Category Archives: 4AD

SONG OF THE DAY The Birthday Party – King Ink

Posted on November 9, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

The deep, dark and very dirty-sounding King Ink is one of a handful of songs written by Nick Cave whilst he was in England during the Birthday Party’s brief residence in the UK in 1980. Featuring on the band’s 1981 debut LP, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Birthday Party – Release the Bats

Posted on October 28, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Continuing with this weeks Halloween theme (for this is my most favourite time of year), I have been delving deep into the darkness to source some sinister sounds to spook your soul!  Today’s tomb shaker was performed by The Birthday … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY D.D Dumbo – Brother

Posted on October 8, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s been a long time coming but Castlemaine’s Oliver Hugh Perry, aka D.D Dumbo, has finally released his first full length album ‘Utopia Defeated’. Eagerly anticipating its release and living off the vast sounds of his glorious debut EP, ‘Tropical … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY D.D Dumbo – Walrus

Posted on August 21, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

After featuring one of my all time favourite artists yesterday, I bring you another! A more recent discovery and one that I came upon just a couple of years ago, but one that has made a massive impact on me. Oliver … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY D.D Dumbo – Satan

Posted on May 22, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve been eagerly awaiting this day and it’s been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over and after a two-year hiatus Oliver Hugh Perry, aka D.D Dumbo, has finally returned! It filled my heart and ears with joy … Continue reading →

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