Category Archives: Alternative

SONG OF THE DAY Kutmah – Bury Me By The River (feat. Gonjasufi)

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

When I heard this song for the first time earlier today, I was intrigued by its curious, slow-burning vibe and had to go back and give it another listen. This isn’t a track that grabs your attention, but rather lures … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY ShitKid – Tropics

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

ShitKid is the project of 24-year-old Åsa Söderqvist who made her debut last spring with her self-titled debut EP, a release that quickly propelled her into being one of the most talked about new acts in Sweden. Originally from the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nick Hakim – Pour Another (Live)

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

New York soul revivalist Nick Hakim only has to sing a few words and the room fills up with soul, his voice is a dazzling and effortlessness breath of fresh air. Born in Washington DC, Nick Hakim now resides in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Skinshape – The Bay

Posted on May 19, 2017 by

I love it when little pieces of a big musical jigsaw come together; one day I’ll be writing about a particular artist, band, or album and then a few days/weeks/months later, I stumble upon something else that links to a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Good Good Blood – Away Away

Posted on May 12, 2017 by

It’s so nice to find myself completely captured in a moment this evening, lost for a few minutes in a song which has coaxed me in with its gentle and inviting melody, nourishing my ears with words that really resonate … 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 Old Smile – Couldn’t Resist

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

New Jerseyan artist, Tom Herman, aka Old Smile, is a familiar name to the Listening Post Blog and one artist who has left his musical imprint on the LP Blog’s heart (tap Old Smile into my search bar and you … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jonti – Rain

Posted on April 29, 2017 by

Jonti Danilewitz, aka Jonti, is an Australian electronic and alternative hip hop record producer and songwriter (if, like me, you are unfamiliar with him) who has returned after a five-year break with a brand new song. Signed to Stones Throw … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Shakey Graves – Nobody’s Fool

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

Alejandro Rose-Garcia, aka Shakey Graves, has been sharing his glorious blues-folk and rock’n’roll sounds ever since 2011.  Well-known for starting out as a one-man band, Shakey now shares the stage with other musicians, but his creations are still his own … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY JO JOLISPER – Blue Sky Red Tide

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

I sometimes spend hours going through blog submissions, it’s a blessing and a curse really because there is so much out there waiting to be discovered, so much out there waiting to be rediscovered and never enough hours in the … Continue reading →

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