• The record ‘Sunshine Reigns’ by an enigmatic group is released under MBM Productions, a small Louisiana label. The flip side, ‘Acelia Dulfin’, features a reflective lament about a troublesome girl, combining spoken word with a folk rock melody. The band’s…

    Sunshine Reigns | Acelia Dulfin | MBM | 1968
  • The Glass Menagerie, a Lancashire band, is making waves with their new single “Have You Forgotten Who You Are?” produced by Chas Chandler. Their style is described as underground progressive. Despite initial struggles in the studio, the group displays dedication…

    The Glass Menagerie | Frederick Jordan | Pye | 1968
  • The Banana Splits’ 1968 track “Wait Til Tomorrow,” produced by unknown yet skilled session musicians, features lush baroque sunshine pop elements. Despite its quality, it was overshadowed by its association with a children’s TV show. Co-writer Mark Barkan also worked…

    The Banana Splits | Wait Til Tomorrow | Decca | 1968
  • The Rain Parade’s “Early Excursions” (1983) features a collection of garage psychedelic tracks, showcasing groups like Leaving Trains and 100 Flowers. While some songs evoke nostalgia, others remain uplifting. The album is noted for its coarse sound but suffers from…

    WarfRat Tales | Nine More LA Bands | (Geffen) 1983
  • “The Plimsouls’ album ‘Everywhere At Once’, released in May 1983, offers a vibrant take on power pop. With energetic tracks like ‘A Million Miles Away’ and emotive ballads such as ‘Inch By Inch’, the album surpasses contemporaries like The Fleshtones.…

    The Plimsouls | Everywhere At Once | (Geffen) 1983
  • The 28th Day’s track “Burnsite,” from their 1985 mini-LP, is hailed as a standout piece reflecting the ’80s drug culture, set against powerful guitars and catchy pop hooks. With a unique blend of traditional and modern folk, the band, alongside…

    28th Day | Burnsite | Bring out Your Dead | 1985
  • The In-Keepers were a short-lived band from New England that released two singles on RCA in 1969. Composed by Steve Burnett from the folk rock group The Swingin’ Six, their songs blend soft-psych and sunshine pop influences. Their unique sound…

    The In-Keepers | The Cobweb Threads Of Autumn | RCA | 1969
  • The Pandoras’ album, ‘It’s About Time’, released in 1984, showcases their vibrant sixties-style garage pop. With catchy songs and captivating performances, the band quickly garnered attention. Lead vocalist Paula Pierce and her dynamic bandmates bring energy and charm, promising listeners…

    The Pandoras | It Just Ain’t True | Voxx | 1984
  • The LP “Zebra is the Name,” released by Dionysus Records in April 1989, showcases a blend of 60s garage, rock and roll, and punk. Featuring Zebra’s delicate vocals supported by seasoned musicians, it includes notable covers, such as The Ramones’…

    Zebra Stripes | Here Today, Gone Tomorrow | Dionysus | 1989
  • The Unclaimed, formed in 1979, has become a notable presence in the 1980s music scene, blending 60s influences with modern rock. Their sound evokes nostalgic garage bands, emphasised in their recent six-song EP. Although gaining some traction in media, challenges…

    The Unclaimed | Feelin’ Oozy!