Ugly Things podcast

Ugly Things

Ugly Things Magazine, the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll read is now a podcast! Hosted by author and music journalist Mike Stax, Ugly Things brings you wild sounds from past dimensions, when rock ‘n’ roll was young, daring, dangerous and vital. Each episode brings you the very best in ’60s beat, garage rock, punk and psychedelic music, featuring interviews and profiles about the era’s most influential and underrated bands and artists, as well as reviews of vinyl and CD reissues, music-related books and films. Passionate, insightful, in-depth coverage of the overlooked music of the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and beyond.

Ugly Things Magazine, the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll read is now a podcast! Hosted by author and music journalist Mike Stax, Ugly Things brings you wild sounds from past dimensions, when rock ‘n’ roll was young, daring, dangerous and vital. Each episode brings you the very best in ’60s beat, garage rock, punk and psychedelic music, featuring interviews and profiles about the era’s most influential and underrated bands and artists, as well as reviews of vinyl and CD reissues, music-related books and films. Passionate, insightful, in-depth coverage of the overlooked music of the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and beyond.

 

#51

THE YARDBIRDS: Peter Stanfield interview

Mike has a lively, wide-ranging discussion with writer Peter Stanfield about his new book,... more

16 Mar 2026

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:43

16 Mar 2026


#50

All Roads Lead to Punk: GENNY SCHORR Interview

Mike talks to writer, musician and stylist Genny Schorr about her new book All Roads Lead ... more

20 Jan 2026

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:21

20 Jan 2026


#49

JOE MEEK: Robb Huxley interview

English songwriter/guitarist Robb Huxley shares extraordinary stories about working with m... more

22 Sep 2025

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:17

22 Sep 2025


#48

SONNY VINCENT Interview: TESTORS

Mike’s guest is an unsung hero of 1970s NYC punk rock, Sonny Vincent, whose band Testors m... more

18 Aug 2025

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:58

18 Aug 2025


#47

BONZO DOG DOO-DAH BAND: “Legs” Larry Smith

In this special episode, “Legs” Larry Smith shares hilarious tales of his years with the B... more

30 Jun 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:27

30 Jun 2025


#46

DUNCAN FALLOWELL Interview

Mike Stax has a scintillating conversation with English writer and critic Duncan Fallowell... more

29 Jan 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:30

29 Jan 2025


#45

PEANUT BUTTER CONSPIRACY: Alan Brackett Interview

In this episode Mike Stax talks to Alan Brackett, bass player, founder and songwriter of t... more

22 Dec 2024

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:47

22 Dec 2024


#44

WE THE PEOPLE: Wayne Proctor interview

In this episode Mike Stax talks to Wayne Proctor of We the People, one of the great overlo... more

06 Dec 2024

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:05

06 Dec 2024


#43

THE SAINTS: Ed Kuepper interview

In this episode guitarist and founder Ed Kuepper talks about the early years of the Saints... more

03 Oct 2024

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:20

03 Oct 2024


#42

Greg Prevost: After the Wars

Greg Stackhouse Prevost returns to talk about his fantastic new album, After the Wars, who... more

06 Sep 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:22

06 Sep 2024


#41

Chris Charlesworth: Just Backdated

Mike Stax talks to Melody Maker writer Chris Charlesworth about his experiences on the fro... more

21 Aug 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:54

21 Aug 2024