Monthly Archives: February 2016

SONG OF THE DAY Quilt – Hissing My Plea

Posted on February 29, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

This is my first listen to Quilts new album ‘Plaza’ and I’m enjoying it so far… Releasing their third album just a few days ago the Boston four-piece have once again nailed the art of genre-merging.  Their diverse sound criss-crosses … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Old Smile – Sleeping Dancing World

Posted on February 28, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Now I do love it when song instantly grabs you, especially if it has both a catchy melody and funky groove!  Lucky me, I just so happen to have found both of these key elements in today’s song! ‘Sleeping Dancing … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Blocktreat – Hinterland Steez

Posted on February 27, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

When the world won’t leave you alone and all you want is a little peace, find your way out of the madness with a little bit of Blocktreat and his great new song, ‘Hinterland Steez’! It’s working for me, one … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Chills – Pink Frost

Posted on February 26, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I was digging though one of my cupboards today and found an old psych-pop box set that I’ve had for ages, I’ve never played it too much as I only really like a handful of songs, but I’ve never wanted … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Night Beats – Vultures

Posted on February 25, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Seattle three-piece Night Beats released their third album ‘Who Sold My Generation’ via Heavenly Recordings on January 29th.  The record was recorded on 2″ analogue tape and co-produced by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s Robert Levon Been (who also plays bass … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY James Hunter Six – Something’s Calling

Posted on February 24, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

James Hunter was born about an hour away from The Listening Post’s headquarters in Essex, UK but has travelled far ever since his music career began in 1986.  The r&b singer-songwriter started out playing with a band called “Howlin’ Wilf and the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Me and My Drummer – Blue Splinter View

Posted on February 23, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

If you like a song with an unexpected twist then look no further for Berlin-based duo Me and My Drummer have just the thing.  Returning after a three-year break Charlotte Brandi and Matze Pröllochs have just released a new album ‘Love … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jesse Mac Cormack – After The Glow

Posted on February 22, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I was just reading a review about Jesse Mac Cormack and it had suggested that “his slow-paced, textured artistry seems to really get under your skin,” naturally I had to take the challenge to find out if this could be true. Jesse Mac … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kevin Morby – Harlem River

Posted on February 21, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Last month I featured the music of Greek producer Moderator and a new song from his latest album called ‘Harlem River.’  If I had realised then where the original sample for this song came from, I would have discovered Kevin Morby … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Joy Crookes – New Manhattan

Posted on February 20, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Going to see Benedict Benjamin last night was just as I’d expected, delightful! The small stage snugly housed a completely new addition for Benedict, a band! It was to be the first time that he had performed with a full band … Continue reading →

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