Monthly Archives: April 2016

SONG OF THE DAY The Pleasure Routine – Wires

Posted on April 30, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

It brings me so much pleasure to share another fantastic track from the Oakland-based sextet, The Pleasure Routine.  Taken from their upcoming debut album ‘Sugar Mountain,’ which I do believe is nearing completion, ‘Wires’ is the third single taken from … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sonny Til And The Orioles – Hey! Little Woman

Posted on April 29, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s song is a little golden nugget of soul which was originally recorded in 1963 by a band called The Orioles, ( also know as The Vibra-Naires, Sonny Til and his New Orioles).  The Orioles were one of the earliest vocal groups … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Soluzion – Strength

Posted on April 28, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

What a glorious song! Literally five seconds in and I just knew that that this was going to be a good listen, and then the supersonic sounds of ‘Strength’ unfolded! The magic behind this sound lies within the hands of four very … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Phoniks x Raashan Ahmad – That Feeling ft. Slimkid3 (Phoniks Remix)

Posted on April 27, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

There hasn’t been a lot of sunshine outside my window today, just a whole lot of cloud, rain and hail! So what do you do if the sun won’t come to you? You go to the sunshine that’s what you … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Little Barrie – I.5.C.A

Posted on April 26, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Ever since the London-based trio Little Barrie emerged from Nottingham in 1999 they have been cooking up their very own storm of rock, blues and good old-fashioned garage!  This year they are set to unleash some more of their musical … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Chelou – You’re So Good

Posted on April 25, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

No stranger to The Listening Post Blog, I first discovered Chelou last March when I stumbled upon one of his early singles titled ‘Aneurysm.’ At the time I did a little investigative work and tried to find out more about this … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Miss LaVell – You’re The Most

Posted on April 24, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Miss Lavelle White, also know as Miss LaVell, is a soul and blues artist who has been creating music for most of her life; her rich history as a singer and songwriter is matched by the music she makes today. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Elite Beat – Los Baez After Midnight

Posted on April 23, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

This funky Portland OR. band are an experimental 6-piece whose sound is inspired by world music, their influences deriving from just about any corner of the globe! Coming together nearly a decade ago, Elite Beat have perfected the art of creating … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY King Khan – Never Hold On

Posted on April 22, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Singer-songwriter and producer King Kahn has recently shared a new track called ‘Never Hold On.’  This funky little soul number wouldn’t sound at all out-of-place on a Curtis Mayfield album and has been featured on the soundtrack to the film … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Woods – Hang It On Your Wall

Posted on April 21, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Brooklyn-based Woods released their ninth album on the 9th of this month and titled this delightful collection of songs, ‘City Sun Eater in the River of Light.’  Released via the band’s Woodsist imprint, this is a collective of musicians whose … Continue reading →

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