Category Archives: Alternative

SONG OF THE DAY The Funkees – Breakthrough

Posted on September 21, 2017 by

Afro-rock groovers, The Funkees formed in Nigeria in the late 1960’s, emerging at a time when their country was at civil war. Specialising in a brand of funky, upbeat afro-rock dance music, their sound became a staple part of the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Francesca Belmonte – Stole

Posted on September 20, 2017 by

Francesca Belmonte has been described as a hip-hop blues artist and if you are familiar with her vocals style, you can see how she has gained this title and why it is she works so well with Tricky. Featuring as … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Cristobal And The Sea – Goat Flokk

Posted on September 19, 2017 by

‘Exitoca’ is a trip into an alternative reality where humans care for each other and the environment, value sensual experiences and dance their troubles away…Christobal and The Sea London-based Christobal and The Sea consists of band members from Portugal, Spain, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Hundred Waters – Down From the Rafters

Posted on September 9, 2017 by

You may or may not remember me featuring this song last year, but I’ve recently been listening to lots of my blog playlists and had forgotten just how much I love this!  The first time I heard it I was … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Babe Rainbow (AUS) – Johny Says Stay Cool

Posted on September 8, 2017 by

Describing their 60’s-inspired sound as “God picking sunflowers,” The Babe Rainbow are a colourful and dashing trio hailing from Byron Bay.  Colourful by name, this retro trio are most definitely colourful by nature and create a cosmic sound that falls somewhere … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Al Chem – No Hopper

Posted on September 2, 2017 by

As one half of the Berlin-based electronic outfit, The Elecdrones, Alexander Christou has been making music since the early 80’s.  Creating a sound from a formula he has described on The Elecdrones Bandcamp page as, simple structures, simple beats, coincidence, dedication … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers – Affection

Posted on September 1, 2017 by

Affection is a song that appears on Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers 1979 record, Back In Your Life.  The album has been aptly described as sweet, fun and honest and although I can’t remember where I read that now, I … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nassau – Whatever Brings You Peace Of Mind

Posted on August 23, 2017 by

I can’t remember how I first discovered Nassau, but clearly recall being completely enchanted by their music when I first heard them in May last year. Nassau is a collaborative recording project from Brooklyn-based songwriters, Justin Wilcox and Jeffrey Silverstein. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mermaidens – Satsuma

Posted on August 18, 2017 by

The Mermaidens are a psych/post-punk trio from New Zealand who have recently been signed to Flying Nun Records. Receiving high praise for their 2014 debut EP and last year’s Undergrowth LP, the band fell under the Flying Nun’s radar and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY the Ar-Kaics – No Good (demo)

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

When Daptone Records introduced WICK Records as their new subsidiary rock label in 2015, I was thrilled and have kept a close eye on all of their releases ever since.  One band that caught my attention at the end of … Continue reading →

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