Category Archives: Alt rock

SONG OF THE DAY Strange Cages – The Cracks

Posted on June 17, 2017 by

Brighton three-piece, Strange Cages released their 6-track EP, The Cracks yesterday and I’m here to tell you that its is well worth the wait (if, like me, you have been waiting for this).  If you haven’t experienced the psychedelic fury of the Strange … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Strange Cages – Leader of a Cult

Posted on May 9, 2017 by

When I’m yearning for something a little bit weird and really rather wonderful, I know I can turn to the crazed, gritty punk-fuelled power of the Strange Cages.  No stranger to the LP Blog, this Brighton-based trio always put a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Omni – Wire

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

Today my attention was instantly grabbed by the delightful sounds of Atlanta’s rock outfit, Omni, whose debut album releases this July. The group features former Deerhunter/Balkans guitarist Frankie Broyles and ex-Carnivores members Philip Frobos and Billy Mitchell and if their two … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mango Zabba – Vagrant (The Bakery Sessions)

Posted on December 6, 2016 by

Last month Mango Zabba whisked me up in their cosmic clutches with the supersonic sounds of  ‘Becky’ and I’ve yet to touch back down to earth.. Hailing from the Netherlands this four piece consists of, Lars Bergman (vocals/freaky guitar), Iason Georgiou … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY She Keeps Bees – Counter Charm

Posted on December 2, 2016 by

Residing in New York, this extremely creative and very productive duo have been self-releasing material since 2006, all of which I hasten to add, was created from home! Consisting of singer-songwriter and guitarist, Jessica Larrabee and her partner Andy LaPlant … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Holy Bouncer – Anticipation

Posted on November 16, 2016 by

Holy Bouncer are a Barcelona based five-piece with a powerful, roaring, supersonic 60’s and 70’s influenced rock sound.  To date, the band have released four official tracks and have covered a few old greats including the Rolling Stones, “You Can’t Always … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY James Brute – Here She Comes

Posted on November 14, 2016 by

When you listen to the well-crafted songs of James Brute, you’re getting so much more than just bloody good music, for entwined in these walls of intricate rhythms and memorable melodies are lyrics that tell stories and lines that paint … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Brett Detar – Satan’s Foot On My Neck

Posted on September 20, 2016 by

I love to delve and dabble into various genres, for there are not many styles of music that I can’t appreciate at least once, even with something like Country…though I must confess this doesn’t happen too frequently. Today’s song grabbed … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Civilian – Skulls

Posted on September 19, 2016 by

This may not be a typical song choice for me (whatever my ‘typical’ may be), but I really like the way this song kicks off and gets stuck in right from the start, hitting you with the line, ‘You hang … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Quilt – Padova

Posted on May 31, 2016 by

Boston-based four piece, Quilt released their third album ‘Plaza’ earlier this year and have just shared the second video from this LP.  Written by Quilt’s Shane Butler and directed by Christopher Good, ‘Padova’ is a deeply intimate and touching song written … Continue reading →

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