Kyah-Slapdash 7" (Japan, 1985)

Alright, let's go a little crazy this morning. I was sick yesterday and now an trying to get pumped to go back to work. This is helping. For your listening pleasure, displeasure maybe, who knows, is Kyah.  This particular track Boy has Lip Cream doing back-up vocals and is about as quintessentially Japanese punk as you can get. This group had quite a catalogue, and lots of member changes, so the later stuff sounds different than this. But, this couldn't get much catchier or more motivating.  If you are interested there is more info HERE.  

So, enjoy. 

Megon

  

Suzy Saxon and the Anglos-Boys In Dresses 7" (US, 1983)

I picked this record up in New York a while back completely on a whim. It was cheap, looked awesome, girl singer, right year and lo and behold, it's pretty catchy. And, there's a video! Here's the kicker: I have found everyone in this band and none of them have returned my messages. I did get a hold of (and I'm not gonna say how) Suzy Saxon's cell phone number. BUT SHOULD I CALL HER? Out of the blue, cold call? Seems crazy? I mean, I stalk the heck out of people on the INTERNET for an interview but calling? 

So, what do you think? Should I call Suzy Saxon?

On another note, I am going through some pretty dumb and stressful family shit right now, so please excuse any long absences, etc. I am doing my best to keep everything together but all non-essential programs in my life are taking a hit right now, so have patience with me.  

Love,

Megon

Kate O'Neal-My Hair (US, 1988)

And, we're back!  I hope you all had smashing holidays. For our first post back after the holidays, something a little different.  I have posted before looking for info on bands, and that's what I'm gonna do now.  This time, though, it's personal.  I have never started an investigation with SO LITTLE info about a song.  Here's what I know.  I have long been obsessed with this tune, like, since 1990 when my brother gave me all of his Dr. Demento tapes, which he used to record off of the radio.  Most of the tunes contained within these tapes are your typical silly, novelty stuff.  Some funny, most annoying.  BUT, one of the tapes contains a super low-fi, amateur and woeful tune called My Hair by Kate O'Neal.  Honestly, I think it's the rawness and pitchiness which attracts me to it.  I have found little to no trace of this song online, it just appears on the archive lists of the shows themselves, along with another track credited to her called Kids, Kids, Kids which I have never heard but would LOVE to.  The track itself is not exactly for everyone and I know that, and despite knowing that I'm still gonna share with you the only recording of it I have.  Soon, I am having the tape digitized, but until then you can listen here and imagine what it sounds like without all the background noise and distortion.  And, to those saying I'm crazy and obsessive, I completely agree and wouldn't have it any other way. 

Otherwise, and to the point now. I have tracked down half a dozen people by this name to no avail.  If you are Kate, know Kate, have a recording of this song or the other I mentioned, get at me! A song about not knowing how to wear your hair is something every girl needs to be able to pull out of her musical arsenal. 

All right, I will be back soon with actual informative posts!

XOXO

Megon

Toxic Fumes-Easy Money (US, 1983)

I posted this song earlier and thought "That was silly, this should totally be a blog post." So, here we are.  Talkin' about the 1983 Mystic Records The Sound of Hollywood Girls comp.  This was the accompaniment to The Sound of Hollywood-Destroy LA, they came out the same year. But, it would appear the ladies didn't gain much traction, despite the catchy name and pretty sweet cover art.  And, I will tell you, there are really only a couple good tracks in the bunch, in my opinion. You can read a bit about it or download it all and see for yourself HERE.

This particular song is my favourite track from the whole comp, and seemingly & sadly the only release, by LA group Toxic Fumes.  As I've told y'all before,  I LOVE songs about money and this one is a real doozy.  And, very appropriate since I FINALLY got paid today from a job I've been working at for a good long while.  A Christmas miracle!  Anyway, that's all for now.  If I don't make it back before Christmas, have a happy holiday!

xoxoxoxoxox

Megon

Joolz-Love Is (Sweet Romance) 7" (UK, 1985)

I am back from Toronto! What a wild weekend.  I had a VERY interesting meeting with Mark of United State for the next issue of the zine and picked up some records including this little gem, Joolz, among some other things.  I must say, I skipped this record the fist time based on the cover art but am happy it was put back under my nose for re-inspection.  Both tracks on this are super cool, by why wouldn't they be, the music was written by guys from New Model Army and was recorded by Mark Boyne, who also worked on almost every New Order record.  And, here's a big, long interview with her HERE. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the track. I am going to get some interviews transcribed and rehydrate after a very taxing 48 hours.  Hope you had a good weekend!

XOXO 

Megon

DA!-Dark Rooms 7" (US, 1981)

Totally bummer news about Lorna Donley, the singer of Chicago post-punk group DA!, passing away today.  I am not usually an obit/in memoriam kinda person but just thought what better time to share the work of this awesome group.  Also, seemed like this was going under the radar a bit. I'm not gonna mush this up with anything else.  Enjoy the jams.

Hugs and big wet kisses,

Megon

Les Lou's/The Questions-Take a Ride (France, 1979)

Monday again, already?  How does this keep happening.  Every time I turn around it's freakin' Monday again.  I had a discussion with someone yesterday about sharing things you don't want to share and here's one I didn't want to share. I know it's selfish, but some things you just feel other people won't appreciate ENOUGH, that's how I feel about Les Lou's/The Questions.  Although, I do not have much information to share about this group, what little I have I am keeping for the zine (sorry!).  I also don't know why they have two names or why they never had any official releases, all comp tracks and an appearance in a film I have mentioned here many times, my favourite, Le Brune Et Moi.  Without further ado, here's my favourite track, SUCH a great song, taken straight from the film, called Take A Ride.

If you like that and you haven't already seen the movie Le Brune Et Moi here it is in it's entirety!  You heard me.  Don't wait, go watch it now.  It's only, like, an hour long.

Ok, that's all I'm saying for now. WATCH THIS MOVIE! 

Love,

Megon