Mike Stax talks to the ultimate psychedelic record expert Paul Major and Dave Gebroe, host and producer of the Discograffiti podcast, about the strange, alluring world of 1960s and ‘70s private press albums. Support us by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod and enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Connect with Dave Gebroe and Discograffiti at the links below: Soldiers of Sound Facebook...

In this episode Mike Stax interviews Cyril Jordan of the Flamin’ Groovies, one of the all-time greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands.  In this episode, Cyril shares stories about the making of their seminal albums Sneakers, Supersnazz, Flamingo and Teenage Head, and pays tribute to their original lead singer and driving force through the sixties and early seventies, Roy Loney. Check out Ugly Things Magazine: https://ugly-things.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Stax talks to Johnny Echols, founder member and lead guitarist of LOVE, about the making of their second album, Da Capo. Completed in the autumn of 1966 and released in January 1967, Da Capo was an innovative fusion of jazz and rock that included some of their greatest songs, such as “Stephanie Knows Who,” “Orange Skies,” “The Castle” and – predating their jazzier approach – the unforgettable “7 & 7 Is.” Catch Love on their 2023 UK Tour this June: ...

In this episode, Mike Stax talks to Derv Gordon, lead singer of the trailblazing UK rock/soul/pop group the Equals. Although best-known for smash hits like “Baby Come Back” and “Viva Bobby Joe,” the band’s catalogue—and their story – runs much deeper… as you will hear. Please support us by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod and enjoy special bonus content plus much more. Also, rate and review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts, it really helps. Learn more about...

In this episode we travel to New York City in the mid-sixties, the world of the Magicians, whose signature song “Invitation to Cry” appeared on the seminal Nuggets compilation. Mike Stax unpacks their remarkable story with writer Walter Roland Moore and Magicians guitarist John Townley. Order Ugly Things Magazine Issue No.61 with Walter Roland Moore's full feature article on the Magicians here: https://webstore.ugly-things.com/ugly-things-61-p494.php Please join our Patreon at...

In this episode Mike Stax talks to Neil Norman and Alec Palao about their feature length documentary The Seeds: Pushin’ Too Hard. Neil’s father Gene Norman signed the Seeds to his GNP-Crescendo record label in 1965, and Neil spent countless hours watching them record, rehearse, and play live concerts so he has a unique personal perspective on the band and their music. Watch The Seeds: Pushin’ Too Hard on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/theseeds Pushintoohard.com Please join our Patreon at...