Kick out the jams with us tonight on a sprawling episode of The Record Crates United Mixtape on Dunebuggyradio.com. Tune in at 8PM EST, and if you miss it, don’t forget that there’ll be an instant replay at 9 and another replay on Sunday at 8 as well. If you like what you’re reading, pleaseContinue reading “The Record Crates United Mixtape #24”
Tag Archives: 1970s
Caedmon – S/T
Caedmon’s self-titled debut record is perhaps one of the strangest and yet most alluring entries in the acid folk genre. So much was riding against this band, it’s truly a wonder that an album was released at all. Firstly, the band sang Christian-inspired lyrics before “Christian music” was a popular genre. Secondly, their whimsical esotericContinue reading “Caedmon – S/T”
The World of Promo Films (Part 2)
Continuing the list that I started in March, here’s another selection of other fine promotional videos that predate the MTV era. If you missed the first part, check that out here. David Bowie – Space Oddity David Bowie, as a performer, was made to be seen as much as he was made to be heard.Continue reading “The World of Promo Films (Part 2)”
The World of Promo Films (Part 1)
What we know of today as the music video started out in the ‘60s as the ‘Promo Film’ or “Promotional Video.” These were essentially short films made to advertise a band’s new single, usually to replace an in-person appearance on a TV show or, in The Beatles’ case, to make up for concerts in general.Continue reading “The World of Promo Films (Part 1)”
Mandrake Paddle Steamer – Pandemonium Shadow Show
Mandrake Paddle Steamer were one of the countless UK underground bands that crept about in undeserving obscurity during the heady transitional period between psychedelic rock and prog during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Over the last several decades, the group slowly developed a cult following, despite the fact that they only officially released aContinue reading “Mandrake Paddle Steamer – Pandemonium Shadow Show”
The Flying Dogs of Jupiter (New Jersey Psychedelic Blues Rock)
Being a vintage psychedelic rock fan living in New Jersey, I was naturally curious to see what psych groups existed in the state during the 60s/70s. This lead me to the rare, psych-blooze-country sounds of The Flying Dogs of Jupiter (from Westfield, NJ). I’m now very excited to see what else I can find onContinue reading “The Flying Dogs of Jupiter (New Jersey Psychedelic Blues Rock)”
Fall Flashback Folk Friday: Oberon- A Midsummer Night’s Dream
“I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine.” -William Shakespear, A Midsummer’s Night Dream Combining the eclectic and imaginative aspects of The Incredible String Band with the early music approach found on many of JohnContinue reading “Fall Flashback Folk Friday: Oberon- A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Fall Flashback Folk Fridays: The Moths
Beyond maybe Oriental Sunshine and Magic Carpet, The Moths possibly produced the mellowest of all of the ‘60s/’70s psychedelic folk records. Comprised of five Hull University students, The Moths (who’re also sometimes referred to as just ‘Moths’) developed a small local following with their warmly relaxed bucolic sound. The band’s style is somewhat reminiscent ofContinue reading “Fall Flashback Folk Fridays: The Moths”
RIP Holger Czukay
To say that Can was and still is an influential band would be a major understatement. Countless artists and musicians from very diverse backgrounds and styles can easily pinpoint some inspiration from the German kosmische band. So losing both Holger Czukay and Jaki Liebezeit, each a founding member of the group, in one year hasContinue reading “RIP Holger Czukay”
RIP Bruce Hampton
As many of you may have heard, the world lost a true genius and one of the most unique minds in music the other day when Bruce Hampton collapsed on stage due to a fatal heart attack. His contributions to the world of outsider music and outré thinkers are immeasurable. Personally, the Hampton Grease Band’s MusicContinue reading “RIP Bruce Hampton”
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