Category: Music

Music of all kind.

Chilling Ghost Stories

The story behind Chilling Ghost Stories is quite interesting. It begins in the early 70’s, when cousins Barbara Freeman and Connie Regan decided to quit their jobs and make a living from telling stories after receiving much acclaim while telling stories to audiences while working at the same library. Although there was some struggling at …

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6′+ Episode 76 is Up!

To quote the description given at the new listing: “The tribute album Creepsville ’13 has taken up our time, so we wondered what other music is 25 years old. So, get ready for some cuts from The Lurkers, The Radium Cats, The Dickies and more. We also have Monstermatt Patterson an Dr. Gangrene, bringing you …

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6’+ Delay

Those of you who read our podcast’s Facebook page might have noticed the following: “Odds are that there won’t be a show this week, due to schedule conflicts, impromptu dental appointments, car chases and the discovery of the Wolfman’s tomb.” Sadly, the odds have become a definite thing and there will not be an episode …

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Music to Haunt By: The Horrorville Haunt

Hollywood Haunts Official Site The Horrorville Haunt, Introsound 2013 In the years since I reviewed Monster Movie Haunts! in the first “Music to Haunt By” series, Hollywood Haunts (aka Introsound) seems to have focused more on creating albums intended for use at parties rather than spooky ambiance CDs. But don’t think that’s a complaint against …

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6′+ Episode 75 is Up!

To quote the description given at the new listing: “Make your Friday the 13th a raucous one with the new episode featuring music from Howlers, Murder Party, Cripple Creek Fairies, Eaten Back To Life and more. Monstermatt Patterson brought the (cheese) dip and Dr. Gangrene comes prepped with some killer movies to watch. It’s time …

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6′+ Episode 74 is Up!

To quote the description given at the new listing: “09/08 is GdL16′s 5th, so we celebrate with music from Go!Tsunami, The Mullet Monster Mafia, The Aquabats, Radioactive Chicken Heads, Coffin Fly and more. Dr. Gangrene regifts a Recommended Movie of the Week and the image drawn on the cake looks like Monstermatt Patterson and The …

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Freaky Tiki Surf-ari: 6′+ Episode 73 is Up!

To quote the description given at the new listing: “If you needed a reason to get lei’d, here you go: Freaky Tiki Surf-Ari 2013! Our annual showcase of surf, tiki, exotica and more. The Drool Brothers! Kava Kon! Hans Karl! Space Party! And much more. Dr. Gangrene prescribes you a Movie of the Week and …

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Freaky Tiki Surf-ari: Les Baxter

Les Baxter Official Site Ritual of the Savage, Rev-Ola Records 2006 (Original release date: 1951) The Passions, Rev-Ola Records 2006 (Original release date: 1954) Ever since I first started the Freaky Tiki Surf-ari, I know that someday I simply had to cover the work of Les Baxter in some way. Considering how his album Ritual …

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Freaky Tiki Surf-ari: The Coffin Daggers

The Coffin Daggers Official Site Monsters from the Id, Urko Records 2011 New York 1999. While Y2K was weighing heavily on many peoples’ minds, Viktor Venom (aka Victor Dominicis) was thinking about music. Having previously preformed as a part of Reagan Youth, Chaos UK and Nausea, Venom was no stranger to punk rock. However, he …

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6′+ Episode 72 is Up!

To quote the description given at the new listing: “It’s a Lovecraft themed episode, coinciding with his 123rd Birthday and the Necronomicon convention, taking place in Providence, Rhode Island this weekend. Music from The Quintessentials, The Fireballs, The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, Cancerslug and more. Monstermatt Patterson gives you the Insmouth Look with another …

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Freaky Tiki Surf-ari: Hans Karl

Hans Karl Official Site Shagxotica!, Hans Karl Music 2002 The works of Josh “Shag!” Agle have an undeniable place in the world of Tiki culture (and vice versa). But for some reason, that only seems to apply to the art of Tiki and not the music. While it is true that Shag has designed covers …

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Freaky Tiki Surf-ari: Volcano Kings

Volcano Kings Official Myspace Music For An Exotic Monster Beach Party in Outer Space: Volume 1 , The Pawtucket League of Gentlemen 2012 The Rhode Island-based Volcano Kings have one of most intriguing musical styles I’ve ever encountered. Although plenty of the bands I’ve reviewed here cite surf, spy and film western music as influences, …

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6′+ Episode 71 is Up!

To quote the description given at the new listing: “Vincent Price. Do I have to say more? How about music by Mad Tea Party, The Coffin Nails, Mad Sin and The Barbarellatones? What about All This and Gore? Home Haunting: Jersey Devil Style? Or perhaps the Monstermatt Minute? Have I said too much? Maybe I’ll …

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6′+ Episode 70 is Up!

To quote the description given at the new listing: “Get polydactyl in this cat themed episode of 6′+, featuring music from The Creeping Ivies, The Bloodtypes, Shark Bait, The New Jacobin Club, and a whole lot more. The fire department is busy getting Monstermatt Patterson down from a tree in time for a Monstermatt Minute, …

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6′+ Episode 69 is Up!

To quote the description given at the new listing: “From around the world to around your ears, 6′+ returns with our annual International showcase. After a week off, we’re back with music from Ghoulshow, El Ray, Shonen Knife, Sr. Bikini and more. We stop by the Duty Free store to pick up Monstermatt Patterson and …

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6′+ Delay

We’re sad to announce that our podcast’s annual “Local Music Showcase” episode featuring an international selection of music had to be postponed. As a result, there will be no new episode of the podcast this week and will instead premiere on August 3rd. If you have any suggestions for artists/bands from countries outside the US, …

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