Monthly Archives: August 2015

SONG OF THE DAY Thee Oh Sees – Web

Posted on August 31, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

In May this year Thee Oh Sees released their latest album, ‘Mutilator Defeated At Last’ which came out via Castle Face Records.  This latest offering sees the San Franciscan garage rock outfit veering slightly towards a more funkier rhythmic path … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Deerhunter – Snakeskin

Posted on August 30, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s been two years since Deerhunter released their last album ‘Monomania’, but the Atlanta based band have just resurfaced with a brand new album that is set for release this October via 4AD.  Following a car accident in 2014 that … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Big Nothing – The Wreck

Posted on August 29, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Big Nothing are a Bedfordshire 3-piece consisting of Olie Campbell (vocals and bass), Alex Acreman (drums) and Dom Notarangelo (guitar and backing vocals).  From what I can gather so far, their music combines elements of alternative rock, grunge, post rock … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Deradoorian – The Expanding Flower Planet

Posted on August 28, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Angel Deradoorian, also known as Deradoorian, is a LA-based singer-songwriter who is best known for being the bassist and vocalist with Dirty Projectors from 2007 to 2012. A week ago today she released her debut solo LP, ‘The Expanding Flower … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Eighteen Nightmares At The Lux – Dead As A Bone

Posted on August 27, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

There’s a lot of chaos coming out of this band and I like it!  Forming in London back in 2011, Eighteen Nightmares At The Lux are a four-piece that have ripped the beating heart out of early Rock’n’Roll and placed … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Petite Noir – MDR

Posted on August 26, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Petite Noir is the project of South Africa native Yannick Ilunga, a singer/producer/multi-instrumentalist, who previously fronted the “misty-pop” electronic band Popskarr.  First appearing around 2012, his music has been compared to that of TV On The Radio and his sound … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Hey Colossus – Hop The Railings

Posted on August 25, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Hey Colossus have recently announced their second album of the year, Radio Static High, and shared the single “Hop The Railings”.  The London/Somerset 6-piece released their highly rated ‘In Black and Gold’ back in February but have already created it’s follow … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sea Moya – Do Things

Posted on August 24, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Earlier this August The Guardian featured newcomers Sea Moya as their new band of the week, describing them as ”accomplished and ambitious” which I would agree is the perfect way to describe this new German three-piece. Drawing upon a wide … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tender – Melt

Posted on August 23, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

London-based newcomers Tender have just shared a brand new track titled ‘Melt’.  This is their third release so far and just like ‘Armour’ and ‘Legion’, this song bears the same distinct signature sound that they have developed and perfected.  Where … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Guy Fox – Antique Furniture

Posted on August 22, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Oakland 4-piece Guy Fox have just released their long awaited debut LP ‘Night Owl’ and, upon first listen, it definitely has the potential to be worth the wait. Night Owl was recorded at San Francisco’s Tiny Telephone Studios with the … Continue reading →

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