Category: Contemporary
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Bananas interviews Los Angeles band The Creation Factory, whose garage-rock and psychedelic sound combines ’60s influences, blues roots, vocal harmonies and an immersive “wall of sound”. The band aims to preserve rock ’n’ roll traditions while creating collectively. They discuss…
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The Thanes’ 2003 album Downbeat And Folked Up blends their defining beat sound—organ, fuzz and thudding drums—with ringing 12-string guitars, tambourine and folk influences. Featuring strong songs by established writers and the band, it follows their acclaimed previous album while…
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Bananas profiles The Blind Owls, a Corpus Christi quartet blending garage rock, beat music and early rock ’n’ roll. The band discusses its formation, influences, DIY recordings, first 45 release and touring experiences. Following their Hidden Volume EP and festival…
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The Jackets’ 2017 double-sided single showcases their high-energy garage-rock style. “Be Myself” combines buzzing fuzz, frantic drums and controlled chaos, while “Queen Of The Pill” explores quirky, inventive beat and freakbeat influences, recalling distinctive 1960s Dutch sounds. Together, the tracks…
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The Wrong Society’s 2018 Market Square Records single delivers two compelling garage-punk tracks. “Tell Me You’ll Be Mine” is an energetic, fuzz-driven punker, while organ-led B-side “I Really Don’t Care” offers brooding New England Teen Scene influences and memorable melodies.…
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Greek garage band The Sences return with their first releases since last year’s debut, Better Than Before. Their two-sided single, Emilia / The Fall, retains a 1965–66-inspired sound. Emilia is a plaintive, organ-led beat ballad with jangling guitar, while The…
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Wyld Gooms, the garage punk band from L.A., releases their debut album in December 2025 after overcoming line-up changes and concerns about disbanding. The album features a mix of high-energy tracks, including the raucous opener “Wyld Goom” and the upbeat…
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Portuguese label Chaputa! celebrates its 100th record release with “Still Primitive | Volume One: The Legacy,” featuring modern garage punk bands covering 60s garage beat classics. The project showcases contemporary artists, including The Loons and The Mourning After, while maintaining…
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The Strollers’ 2000 single “Anything Right” features three tracks, showcasing a more reflective side compared to their earlier work. While the title track is a decent garage ballad, the accompanying songs “I’m Through” and “Evening Star” reveal a softer approach.…
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“The Youth” released their debut single “Fancy You” / “Your Love” from Wilde Beat Records in 2013. Blending ’60s Beat music with modern flair, the tracks showcase energetic guitar, driving bass, and passionate vocals. Originating from Denmark, the band, formed…
