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JON SPENCER × HYSTERIC GLAMOUR: Released 8 August 2026

Posted on August 4, 2026 by admin

“＜ JON SPENCER × HYSTERIC GLAMOUR ＞

A collaboration with Jon Spencer, a charismatic figure in the alternative rock scene, has arrived.

Sales will begin simultaneously on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the official online store and directly managed stores nationwide.

This lineup—a must-have for fans—features artwork from classic albums by the various legendary bands Jon Spencer has led, applied to a zip-up jacket and two styles of T-shirts.

◾️ JUKEBOX EXPLOSION Embroidered Zip-Up Jacket
A cropped zip-up jacket infused with a rockabilly aesthetic.
The back features a bold, intricate embroidery of the artwork from *JUKEBOX EXPLOSION*—a rare album by Blues Explosion (active since 1991)—creating an edgy design characteristic of Hysteric Glamour.

◾️ EXTRA WIDTH T-Shirt
A T-shirt featuring the design of *Extra Width* (1993), the second album by JSBX. This record established the band’s signature style and served as the precursor to their masterpiece *Orange* (1994).

◾️ PUSSY GALORE T-Shirt
The front displays the cover art from *Groovy Hate Fuck* (1986), a mini-album by Pussy Galore (formed in 1985).
The back print faithfully reproduces the design of a limited-edition cassette tape—released that same year—which featured a full cover version of the Rolling Stones’ masterpiece *Exile on Main St.*

【Sales Start Date】
Saturday, August 8, 2026

【Available At】
・Hysteric Glamour stores
・Hysteric Glamour official online store
・ZOZOTOWN
*Sales on the official online store and ZOZOTOWN are scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM on the day of release.
*Please note that the release time may shift depending on system conditions.” – https://www.instagram.com/hystericglamour_tokyo/

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Jon Spencer – NEW Interview: Rolling Stone Japan

Posted on August 4, 2026 by admin

“I’m Furious” — An Indomitable Rock Spirit, Anger at Trump, and Memories of the Legendary First Summer Sonic – NEW Jon Spencer interview published in Rolling Stone Japan (4 August 2026).

“What did they give us? They gave us rock ‘n’ roll. I always cite Little Richard as an example. Little Richard was a pioneer—the “Queen” of rock ‘n’ roll. He was a Black man, but also a drag queen and bisexual. The current administration is trying to eliminate people like that entirely. They want to erase, exclude, and deny anyone who is different from them. I can’t stand for that. Rock ‘n’ roll wouldn’t exist without “the other”—without that element of difference. This interview, and even *Rolling Stone Japan* itself, wouldn’t exist. The world would surely be a much more boring place than it is now.”

“彼らは何を与えてくれたのか？　ロックンロールを与えてくれたんだ。俺はいつもリトル・リチャードを例に挙げている。リトル・リチャードは創始者、ロックンロールの“女王”だ。彼は黒人男性だったが、ドラァグクイーンでもあり、バイセクシャルでもあった。今の政権はそういう存在をすべて排除しようとしているんだよ。自分たちとは違う人たちを抹消して、排除して、否定しようとしている。俺にとってそれは我慢ならないことなんだ。“異質なもの”がなければロックンロールは存在しないからね。このインタビューだって、Rolling Stone Japanだって存在しなかっただろう。きっと、世界が今よりもずっと退屈な場所になっていたはずだ。”

Full Interview Here: https://rollingstonejapan.com/articles/detail/45156/1/1/1

Photo: Jon Spencer / Kendall Wind / Spider Bowman (show #123) – Shibuya Club Quattro, Tokyo, Japan (8 October 2025) by Masashi Yukimoto

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Bob Bert – NEW Interviews

Posted on July 28, 2026 by admin

Bob Bert – I Was in That Band with Grady Sandlin ep. 40 (27 July 2026)

“This week my guest is Bob Bert. I had a wonderful time chatting with Bob about drums, art, and life. We spend a lot of time talking about his years with Sonic Youth and especially Pussy Galore, but Bob’s career stretches far beyond those legendary bands.

We also dive into his new solo album, Beach Bongo Bloodbath, and what inspired him to finally make a record under his own name after all these years.

I really enjoyed this conversation and hearing Bob’s stories about New York’s underground music scene in the late ’70s and early ‘80s. I think you’re going to enjoy this one as much as I did.”

Listen Here: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/13048e07-d190-449a-8856-d69828dc964c

RiYL Podcast ep. 765 (25 July 2026)

“Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Action Swingers, Lydia Lunch, Mick Collins — Bob Bert has kept the beat for some of the best. This year, the drummer’s own name finally graces the front of the album, with Beach Bongo Bloodbath. Mixing original with wildly original covers, the record puts the percussion’s unique voice on full display.”

Photo: Marc C / Hardcore Legends Trading Cards #953

Listen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VovuxdPOSxo

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