Monthly Archives: January 2021

SONG OF THE DAY Ty Segall – People These Days

Today’s sublime piece of garage rock was one of Ty Segall’s earliest solo recordings! Originally self-released as a cdr EP in 2007, this small selection of songs were accompanied by the liner notes detailing how,  “ALL SONGS BY TY SEGALL.RECORDED … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Sitka Sun – Desert

In this new world where many of us find ourselves restricted and locked-down, it’s only natural to dream of getting away and, whilst our physical selves may face limitations, I have found just the thing to satiate the desires of … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY William Onyeabor – Better Change Your Mind

Although I have been introduced to the many charms of William Onyeabor on many an occasion and enjoyed them EVERY time, I don’t really know too much about him! What I have discovered is that he was and a very … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Squid – Narrator ft. Martha Skye Murphy

Coming together in Brighton nearly six years ago, Squid are a lively, psych’y, post-punk bunch consisting of, Ollie Judge (Drums & Lead Vocals), Louis Borlase (Guitars & Vocals), Arthur Leadbetter (Keyboards, Strings, Percussion), Laurie Nankivell (Bass & Brass) and Anton … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Gabo Brown & Orchestre Poly-Rythmo – It’s a Vanity

Today’s delicious feast of sound comes to you courtesy of The T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou, a West African band hailing from Benin.  The “T.P.” stands for the French “Tout Puissant” and translates as “All Mighty”…which they most certainly are!!  Coming together in … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Los Saicos – Fugitivo de Alcatraz

Finding so much music everyday is something of a blessing and a curse! Much more of a blessing of course, how could I ever tire of the thrill of finding something new? That buzz you get when you unearth something … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Terry Callier – I’m A Drifter

For many years the only version I knew of The Drifter was the gloriously psyched out 1967 rendition by H.P. Lovecraft.  Today’s song is also a cover of the original, but couldn’t sound further apart from Lovecraft’s, but that’s the … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Chester Randle’s Soul Senders – Soul Brothers Testify Pt​.​2

Today’s piece of mighty fine funk-shine comes all the way from the late 1960’s! Released on US label, ANLA Records (subsidiary of the Goldbland Record label), Soul Brothers Testify Pt​1 and ​2 made up both sides of a 45 put … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos – Bocón ft. Luzmira Zerpa

““Bichos” is not only a superb introduction to Raúl Monsalve, but also to a swathe of incredible musicians you might still be unfamiliar with. It’s also a brilliant window into the rich musical seam of Venezuelan music, and an excellent … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Daz’Rene – Change

With an average price of £70 – £230 for an original copy of today’s song, I think it’s safe to say this is a rare 45!! Dazrene Patterson, a.k.a Daz Rene, hailed from Victoria, Texas and released only a handful … Continue reading

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