Bent Bolt, Pioneering Musical Mechanical Man
This robotic novelty track from the 1960s is a curious novelty that seems to predict the mechanical sounds of Krautrock. No, seriously!
Cultural Chaos and Forgotten Stories
This robotic novelty track from the 1960s is a curious novelty that seems to predict the mechanical sounds of Krautrock. No, seriously!
A new collection of writing from 1980s psychobilly fanzine The Crazed has us misty-eyed with nostalgia for zine culture – and pondering its modern-day revival.
Fanzine Culture And The Resurrection Of The Crazed Read More
Was the year often quoted as the ‘lowest point in popular music’ really as bad as people claim?
Was 1975 The Worst Year In The Pop/Rock Era – Or The Best? Read More
A vital and varied collection of salacious, sinister and silly trad-jazz tunes from the legendary raconteur.
Classic Albums Revisited: George Melly Sings Doom Read More
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?
The Reprobate Halloween Playlist Read More
A collection of ghoulish rock ‘n’ roll and horror stories for the spooky season.
The Monster Mashes And Haunted Sounds Of Halloween Read More
The surf guitar spacemen from Sweden visit London for an incongruous collection of easy listening pop.
Classic Albums Revisited: Out-A Space – The Spotnicks In London Read More
Meat Loaf’s music existed outside of any music genre – an already-nostalgic rock opera that has itself become part of the fabric of our collective memory.
Remembering Meat Loaf Read More
The 1960s musical backlash to the success of the Beatles is quite something to experience.
Love Me Don’t – The Odd World Of Anti-Beatles Diss Records Read More
The Sixties cult movie and music icon returns with a new festive single.
Ann-Margret Rocks Around The Christmas Tree Read More
A vintage TV documentary looking at thrill-hungry beatniks.
Living For Kicks In 1960 Read More