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This robotic novelty track from the 1960s is a curious novelty that seems to predict the mechanical sounds of Krautrock. No, seriously!

One-Hit-Wonders seem easy to define – but many of the acts given this dismissive label have had major success outside the UK/US singles chart.

Harking back to the festive hits of yesteryear, a controversial band make an unexpected and effective stab at wholesome respectability.

One half of the eccentric geniuses behind Fish Heads returns with a new album.

The cartoon punk street gangs of 1980s Hollywood and the ultra-obscure record that mocked it all.

Was the year often quoted as the ‘lowest point in popular music’ really as bad as people claim?

Remembering the golden age of humour on vinyl.

Britain’s foremost minor internet hit singer returns with another protest song.

An oddball novelty number cashing in on the huge success of the Fab Four.

The legendary comedian’s novelty record featuring his signature catchphrase goes off in strange and unusual directions.

A vital and varied collection of salacious, sinister and silly trad-jazz tunes from the legendary raconteur.

It’s been a while since we shared a selection of music with you and what better time to come up with a new playlist than Halloween?