Monthly Archives: December 2020

SONG OF THE DAY King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Life Is Cool

Posted on December 30, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard have recently launched a new bootleg program, which will allow fans, indie labels and more to release the band’s music how they wish! How cool is that! Attached to their website and Bandcamp page, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Patsie Slater – A Tear

Posted on December 29, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

The dark and sultry tones of Patsie Slater’s voice as she forlornly hollers out her words of torment reaches out and touches my heart each time I play this track! This song isn’t bright, nor is it happy, but the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kirby Lee – Laura Marie

Posted on December 28, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

I bring to you tonight a rather mysterious 45!  I caught this rockabilly gem on the Musicdawn Christmas Youtube show the other night and my ears perked up from the moment it started!  Issued on a label called Pirco, the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kunihiko Murai – Yajugari M-11 T-3

Posted on December 27, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s only been a couple of days since I last posted, but it feels like ages! It’s good to be back!! Today I have a very very cool Japanese instrumental funk track to share with you!  Possibly issued on an … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Growlers – Lonely This Christmas 

Posted on December 24, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

I guess many people may be finding it hard to feel festive this year with all that’s going on?! Hell, I find it hard to feel festive most years, but I hope that goodwill and an element of cheer will … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY In Motion Collective – Jesse’s Jing

Posted on December 23, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Formed as a Californian trio in 2010, In Motion Collective later consisted of a 10-piece, horn-heavy powerhouse!!  Generating a powerful and eclectic fusion of afro-funk and soul, their attention to authenticity comes from a myriad of sounds, drawing influence from … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Barış Manço – Kol Bastı

Posted on December 22, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Tonight’s song was a complete chance (and very random) find, but I can’t get it out of my head for love or money!! What a cool track!!! The artist responsible for incredibly groovesome tune is Turkish musician/singer-songwriter/composer/actor/television producer/ show host, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Babe Rainbow – The Wind

Posted on December 21, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Describing their 60’s-inspired sound as “God picking sunflowers,” The Babe Rainbow are a dreamy trio hailing from Byron Bay. Colourful by name, this retro trio are most definitely colourful by nature and create a cosmic sound that falls somewhere between … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Caro – Closet Lunatic

Posted on December 20, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Leeds band Caro may have been around for the past 7 or so years, but it was only recently that they released their first album.  Named after a town in France (which, according to an interview I read with the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Robbie Basho – If I Had a Possession

Posted on December 19, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Since starting my over blog six years ago I’ve had a world of new sounds open before me, but one of the most memorable and prominent discoveries for me has been an artist called Robbie Basho!  I don’t think I’ve … Continue reading →

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