Category Archives: Alternative

SONG OF THE DAY Orions Belte – Lotus

Posted on March 31, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“Is it blues? Is it world music? Is it pop? You can choose whichever you want, it’s not important for Orions Belte to be pigeonholed. They’re playing instrumental music inspired by Nigerian 70’s rock, postcards from the French Riviera and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Gitkin – East Middle Dub

Posted on March 28, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“Gitkin started out as an experimental recording project. I had gotten an 8 track tape machine and I wanted to make some music that didn’t sound anything like myself. Somehow almost by accident I connected to something that felt soulful … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Protomartyr – Make Way

Posted on March 8, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

The shift between the calm and the intensity in this song could be said to echo life and its never ending transitions through light and dark. It is fair to assume, or at least (what I’ve) ascertained from now knowing … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Guadalupe Plata – En Mi Tumba

Posted on March 3, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

An exciting new release came up on a feed for me today and before I’d even listened to it, I was pretty sure I was going to like it…and I do, I REALLY do!! Translating as In My Grave, En … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Colorama – Sarafa

Posted on February 12, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Aside from the fact that this music (at least what I’ve heard so far) is pretty dreamy, it has a very unique selling point! Each song is sang in Welsh and this does make for a rather interesting listen! In … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Neal Heppleston – Ghost Ship

Posted on January 29, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

I have only just heard this track, but had to and share! As I write this, I’m on my second listen and I’m liking it! In fact, so much so that the 3:48 seconds of its duration seemed to pass … Continue reading →

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(🎅Christmas Countdown🎄) SONG OF THE DAY Kevin Morby – Blue Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Well, I can’t believe we have reached that time of year again!! Festive frolics await and to help you get into that Yuletime mood (just in case you need a little prodding..like me) I have a few little sonic merriments … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tommy Guerrero – Sun Rays Like Stilts

Posted on December 21, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Well, it’s the Winter Solstice and it wouldn’t be right to let this blessed day pass without recognition, so I’ve found a song about the sun…We started the day with rain, but those beams found their way in and it … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mock Tudors – Bin Day

Posted on December 15, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Once you hear this little rascal, you may not get it out of your head again, it’s highly addictive, so be warned!!! I’ve heard it twice now and both times it had me scrambling to note down what it was!! … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ugly Mac Beer – The New Flame

Posted on December 14, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

This may be a new discovery for me, but I dare say there will be a few of you out there already familiar with Ugly Mac Beer? After all, he has been about on the music scene for at least … Continue reading →

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