Monthly Archives: November 2022

SONG OF THE DAY Ghost Funk Orchestra – Your Man’s No Good

It’s been a while since I featured New York’s Ghost Funk Orchestra in 2017, but I’ll change all that today! It’s been nearly ten years since producer/musician/arranger Seth Applebaum created this ever-evolving project, Ghost Funk Orchestra, and in that time his … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY The Routes – Kapow!

“No gimmick, no bullshit… Stomp’n’Grind Garage Rock, Garage Punk, Surf, Rhythm and Blues, Psych… Whatever the hell WE want to hear!”       (The Routes) Though The Routes’ sound may be rooted in the past, their music is very much … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY John Lee Hooker – Boogie Chillen’

“Boogie Chillen’” “the riff that launched a million songs”…..Cub Koda (Singer/guitarist/music critic) Aside from being one hell of a driving blues track, this song is soooo relevant when it comes to the history of music! Not only has it inspired … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Duffy Power – Dollar Mamie

Duffy Power is one of those unsung musical heroes that is worthy of so much more recognition than he ever got! A truly credible artist in his own right, he has collaborated, worked and written with some of the greats, … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Skinny Pelembe – Like A Heart Won’t Beat

Born in Johannesburg, growing up in Doncaster and now based in London, Skinny Pelembe’s music reflects the freedom of his creative make-up. He produces, plays guitar, sings and MCs, tapping into a unique, influence-weaving sound. With an open mind and … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY The Golden Dregs – American Airlines

When someone writes from the heart and chooses to share it in their music, it makes it even easier to connect with the source; such is the case with The Golden Dregs. I’ve spent a while today going over some … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Los Pekenikes – Viento Inca

You may remember me featuring a track from the very cool Los Pekenikes last month (though if you are anything like me, you won’t remember last week), but I did!! I featured the absolute ear delight that is Tren transoceánico … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Bailey’s Nervous Kats – Traveling Sam

Hailing from the wilds of Northern California, Bailey’s Nervous Kats were one of the many relatively anonymous rock & roll bands of their time. Their surf-fuelled songs were raw and consisted mainly of highly melodic instrumentals, but there were exceptions … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Jack Trombey – Underlay No.3

It’s times like these that I wish I could mix and sample, what a superb break this is! How good would this be in a mix?? Those beats!!! What a marvel this mighty fine instrumental is!! Underlay No.3 formed part … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Buffy Sainte-Marie – Little Wheel Spin & Spin

Buffy Sainte-Marie wrote to reveal the “truth… about indigenous realities” through her music…… Beverly Sainte-Marie, better known as Buffy Saint-Marie, wrote and recorded today’s haunting melody in 1966. Issued on her third album, Little Wheel Spin and Spin was the … Continue reading

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