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THE LOONS were formed in San Diego, California in late 1995. In the last ten years they have evolved into one of the most exciting and original bands on the scene. The band’s line-up features lead singer Mike Stax (ex-Tell-Tale Hearts, Crawdaddys, Hoods), bass player Anja Diabolik (previously of the Diaboliks and Thee Cherylinas), guitarists Marc Schroeder and Chris Marsteller, and drummer Mike Kamoo.This uniquely, multi-national line-up creates a distinctive sound combining the hard, kinetic drive of European freakbeat with the psychotic melodic cool of California’s Sunset Strip circa ‘66. While the Loons draw heavy inspiration from groups like the Pretty Things, the Yardbirds and Love, they are also fiercely original in their approach, creating their own uniquely intense songs rather than opting to be ’60 garage jukeboxes.Their first album, LOVE’S DEAD LEAVES, was produced by Ebbot Lundberg of Sweden’s Soundtrack of Our Lives. The Orange County Weekly hailed it as a “masterpiece”, describing the Loons as “a blast furnace of an art-driven garage band ... This music teems with the dementia of such bona fide American whackos as Arthur Lee, Sky Saxon, Sean Bonniwell and Roky Erickson.”The Loons’ brand new album, PARAPHERNALIA, has been released on UT Records and is already being acclaimed as an instant classic.

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Member Since: 2/25/2005
Band Website: ugly-things.com
Band Members: Mike Stax voc Marc Schroeder g Chris Marsteller g Anja Bungert b Mike Kamoo d
Sounds Like: "With PARAPHERNALIA, The Loons definitely take their sound to the next level, and with the scene being rife with pretenders, that's a very good thing!" - David Bash, Shindig Magazine
Record Label: UT RECORDS
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

new recordings

Two new tracks are recorded with the addition of Glenn Campbell (yes, from the Misunderstood) on Psychedelic steel guitar. More new material is in the works and live shows should be upcoming late summ...
Posted by The Loons on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:30:00 PST

Review from "Sick Among The Pure"

From Sick Among The Pure " By Kim Riot url: http://www.sickamongthepure.com/reviews.html     On certain days, visibility from the mountains to the beach in San Diego is quite clear...
Posted by The Loons on Wed, 07 Sep 2005 06:47:00 PST

Review in Record Collector UK

THE LOONS Paraphanalia UT UTCD-2202 (47:03) ***** A real cool way-out sound from San Diego Mike Stax's heart probably pounds in anticipation as he squeezes between hags blocking access to a pile a scr...
Posted by The Loons on Tue, 30 Aug 2005 07:45:00 PST

Casbah CD release party aftermath

Thanks to all of you who made it to the show last night. It was packed. The Casbah eventually had to post a "SOLD OUT" sign at the door but I was told at the end of the night it was actually "11 peopl...
Posted by The Loons on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

CD Review from Popism!

Paraphernalia [UT/2005] The content of this album is actually a perfect match of the bands front man Mike Staxs whereabouts, being an Englishman on the American west coast. After an almost exclu...
Posted by The Loons on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

CD Review Shindig! Magazine UK

THE LOONS Paraphernalia (Ugly Things; CD) There's nobody left walking this earth who knows as much about '60s rock 'n roll as Mike Stax (except perhaps Jon "Mojo" Mills), and the publisher of Ugly ...
Posted by The Loons on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Paraphenelic Ear Pleasers

Check out our teasers from the new album - you like ? - buy the whole bloody things for a sensational internet special price at www.ugly-things.com
Posted by The Loons on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

MP3's coming soon !

We are in the process of getting more info on here as it becomes available. MP3's of the new CD will be added shortly. Anja XXXX
Posted by The Loons on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Loons new CD Paraphernalia

Out now - Get The Loons brand new CD PARAPHERNALIA at www.ugly-things.com now !
Posted by The Loons on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST