I pretty much like all DEVO albums, even the one that came out a few years ago - Not Hardcore Devo (which is amazing), but the studio LP. My favourite is probably the second one, Duty Now For the Future—or at least it has my favourite song "Smart Patrol/ Mr. DNA."

I've heard nothing of the new Teengenerate record, would love to pick that up. "Boy From Nowhere" is a killer song

Since the ast post, I got a reissue of the Rings - I Wanna Be Free (Chiswick) 7''. Been trying to find an original for a while, but this will do for now. Just recently learned the singer for this band was the drummer of the Pink Fairies and the Pretty Things at one point. Crazy. 

Non new releases I picked up recently:

Devo- Oh No It's Devo. (Never bothered with anything after the first 3....but after hearing this, I decided that it's my 2nd favourite after their 1st. Underrated album)

Status Quo- On the Level. (A dollar bin record that's way better than the ridiculous album cover would imply. Actually, that can be said for most Status Quo records up to the 1975.)

New releases
Teengenerate - 5 Covers EP 7'' (includes a killer cover of "Boy From Nowhere", which I like to think is the "Blank Generation"  for rural kids who grew up in the sticks)

Liquor Store- In the Garden. (Picked this up last November. My favourite album of 2013. Has a Dictators/Radio Birdman vibe to it)

Got several things recently

From Ugly Pop, I got the Bent Wind and Thor's Hammer reissue LPs. Both of which are are totally killer records and look amazing. Bent Wind is heavey psych from Toronto and Thor's Hammer is some great Icelandic garage punk - both originally released in the mid 60s

A friend, went back to the UK for the holidays and grabbed me some stuff from current London bands - Unfortunately it took until late Feb for us to get together...stuff he picked up for me:

No - Great Space Lp - (Hardcore, ex Shitty Limmits - better than average)
Shopping - Consumer Complaints Lp (This reminds me of the Slits or a surfy type Suburban Lawns - female fronted lo-fi, surf inspired rock 'n' roll)
DiE - 7'' ep (D beat - Discharge sounding UK 82 hardcore, I think this is somebody from Quango?, this record is okay, but same as tonnes of other current hardcore, slightly better)
Personnel - 7'' (Current powerpop, made obvious with a rotary phone on the cover - it's okay, but I'm not all that big on powerpop revival—my friend digs them a lot, so maybe if this is your thing you too may like them)

Also got two demos which I have yet to listen to. Both London bands as well. 
Frau - demo cassette
Ano - demo cassette

IT WORKS. That's a great picture....The ad is'nt showing , here , anymore. 2008?That's when Roky was between bands. He played out with a band that had no name, and The Black Angels and Okkervil River backed him , until he finally setled on Hounds of Baskerville. This current tour has to be grueling ,esp. in this weather , bu t, they wap it up in Florida !  Roky is doing a LOT of ELEVATORS songs.....We never thought we'd see the day...........

Now that's weird! I was trying to post from my iPad a picture I took of Roky back then. Have no idea where that ad came from. Tried to edit it but it won't go away.

Let's see if it works here

Steve , was this "H" Salon ad I'm getting related to your message about The Night Beats ? Or is it possible I'm getting more spam (Which would NOT be your doing , of course.). I know you probably don't know what I'm off my head about , THIS time.......I'M NOT HEARING A LOT OF NEW PSYCH THAT'S DOING IT FOR ME , BUT , I'M A CROTCHETY OLD MAN.......A lot of stuff that's popular , here , is more influenced by Japanese Noise Psych , which is not my thing.

Barrence is the first artist on Bloodshot I've cared about in yonks. It's too bad he has to go up against Roky , but ,I GUESS IT'S RARE , NOW , that there would'nt be fierce competition for someone you or I would want to see. I have'nt been to sxsw since 1993. Saw all the acts I wanted to see , inc. Roky's first comeback attempt show , no overlap , spent a total of eight dollars on shows. Thta was a LOOOOOONG time ago. Tho' bands like The Nervebreakers usually do free shows at the same time , not tied in with sxsw.

Looks like he's having another icecream social at Threadgill's during sxsw. Bad news is that it conflicts with Bloodshot records party at the Yard Dog. Donor want yo miss Barrence Whitfield or The Waco Brothers

It was 2008. Roky did play last. (It was billed as "Roky Erikson's Ice Cream Social") great show. I enjoy the Black Angels, but my favorite of the new psychedelic bands is The Night Beats.

How long ago was this? Some people have told me they were better when their first album came out. i HEARD IT AT THE TIME , THOUGHT IT WAS OK.  But , The bLACK aNGELS have a decidedly younger crowd , that's cool. Us old fucks came to see Roky , bu t, i stuck around to see if THE B.A.s were up to the hype I'd heard......Did'nt DO IT FOR ME. bUT , IT'S REALLY HARD , FOR ME , TO ASK ANYONE TO FOLLOW ROKY. I usually have to leave the room , or the area , if it's outdoors , after he plays.THE ONLY BAND I EVER SAW FOLLOW HIM AND POSSIBLY MATCH HIS STRENGTH WAS ? AND tHE Mysterians at The Ponderosa Stomp , and they were playing at the TOP of their game that night ......

I saw Roky on the same bill as Black Angels during SWSW. Both were great. That was the first time I'd heard the Angels, though my daughter already was a fan. No computers, no light show ( it was outside during the afternoon)

Roky's set was an uncontested triumph. Black Angels were a bit on the annoying side. All about the gear and the big computerized light show. They can PLAY , it's not that , but that Spacemen 3 - Scientists feedback thing is kind of old , now..... They were fine , if taken in 5 - 10 minute intervals. But , they're still no Lithium Xmas or Peyote Cowboys , to be sure. For the younger set , they were the stars of the show , but , Roky and The Hounds of Baskerville laid down the original Psych , with smatterings of Horror Rock classics , and the Super Punk put - down , "Don't Slander Me" . He was singing at his peak , or close to it , most of the show , and the band killed it.

THE TRIP! A TRIBUTE TO BOB CASALE AND MORE!

Listen here:  http://cjamlog1.cjam.ca/mp3dirnew/381-The_Trip-20140223-0030-t1393115400.mp3

The setlist! 

CHRISTOPHER & THE SOULS - DIAMONDS, RATS & GUM 
KIT & THE OUTLAWS - THE MIDNIGHT HOUR 
THE COUNT FIVE - OUT IN THE STREET 
WILLIAM PENN FYVE - SWAMI 
THE RAMONES - SITTING IN MY ROOM 
JOHNNY THUNDER & HEARTBREAKERS - DO YOU LOVE ME 
THE TROGGS - 6654321 
BUNKER HILL - THE GIRL CAN'T DANCE 
LINK WRAY - THE SHADOW KNOWS 
THE GROOP- ALRIGHT 
THE CHAMPS - TEQUILA TWIST 
THE 5678'S WOO HOO 
THE MONKS - HIGGLE-DY PIGGLE-DY 
THE FUTURE PRIMITIVES - SCREAM 
RUDY LEWIS - BABY I DIG LOVE 
STUPID BALLOONS - UNDER MY THUMB 
THE WHO - WALTZ FOR A PIG 
SIR FROG & THE TOADS - MUSTANG 
THE NERVEBREAKERS - WHY AM I SO FLIPPED 
13TH FLOOR ELEVATORS - I'VE GOT ELEVATION 
VELVET HAZE - LAST DAY ON EARTH 
THE SPARTAN DREGGS - FORENSIC R 'N' B 
DEVO - GIRL U WANT 
DEVO - COME BACK JONEE 
DEVO - LOVE IS STRONGER THAN DIRT 
DEVO - UNCONTROLLABLE URGE 
DEVO - SECRET AGENT MAN

THE TRIP! FEB. 16TH!!

Listen to this week's episode here:  http://cjamlog1.cjam.ca/mp3dirnew/381-The_Trip-20140216-0030-t1392510601.mp3

The Setlist! 

barrett strong- you knows what to do
the marvelettes- twistin' postman
tony sheridan and the beat brothers- ya ya
the beatles- cry for a shadow
the beatles- don't bother me
the beatles- little child
the beatles- one after 909
smokey robinson & the miracles- what's so good about goodbye
little richard- long tall sally
chuck berry- roll over beethoven
mary wells- i don't want to take a chance
bo diddley, muddy waters, howlin wolf- the red rooster
smokey robinson and the miracles- shop around
chuck berry- how high the moon
the crows & lorraine ellis- perfidia
charlie patton- a spoonful blues
sylvester weaver- guitar rag
buddy miles express- don't mess with cupid
buddy miles express- funky mule
return to forever- hymn of the seventh galaxy
sonny rollins- don't stop the carnival

Speaking as a former Texas resident , I think that's hilarious !!!   But......Texas , especially Austin , has this weird dynamic , where they can't decise whether to be liberal or conservative , tho' conservativism usually wins. Who knows ? I think Exene ought to go wherever she feels comfortable , and can get the most things done.....She does have MS , and is doing remarkably well for someone in her position. Still does great shows. I admire her for moving forward , like she has. I think if I'd lived anywhere as long as she's lived in California , I'd want a change , too......But , not like that. Did Texas. Have some good memories , met some good people , but , have no desire to return.

From what I've heard, she is supposedly moving out of California because it's gotten "too liberal" for her, so she's moving to fucking Texas. Go figure.

Who is going to South by Southwest next month? I just got my press credentials, so I'm psyched.

Barrence Whitfield & The Savages is playing, The Hickoids and all the Saustex bands are playing several shows, and I understand The Fleshtones are playing which is great because I've never seen them before. Who else??

Voix de Garage #16 – Special Booze & Dope Part 2 (19/02/2014) 

(Jingle)  Know Your Product / The Saints / Eternally Yours / 1978 / Australie (Brisbane) 

Shake the Dope Out / The Warlocks / Phoenix / 05/11/2002 / US (LA, California) 

Snowblind / Black Sabbath / Vol. 4 / 25/09/1972 / UK (Birmingham) 

Speedfreak / Motörhead / Iron Fist / 17/04/1982 / UK (Stoke-on-Trent) 

*5' French talk* 

Alone & Stoned / King Tuff / King Tuff / 29/05/2012 / US (Vermont) 

*Quiet moment* : The Needle & the Damage Done / Neil Young / Harvest / 14/02/1972 / Canada (Toronto)

Cocaine / Fidlar / Fidlar / 22/01/2013 / US (LA, California) 

Alcoholiday / KAOS / Product of a Sick Mind / 1980 / US (LA, California) 

*The 60’s Chapel* : What a Way to Die / The Pleasure Seekers / single / 1965 / US (Detroit Rock City) 

Green Fuz / The Cramps / Psychedelic Jungle / 05/1981 / US (NYC) 

*The Norway lesson* : Suburban Prince Death’s Song / Turbonegro / Never is Forever / 1994 / Norway (Oslo suburbs) 

*Gimme gimme glitter!!!* : Waiting for the Man / David Bowie / Bowie at the Beeb / UK (London) 

Ain’t it Fun / The Lords of Altamont (cover The Dead Boys) / Midnight to 666 / 2011 / US (LA, California)

*Play it at maximum volume* : She’s like Heroin to me / The Gun Club / Fire of Love / 31/08/1981 / US (LA, California)

- See more at: http://www.trensmissions.ens.fr/voix-de-garage-16/#sthash.OSzjSs9p.dpuf

Listen Wednesdays 9-11am. The show is called TURBINE PISS if the link doesnt work. It can be found in the program list. Check it out!!!!

Playlist 02/22/2014

Animals When I Was Young
Them Dirty Old Man
Thee Headcoatees Dirty Old Man
Norvins You're Getting Old
Sham 69 Family Life
Business Harry May
Anti-Nowhere League For You
999 Homicide
Fleshtones Stranger In My House
Connexions I'll Get You In The End
Men From S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Mercury Wall
Rebel Set Dropout
Dogs Bollocks Icon
Coliseum Used Blood
Lawrence Arms You Are Here
Motorhead Queen of the Damned
Devo Uncontrollable Urge
Buzzcocks Wake Up Call
Chelsea No Escape
Stranglers Old Codger
Baby Woodrose Light Up Your Mind
Launderettes Don't Look Back
Cherrypops Wette Dagegen
Nomads Going Down Slow
Naked Raygun Vanilla Blue
Dead Kennedys Let's Lynch The Landlord
Kraut NGRI
Muffs Kids In America
Pack AD Creepin' Jenny
Native America LonelyTonight
Low Frequency In Stereo Elevated/Desecrated
Sensible Gray Cells Tragic Roundabout
Fuzz This Time I've Got Reason
Pampers Sack Attack
Running Thanks For The Input
Trojan Ponies Growing Old
Stupidity King Midas
Zero Boys New Generation
Barbacoa Death Valley
Godfathers Gone to Texas

I will be on the air and the web on Saturday February 22nd from 1:00-3:00PM EST.  You can listen on 897.7 WITR-FM in Rochester, NY or streaming live at http://witr.rit.edu.

Radio What Wave Playlist Feb 20/2014: Psychos and Other Unusual Canadians Part 1

Welcome to Part 1 of Psychos and Other Unusual Canadians....judging by the overabundance of phone calls this week, you people are either digging this show or you realize that you're as much of an unusual Canadian as I am. Hoping for the latter. Well dig in, this is only the tip of the iceberg of what's in the WW Archives!

1. The Gruesomes....Psycho....live at Larry's in Toronto, 3/29/1986. This was the Easter Og Weekend Special and the first time The Gruesomes were allowed out of their Montreal homebase. Also on the show that night were Deja Voodoo and Chris Houston, both of whom appear later in this playlist. And this was one of the few times I heard The Gruesomes play Psycho live...went through a ton of live tapes looking for another version and came up with nothing.

2. The Sadies... Black Sheep....from the Tales Of The Rat Fink Soundtrack CD. Ya, I've played this song on Radio WW many times as it sums up my life perfectly!

3. Nihilist Spasm Band....No Canada....1967 flexi and re-issued on CD 1996. 1967 was Canada's Centennial year, lots and lots of celebrations and this was the anti! Totally off the wall, artnoise combo who used to play weekly in London Ontario, that are huge in the world of noise. 

4. Orie Hitt Machine....Killer Inside Me....totally loony from London Ontario.

5. The Spoons...After The Institution....1980 7" from this combo who went mainstream new wave/synth/dance in the mid 80's. Remember seeing them at The Cedar Lounge here in London back in the late 70's and any song about being put away fit right into this episode.

6. Crash Kills 5....Special School....7" from this combo that morphed into Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet....songs about being special fit right into the late 70's/early 80's musical era.

7. Botched Suicides....Nuthouse Inn...from the Ottawa Gaga compilation. Another song about being put away...

8. Mainline...Brain Damage...from the Canada Our Home And Native Land LP. This one prominently features Joe Mendelson, presently an artist living, literally living on the fringes of society. We'll be hearing more from Joe on future episodes!

9. David Clayton Thomas....Brainwashed....from the Made In Canada Volume 3 compilation. David fronted Blood Sweat And Tears, a major band in the late 60's/early 70's and one of the first to do the jazz rock thing. This was before he became brainwashed, and was a struggling artist on the Toronto scene that also spawned Neil Young amongst others.

10. Chris Houston....Surfin' On  Heroin...from the Hate Filled Man LP. This is the only LP that i own that comes with one square foot of astro turf!! Ya, one square foot of plastic grass! Chris was in the Forgotten Rebels, where he composed this tune and has  been doing music ever since. Caught him live this past summer and his take on the world is totally hilarious!! We'll be hearing more from Chris in episodes to come.

11. Fridge Magnets...Hypodermic Beach...from a late 80's demo and this song also appeared on a WW cassette. If you only learn one thing from listening to Radio WW, it better be; Don't Do Heroin! I repeated that twice during this show and hope everyone got the message.

12. Deja Voodoo...Surfin' On Mars...from the Worst Of LP. Deja Voodoo were a duo from Montreal who invented sludgeabilly, formed their own record company that released some of the best music to come out of Canada, became stars of college radio and promptly broke up in 1990 when  they turned 30. And we still miss them after all these years! We'll be hearing more from Deja Voodoo as well as many of the OG Records stars!

13. Von Drats....Dratsylvania....from the Dratsylvania CD. From 2010, and these characters would dress up for every show (quite often in matching costumes) and play some of the wildest surf, monster and 60's garage punk you've ever heard! Quite often they had a character (The Canadian Wolfman) dressed up in costume to introduce them and invoke the crowd into a frenzy! If these guys had been around in the 80's, they would have been on OG Records!

14. Transylvania 500....Go 500!...from their only 7" on Wolf Beat Records. Count Suckula on the keyboards and Wolfboy on the drums...either a budget version of The Mummies or 2 totally whacked out individuals as they would run around the crowd when playing live shows and do just about anything for laughs! Another band that woulda been on OG Records if they were around in the 80's!

15. Transylvania 500....Death Drag...as above. Had to play both songs on this 7" as they are both equally stupid. Just the way i like my music!

16. The Dead Bolts....Torture Chamber...from a 7". This one is totally over the top whacko...just listen to those lyrics! And it's on  Coffin Records, outta Hamilton Ontario.

17. Cardboard Brains....Babies Run My World...from the And Now Live From Toronto, The Last Pogo. Aptly named band for this show and I've loved this song since first hearing it way too many years ago! This was the Cardboard Brains at their finest!!

Hope you dug the loonies tonite and we'll have more on part 2 in 2 weeks time! Next week we've gotta pay tribute to Marty Thau, who worked with ? and The Mysterians when they broke with 96 Tears, worked with the NY Dolls at the beginning, The Ramones at their infancy, early Fleshtones, early Real Kids, Suicide and sooooooo many others!! A true innovator in the music that we dig!  And a trib to Bob Devo who passed away this week, another highly influential band that we all laughed at when they first came out. Then after many listens of their first LP, most of us agreed, these guys are genius!! Yet, most probably know them as an insult to punk rockers back in the day. How many times did a carload of heavy metal mutants yell "Hey Devo" to you when you were minding your own business! Way too many times for me.

And thanx for all the phone calls....way too many times there was more than one call coming in at a time on this show, so I missed many calls, sorry, I'm just a one man show! And thanx for all the emails, facebook likes, facebook messages and Heys!!

You can catch the archived show at:

http://chrwradio.ca/programs/radio-what-wave

ha ha . that was pretty funny , Tyler. I DISAGREED THAT IT WAS "TERRIBLE" . i CHECKED OUT A CLIP ON THE SAME PAGE , AND IT WAS WORSE , THO'' IT WAS A LIVE BAND , TRYING......

yeah, it didn't link for some reason!

haha I wonder if Puke Spit and Guts were inspired by the same thing!

I'll try another!  Rokker- Who's a Punk? Your Mother! (1979) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxySV1Kp34Y

I could'nt access your clip , or maybe that's what you  were saying , above.....

You reminded me of something funny , tho' it belongs on another thread. When I was in Jr. High , my friends and I were brainstorming funny Punk BAND Names. One guy says , "How about....instead of "Blood , Sweat and Tears ..... Blood , Guts and Puke ?".