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The Courettes – Want You! Like A Cigarette
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The Courettes – Want You! Like A Cigarette (7”)

June 26, 2020 Peter Jönsson 0

Want You! Like A Cigarette is the A-side of The Courettes’ fourth single (not counting two split 45s with Powersolo). It is backed with Night Time (The Boy Of Mine). These are two splendid examples […]

Reflectors – First Impression
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The Reflectors – First Impression (LP)

June 12, 2020 Peter Jönsson 0

My first impression of First Impression was confirmed after about three seconds of listening to this debut album from The Reflectors; a vibrant four-piece combo from Los Angeles, CA. It was their energetic attack on […]

The Whiffs - Another Whiff
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The Whiffs – Another Whiff (LP)

June 11, 2020 Lars Wenker 0

The Whiffs are a band from Kansas City (Mo.) brought together 2016 by their shared love of power pop. In 2017 they released a mini album Take A Whiff and have since added Joey Rubbish […]

Lorette Velvette – Don’t Crowd Your Mind
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Lorette Velvette – Don’t Crowd Your Mind (LP)

May 12, 2020 Peter Jönsson 0

French Mono-Tone released Don’t Crowd Your Mind, as a vinyl-only sampler of Lorette Velvette’s solo catalog, in late 2019. Lorette Velvette released three solo albums (White Birds; Dream Hotel and Lost Part Of Me) between […]

Anton Barbeau – Kenny vs. Thrust
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Anton Barbeau – Kenny vs. Thrust (CD)

April 22, 2020 Peter Jönsson 0

Anton Barbeau‘s discography contains more than 20 albums, released from 1993 onwards. Toiling Big Stir Records is surely very proud to announce the release of Anton Barbeau’s latest album: Kenny vs. Thrust. The title tells […]

Alex Chilton – My Rival
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Alex Chilton – My Rival (RSD 10” EP)

March 25, 2020 Peter Jönsson 0

Alex Chilton did not only sing harmony vocals on Chris Bell’s You And Your Sister – the B-side of I Am The Cosmos (released 1978) – at Ardent Studios in Memphis in 1975, he did […]

Detroit Cobras – Stay Down 7”
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Detroit Cobras – Stay Down (7”)

February 27, 2020 Peter Jönsson 0

The world’s most original cover band, The Detroit Cobras, has been active in different constellations since the ‘90s. Their discography includes five albums released between 1998 and 2006. Now they are back in full swing […]

The Distractions - Nobody's Perfect
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The Distractions – Nobody’s Perfect (LP & 2 CD)

February 26, 2020 Lars Wenker 0

The Distractions excellent debut album Nobody’s Perfect will be reissued (officially 20th of March) on high quality 180 gram vinyl. The record has been remixed by Nick Halliwell. In addition there will also be a […]

Jim Basnight – Not Changing
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Jim Basnight – Not Changing (CD)

February 25, 2020 Peter Jönsson 0

Jim Basnight’s long line of business as songsmith and recording artist began in 1977 with the debut single Live In the Sun. He then fronted The Moberlys and also released an impressive song catalogue in […]

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    [Scroll down for an English translation of this interview with Joe Strummer. Today he would have been 63 years old.] Utdrag ur ett samtal med Joe Strummer. Esso Motorhotell, Kungens Kurva, den 15 juni 1977. [...]
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Turn! Turn! Turn!

Due to the ongoing pandemic, I'
Turn! Turn! Turn!

Due to the ongoing pandemic, I've had to move and reorganize my computer. We all have to go through these difficulties. In my mind's eye it feels a whole lot better at least in this working corner.

To everything (turn, turn, turn)
There is a season (turn, turn, turn)
And a time to every purpose, under heaven

#thebyrds #smallfaces #geneclark #stevemarriott #chrishillman #ronnielane #popdiggersbyrds #jimmcguinn #popdiggerssmallfaces #jinglejangle #byrds #popdiggersgeneclark #getgenein #thebyrdandthebest #modculture #rogermcguinn #michaelclarke #davidcrosby #thesmallfaces #mod


is #nowplaying The Whiffs "Another Whiff" [Dig! Re
is #nowplaying The Whiffs "Another Whiff" [Dig! Records, DIG009], 12/2019.

Nice reunion and perfect company on a dark Friday night in February.

If interested in further reading, I wrote a little about this grand release at the PopDiggers site.

#thewhiffs #digrecords #powerpop #nowspinning #popdiggerspowerpop #janglepop #vinylporn #kansascity #popdiggersnowplaying #vinyljunkie #albumoftheday #vinylnerd #ontheturntable #teenagekicks #vinylcommunity #popdiggersarticlesenglish #instavinyl #vinylmaniac #recordoftheday #vinylnerd #vinyloftheday #vinylofinstagram @thewhiffs

The Hollies from Swedish magazine Idolnytt #5 1965
The Hollies from Swedish magazine Idolnytt #5 1965.

#thehollies #idolnytt #popdiggershollies #parlophone #ransford #allanclarke #grahamnash #bobbyelliott #tonyhicks #manchester #hollies

Dwight Twilley Band "You're My Lover" / "Just Like
Dwight Twilley Band "You're My Lover" / "Just Like You Did It Before" [Pop The Balloon, BANG 22], 2003.

French release in memory of Phil Seymour and Gilles Raffier. Gilles, who started the Pop The Balloon label in 1994, died 2003. Phil had passed away already in 1993. Two great people who left us way too early.

Both songs are demos from 1973 (and therefore recorded as Oister which was an earlier name before signing to Shelter). Timeless pop.

#dwighttwilleyband #dwighttwilley #philseymour #oister #gillesraffier #poptheballoonrecords
#nowplaying #popdiggersdwighttwilley
#vinyljunkie #vinylmaniac #powerpop #ontheturntable #janglepop #vinylcommunity #popdiggerspowerpop #popdiggers45ps #popdiggersdwighttwilleyand #recordoftheday #instavinyl #vinylnerd #popdiggersphilseymour

Romantics "Tell It To Carrie" / "First In Line" [B
Romantics "Tell It To Carrie" / "First In Line" [Bomp!, BOMP 120], 1978.

Another great Bomp! single in a currently cold time.

#romantics #nowplaying #popdiggersshop #theromantics #vinyljunkie #bomprecords #vinylmaniac #gregshaw #powerpop #popdiggersbomp  #ontheturntable #janglepop #vinylcommunity #originalpressing #popdiggerspowerpop #detroit #popdiggers45ps #vinyljunkie #recordoftheday #instavinyl #vinylnerd

Happy Valentine's Day with Die Kinks.

#happyvalen
Happy Valentine's Day with Die Kinks.

#happyvalentinesday #thekinks #popdiggerskinks #mickavory #raydavies #raymonddouglasdavies #davedavies #thekinksarethevillagegreenpreservationsociety ##godsavethekinks #kinks #wherehaveallthegoodtimesgone #thekinkband #valentinesday


The Wylde Mammoths "Help That Girl" / "Nothing I C
The Wylde Mammoths "Help That Girl" / "Nothing I Can Do" // "You" / "In My Lonely Room" [Crypt, CR-45-3], 1988.

7 inches of pleasure to start yet another different weekend. Take care.

#wyldemammoths #nowplaying #swedishgaragerock #ontheturntable #garagerock #vinyljunkie #garagepunk #garagerockrevival #popdiggersgarage #cryptrecords #vinylcommunity #popdiggersshop #vinyladdiction #thewyldemammoths #vinylmaniac #popdiggers45ps #backfromthegrave #80sgarage #vinyloftheday #swedishgarage #7inchofpleasure #nowspinning #7inch #recordoftheday #instavinyl #vinylnerd #sixtiesstyle

Gary Valentine "The First One" / "Tomorrow Belongs
Gary Valentine "The First One" / "Tomorrow Belongs To You" [Beat Records, Beat 001], 1978.

Great solo release from Gary Valentine, mostly known as the bassist of Blondie 1975-1977. He wrote three big favourite songs "X-Offender", "(I'm Always Touched by Your) Presence Dear" and "Scenery" which did not make the cut for the band's debut album. Oh, dear.

#garyvalentine #nowplaying #garylachman #themumps #blondie #powerpop #popdiggersshop #stevehague #vinyljunkie #beatrecords #vinylmaniac #popdiggersblondie #ontheturntable #janglepop #vinylcommunity #nowspinning #originalpressing #popdiggerspowerpop #popdiggers45ps #vinyljunkie #recordoftheday #instavinyl #vinylnerd #friedrichnietzsche #vinyladdict

Let me introduce you to Lily and what has become t
Let me introduce you to Lily and what has become the mod corner in this room.

#thewho #picturesoflily #paulweller #thesmallfaces #thejam #themarquee #petetownshend #wearethemods #mod #wellerwednesday #stevemarriott #popdiggerswho #mods #modculture #modrevival #modstyle #60smods #keithmoon #popdiggersjam #shadowsandreflections #modfashion #smallfaces #modernist #modpop #popdiggerssmallfaces #themodfather #modforlife #ronnielane #rogerdaltrey #brucefoxton

The Monkees "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" / "A Littl
The Monkees "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" / "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" [RCA Victor, 66-1004], 1967.

Swedish release. Notice that on the cover Michael Nesmith song "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" has been chosen as "a-side". This change was also done in Germany with similar cover, though the Swedish release has a different rear (second picture). As far as I know, this was one of two the Monkees singles where the record was made in Sweden.

This was the first released/recorded song containing instruments performed by the band members. Originally recorded with Nesmith on lead vocals, but a later version was recorded with Micky Dolenz replacing Nesmith.

#themonkees #7inchofpleasure #michaelnesmith #mikenesmith #popdiggers45ps #monkees #nowplaying #vinyljunkie #popdiggersswedishps #davyjones #vinylcommunity #popdiggersmonkees #mickydolenz #petertork #neildiamond #vinylmaniac #nowspinning #recordoftheday #vinylnerd #vinyloftheday #instavinyl #sunshinepop #chipdouglas #picturesleeve45 #7inch


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