4Ever Songs: The B-52’s ‘Planet Claire’

The B-52’s were ’70s punks molded not from the syringes and leather of New York City, but from the campy detritus you might have found in the thrift stores and garage sales of their home of Athens.

They channeled spy soundtracks, exotica, surf music, long-abandoned dance crazes and garage rock — music that was gathering dust by their 1979 self-titled debut LP which includes our 4Ever song of the week: Planet Claire.

The B-52’s were ’70s punks molded not from the syringes and leather of New York City, but from the campy detritus you might have found in the thrift stores and garage sales of their home of Athens

Music by Bergman: Bosco Rogers

Bosco Rogers are flower punk ruffians hailing from the South of England consisting of Barth and Del, joined on stage by a bunch of wastrels, cranks, waifs and strays. Taking inspiration from bands like The Monks, The B-52’s and Guided By Voices, careering forward between 60’s psychedelic rock, new wave and proto-punk. This year they’ve just released their debut album “Post Exotic”.