An Introduction to Yé-yé Girls
Though The Beatles would not play their first show in France until January 1964, their influence began to creep across the English Channel duringRead More…
Author: Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan founded Strange Currencies Music in January 2020, and remains the site's editor-in-chief. The creator of the "A Century of Song" project and co-host of the "Strange Currencies Podcast," Matt enjoys a wide variety of genres, but has a particular affinity for 60s pop, 90s indie rock, and post-bop jazz. He is an avid collector of vinyl, and a multi-instrumentalist who has played/recorded with several different bands and projects.
Episode 15 – Deep Dive: Feel Flows
In this episode of the podcast, Matt, Glenn, and a special guest discuss the recently-released Beach Boys box set, Feel Flows: The Sunflower &Read More…
On Distant Stations: The Rev-Lons
On Distant Stations is a recurring feature devoted to obscure bands and artists – particularly those who never recorded a full-length album. In it, wRead More…
Welcome to Girl Group Month
This month, Strange Currencies dives into “girl group” sounds from the late-1950s through the 1960s. Whether through iconic singles from the likeRead More…
An Introduction to Lee “Scratch” Perry
Yesterday, the musical world lost a true giant: producer, singer, songwriter, and a general embodiment of human creativity, Lee “Scratch” Perry. Read More…
Episode 14 – Replacing ‘A Night at the Opera’
In this episode of the podcast, Matt, Glenn, and a special guest discuss Queen’s 1975 opus, A Night at the Opera. In addition to considering its Read More…
Caetano Veloso – Transa
Caetano Veloso Transa Philips – 1972 Rating: 9.4 Caetano Veloso’s fourth solo album is arguably the most celebrated release in his Read More…
Caetano Veloso – Caetano Veloso (A Little More Blue) (1971)
Caetano Veloso Caetano Veloso (A Little More Blue) Philips – 1971 Rating: 9.4 “Freedom of expression” remains a nebulous concept foRead More…
Caetano Veloso – Caetano Veloso (Álbum Branco) (1969)
Caetano Veloso Caetano Veloso (Álbum Branco) Philips – 1969 Rating: 8.9 Recorded while under house arrest in his home state of BahRead More…
Caetano Veloso – Caetano Veloso (Tropicália) (1968)
Caetano Veloso Caetano Veloso (Tropicália) Philips – 1968 Rating: 9.3 Though not a ‘debut’ in the technical sense, Caetano Veloso’Read More…