More than three decades in, The Woggles still play like the shark that has to keep moving. The garage-rock stalwarts kick off 2026 with their brand-new single “Love Tick,” out now, arriving alongside their collection ‘Stop and Take A Minute,’ a handpicked set of B-sides and rarities now out via Wicked Cool Records. Listen here.
Written by frontman “The Professor” Mighty Manfred and guitarist Peter Greenberg (Barrence Whitfield & The Savages, The Lyres, DMZ), “Love Tick” is a high-voltage dose of the band’s signature rock ‘n’ soul swagger, born out of a creative partnership that took shape during the pandemic. “Our bands touring together in the past built a friendship that led to us writing songs during the pandemic,” says Greenberg. “‘Love Tick’ tells the story of Manfred’s attraction to ladies worldwide.”
While the single surges forward with fresh electricity, ‘Stop and Take A Minute’ digs deep into the vault, gathering hard-to-find tracks, overlooked gems, and choice cuts that showcase the band’s raw power and enduring groove. Far from a simple retrospective, it captures the breadth of a group that’s spent more than 30 years keeping real rock ‘n’ roll alive and dangerous.
For a band this deep into its run, The Woggles operate as a forward-moving force rather than a legacy act. “The band is not as much an institution as a way of life,” says Mighty Manfred. “The main thing is to keep swimming, ’cause the shark has got to keep moving.” That momentum is powered by a formidable lineup: a twin-guitar attack from Graham Day (The Prisoners, Solar Flares, Thee Mighty Caesars) and Shane Pringle (Tiger! Tiger!, Bad Spell), with Pringle also on saxophone, anchored by the rhythm section of Buzz Hagstrom (bass) and Dan Elektro (drums).
Drawing from early rock ‘n’ roll and R&B through ’60s garage, soul, and the British Invasion, The Woggles fuse vintage fire into a singular sound, hard, loud, and delivered with more majesty than recklessness. Having shared stages with legends including Johnny Cash, Link Wray, and The Zombies, their live reputation remains untouchable. As Meredith Ochs declared on NPR’s All Songs Considered, a Woggles show will change your life.
Upcoming Shows:
July 31 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
August 1 – Sacramento, CA – Torch Club
August 4 – Palmdale, CA – Transplants Brewery
August 6 – Long Beach, CA – Alex’s Bar
August 8 – Los Angeles, CA – Permanent Records Roadhouse