Category Archives: rock n roll

SONG OF THE DAY Guadalupe Plata – La Cig​ü​e​ñ​a

Dusty, sun-scorched, desert blues with a twist of tradition, this is the fiery sounds of Guadalupe Plata. After seeing them play live a while back, I now know first hand that they are every bit as charismatic in the flesh … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Holly Golightly – Satan Is His Name

In 1962 the rather slinky sounds of Satan Is Her Name (listen below) hit the soundwaves via Mercury Records. Performed by US singer/guitarist, Steve King (and the Echelons), this track was issued as a 45 and featured on the B-side … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Nervous Norvus – The Fang

Whilst listening to an old Andrew Weatherall playlist earlier, I came upon today’s rather frightful, delightful obscurity! The Fang was originally released in 1956, but never gained much attention at the time and its lack of popularity ended badly for … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Night Beats – Hot Ghee

In true Night Beats style, new track Hot Ghee nails that swirly haze-state perfectly! Released only days ago, this psych-y delight is a wandering dream of escapism and breezy vocals, tethered only by its heady, heavy-beat percussion. Drifting upon a … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Guadalupe Plata – En Mi Tumba

An exciting new release came up on a feed for me today and before I’d even listened to it, I was pretty sure I was going to like it…and I do, I REALLY do!! Translating as In My Grave, En … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Benny Joy – I’m Doubtful Of Your Love

Born Benjamin Edison in the mid-1930’s, this relatively low-key artist became better known as Benny Joy. Rather unconventional compared to the peers of his time, Joy emerged in the late-1950’s and hit the music world with his charged rockabilly sounds. … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY The Hipnotic Eye – Aimless Lady

I marvel at the rawness of today’s track! It feels like you are there as its being played live, in a warm, dark room, crammed into a tiny space with the band and a handful of watchers! Nothing fancy, just … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Bailey’s Nervous Kats – Traveling Sam

Hailing from the wilds of Northern California, Bailey’s Nervous Kats were one of the many relatively anonymous rock & roll bands of their time. Their surf-fuelled songs were raw and consisted mainly of highly melodic instrumentals, but there were exceptions … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Felix And His Fabulous Cats – Savage Girl

By the time Felix And His Fabulous Cats had unleashed the smouldering charms of Savage Girl on the world, there were already a couple of sought after 45’s circulating. Initially recording on his own, Felix Garcia was joined by his … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Bo Diddley – Aztec

The great Bo Diddley recorded many a mighty fine song! In fact, it would be fair to say that ALL of his songs fall into that category; he is a legend!! Today’s instrumental slice of sonic spice first appeared as … Continue reading

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