Ugly Things
Ugly Things MagazineUgly 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... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusic HistoryMusic | |||
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English songwriter/guitarist Robb Huxley shares extraordinary stories about working with maverick independent record producer Joe Meek in the mid-1960s as a member of the Saxons and the Tornados. In this gripping interview Rob exposes some of the dar... more
Mike’s guest is an unsung hero of 1970s NYC punk rock, Sonny Vincent, whose band Testors made some of the most viciously intense, soulful punk rock ‘n’ roll of the era. Sonny shares incredible stories about his days as a teenage runaway in the 1960s,... more
In this special episode, “Legs” Larry Smith shares hilarious tales of his years with the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. In a wide ranging interview he talks about his childhood in Oxfordshire, art school in London, his early travels in America, his Mr Wonde... more
Mike Stax has a scintillating conversation with English writer and critic Duncan Fallowell about rock journalism in the ‘70s, his collaborations with the great German group Can, and his appreciation for Iggy & the Stooges, David Bowie, Gary Glitter a... more
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- Fantastic interview with Ed Keuper!
So far my favorite, thanks Mike! You’re an excellent interviewer.
Apple Podcasts5Dirty Bird 66
United States10 months ago - Ed Kuepper The Saints interview
The Saints are such an important and fabulous band and Kuepper is such an articulate, but down-to-earth raconteur. Great interview with Mike Ajax; looking at all the songs on the seminal ‘I’m Stranded’ album and how Kuepper and Chris Bailey created them. Thank you for a joyous listen.
Apple Podcasts5Groovy Arts Club David
United Kingdom10 months ago - 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!
Apple Podcasts5Sir Godfrey LushingtonUnited States2 years ago - AMAZING
Thanks Mike and crew for everything you do!
Apple Podcasts5Budrocket1United States2 years ago - Essential Listening
A great listen. Mike Stax’s respectful and knowledgeable approach draws out information you will not hear elsewhere. His recent interviews with Johnny Echols and the wonderful Cyril Jordan are both hilarious and insightful, painting vivid pictures of the West Coast music scene of the late 60s and early 70s and what life was really like in bands that wavered between fame and obscurity. Stax’s Ugly Things magazine has been essential reading for years; this podcast is shaping up to be just as essen... more
Apple Podcasts5NovabassUnited Kingdom2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #154 | United States/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #141 | United Kingdom/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #191 |  Canada/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #138 |  Germany/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  Australia/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  Austria/Music/Music History |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ugly Things
What is Ugly Things about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This podcast offers an engaging exploration of rock 'n' roll history, focusing on the vibrant and often overlooked artists and bands from the 1950s to the 1970s. Through in-depth interviews and profiles, listeners can expect to hear personal anecdotes and insights from influential figures in garage rock, punk, and psychedelic music, making the content both informative and entertaining. Episodes often include discussions about music-related literature and the latest vinyl and CD reissues, which provides a holistic view of the contemporary music scene while staying rooted in nostalgia.
The unique approach of the host, who is an established music journalist, allows for respectful and knowledgeable conversations that draw out untold stories fr... more
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Recent guests on Ugly Things include:
1. Rob Huxley
2. Sonny Vincent
3. Legs Larry Smith
4. Duncan Fallowell
5. Alan Brackett
6. Wayne Proctor
7. Ed Kuepper
8. Greg Prevost
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