Monthly Archives: September 2020

SONG OF THE DAY Damaged Bug – Bunker Funk

Posted on September 16, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

“The Bug is back and more hideous than ever – join us in a gawp at its iridescent shell, its alien mandibles…and the guts streaming from the wound….” Four years ago John Dwyer and his band of Damaged Bug’s released … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Montgomery Express – The Montgomery Movement

Posted on September 14, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

The Mongomery Express consisted of two blind vocalists in their 20’s and several teenage “groovemasters” from Indiantown, Florida.  Founded and directed by Mr. Sandy Montgomery and known as the Montgomery Express, the group originated in the early 70’s and created … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Budos Band – Unbroken, Unshaven

Posted on September 13, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

For over 15 years Brooklyn’s finest psychedelic afro-soul instrumental outfit have been creating their unique fusions of 60’s/70’s, jazz, deep funk and Afro-beat sounds.  Masterful in all things instrumental, this band make the most compelling of sounds and with effortless … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Warmduscher – Standing On The Corner

Posted on September 12, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

“A band full of interesting pseudonyms and filthy sensibilities….” Known as one of South London’s best kept secrets, Warmduscher are lively eclectic bunch created from fragments of various other bands.  Firmly established now with three albums and a scattering of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Oh Sees – If I Had My Way

Posted on September 11, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Each year for the last three years, John Dwyer’s garage rock project, Oh Sees, has released a new album:  Orc in 2017, Smote Reverser in 2018, and last year’s Face Stabber.  Arriving slightly behind schedule (as with everything this year), new album Protean Threat is … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Fantastic Shadows – Time For Peace

Posted on September 8, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

These undeniably soulful, passionate, and urgent songs from obscure 45’s, dug up from a long dormancy in attics, sheds and crates across the American south, are a subset of seventies-era gospel, focusing not on Jesus or God, but instead on … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Exuma – The Obeah Man

Posted on September 7, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

 Macfarlane Gregory Anthony Mackey was a Bahamian musician best known as Tony McKay and Exuma! As well as being a musician he was also a playwright and author, but songwriting was his thing, his music an entity of its own. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Japanese Television – Martian Soup

Posted on September 5, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

With a taste for all things spaceadelic, Japanese Television create fascinating instrumental jaunts that transport you to cosmic worlds.  Last month I brought you Falling Spikes, the second single from the galaxy surfers latest EP, “3”. The band formed in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Sweet Enoughs – Dream Puppy

Posted on September 4, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Have I awoke in a dream?  You may find yourself asking this exact same question if you take a listen to this little bubble of sonic bliss!  I have just stumbled upon a curious album and it sounds like its … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kevin Morby – Campfire

Posted on September 3, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Kevin Morby always makes me feel like I’ve come home.  His voice offers a structure of solace and his lyrics fill the room with soft embraces.  When you listen to Kevin Morby, one thing you can always bank on is … Continue reading →

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