Category Archives: garage

SONG OF THE DAY The Starks – Shelly Belly

Posted on November 5, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

If there’s one thing I love about hearing a song for the first time, it’s the element of surprise, and if this surprise just happens to have a little (explosive) twist tucked up its sleeve, all the better! Maybe I … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Black Beats – The Mod Trade

Posted on October 17, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

The Black Beats were one of the band’s from Shillong, India that took part in the Simla Beat contest in 1971.  All-India Simla Beat Contest was organised in the late-1960s by the India Tobacco Company and groups from all around … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Shandells – Gorilla

Posted on October 14, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s song was originally released in 1962 as a doo-wop classic on Chicago label, Cortland Records. The band behind this joyful gem was a r’n’b band from Chicago, Illinois called The Ideals. Originally titled Gorilla, this version is worth checking … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Fumaça Preta – Pupilas Dilatadas

Posted on June 15, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“Fueled by acid-drenched effects, with Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms sifted through a cheesecloth of loopy Bahian grooves and Zappa-esque chamber music”  The eclectic and very exciting music played by international ensemble Fumaça Preta (pronounced “Foomassa Pretta” and meaning “Black Smoke”) … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Shade – All Is Gone

Posted on April 6, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s song may only be a short, sharp burst of garage rock goodness, but there is plenty to sink your teeth into here! There’s just enough mystery, regret, psych-madness and garage mayhem to satiate any psychoactive thirst, and just like … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Stools – Hedge Witch

Posted on February 3, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“This record was recorded by Erik Nervous in Detroit, MI on Oct. 24th, 2020 during a power outage using a Dewalt generator” The tickle of a sledge hammer on the ears!! Detroit’s punk trio, The Stools have released new EP, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Los Saicos – Come On

Posted on January 6, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Considered one of the most original and influential Latin American bands of the 1960’s, Los Saicos were a pioneering Peruvian Garage/Proto Punk band from Lima, Peru. When they first emerged there were many groups trying to imitate the style and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Life Is Cool

Posted on December 30, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard have recently launched a new bootleg program, which will allow fans, indie labels and more to release the band’s music how they wish! How cool is that! Attached to their website and Bandcamp page, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Oh Sees – Scramble Experiment

Posted on December 11, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

“In the swirling and undulant warm mud of jettisoned reels of magnetic tape, blurps up the fog of reinvention. Every night I would parley with my pilots and run and rerun the recordings. Right up until the moment sleep slips … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Joey Gee & The Come-Ons – She’s Mean

Posted on October 22, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Formed in Milwaukee, WI, in 1965, Joey Gee & The Come-Ons only cut 4 singles in their brief recording career – though lead vocalist Joe Giannunzio had been in bands prior to this! Recorded via the Sauk City’s, WI, label, … Continue reading →

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