Season 2, Episode 12 – Divisive “WTF” Albums
Three iconic sixties artists adapt to a changing musical landscape by releasing divisive albums which left fans scratching their heads. Matt, GleRead More…
Year: 2022
An Introduction to Northern California Garage Rock
For our next stop, we go from coast to coast: leaving the state of New York, and heading for the somewhat more-relaxed confines of Northern CalifRead More…
An Introduction to New York Garage Rock
From Texas, we now head north to the state of New York. Rarely since its founding has New York City receded as a focal point of American culture,Read More…
An Introduction to Texas Punk
Our next stop on the Great American Garage Rock Tour takes us to the Lone Star State. Out in the scorching sun and dry air of Texas, an exciting Read More…
Season 2, Episode 11 – Replacing Led Zeppelin IV
Don’t get us wrong: Led Zeppelin’s fourth album is a beast. However, whether you wanted to or not, you’ve probably already heard it plenty Read More…
An Introduction to Lower Midwest Garage Rock
Leaving Southern California, we now head to the American Midwest. While definitions of the region differ, what can’t be denied is that the MidwesRead More…
The Rising Storm – Calm Before…
The Rising Storm Calm Before… Remnant – 1967 Rating: 9.1 Widely considered to be the “holy grail” amongst garage rock collectors,Read More…
An Introduction to Los Angeles Garage Rock
Our latest exploration of American garage rock takes us into the San Fernando Valley: to the vibrant scene of Los Angeles and its surrounding regRead More…
An Introduction to Nederbeat
On June 5th, 1964, The Beatles arrived in The Netherlands for the first time. Minus Ringo Starr – who was temporarily sidelined with tonsillitis Read More…
Season 2, Episode 10 – Revisiting Pearl Jam
In the latest episode of the Strange Currencies Podcast, Matt, Glenn, and Tim take another trip back to the nineties, revisiting the first five aRead More…