Vinyl Relics–Story by Honeybus
Explore the story behind Honeybus and their cult psych-pop album Story, featuring the hit “I Can’t Let Maggie Go” and insights from Colin Hare.
Explore the story behind Honeybus and their cult psych-pop album Story, featuring the hit “I Can’t Let Maggie Go” and insights from Colin Hare.
A deep dive into Black Kangaroo, Peter Kaukonen’s underappreciated blues-rock gem—blistering guitar, Bay Area roots, and the story behind a lost classic.
Fields’ lone album stands out for its fearless side-long psych-soul epic “Love Is the Word,” derailed by bad management and a missed Woodstock moment.
The unlikely rise and fall of Thunderclap Newman—how Pete Townshend formed a one-hit wonder with a timeless album and an unforgettable story.
Farmer John interviews guitarist Mark Landon of The Music Machine to explore the band’s groundbreaking 1966 garage rock album Turn on The Music Machine. Hear behind-the-scenes stories of its creation, rise, and the missteps that kept them from greater fame.
Before The Misunderstood could realize their full potential, fate intervened—but Before the Dream Faded captures the band’s visionary psychedelic sound. Discover the remarkable story of the California surf band turned psych-rock pioneers, championed by none other than future BBC legend John Peel.
Discover the forgotten psychedelic band Genesis (not that Genesis) and their ties to Edward James Olmos in this deep dive into their lone 1960s album In the Beginning.
Discover the story behind Underground by The Electric Prunes—from a chance garage jam that led to a major record deal to the creation of a cult-classic psychedelic rock album.
Explore the occult-tinged history of Zior, the bluesy psych-rock band that shocked late-’60s audiences.
Bent Wind’s 1969 album Sussex began as a forgotten release in Toronto’s vibrant music scene and is now a sought-after psych-rock treasure. This story reflects the struggles of 60s Canadian bands to gain recognition amidst American and British dominance.