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!
Tag: rock ‘n’ roll
Fanzine Culture And The Resurrection Of The Crazed
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.
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Was 1975 The Worst Year In The Pop/Rock Era – Or The Best?
Was the year often quoted as the ‘lowest point in popular music’ really as bad as people claim?
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Classic Albums Revisited: George Melly Sings Doom
A vital and varied collection of salacious, sinister and silly trad-jazz tunes from the legendary raconteur.
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The Reprobate Halloween Playlist
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?
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The Monster Mashes And Haunted Sounds Of Halloween
A collection of ghoulish rock ‘n’ roll and horror stories for the spooky season.
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Classic Albums Revisited: Out-A Space – The Spotnicks In London
The surf guitar spacemen from Sweden visit London for an incongruous collection of easy listening pop.
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Remembering Meat Loaf
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.
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Love Me Don’t – The Odd World Of Anti-Beatles Diss Records
The 1960s musical backlash to the success of the Beatles is quite something to experience.
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Ann-Margret Rocks Around The Christmas Tree
The Sixties cult movie and music icon returns with a new festive single.
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Living For Kicks In 1960
A vintage TV documentary looking at thrill-hungry beatniks.
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