Monthly Archives: June 2017

5 JUICY SONGS OF THE DAY!!!…to keep you going whilst the LP Blog is away.

Posted on June 29, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s that time of year again and the LP Blog is off gallivanting for a week as of tomorrow, so today is a special treat! Not just one song of the day, but FIVE!! Yes, here are five lovely tracks … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ticklah – Nine Years

Posted on June 28, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s song takes us on a winding dub journey going back 10 years to 2007 when renowned producer Ticklah first released Nine Years.   Victor Axelrod, aka Ticklah, is an independent Brooklyn music producer and artist who has been an integral … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Steakfry – Torn Apart

Posted on June 27, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s been a while since I featured something unsigned and emerging so I was more than happy to find today’s song waiting for me in a stack of blog submissions. Ryan Costelloe, aka Steakfry, is an 18-year-old singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard – The River

Posted on June 26, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard (or King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard as I mistakenly used to call them) released this gem of a song on their 2015 album, Quarters! Although the album only consists of four songs (I … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY BADBADBADNOTGOOD – Speaking Gently

Posted on June 25, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

BADBADNOTGOOD have featured in many a LP blog post over the last year or so, their experimental sounds providing many a pleasurable listen.  Regretfully I’ve yet to see them live, but did manage to catch the last part of their … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Little Barrie – Love or Love

Posted on June 24, 2017 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 unique blend of surf-rock, blues and good old-fashioned psych-infused garage and feeding it to hungry psych fans such as myself!! Their latest … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Frankie Seay & The Soul Riders — Soul Food

Posted on June 23, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

If you were to play the first 30 seconds of this song on a continuous loop, I’d be a happy bunny, this is one seriously gorgeous big beat!  Don’t get me wrong, I love the whole track, but this into … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tom Zé – Jimmy, Renda-se

Posted on June 22, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s song has got one mighty addictive riff to it, I can’t get it out of my head!  After hearing Jimmy, Renda-se for the first time yesterday I’ve been listening to it again on Youtube today, discovering a lot about this track … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Loose Meat – Edge Of Love

Posted on June 21, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Now here is a track that I am getting rather excited about today! With its striking and unusual sound, this record instantly became a prominent musical feature of my day! Loose Meat are an avant-disco collaboration between Archie Bronson Outfit’s Mark … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sharaf Band feat. Xaawo Hiiraan – Kadeed Badanaa Naftaydani (My Life is Full of Tribulations)

Posted on June 20, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

 “This stunning compilation of ’70s songs from Somalia (with an incredible backstory) has the verve of ’90s hip-hop & the soul of Ethio jazz.” The intriguing description above drew my attention to some more exciting new sounds tonight!!  New York’s … Continue reading →

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