Monthly Archives: December 2016

SONG OF THE DAY BB Eye – Texas Chainsaw Mascara

This quirky little track came up on my Soundcloud page yesterday and it’s rather perky presence hasn’t been far from my mind ever since.  This is just the thing if your looking for a pick-me-up with a punk edge, I … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Agar Agar – I’m That Guy

Paris-based Agar Agar are a synth disco outfit who have recently released their debut EP, Cardan.  The duo, consisting of singer Clara Cappagli and producer Armand Bultheel, specialise in an eclectic collection of synth-laden late night disco jams with a nostalgic … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY The Wytches – Digsaw

Brighton 3-piece The Wytches have often been referred to as a Psychedelic rock band, but anyone who has listened to them will know that this title is merely the tip of the ice berg as far as genre description is … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Fifteen Feet Of Pure White Snow

If only! If only we did actually get to see some of the mystical, elusive white stuff!..ok, perhaps not fifteen foot, but a little bit wouldn’t be so bad! For anyone that may notice my small cheat here, yes you … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Jenny Hval – Female Vampire

Norwegian artist Jenny Hyal released her sixth studio album, Blood Bitch in September via Sacred Bones Records and, for me, this is a new an interesting discovery. Reading about the writing process behind this album, I discovered how Hyal’s fascination with Vampiric … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster – Psychosis Safari

Tis the season to indulge, so indulge I have, in lots of great music… Today I dug out two of my all time favourite albums, switched them up to full volume and enjoyed them every bit as much today as … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE (CHRISTMAS) DAY The Wailers – Christmas Is Here

Christmas day is here and I dare say most of you will be celebrating and getting full into the festivities of Yule, certainly not checking out what the Listening Post Blog has selected for its Christmas day song!  So, without … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY The Maytals – Christmas Feeling Ska

This track is so jolly and if this doesn’t get your baubles skanking I don’t know what will! Originally released as a 45 in 1964 with ‘Let’s Kiss’ as its B-side, this is a perfect way to bounce along to … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Soul Saints Orchestra – Santa’s Got A Bag Of Soul

Whether you like it or not, that time of year is almost upon us and Christmas is but a whisker away, so why not greet it with a large shot of funk and soul! If I were to tell you … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY The Frightnrs – The Dispute

Daptone records pride themselves on producing exquisite vintage sounds and with Brooklyn’s reggae stars, The Frightnrs the label has mastered the art of producing a superb and polished 60’s-sounding dancehall album. Crafted under the intricate eye of producer Victor Axelrod … Continue reading

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