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Zorch Radio Episode 90: Olientar Engrish

Zorch Radio — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:17:41 +0000

Zorch Radio Episode 90: Olientar Engrish

Airdate: Thursday, April 5th 2012

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A few week’s back we had the debut of the Zorch Zine issue Four in Episode 86. I knew the cover was a bit on the edgy side, but I assumed the comedic value would soften the blow.

Can’t say it’s all that big of a loss, but our lovely cover girl was banned from a big promotional stint that was taking place at an annual Japanese Anime convention in Seattle. Boo hoo, right? Apparently, the saucy new zine was singled out and told “No!” to prevent any children from being offended (seriously, that was the actual reasoning).

Rather than argue about the target audience for the event, Japan’s animated sexuality, or anything else, we took charge and went the OTHER direction. If you want a standard by-the-book episode, check out Episode 76, but this week’s episode brought in the big guns: a special guest DJ by the name of Lyle. Back in the late 80′s, Lyle was the host of one of the craziest Japanese game shows I’d ever seen. Unfortunately, due to the language barrier, I have no idea how to find a link of his show (what he showed me were on Beta tapes) but it looked like a combination between Fear Factor, The Muppets, and Double Dare. I first met Lyle at the community college when he was wearing a Guitar Wolf T-shirt and who would have thunk that he had experience with showmanship AND radio!?!?

There was only one major problem: Lyle doesn’t know English. Thank jeezuss that rock and roll is a universal language.

I left the studio about 30 minutes into the show, let Lyle fly solo (as he requested), and HOT DAMN! Lots of loud ‘n’ heavy Japanese psychobilly, random “American” sounding words, gongs, Lyle’s over the top energy, and his mighty echo-chamber all together Voltronned into one of my all time favorite episodes. And just when you thought it was about it end, an episode of RadiOblivion swooped down like a Rodan-Dive-Bomb, leaving the FM airwaves blasted and barren.

So let me ask you, with all the Engrish memes and crazy Japanese youtube clips, which is your favorite? Or which one creeps you out the most? Leave it in a comment below.

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Playlist:

The Meteors – You’re Mine – Sonovabitch Records – Episode 90
The Meteors – Down and Dirty – People Like You Records – Episode 90
P. Paul Fenech – Satan’s Own – Anagram Records – Episode 90
Tabaltix – Dead Man Walking – Crazy Love Records – Episode 90
Torment – Psyclops Carnival – Crazy Love Records – Episode 90
Les Thugs – Femme Fatale – Voxx Records – Episode 90
Paint Fumes – Waste of Time – Slovenly – Episode 90
Bazooka – Monkey Town – Slovenly – Episode 90
Spike – Love Me – Thousands Records – Episode 90
Spike – Everything is in Little Pieces – Thousands Records – Episode 90
Spike – Rockin’ Undertaker – Big Rumble Productions – Episode 90
Spike – Dressed in Black Storm – Diw on the Hill Records – Episode 90
Crossfire – Ohi Yeah – Big Rumble Productions – Episode 90
The Titans – Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde – Get Hip Distribution – Episode 90
Great Invaders – &^%(&* – Big Rumble Productions – Episode 90
Battle of the Ninjamanz – C.C. Rider – Big Rumble Productions – Episode 90
Retro Gretion – Where’s My Booze Gone – Loft Records – Episode 90
Link 13 – Joy Ride – Big Rumble Productions – Episode 90
Dog Heart – Hell & Glory – Big Rumble Productions – Episode 90
Robin – King of Boogie Night – Flying Saucer Records – Episode 90
The Starlite Wranglers – Midnight Train – Crazy Love Records – Episode 90
The Beatle Crusher – (*^&* *(&%&%)& – Big Rumble Productions – Episode 90
Gigolo 13 – Heartbreak Saturday Night – Big Rumble Productions – Episode 90
Elokins – Come on Baby Cheese – Unknown – Episode 90
Stray Cats – Built For Speed – Arista Records – Episode 90
Dog’gie Dogg – Doomsday – Big Rumble Productions – Episode 90
Guitar Wolf – Concrete Punk – Guitar Wolf Records – Episode 90
Guitar Wolf – Fujiyama Attack – Narnack Records – Episode 90
Guitar Wolf – Can-Nana Fever – Narnack Records – Episode 90
The 5.6.7.8’s – Oriental Rock – Au Go Go Records – Episode 90
The 5.6.7.8’s – Ah-So! – Rockville Records – Episode 90
Black Rats – King of the Monsters – Unknown – Episode 90
King Kurt – Bo Diddley Goes East – Stiff Records – Episode 90
The Phantom Surfers – Banzai Run – Rhino Records – Episode 90
The Ventures – Wipe-Out – Dolton Records – Episode 90
Instrumentals – Chop Suey Rock – Romulan Records – Episode 90
Brent Amaker and The Rodeo – They Make Cowboys in Montana – Self-Released – Episode 90
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Zorch Radio Episode 82: Primates and Pork Rinds

Zorch Radio — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:00:22 +0000

Zorch Radio Episode 82: Primates and Pork Rinds

Airdate: Thursday, February 2nd 2012

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Free tickets! Who wants them? Anybody??? Oh. Ok. Nevermind.

WELL YOU MISSED OUT! That gig was KILLER and this was one of THEE easiest contest. And THAT, my friend, is why you listen live. The gig was apparently the first time Whiskey Dick Mountain had been to Seattle and they tore The Funhouse to bits! I picked up an LP of theirs and gave away a download card for em the following week in Episode 83, but keep your eyes peeled for their future gigs!

Tonight featured a whole bunch of songs that had to do with primates to go along with the ticket give away. Primate 5 are one of my favorite garage rock bands from the area and not just because they dress up in costumes. Primal pounding savage garage rock! They came up to the show for a live performance a long ways back, I think it was Episode 12? Here’s a music video fancy and MTV style from them:

I also tried pork rinds for the first time about halfway through the show. Pork rinds aren’t very exciting.

This was the first Thursday of the month, which always means it’s time to BLOW YER RADIO UP!!! Yup! Another awesome replay of RadiOblivion, this time episode 50.

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Playlist:

Meteors – Dance Crazy Baby – Cherry Red
Meteors – Out of Time – Mad Pig
Meteros – Get Me to the World on Time – Big Beat
Farrell Bros – Baddest One Around – Stumble
Demented Are Go – I Wanna Be Your Slave – Crazy Love
Chop Tops – Teddy Boy Stomp – Split 7
Slanderin – Planet of Death – Split 7
Mario Bradley – My Search – Fury
Goddamn Gallows – Planet of the Apes – GBC
Guana Batz – Open Your Mouth – ID
Hard Money Saints – The Slip – Self Released
Quakes – Future Shock Rock – Orrexx
King Kurt – Banana Banana – Ralph
Banane Metalik – Surfin’ Banana – Flying Saucer
Kings of Nuthin – Waitin to Leave – Disaster
Rocketz – Accelerator – Self Released
Bamboula – Hail Mary – Kaiser
Deadbolt – The Meat – Headhunter
Legendary Shack Shakers – Monkey on the Doghouse
Primate 5 – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Ape! – Hubba Hubba
Primate 5 – Smash Your Radio! – MyFatAss
Primate 5 – Speedboat – Hubba Hubba
Ape City R&B – Oh Lil Girl – Jenasol
Haunted George – American Crow – In the Red
Monsters – Blow Um Mau Mau – Voodoo Rhythm
Thee Cormans – Ape Rape – In the Red
Milkshakes – Red Monkey – Big Beat
Razorblades – The Ancient Tune of the Baboon – General
Bomboras – Project Zero – Zombie A Go-Go
Trashmen – Cyclon – Request
Dirty Robbers – Monkey’s Finger – Self Released
Beechwoods – Don’t Monkey With Me – Double Crown
Artesians – Koko Joe – Norton
Phantom Surfers – Squad Car – Alopecia
Les Thugs – Femme Fatale
5.6.7.8′s – Ah-So! – Rockville
Stingrays – From the Kicthen Sink – Big Beat
King Kahn and His Shrines – Tell Me – Voodoo Rhythm
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Juke Joint Pimps – Dust My Broom – Voodoo Rhythm
Blockbusters – Gorilla Walk – Paris Hollywood
Youngsters – Zebra – Strip
Champs – Beatnik – Paris Hollywood
Wesley Willis – Play That Rock and Roll – American

EXHUMED!!! Zorch Radio Episode 12: Primate 5 Live Performance

Zorch Radio — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 02:00:16 +0000

Zorch Radio Episode 12: Primate 5 Live Performance

Airdate: Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

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If you’ve ever wanted to hear a bunch of amateurs attempt what they think is radio, then look no further. Our pants are down, everything is a-danglin, and there is a growing shit-pile on the pants-jumble between our ankles.

Well, maybe it’s not that bad. Just terrible sound engineering for a live performance. An inaudible interview. Way too much talking, most of it doesn’t really involve the band. 100% failed and scripted attempts at humor. Multiple people mixing the music for the evening. The only guitar stops working in mid-set. Why am I uploading this??? Go listen to a good episode, like the All Request Episode 73 or the give away for Thee Cormans in Episode 79…

Or wait… hang on, we just gotta rephrase this all…

…Ok, I got it, just hang on…ahem…

YEEAAARRGGGHH!!!! TRASH! SLEAZZZE! GARBAGE PUNK ROCK RADIO! AIN’T NO CORPORATE RADIO SHIT! FUCK CD’S! THIS IS THE REAL-DEAL! ON THE FRONT LINES AND IN THE SPLATTERZONE! REAL PRIMAL SAVAGE ROCK N ROLL FULL OF SEX AND THE DEVIL! YOUR GRAMMA WONT SEND YOU NO $15 SAVINGS BOND AFTER HEARING THIS! TAKE YER TOO-COOL POLO SHIRT & YER CAESAR HAIRCUT AND MASTURBATE IN ANOTHER ISSUE OF TIGER BEAT, YA HOMO-GAY-FAG-HEAD! SATAN SATIN 666 TYPOS ALL CAPS !!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zorch Radio Ep 83: Surf-O-Tronic

Zorch Radio — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:00:55 +0000

Zorch Radio Episode 83: Surf-O-Tronic

Airdate: Thursday, February 9th 2012

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It was about time we take a break from the past two wild episodes to catch a breather. After all, episode 82 was awfully primal, and the one before that, number 81 was nothing but psychobilly. So we cruised down with minimal talking and maximum instrumentals. One giga-ton of reverb weighing down a soft bed of exotic jungle sounds.

We touched shortly tonight on the show from last weekend which featured The Apollos, The Primate 5 and Whiskey Dick Mountain, and Jose Fang. For it being their first time in Seattle, the eastern Washingtonians Whiskey Dick Mountain went down a storm! I picked up their LP “BYOB” and it came with a piece of paper that lets you download the music…??? Or something like that. Not really sure, cuz my turntables don’t load down nuthin’. Figured somebody else might be able to use it (congrats Chris from Covington). We played a track off the LP about 50 minutes in if you want a swamped up, lo-fi sample of a killer band.

But the last two hours of the show were more for kicking back and let everything just cruise: Some powerful, modern surf-monsters, leading through some spaced-out sounds, dropping us off in the jungle. We escaped that crazy place to wind up back on a bouncin’ beach, ending up with our head in that sleazy, rompin-raucous titty-bar. Shake it, bay bay!

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Playlist:

Meteors – The Cutter Cuts While The Widow Weeps – People Like You
Meteors – Disneyland – Anagram
Meteors – No Surrender – Sonovabitch
Season of Nightmares – Silver Bullet – Flying Saucer
Ricochets – Runnin’ Wild – Nervous
Spectres – The Chainsaw Song – My Checkbook
Memphis Morticians – Wild Streak – Kaiser
Cramps – Ultra Twist – Medicine Label
Scallywags – Radioactive Decay – Crazy Love
Kryptos – The Waiting Game – Rockin Psycho
Whitetrash Whiplash – Spodie Odie Hey! – Biscuit Time
Shivering Denizens – Good Times at the Gates of Hell – Self Released
Bob Wayne – Home – Self Released
Whiskey Dick Mountain – Angel Feather – Iron Goat
Juke Joint Pimps – Blues Power – Voodoo Rhythm
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – Phantom Rider – Sheep
Barbwires – La Caja del Muerto – Double Crown
Verb – El Capitan – Self Released
Daikaju – Flight of the Garuda – Self Released
Los Straightjackets – Kawangai – Yep Roc
Satan’s Pilgrims – Scatter Sheild – Estrus
Bomboras – Monsoon – Dionysus
Man or Astroman? – Reverb 10,000 – Estrus
Untamed Youth – The Hearse – Norton
Finks – The Eliminator – Dionysis
Tomorrowmen – Phistful of Photons – Double Crown
De-Fenders – Four Banger – Del-Fi
Dave Meyers and the Surftones – Exotic – Sundazed
Dick Dale and his Del-Tones – Misirlou Twist – Del-Tone
Centuries – Fourth Dimension – Stone Age
Count Zero and the Cosmic Noughts – Cosmic Blastoff – Alopecia
Mercury Four – Zombies From Outer Space – Self Released
Mummies – The Thing From Venus – Telstar
Man or Astroman? – Invasion fo the Dragon Men – Estrus
Astronauts – Hot-Doggin’ – RCA Victor
Monsters – Dead End Street – Voodoo Rhythm
Martin Denny – Cumana – Liberty
Saxons – Camel Walk – Norton
Arthur Lyman – Moon of Manakoora – Hifirecords
Hollywood Persuaders – Thunderbird – Paris Hollywood
Frankie and the Poolboys – Teke, Teke, Teke – Double Crown
Johnny and the Hurricanes – Sheba – Bigtop
Wailers – Mashi – Imperial
Tarentulas – Tarentula – Paris Hollywood
Flames – Arabian Caravan – Norton
Perez Prado – Stomping at the Savoy – RCA Victor
Die Zorros – Zorro Retit Russland – Voodoo Rhythm
Satan’s Pilgrims – Night of the Face – SP
Ventures – Runnin’ Strong – Sunset
Arrows – Tee Pee – Tower
Ventures – Raunchy – Dolton
Javelins – Javelins Rock – Archive International Productions
Challengers – Mark of Zorro – Rhino
Jaguars – Jaguar – Epic
Sandy Nelson – Teen Beat – Liberty
Ventures – Fuzzy and Wild – Dolton (LP played at 45rpm for kicks)
Mac Rebenack – Storm Warming – Righteous
Wailers – Wailin’ – Norton
Frantics – The Whip – Dolton
Majestics – Riding By – Strip
Barbara and The Boys – Hooty Sapperticker – Strip
Jimmy Heap – Gizmo – Norton
Phantom Surfers – I Know It When I Hear It – Lookout!

Zorch Radio Episode 78: Graceland 5, RHH Tix and Xmas

Zorch Radio — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:17:24 +0000

Zorch Radio Episode 78: Graceland 5, RHH Tix and Xmas

Airdate: Thursday, December 22nd 2011

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Tonight, local punk-rock Elvis act Graceland Five came into the studio to talk up their CD Release gig and spin some of their favorite tracks. We gave away tickets to the Reverend Horton Heat / Supersuckers gig we had been talking up for so long, plus we were just a few days away from Christmas (terrible holiday music ensued). We had debuted a track off Graceland Five’s debut album “Too Fast For Memphis” back in Episode 76, plus you may remember their guitarist Knuck calling up Episode 56. You can order this killer album online (it’s CHEAP!) and check out some of their upcoming gigs on our event page.

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Playlist:

The Meteors – Joba’s Snake – Mad Pig Records – Episode 78
The Meteors – Lie Down – I Used to Fuck People Like You in Prison Records – Ep. 78
The Meteors – Johnny God – Anagram Records – Episode 78
The Graceland Five – Blue Christmas – Self Released – Episode 78
Frantic Flinstones – Oh Little Town of Bedrock – Link Records – Episode 78
Dr Bizarros Victims – Rockin Around the Christmas Tree – Cleopatra – Episode 78
Reverend Horton Heat – Santa on the Roof – Yep Roc – Episode 78
Tabaltix – Don’t Believe in Christmas – Episode 78
004’s – I’ve Got News For You – No Smoke Records – Episode 78
Les Krakmen – Krakmen Twist – No Smoke Records – Episode 78
The Graceland Five – Burning Love – Self Released – Episode 78
The Graceland Five – Suspicious Minds – Self Released – Episode 78
Gas Huffer – First You Dream – Bag of Hammers Records – Episode 78
Supersuckers – Caliente – Sup Pop Records – Episode 78
The Dwarves – Drug Store – Sup Pop Records – Episode 78
Thee Cormans – Open The Gates – In the Red Records – Episode 78
The Monsters – Dead End Street – Voodoo Rhythm Records – Episode 78
Ape City R and B – Oh Lil Girl – Jenasol – Episode 78
Scallywags – I’m Back – Crazy Love – Episode 78
Graceland Five – Blue Moon – Self Released – Episode 78
Krewmen – Bug of the Planet Zee – Crazy Love – Episode 78
Graceland Five – Blue Christmas – Self Released – Episode 78
Dragstip Riot – Broke for Christmas – Self Released – Episode 78
Blasters – Flat Top Joint – HighTone Records – Episode 78
Story of The Stray Cats – Too Hip Gotta Go – Arista Records – Episode 78
Hi Fi and The Roadburners – Run Johnny Run – Victory Records – Episode 78
Los Lugers – Tarde De Perros – Unknown – Episode 78
Blitz – Razors in the Night – Cleopatra Records – Episode 78
Hookers – Satan’s Highway – Scooch Pooch Records – Episode 78
New Bomb Turks – Runnin’ On Go – Crypt Records – Episode 78
Christ on a Crutch – Nuclear Holocaust: A X-Mas Song – New Red Archives – Ep. 78
James Hunnicutt – One Last Kiss – Unknown – Episode 78
Demented Are Go – Holy Hack Jack./Vibrate – Link Music – Episode 78
All-American Playboys – Come Back Punany – Unknown – Episode 78
Graceland Five – Viva Las Vegas– Self Released – Episode 78
Dragstrip Riot – Suspicions – Magnum Twins Records – Episode 78
Dirty Birds – Living in the Past – The Big Sleep Music – Episode 78
Cramps – All Women Are Bad – Enigma Records – Episode 78
Graceland 5 – Kentucky Rain – Self Released – Episode 78
Saddle Tramps – Mexican Hot Rod – Bon Roller Records – Episode 78
375 String Band – Shot Down – Self Released – Episode 78
Derelicts – Dreidel Song – Self Released – Episode 78
Krewmen – Hava Nagila – Crazy Love – Episode 78
Reverend Horton Heat – Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy – Yep Roc – Episode 78
Johnny Thunders and The Heartbreakers – One Track Mind – Jungle Records – Ep. 78
Deadbolt – Dad Why Did My Friends Explode – Headhunter Records – Episode 78
Boss Martians – Mars is For Martians – India Records – Episode 78
Dragstrip Riot – Down and Out (On a Saturday Night) – Self released – Episode 78
?????????????? – Oi to the World – ?????????? – Episode 78
Graceland Five – Don’t Be Cruel – Self Released – Episode 78
Frantics – The Whip – Dolton – Episode 78

Zorch Radio Episode 76: News Special

Zorch Radio — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:20:14 +0000

Zorch Radio Episode 76: News Special

Airdate: Thursday, December 8th 2011

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One hunnerdt un eighdee minutes of GARAGE PUNK, SURF, and PSYCHOBILLY! Zany themes? Nah, just playing the straight guy, tonight. Consider this the vanilla Zorch Radio. I guess the cherry on top would be that Grims track that Quail sent in. Had a bunch of things I had to mention, one of which that I’m most excited about, is that I’ll be spinning wax at the Northend Throwdown on Saturday, August 4th, 2012. I wasn’t able to make it last year, but apparently it has something to do with combining loud motors and wheels. There’s bands and it’s held in Everett, but that’s all I really know at this point of time. More to come, listen live for more in on Thursday nights 7-10pm PST.

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Playlist:

The Meteors – Shout So Loud – Anagram Records – Episode 76
The Meteors – I Bury the Living – Anagram Records – Episode 76
The Meteors – Blue Sunshine – Nectar Masters Records – Episode 76
The Kings of Nuthin – La Chupacabra – Disaster Records – Episode 76
The Rocketz – Ain’t Nowhere to Go – Pot O Gold Recordings – Episode 76
Batmobile – Ace of Spades – Nervous Records – Episode 76
The Spectres – Hot Lil’ Hellcat – My Checkbook Records – Episode 76
Calavera – Wolf That Howls – Dr. Acular Records – Episode 76
The Sharks – Short Shark Shock – Nervous Records – Episode 76
The Starlite Wranglers – Alcohol King – Crazy Love Records – Episode 76
The Alley Dukes – Your Sister – Flying Saucer Records – Episodes 76
The Reverend Horton Heat – Big Little Baby – Sup Pop Records – Episode 76
The Grims – Ride to Solitude – Unknown – Episode 76
The Daffys – Swine Flu – Rockin’ Psycho Records – Episode 76
Tabaltix – My Woman is A Leach – Red Five Records – Episode 76
Hard Money Saints – Shack Up – Self Released – Episode 76
The Chop Tops – Let’s Ride – Swillbily Music Records – Episode 76
The Violent Shifters – Hot Rod Killing Machine – Twin Cities Rockabilly – Episode 76
Demented Scumcats – White Stocking Tops – Crazy Love Records – Episode 76
Reverend Beat-Man – Oh Lord! – Voodoo Rhythm Records – Episode 76
The Hatchet Wounds – Don’t Slow Down – Self Released – Episode 76
The Memphis Morticians – Wailin’ Well – Kaiser Records – Episode 76
The 5.6.7.8’s – Ah-So! – Rockinville Records – Episode 76
The Sting Rays – The Crusher – Big Beat Records – Episode 76
Les Sexareenos – Everybody Sexareeno! – Sympathy For the Record Industry – Episode 76
The Sonics – Dirty Robber – Etiquette Records – Episode 76
The Chargers – I Need Your Love – Julian Records – Episode 76
A-Cads – Watch Your Step – No Smoke Records – Episode 76
Creepy Crocker – Eight Ball Scratch – Alopecia Records – Episode 76
Die Sputnik – Sputniks Thema – Archive International Productions – Episode 76
Dick Caruso – Rockin’ With Richard – Romulan Records – Episode 76
The Flames – Arabian Caravan – Norton Records – Episode 76
Thee Cormans – Satanismo – In the Red Records – Episode 76
The Razorblades – The Wake Up Call – General Schallplatten Records – Episode 76
The Astronauts – Hot Doggin’ – Unknown – Episode 76
The Centurians – Surf War – Yesterdazed Series Records – Episode 76
The De-Fenders – Four Banger – Del Fi Records – Episode 76
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – Phantom Rider – Sheep Records – Episode 76
The Trashmen – Bird Bath – Sound of Yesterday Records – Episode 76
The Brimstones – Wolfman – Unknown – Episode 76
Rebeldes – Murder By Contract – No Smoke Records – Episode 76
The Birds – Motivations – Stone Age Records – Episode 76
The TomorrowMen – Midnight at the Chronolab – Double Crown Records – Episode 76
Dick Dale – Surf Beat – Capitol Records – Episode 76
Stafford and The Bentz Brothers – Geronimo – 48th Avenue Wrekards – Episode 76
Die Zorros – Zorro Rettet Russland – Voodoo Rhythm Records – Episode 76
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins & The Fuzz Tones – Constipation Blues – Sin Records – Episode 76
The Mummies – Red Cobra #9 – Telstar Records – Episode 76
The Cramps – Tv Set – A&M Records – Episode 76
Guitar Wolf – Wild Zero – Narnack Records – Episode 76
The Zombie IV – Do The Corpse – Unknown – Episode 76
The Bill Collectors – Never Satisfied – My FatAss Productions – Episode 76
Ralph Nielsen & The Chancellors – Scream – Unknown – Episode 76
Les Thugs – Femme Fatale – Voxx Records – Episode 76
Hypstrz – Midnight Run – Voxx Records – Episode 76
The Bugs – Nobody Makes A Monkey Out of Me – My FatAss Production – Episoder 76
Artesians – I’ll Go Crazy – Norton – 76
Right of Way – Money – Norton – 76
Big Walter and The Thunderbirds – Watusi Freeze – 76
TV Themers – Jungle Bongo – Paris Hollywood – 76
Graceland Five – Blue Christmas – Self Released – 76

Zorch Radio Review: Kryptos EP

Zorch Radio — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:47:39 +0000

The debut EP from Kryptos is something completely different to psychobilly, scratching an itch that’s been nagging you for who knows how long. With an undeniably unique sound that is as smooth as it is mental, this almost-perfect recording sets your speakers on fire.

I first heard these guys off the California Psychobilly compilation from Rockin’ Psycho Records, where they closed off the comp with a titanic six minute long track called “Between Here and There” (Lo-fi mono sample in Episode 74). This one stood out on the comp, primarily due to its length combined with its constant fresh and evolving sound. In a genre that’s rooted in punk and rockabilly, most songs feature a predictable formula and rarely exceed 3 min. Kryptos break this mold with some very out of the box influences that my tiny brain can’t even begin to identify.

There’s more to this band than the long songs, though, it’s primarily how different everything sounds. Their bassist is simultaneously clean and frantic with almost none of that slap-knocking sound (another surprisingly rare element in psychobilly). This was heavily exploited with some of the smoothest reverb’d guitars, creating a BIG, smooth and suave musical anomaly. It might just be because of how over-the-board this bass guy goes, but it also stands out even more when the second guitar gets in the mix. Even if you only heard their song “Hypocrisy” once, you’ll know that these guys are absolute creative geniuses (Low-fidelity monaural version heard in Episode 81).

While there’s the balls-mental psychobilly, the crystal-clean product, the unique edge and original style, this EP isn’t without its flaws. According to Kryptos’ band profile, they’re not just a psychobilly band. They categorize themselves as a “Psychobilly/Experimental/Progressive” band, and the progressive experiments are obvious in tracks four and five. If you’re a person who put on this EP for hearing some of THEE wildest rock and roll, then these are going to blindside you like they did me. These two tracks are slower and long-winded, creating a confusing vibe that could only be pulled off if it were trashy. Instead they sound too artistic, akin to what I imagine as Morissey is like. It’s a huge risk for a band to split their soon-to-be-branded sound on a debut release, especially within the niche genre of psychobilly. But are those two tracks bad? I honestly don’t know if it’s BAD music, I just know I skip them.

Even with the two weird tracks, this EP is still going to blast out your speakers and earbuds. The good stuff is absolutely WILD, while adding enough flair to stand out in a sometimes formulaic genre. Hopefully, Kryptos keep it wild with future releases. Get your hi-fidelity, stereophonic copy at Rockin Psycho Records. And to all you vinyl hounds, I feel your pain. While it’s definitely worth the few odd dollars, this is EP is for digital download only.

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Zorch Radio Episode 81: All Psychobilly and No Longer Nude

Zorch Radio — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:03:10 +0000

Zorch Radio Episode 81: All Psychobilly

Airdate: Thursday, January 26th, 2011

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No surf, no garage punk, no sleazy RnB, just the sweet meats tonight! Tried not to do very much talking to squeeze in as much psychotic, hell-bent, mutant rockabilly as possible. On the week previous, on Jan 19th, there was an ice-storm in Washington state and good ole KGRG lost power. I learned that a lack of electricity makes radio shows much more difficult. To get back on schedule, we closed off this night’s show with the thirtieth episode of Gone Mental from the fine folks at Twin Cities Rockabilly. Also, my radio station boss told me I can’t say “THE ALL NUDE KGRG” anymore and I have to stick with the station’s official circle “R” tagline: “THE ALL NEW KGRG.” So… does it sound better when I wear pants? Leave a comment below if you like it naked.

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Playlist

The Meteors – Maniac Rockers From Hell – Ace Records – Episode 81
The Meteors – You’re Mine – Sonovabitch Records – Episode 81
The Meteors – Down and Dirty – ‘People Like You’ Records – Episode 81
Steve and The Raise – Jack The Ripper – Self-Released – Episode 81
The Flapjacks – 6th Street – Tim Kerr Records – Episode 81
The Spectres – Jesse James – My Checkbook Records – Episode 81
The Arkhams – She’s Got the Power – The Space Records – Episode 81
7 Shot Screamers – Meet Me – Westminster Music – Episode 81
The Memphis Morticians – Rock and Roll Guitar – Episode 81
The Rockets – Robot Rock – Pot O Gold Recordings – Episode 81
Dicemen – Boogieman – Lude Boy Records – Episode 81
The Hangmen – Little Men in Suits – Ripper Records – Episode 81
TR6 – Psychobilly Mayhem – Headache Records – Episode 81
Hellbillies – Bucket of Blood – Ransom Note Recordings – Episode 81
Calavera – Brains on Fire – Love Arrow Records – Episode 81
Demented Are Go – I Wanna See You Bleed – Knock Out Records – Episode 81
Graveyard Shift – The End of the World – Dead Body Wreckerds – Episode 81
The Deadneks – The Change – Sickobilly Records – Episode 81
Fury III – Nerve Shot – Flying Saucer Records – Episode 81
The Tombstones – Preachin’, Prayin’, Guitar Playin’ – Saustex Media – Episode 81
The Quakes – Last of the Human Beings – Orrexx Records – Episode 81
The Kryptos – Hypocrisy! – Rockin Psycho Records – Episode 81
The Scallywags – Radioactive Decay – Crazy Love Records – Episode 81
Torment – Psyclops Carnival – Crazy Love Records – Episode 81
Frenzy – Robot Riot – Crazy Love Records – Episode 81
Mad Sin – Brainstorm – Maybe Crazy Records – Episode 81
The Ricochets – Love – Count Orlok Music – Episode 81
The Krewmen – Wild Fire – Lost Moments Records – Episode 81
The Meteors – Shout So Loud – Anagram Records – Episode 81
The Frantic Flinstones – Lunatics Are Raving – Raucous Records – Episode 81
Taggy Tones – 501 – Raucous Records – Episode 81
The Deltas – Victim of My Love – Nervous Records – Episode 81
Jimmie Lee Maslon – 3D Daddy – Rollin Rock Records – Episode 81
Hasil Adkins – She Said – Norton Records – Episode 81
The Alley Dukes – No More Hot Dogs – Flying Saucer Records – Episode 81
Batmobile – Ace of Spades – Nervous Records – Episode 81
Tommy Blake – Loray Hoody – Rhino Records – Episode 81
Season of Nightmares – Vigilante Murder Trial – Flying Saucer Records – Episode 81
The Meteors – Mutant Rock – Sanctuary Records – Episode 81
—Gone Mental Episode 30—

ZR Review: The Sonics at Capitol Theater

Zorch Radio — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:03:24 +0000

Written in early January of 2011 and published in the extremely limited “Zorch Zine: Issue Three” (only 1,000 printed)
December 31st
The Sonics, The Dirty Birds and November Witch @ Capitol Theater

I kept bragging about my tickets to this show for weeks. I didn’t care who they were, I had to tell them. “I’M GOING TO SEE THE SONICS!” Some people were stoked, but most said something like “The basketball team?” Guess it doesn’t help to be in Seattle…

I knew it was going to be THEE show of a lifetime. And I was right.

An hour drive south to Washington’s state capitol of Olympia was surprisingly short. Not much (that I know of) happens down here outside of politics, so I rarely make the trek. The 86 year old Capitol Theater is primarily used for plays and film, but occasionally puts on concerts. An all ages area was on the main floor (with seats) and a 21+ balcony was up top with a miniature bar serving champagne and cider. The venue could accommodate around 750 patrons, but it was hard to tell with the mix of theater seating and standing. The crowd ranged from 16 year old kids to people in their 70’s, which was refreshing and also a great sign of the headliner’s legacy.

The first band was a group of young guys called The November Witch. They were a mixed sound of garage, grunge, punk rock, whatever, and their potty-mouth was not welcomed by some of the older audience members. Not many people were too impressed, but they were combating the initial socialization of a gig and all the latecomers.

After the kids climbed off stage to their girlfriends and parents, the next band grabbed the crowd as if they were kings of rock and roll. Blindsiding most everyone there, The Dirty Birds absolutely destroyed the place with a timelessly loud and honkin’ set. I’ve never heard such ageless, dynamic, true American rock from any other opening act at any show. These guys have GOT IT.

The front of the stage was getting more and more packed as most seated folk soon lost their visibility. A lady from a radio station came up for an introduction and we all heard the opening ***twingggg*** twang*** of “Cinderella.” The place bounced into life as people from all generations were grabbed by the primal pounding sound of The Sonics. Despite a likely lack of biological teeth, these guys delivered a spot-on set that wasn’t held back by their age. New guy Freddie Dennis powered through some the vocals, encapturing the young and feral attitude that put The Sonics on the map. While he seemed a bit off character from the rest of his bandmates, his sound glued him in right and proper. A midnight countdown in mid-set and a few encores later, the legends called it a night.

The house lights came on and I stood there, staring off in disbelief. Not only had I seen one of THEE most influential bands in punk rock, but they also played a freakishly tight set! It’s sad to say, but too many hall-of-famers ride their legacy without putting effort into their performances. I was half expecting to be disappointed, but they play for keeps! It was REAL! And it was RIGHT!

-NOTE- This review was written by Jacob, host/producer of the live weekly radio show Zorch Radio. Check out more of our reviews, subscribe to the podcast, or check out the Archive Page. Follow us on Twitter. Like us on Facebook. Contact us here.

Zorch Radio Episode 77: Gigs, Burlesque, and Indonesian Punks

Zorch Radio — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:35:57 +0000

Zorch Radio Episode 77: Gigs, Burlesque, and Indonesian Punks

Airdate: Thursday, December 15th, 2012

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Lots to talk about here! Sorry for all the words, just click that link above and read while you listen. While I normally try to refrain to serious issues, this night, I mentioned briefly the heinous crap that went down with the old fogies and the Indonesian punks. And if any of you guys in Jakarta are reading this, my offer still stands; I’ll send you some stuff to really make piss ‘em off! We also talked about Graceland Five coming up in Episode 78 and promoted our Twitter contest for the Reverend Horton Heat/Supersuckers gig. And yes, those tickets were already given away, and, yes, you missed out. Maybe you should listen to the live show once in a while…

That night, we also plugged the successful Jan 16th gig at The Crocodile Cafe that is pictured above. Dragstrip Riot opened, and since it had been a while since they’d played a home show, there seemed to be a pretty good turnout. Three Bad Jacks tore it up with a rare lineup featuring rockabilly veterans John Palmer on drums and Dave Eckles on bass. I’d seen them a fair number of times, but this set was completely different. No fire, no gimmicks, just straight up solid rock and roll. Really enjoyed it! The girls came up next, which most people were there for, hosted by the mad skills of Vincent Drambuie. It’s difficult to describe burlesque with words and about as effective as pretending to eat, so I’ll just let this video of Aly Hellcat’s routine from the evening do the talking. This video was done up by Rob, the camera-king at RJB Photography.

But wait! This isn’t the Review Page of the website, this is Episode 77 that we’re talking about! Getting back on track, we had a concert calendar from Kjersti and closed the show with an airing of Gone Mental from Dan at Twin Cities Rockabilly.

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Playlist:

The Meteors – I’m Invisible Man – Cherry Red Records Ltd. – Episode 77
The Meteors – Awake With the Wolf – Sonovabitch Records – Episode 77
The Meteors – When Darkness Falls – Headhunter Records – Episode 77
Spellbound – Don’t Believe in Love – Unknown – Episode 77
Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers – The Deadenin’ – Yep Roc Records – Episode 77
Hard Money Saints – King of the Tribe – Revved Up Records – Episode 77
The Chop Tops – Teddy Boy Stomp – Split 7 Media – Episode 77
Dragstrip Riot – Last Chance For Goodbye – Magnum Twin Records – Episode 77
Dead Kennedys – Holiday in Cambodia – International Record Syndicate – Episode 77
The Goddamn Gallows – City of Hell-A – GBC Records – Episode 77
The Dedneks – The Change – Sickobilly Records – Episode 77
Demented Are Go – PVC Chair – Cherry Red Records – Episode 77
Klingonz – Klingonez – Fury Records – Episode 77
The Graceland Five – Don’t Be Cruel – 48th Avenue Wrekards – Episode 77
Rapetiles – Three Months to Live – Rockin’ Psycho Records – Episode 77
Nick Curran and The Low Lifes – Rocker – Eclecto Groove Records – Episode 77
The Super Suckers – Gato Negro – Redeye Distributions – Episode 77
Three Bad Jacks – Run Johnny Run – Unknown – Episode 77
The Monsters – I Want You – Voodoo Rhythm Records – Episode 77
Haunted George – The Tomb – In The Red Records – Episode 77
New Bomb Turks – Professional Againster – Epitaph Records – Episode 77
Mondo Topless – Amazon Queen – Dionysus Records – Episode 77
The Bug Nasties – I’m insane – Flotation Records – Episode 77
The Cynics – Turn Me Loose – Get Hip Recordings – Episode 77
Thee Cormans – Down Mitt Der Fuzz – In the Red Records – Episode 77
The Milkshakes – The Red Monkey – Ace Records – Episode 77
The Load Levelers – Blue X-Mas – Ain’t That a Rat’s Ass Records – Episode 77
The Phantom Surfers & Davie Allan – Devil Dust – Lookout! Records – Episode 77
Hasil Adkins – Chicken Flop – Norton Records – Episode 77
The Dirty Birds – The Kill Excerpt – Go-Kustom Records – Episode 77
The Sonics – You’ve Got Your Head on Backwards – Ace Records – Episode 77
Link Wray – Law of the Jungle – Ace Records – Episode 77
Ian & The Barnetts – Barnett Stomp – Boom-Boom Records – Episode 77
Thee Headhunters – It’s My Tribe – Tombstone Records – Episode 77
The Flying Dutchmen –Girl Like You – Boom-Boom Records – Episode 77
The Mothballs – She Makes Me Wild – Adult Party Records – Episode 77
T. Terauchi & Bunnys – Theme From Unfinished Symphony – Archive Int’l Productions – Episode 77
The Impacts – Kon Tiki – Sundazed Music In. – Episode 77
Impact Five – Riptide – Stone Age – Episode 77
—–Gone Mental Episode 24—–