Monthly Archives: August 2019

SONG OF THE DAY Jazz Spastiks & People Without Shoes – Step To (feat Bathtubbs & Nappy Red)

Posted on August 31, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Hailing from Scotland, The Jazz Spastiks (a.k.a The Slipmat Brothers) are hip hop beat makers, dj’s and producers, Coconut Delight and Mr. Manyana.  Equipped with the fattest and most jazziest hip hop sounds, the duo create the very finest of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Oh Sees – Henchlock

Posted on August 29, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

When a song is just way too cool for its own good its hard to find the words.  I’ve always maintained that my blog was about the music speaking for itself and today’s track does this and then some….This bad … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Protomartyr – In My Sphere

Posted on August 28, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

When vocalist Joe Casey, guitarist Greg Ahee, bassist Scott Davidson, drummer Alex Leonard all stepped into a studio together for the first time in November of 2011 they didn’t know they were about to record an album.  Going by the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Vetiver – Tight Knit

Posted on August 27, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Forming nearly 17 years ago in San Francisco and headed by singer/songwriter Andy Cabic, Vetiver have been consistently churned out a steady flow of smooth indie folk ever since their self-titled debut in 2004. Over the years the band have … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Yak – White Male Carnivore

Posted on August 26, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Back in 2015 the London-based trio Yak The band released an EP through Jack White’s Third Man Records and a year later their ferocious debut album was spawned.  The record was an relentless, fierce storm of gritty punk-rock with attitude, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Fuzztones – Ward 81

Posted on August 23, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Contrary to its classic psych-rock 60’s sound, today’s song was actually written and recorded nearly 20 years later! Founded by singer-songwriter and guitarist, Rudi Protrudi, The Fuzztones were a garage rock revival band that came together in New York in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Animated Egg – Sock It My Way

Posted on August 22, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

The late L.A. session guitar genius Jerry Cole has long been revered for his work with everyone from the Beach Boys and the Byrds to Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.  In addition to leading surf gods the Spacemen it has … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jackson Jones – I Feel Good, Put Your Pants On

Posted on August 19, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Jackson Jones was a producer, guitarist and bass player in the Hippy Boys who recorded today’s tremendous Funk/Disco/Reggae classic in the early 80’s in Canada! Created by Jackson Jones, I Feel Good Put Your Pants On, is a soulful disco-funk … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Rustin Man – Judgement Train

Posted on August 17, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Between 1981 and 1988 Paul Webb was the bass player for Talk Talk.  In 2002 he released one album under the name Rustin Man, a collaborative record with Beth Gibbons of Portishead entitled Out of Season.  Its taken a few years for … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Velvet Underground – I’m Gonna Move Right In

Posted on August 14, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve never claimed be the biggest Lou Reed fan (don’t hate me) and for those that know me, they will know that I don’t really rate them too much…but I have to concede that The Velvet Underground have had a … Continue reading →

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