written by Nashville session pianist/keyboardist, Hargus “Pig” Robbins. Originally recorded for in the early 1960’s for Murray Nash’s own Do-Ra-Me label, the song has since been covered by The Cramps(1997), … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Kids – False Illusions

Posted on May 4, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

When it comes to garage rock, I like nothing more than the roar of some howling guitars and today’s song encapsulates what my psychedelic sonic heart desires! Raw and completely free from the frills of slick production, this little instrumental … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Al Manfredi – To Catch The Sun

Posted on April 25, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

When it comes to eclectic taste in music (a penchant I wholly appreciate) you can’t really go wrong with the song choices of Now-Again’s Egon! I can’t profess to loving everything he shares and reissues, but I am always more … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Belfast Gypsies – Secret Police

Posted on April 18, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

How has it been that in ALL the years that I’ve been listening to psychedelic sounds, I’ve never come upon this song! I have no idea, but I couldn’t help but share this garage delight today! The Belfast Gypsies’ career … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ty Segall – Pretty Baby (Your’e So Ugly)

Posted on April 7, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

A nice little bit of bedtime chaos never goes a miss and what better way to greet the world of slumber than with a bit of Ty Segall! Forgive my relatively brief post tonight, but this artist needs little explanation … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY YOBS – Fortune Teller

Posted on April 2, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

I dare say strong coffee and lots of this song played on repeat are not exactly conducive to bedtime prep, but I love it and love how this band reminds of one of my all-time favourite bands, The Eighties Matchbox … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Joe Ghatt – Always Remember

Posted on March 28, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Winter’s clutches may still be upon us, but I’m willing to wager a hefty amount that when you press play, the (sonic) sunbeams of this lightweight dream will cast a sun-drenched glow upon you! Hailing from New Zealand, but now … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Miguel y el Comite – Mala, mala

Posted on February 20, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

I’d love to be able to roll my tongue like they do in this song! Today I present to you a jolly little number from the early 1970’s called Mala, Mala (Bad, Bad)! Featuring on a record entitled Para Hacer … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Vampires – Memphis Underground

Posted on February 8, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

There aren’t many occasions when a cover can equal or, perhaps, slightly outdo the original, but today’s song comes close to both! Originally recorded by Herbie Mann and featuring as the title track to his 1969 record, Memphis Underground (listen … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Migs – Pretty Ricky

Posted on January 30, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

One of the things that makes me so fond of anything garage-rock (albeit past or present) is the rawness! No frills, no overproduction, no need!! Just a wilderness of twangy guitars and lost minds! I’ve had a couple of The … Continue reading →

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