36 episodes

Ugly Things Magazine, the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll read is now a podcast! Hosted by author and music journalist Mike Stax, Ugly Things brings you wild sounds from past dimensions, when rock ‘n’ roll was young, daring, dangerous and vital. Each episode brings you the very best in ’60s beat, garage rock, punk and psychedelic music, featuring interviews and profiles about the era’s most influential and underrated bands and artists, as well as reviews of vinyl and CD reissues, music-related books and films. Passionate, insightful, in-depth coverage of the overlooked music of the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and beyond.

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Ugly Things Magazine, the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll read is now a podcast! Hosted by author and music journalist Mike Stax, Ugly Things brings you wild sounds from past dimensions, when rock ‘n’ roll was young, daring, dangerous and vital. Each episode brings you the very best in ’60s beat, garage rock, punk and psychedelic music, featuring interviews and profiles about the era’s most influential and underrated bands and artists, as well as reviews of vinyl and CD reissues, music-related books and films. Passionate, insightful, in-depth coverage of the overlooked music of the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and beyond.

    THE MISUNDERSTOOD: Rick Brown interview Part 1

    THE MISUNDERSTOOD: Rick Brown interview Part 1

    In this episode we begin the story of the Misunderstood, one of the most exciting and innovative psychedelic groups of the 1960s. Lead singer Rick Brown talks to Mike Stax about the early days of the band in Riverside, California, their association with John Peel, and why they decided to move to London in 1966.

    https://www.themisunderstood.com/

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    • 54 min
    The Pretty Things: WALLY WALLER INTERVIEW

    The Pretty Things: WALLY WALLER INTERVIEW

    In this episode, Mike Stax talks to Pretty Things bass player and songwriter Wally Waller about the heady days of 1969 and 1970, and the making of their post-psychedelic masterpiece, Parachute.


    https://wallywaller-beyondtheprettythings.bandcamp.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/makemavit/


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    • 1 hr 30 min
    Derv Gordon Special Bonus Episode

    Derv Gordon Special Bonus Episode

    Outtakes from Mike's March 15, 2023 interview with Derv Gordon of The Equals, lead singer of the trailblazing UK rock/soul/pop group best-known for smash hits like “Baby Come Back” and “Viva Bobby Joe”.

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    • 34 min
    MOBY GRAPE II: Don Stevenson & Cam Cobb

    MOBY GRAPE II: Don Stevenson & Cam Cobb

    Don Stevenson of Moby Grape returns for another interview. This time we talk about Moby Grape’s grim times in 1968, and go track-by-track on their wonderful yet overlooked third album, Moby Grape ’69. The band’s biographer, Cam Cobb, joins the conversation.
     
    Cam Cobb's definitive book on the band, "What's Big and Purple and Lives in the Ocean?: The Moby Grape Story", can be found here: http://jawbonepress.com/moby-grape/
    Cam's forthcoming book on Skip Spence: "Weighted Down - The Complicated Life of Skip Spence" https://omnibuspress.com/products/weighted-down-the-complicated-life-of-skip-spence
    For all things Moby Grape, visit the website: https://mobygrape.us/

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    • 1 hr
    The Pretty Things: JOHN STAX INTERVIEW

    The Pretty Things: JOHN STAX INTERVIEW

    In this episode we plunge back into the world of the Pretty Things. Mike Stax interviews bass player and founder member John Stax about the group’s early days along with a track-by-track exploration of their fabulous debut album and wild stories about their days at 13 Chester Street, Belgravia

    https://www.theprettythings.com
    https://www.cigarboxguitar.com.au/

    Please support the podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/uglythingspod, where you can enjoy special bonus content plus much more.
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    • 1 hr 24 min
    The Chocolate Watchband: DAVE AGUILAR INTERVIEW

    The Chocolate Watchband: DAVE AGUILAR INTERVIEW

    In this episode Mike Stax talks to the dynamic lead singer of the Chocolate Watchband about the history and legacy of one of the greatest California garage/psych bands of the 1960s.

    https://www.facebook.com/chocolatewatchband/

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    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
51 Ratings

51 Ratings

Sir Godfrey Lushington ,

The Gold Standard

Much like the beloved Ugly Things magazine the accompanying podcast is the gold standard for great lesser known bands and artists. Just listened to a deep dive into the Pretty Things majestic Parachutes album and learned new things about a favorite album. Well worth plunging into!

Budrocket1 ,

AMAZING

Thanks Mike and crew for everything you do!

Wooley Booger ,

More Ugly Things

Unreal!!! The audio equivalent of the magazine but so much more!!!

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