Monthly Archives: August 2016

SONG OF THE DAY The Spades – We Sell Soul

Posted on August 31, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Roger Kynard “Roky” Erickson’s first notable group was The Spades who scored a regional hit with the 1966 classic psych track, ‘We Sell Soul.’ The song is included as an unlisted bonus track on Erickson’s 1996 ‘All That May Do … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Big Scary – Organism

Posted on August 30, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I kid you not, before I watched the video to today’s song earlier, I had been listening to it on Soundcloud and couldn’t help but get up and have a little boogie, this song just makes me want to move. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Glass Animals – Take A Slice

Posted on August 29, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s been over two years since Glass Animals released their debut album, and what a debut that was!  ‘Zaba’ is a fantastic listen from start to finish, full of booming bass lines, luscious vocals and all that melodically falls in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mick Jenkins – Drowning feat. BADBADNOTGOOD

Posted on August 28, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Earlier this month Chicago rapper Jayson Jenkins, aka Mick Jenkins, announced the release of his new album, ‘The Healing Component.’ Due this September via his Free Nation label, the album’s first shared track is titled ‘Drowning,’ a collaboration between Jenkins and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Up Up We Go! – Mirror Mirror

Posted on August 27, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Up Up We Go are a New Orleans band currently made up of Salvatore Geloso (vocals, guitar, composer), Stephen J Gladney (saxophone, conjurer of the winds), Robin “Lizardo” Sherman (upright & electric bass) and Shawn “Cool Water” Myers (drums/percussion, heartbeat). I use the word currently … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Adam Betts – Drumbones

Posted on August 26, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

My first encounter with Adam Betts occurred today when I heard ‘Drumbones’ on a radio show, I was instantly hooked, it’s all about the drums!  I’ve mentioned on many occasions just how much a good rhythm/beat means to me and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mauno – Benny

Posted on August 25, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I love a song with unexpected twists, and today’s perfectly crafted track definitely has a few turns up its sleeve! Formed in September 2014, Mauno – pronounced Mao-no are a four-piece from Halifax, Novia Scotia whose experimental sound is both … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Moondoggies – Oh Now Honey

Posted on August 24, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Ten years ago in the city of Everett, Washington, five friends came together and formed the Americana band,  The Moondoggies.  Releasing their debut ‘Don’t Be A Stranger’ in 2008, this album was to be on of the first releases for Hardly … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Don Drummond – Confucious

Posted on August 23, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

After featuring ‘Rico’s Torpedo’ by the great Rico & Joe’s All Stars last night, I’ve spent some time getting familiar with Don Drummond, the man who taught Rico Rodriguez to play trombone. Don Drummond was a Jamaican ska trombonist/composer who became one … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Rico & Joe’s All Stars – Rico’s Torpedo

Posted on August 22, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

This song has been stuck in my head ever since I played it earlier and I haven’t been able to stop humming it yet. Emmanuel “Rico” Rodriguez, aka Rico, Reco or El Reco was a Cuban-born Jamaican ska and reggae … Continue reading →

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