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…
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.
The Rising Storm – Calm Before…
The Rising Storm Calm Before… Remnant – 1967 Rating: 9.3 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…
An Introduction to New England Garage Rock
Last week, we explored the garage rock sounds of the Pacific Northwest. This time out, we turn our attention to the other upper corner of the UniRead More…
An Introduction to Pacific Northwest Garage Rock
Just as every region of the United States has its own dialect, social graces, and concept of what exactly constitutes barbecue, the various corneRead More…
Season 2, Episode 9 – 1997
Matt, Glenn, and Tim mark the 25th anniversary of Matt’s graduation from high school by discussing the music of the year 1997. Additional topics Read More…
The Sound Magics – “Don’t You Remember”
The Sound Magics “Don’t You Remember” Philips – 1965 Whenever I’m prompted to think of favorite record sleeves, a few standbys definitRead More…
Welcome to Garage Rock Summer
If you’re a regular follower of Strange Currencies, you know that we’ve been experimenting with the idea of “theme months” for a little over a yeRead More…