Category Archives: Alt rock

SONG OF THE DAY Posse – Keep Me Awake

Posted on July 27, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Originally featuring on the b-side to their rather scorching/scorched 2017 Kismet single, Keep Me Awake also appeared on the band’s final record, Horse Blanket – released that same year. Posse were made up of Paul Wittman-Todd (guitar/vocals), Sacha Maxim (guitar, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Febueder – Brazillia

Posted on November 21, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

A little bit late with this discovery, Febueder only came into my radar this last week! Emerging in 2011 this experimental three-piece (now a two-piece) hail from Ascot, Berkshire and were formed by schoolmates Kieran Godfrey, Harry Summersgill and Sam … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bodega – Name Escape

Posted on March 28, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Bodega: Embracing pretension and moulding it into their own shape. Emerging in 2016 after former outfit Bodega Bay naturally petered out, Bodega are a New York band consisting of co-vocalist and songwriter Nikki Belfiglio, guitarist Madison Velding-VanDam, bassist Heather Elle … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Strange Cages – Sick With Desire

Posted on September 7, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

“We are proud and disgusted to present to you the second single and video from our upcoming ‘Silver Queen’ EP.” Hold tight, leave your sanity at the door and brace yourself for a little Friday night madness, the Strange Cages  … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Beak> – Brean Down

Posted on August 23, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Krautrock trio, Beak> have recently announced a new album which will release next month on Invada Records & Temporary Residence.  Formed in 2009 by three Bristol musicians, Billy Fuller, Matt Williams and Portishead’s Geoff Barrow, the band’s third offering is titled “>>>” … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Oh Sees – Sentient Oona

Posted on August 20, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve read mixed reviews about Thee Oh Sees (or now just the Oh Sees) latest record, Smote Reverser,  so when a very good friend sent me a link to the new album last night, I’ve made a point of working my … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Little Barrie – Surf Hell

Posted on July 30, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Little Barrie have a special place in my heart and although it took me a while to discover them, I more than made up for the late start! Emerging from Nottingham in 1999 they have been cooking up their very own unique … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Animal Noise – River

Posted on July 26, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Hailing from a town not too many miles away from me, Animal Noise are a three-piece alt rock outfit from Colchester consisting of Josh, Birdy and Jack.  According to their Facebook page they remain unsigned, but have a new album coming … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sleep Eaters – Ghost On Fire

Posted on June 28, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

This bouncy bundle of raging raucous fun has had me jollying around all over the place today and I’m happy to discover that I’ve caught this band right from their debut single! Ghost On Fire is the first offering from garage-rockers, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Buttertones – You and Your Knife

Posted on April 24, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

True to their namesake LA’s Buttertones are smooth and pliable, equipped with a sound that will lull you into a hazy dream one minute, before propelling you into outer space at the speed of light the next..you just never know … Continue reading →

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