Tag Archives: Garage Rock

SONG OF THE DAY The Briks – Its Your Choice

Posted on January 27, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

There are two versions of today’s song in existence and the general consensus seems to err towards the more rough and gruff version out of the two….I definitely fall into this category and I’ll go into both versions in a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Hipnotic Eye – Aimless Lady

Posted on January 22, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

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 Dat En Wat – Dead Man Blues

Posted on January 4, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

With only one 45 to their name and very little information out there about them, Dat En Wat were a another sonic mystery of the 1960’s garage rock scene. Hailing from Badhoevedorp, this short-lived Dutch band consisted of, Arthur Verkuil … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Los Dedos – Olivido

Posted on December 27, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

What I really love about Los Dedos is their authenticity! Their music whisks you far away to surf-drenched realms with sunsets galore and dreams ten a penny, whilst in reality their location is far closer to home…for all us UK … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Enchanted Forist – Hung On You

Posted on December 17, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

With only one 45 to their name, garage outfit Enchanted Forist (yes, that’s spelt right) made their one offering really count! This dark little gem is bloody lovely and it s gloom-tinged melody really gets into you head. I love … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mock Tudors – Bin Day

Posted on December 15, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Once you hear this little rascal, you may not get it out of your head again, it’s highly addictive, so be warned!!! I’ve heard it twice now and both times it had me scrambling to note down what it was!! … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY We Hate You Please Die – Melancholic Rain

Posted on November 13, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“From post-punk to garage through pop, this time anything goes. It might have been what felt most liberating to the band who usually rejects labels. If the topics are tough, having fun is not overlooked, for if this visceral wrath … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Painted Ship – Little White Lies

Posted on November 10, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

 Ahhhhhhh..what a tune!!! What an absolute corker this track is!!! In fact, out of all of my garage rock loves, The Painted Ship have penned a few of my all-time favourites! Play me some garage-psych and I shall be forever … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ace of Cups – Waller Street Blues

Posted on November 9, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

If you have never heard of the Ace of Cups, you may be wondering why given that they were brushing shoulders with all the big groups in the 1960’s San Francisco music scene! I’d never heard of them until recently … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Dominions – I Need Her

Posted on October 20, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“….The idea was to have fun and get the audience into the action….” (Ken Paxton) The Dominions were a garage rock band from Eugene, Oregon who, like so many bands of the time, were only active for a brief spell. … Continue reading →

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