The Raves – ‘Past Perfect Tense’ (2021) | Restored And Remastered Collection
Formed 1971 and then known as the Nod, the Raves hit their stride later in the decade as British Invasion influenced pop rockers. Becoming one of the top...
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Kristyl – ‘Kristyl’ (1975) | Reissue of Xian Psych Classic
A Louisville, Kentucky band, Kristyl cut just one album during their relatively brief existence. Originally released in 1975, 'Kristyl' was a totally homegrown affair, with only five hundred...
Mark & The Clouds – ‘You And Me In Space’/’Clouds’ (2021)
Operating out of London, England, Mark & The Clouds features lead singer and guitarist Marco Magnani, bassist and vocalist John O'Sullivan and drummer Shin Okajimi. Having made the...
The Beau Brummels – ‘Turn Around – The Complete Recordings 1964-1970: 8 Disc Remastered Box Set’ (2021)
Often mistaken as part of the British Invasion, The Beau Brummels were actually from California’s Bay Area and helped create the San Francisco Sound of the 1960’s, with...
The BellTowers – ‘Magnetic’ (2021)
For the past decade, the BellTowers have been releasing outstanding records that can perhaps be classified as modern day retro rock. Although the Orlando, Florida based band proudly...
The Lolas – ‘All Rise’ (2021)
Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, the Lolas have been making the rounds on the international indie scene for nearly a quarter of a century now. While a series of...
Dean & Britta – ‘Quarantine Tapes’ (2020)
The postman stood at my door with a record box hanging at the end of his hand, which turned out to be a test-pressing for Dean & Britta’s...
Brigg – ‘Brigg’ (1973) | Exciting Reissue
After years of being bootlegged to death, 'Brigg' is finally available as a legitimate reissue. Originally released in the autumn of 1973 on the Susquehanna Sound Productions label,...
Global Village Trucking Company – ‘Dancing In The Street With Smiling Revolutionaries’
An east coast band in a different country nicknamed the British Grateful Dead due to extended jams? A co-founder who was a close cousin in regal line to...
Dodson and Fogg – ‘When the Night Draws Near’ (2021)
Our old friend Dodson and Fogg (aka Chris Wade)’s fourth release this year (including a rarities disc) comprises 16 minutes of funky, rocking, bluesy swaggers full of tasty...