Retrospect '60s Garage Punk Show

Raw, unvarnished 60s garage rock wasn't just an American phenomenon—it was a global outbreak. In this episode of Retrospect, we circle the globe to uncover mid-60s teen stomp from every corner of the earth. We spin Japanese Group Sound classics like The Tempters alongside Malay fuzz from Les Kalifas, Italian beat music from I Nomadi, and fierce instrumental grooves from Peru’s Los Belkings. Turn up the gain and take a trip around the 1960s underground map! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

My therapist says I need to talk about my feelings, so I made a special 60s garage podcast instead. This week it’s all MY fave tracks so expect a high-octane mix of raw punk, acid-drenched psych, obscure global garage, acetates, and bizarre covers from all over the planet! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Retrospect is back this week with another killer episode filled with fuzz, grit, and teen angst! A throwback to when Glyn Bowen, owner of reissue label Hyperloop Records spoke to us about his discoveries, tracking down those responsible, and reissuing these delicious slabs of 60s fuzz! Read more at https://hyperlooprecords.bigcartel.com/ Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

After Psychedelic Pseptember’s soaring highs, the music hits a brutal reality check. This episode explores the dark, paranoid underbelly of garage punk—featuring raw tracks about hate, dislike, broken trust, and crushing psychological comedowns. Hate, malice, and spite - it’s Bad Vibes Only! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Wrapping PSYCHEDELIC PSEPTEMBER - We are digging straight into the vaults for a masterclass in heavy, fuzz-crazed late-60s mayhem. Featuring subterranean deep cuts from Spontaneous Corruption, The Sound Expedition, Heavy Balloon, Courthouse Massacre and The Soundz, this episode is a heavy-duty assault of raw, unapologetic garage psych. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

When raw, high-energy garage bands discovered mind-altering substances and studio reverb, the genre took a sharp left turn into the cosmos. We trace the lineage from twangy, high-octane surf instrumentals into the murky, mind-expanding depths of late-60s garage punk freakouts. This episode explores the exact moment gritty teen angst melted into heavy, fuzz-soaked psychedelic instrumental soundscapes. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Bubblegum Brain-Melts and more - covers, Acid Tests, groovy spots. It's part 2 of our annual exploration of all things PSYCH! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

IT'S BACK - our month of lysergic deep dives! We kick off Psychedelic Pseptember 2026 with a 'Psycho-Electric Happening' before some sage words from a real actual Pastor, global psych covers of Hendrix and the Stones, 'Psychsploitation' tracks and more! Dig? Drop me a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, dude. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Another hour of way cool 60s garagey goodness - garage rock, acetates, instros, proto-psych. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Forget high fidelity; we’re chasing high volatility. We’ve dusted off the rarest acetate 45s in existence to bring you a wall-to-wall set of garage punk drenched in authentic vinyl hiss, pops, and warps. It’s as close to the 1966 cutting lathe as you can legally get. These tracks never saw a proper commercial pressing. They lived and died on fragile acetate discs that popped, clicked, and hissed with every rotation. Tune past the surface noise for a masterclass in lost, raw 1960s teenage garage rock. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Three certified classics give you a taste of the era, but the main event is down in the muck. We fulfill the Retrospect mandate by plumbing the absolute depths of obscurity—where the fuzz is heavier, the sitars are weirder, and the records are practically mythical. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

We’re drafting your ears into active service, spinning a heavy-duty set of 60s garage punk featuring band names and tracks pulled straight from the barracks—think marching-snare beats, militaristic monikers, and enough fuzz to wipe a nation from the face of the planet! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Hot on the heels of my 'Group, Groop & Groep Sounds' fiasco - a genuine 'GS'-focused episode featuring THE EDWARDS, THE FINGERS, THE GOLDEN CUPS, THE BEAVERS and more! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

How can there be a ‘Group’ Sounds Special with not a single track from Japan? AHA! Trust Retrospect to unearth an hour of tracks from global Groups, Groops and Groeps! It’s a study in 60s naming conventions and sonic carnage, and our final word on the best-titled bands of the 60s. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Acetates are delicate, just like the teenage ego. Tonight, we treat these rare, fragile recordings with the respect they deserve—by playing them at top volume. Featuring the wildest garage cuts from the youngest, loudest bands in the 1960s. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

We’re tuning into the obscure frequencies of 1966-68 with a 🇪🇸 Spanish Pretty Things cover, 🇲🇽 Mexican Beatles cover, 🇬🇧 British Who cover, and lots more before we bring proceedings to a close with a 🇲🇽 Mexican CCR cover. It’s a wide-angle view of a decade that never stopped screaming.. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

We kick things off by providing the perfect garage-punk-fueled distraction for DC’s most unnecessary disaster, and follow with a flight to Psychedelphia, the Kartune Kapers are On The Plane and two further groups also chose to Stop, Get A Ticket! Sheesh, this rambling monologue coulda been written in Sharpie! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

We're digging deep into the dustier corners of the decade, bringing you hidden gems and raw sounds that'll blow the speakers right out of your wall! Selections from the US & UK, continental Europe, and two killer tracks from Peru! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

You’ve heard the hits, but have you heard them through the ears of 1960s garage bands from Italy, Spain, Greece, New Zealand, Spain and Uruguay? We’ve scoured the international underground to bring you the wildest, raunchiest, and most obscure cover versions of 60s classics. We’re talking about local bands from every corner of the globe taking familiar melodies and putting them through the "garage filter"—resulting in something entirely new, undeniably raw, and often unrecognizable. Grab your passport and tune in to the chaos! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

We are worshiping at the altar of the most glorious sound in rock and roll history: The Fuzz. If you like your 60s rock with a side of static and a heavy dose of teenage rebellion, grab your headphones—this one is going to be loud. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Buckle up—the garage door is opening, but the landscape looks a whole lot different this week. 🌀🚀 On this episode of Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show, we’re leaving the basement behind to drift into the ether. We’ve curated a deep-dive journey through the most obscure corners of 1960s psychedelic rock, where raw garage energy meets far-out cosmic exploration. This week’s sonic itinerary includes: 💊 L.S.D. – Mystery of the Mystical Invasion 🪐 Big Boy Pete Miller – My Love Is Like a Spaceship 🌙 The Graded Grains – Lucifer Sam 🏺 Apaslar – Gilgamis ...and plenty more deep cuts to melt your speakers. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Ankharr, Kuff (who claimed to be 347 years old), Zoarg and GMX. Oh, and a fifth member but he was invisible!🛸 It's a crazy tale of an ultra obscure 🇦🇺 Australian garage band, and one that's inspired a series of way cool covers by this week's guest Ethan Kernaghan of the En Kernaghan Band. Read more 👉🏽 https://enkernaghan.bandcamp.com/ Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

A whirlwind tour of the 1960s underground. We cover the dark, rebellious beat of the GDR, the psychedelic-tinged rock of Turkey, and the melodic, upbeat garage-pop of the French and Italian Riviera. And a dedicated "GS" block—four tracks of pure, unadulterated Japanese garage gold. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Time's against me this week - Strongly and Bigly! So I have exhumed one of my fave 'Guest Selector' episodes. It's what happens when a Belgian crate-digger curates the playlist. You get a masterclass in the obscure. Peter Chloupek joins us to spin a selection of ultra-rare garage rock that survived the decades in dusty European basements. It’s a sonic journey from the US midwest to the heart of Europe, featuring bands that recorded one single and vanished into the fog. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

We’re bridging the Pacific with a high-octane set of Peruvian "savage" garage and Japanese GS. Featuring the primitive screams of Los Saicos (the kings of Lima) and the sharp-suited, organ-heavy grooves of The Spiders, and a heavy long-form garage classic cover from The Golden Cups. It’s a masterclass in how the 1966 garage fever translated across different cultures. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Psychotic Reaction - the UK band, The Ugly Z, Viz Roboti, Los Yetis - a whooooole lot more in this week's show! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

It’s a curated trip through the 1960s underground, featuring tracks that were too trippy for the radio and too obscure for the history books. We’ve unearthed some serious "how-is-this-not-famous" gems. Whether you're a seasoned crate-digger or just looking to expand your horizons, this episode is a one-way ticket to the distorted heart of 1967. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is lovingly created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

We kick things off with a leftover from last week's Louie Louie Special - that riff so familiar it’s practically in our DNA. Once the remnants of "Louie" dust settles, we dive into the American basement scene of 1965–1966, explore some proto-psych, and a selection of global garage! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Some bands got the chords right; some bands... didn't. This week, we celebrate the beautiful chaos of a bedrock garage track – and explore covers from the UK, Colombia and France. It’s a celebration of the misunderstood, the re-imagined, and the flat-out wild versions of the world’s favorite garage track! It’s a border-crossing fuzz-fest you won’t want to miss. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

"Mom, it’s not a phase—it’s a fuzz pedal!" 🎸👟 This week on the Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show, we’re headed back to the loudest high school basement you’ve never heard of. Forget the polished harmonies of the charts; we’re spinning the raw, unhinged sounds of 1960s teen bands. We’re talking about 12, 13 and 14-year-olds who spent their lunch money on distortion pedals and their evenings screaming themselves hoarse. If you like your rock and roll messy, loud, and slightly out of tune, this is the deep dive for you. It’s the sound of suburban rebellion before the "Summer of Love" made everything pretty. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

"What, Me Worry?" This week on the Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show, we’re trippin’ through the archives with a double-header of high-octane weirdness. First, we’re tracing the chemical trails of The Pretty Things’ legendary anthem "LSD." We’ve unearthed a stack of the rarest, fuzziest, and most obscure covers of this track ever recorded. But wait—don’t lose your mind just yet! We’re also diving into the satirical world of MAD Magazine. We’ve tracked down a handful of 60s cuts loosely inspired by the "Usual Gang of Idiots." It’s a mix of garage grit and counter-culture comedy that you won't hear anywhere else. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

We’re spinning mind-bending tracks from the United States, Italy, Finland, Argentina, Mexico, and New Zealand. These aren't just songs; they are sonic postcards from a time when the world was expanding, the guitars were loud, and the rules were being rewritten in every language. Turn on, tune in. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

If you thought "Garage Rock" was just a bunch of kids in a Detroit suburb, think again. This week, we’re proving that the 1960s "teenage rebellion" was a worldwide phenomenon. The episode takes a somber and necessary turn as we focus on 🇮🇷 Iran. We’re spinning two tracks from the pre-revolutionary Iranian scene. But we’ve also got deep cuts from Central and South America, unexpected rockers from Belgium and Scandinavia, and some truly mind-bending sounds from Thailand, Cambodia, and Hong Kong. Global Garage - it's our Raison d'être, our Savoir-faire, our Il pezzo forte even! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Dust off your fuzz pedals and adjust your tracking—we’re diving into the distorted, vibrating heart of the 1960s underground. In an era where "shaggy" hair was a political statement, a surprising number of bands landed on the exact same name. We’ve managed to track down tracks from five distinct (and often confused) outfits. Warning: This episode contains high levels of feedback and extreme levels of "shag."

Another hour of way cool 60s garagey goodness from Japan, Mexico, Turkey, Madagascar - and a whole lot more! LIKE/FOLLOW/RATE/REVIEW if you would be so kind 🤟 Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Holy grails of obscure global garage and heavy psych. We’re talking: • 🔥 The Heavy Hitters: The insane Japanese psych-fuzz of The Helpful Soul and that massive organ-driven cover of "Tales Of Brave Ulysses" by Inside Experience. • 🌀 The Global Trip: Polish psych-folk from No To Co, French energy from L'Assemblee, and the legendary Japanese "Group Sounds" of The Jaguars. • 🧛 The Truly Bizarre: The Vampires Of Dartmoore—if you haven’t heard German horror-lounge-psych, you haven’t lived. • ⚡ Pure Garage Grit: The Headstones and The Desperates bringing that raw, 1960s teenage angst. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Pack your bags and leave your passport at the door—the next episode of Retrospect 60s Garage Punk is crossing borders and breaking language barriers. This week, we’re diving into the raw, frantic, and fuzzed-out sounds of the Spanish-speaking world!Think snarling vocals in Spanish, Farfisa organs pushed to the limit, and enough reverb to shake the Andes. It’s a testament to a time when a cheap guitar and a bad attitude were the only universal languages that mattered. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

An hour of psych obscurities from around the world - US, UK, Netherlands [4 tracks!] and France Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Another hour of way cool 60s garage goodness from the [barely] US, UK, NZ, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, The Philippines, Mexico and Nicaragua! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Inspired by a listener - I kick off with a Velvets cover, a selection of Them covers, and more! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Get ready to melt your mind! This week on the podcast, we're taking another global trip to the forgotten corners of 1960s psychedelic rock. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Another hour of way cool 60s psych from THE HUMANE SOCIETY, BACHS, WEST COAST POP ART EXPERIMENTAL BAND, LOS FLINTSTONES and more. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Wrapping a year. Great tunes. Ideal festive listening! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Keeping it weird - a military band covering The Doors, a Mexican Beach Boys cover, Graf Zepplin, Fever Tree, Freaks of Nature and more! Let's send 2025 to the kerb. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Compliments of the season to y'all - kick back with an egg nog or three and dig THE SONICS, WAILERS, MISSING LINKS, KNACKS and some wild global tracks! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Get ready to melt your mind! This week on the podcast, we're taking a global trip to the forgotten corners of 1960s psychedelic rock. Forget the big names! We're spinning mind-bending tracks unearthed from the dusty crates of the US, Canada, UK, NZ, Mexico, France, the Netherlands Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

A set of Sunset Strip tunes - plus tracks from seven countries, and a playlist absolutely bursting with primitive punk energy. If you think you know '60s garage, prepare to have your map redrawn. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

⚡️ FLASH & CRASH! The Fuzz is Real! ⚡️Turn your volume knobs to the right and get ready to wreck the speakers. This week on the Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show, we are digging deep into the obscure, the loud, and the totally unhinged. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

A WHO cover, two BEATLES covers and a whole lot more obscure 60s garage rock! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].

Ascolta! It's an all-Italian special encompassing obscure garage, plenty of covers including THREE Italian WHO covers, Italian psych and more! Figo! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].