Category Archives: Alternative

SONG OF THE DAY Kevin Morby – Campfire (Sundowner 4​-​Track Demo version)

Posted on August 18, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Today, Kevin Morby announced new release, A Night At The Little Los Angeles, a 4-track demo version of Sundowner.  Due on October 8th on Dead Oceans, this collection of songs were recorded at home in Morby’s back shed (aka “The Little … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Guess What ‎– Al-Khawarizmi

Posted on July 23, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Described as a “transcontinental & interplanetary keys+drums duo”, Guess What were founded in France in 2005 by Luke Warmcop and Graham Mushnik (whose organ wizard powers can be heard in Grup Şimşek).  Working between London and France, their first release … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Yard Act – Dark Days

Posted on July 8, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Whilst I never let a good lyric or two pass me by, its not always words that grab my attention with music, but with Yard Act you can’t help but marvel at their word wizardry! Today I shared this song … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Magic Roundabout – Sneaky Feelin’

Posted on May 19, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“Unheard mid-80’s Manchester Indie Pop Noisemakers……” (Third Man Records) When something sounds just as good today as it did when it was first released nearly 40 years ago, its testament to a solid musical formula; Manchester-based Magic Roundabout knew how … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Squid – Global Groove

Posted on May 14, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“However, for all the innovative recording techniques, evolutionary leaps, lyrical themes, ideas and narratives that underpin the album, it’s also a joyous and emphatic record. One, that marries the uncertainties of the world with a curious sense of exploration, as … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Squid – Narrator ft. Martha Skye Murphy

Posted on January 27, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Coming together in Brighton nearly six years ago, Squid are a lively, psych’y, post-punk bunch consisting of, Ollie Judge (Drums & Lead Vocals), Louis Borlase (Guitars & Vocals), Arthur Leadbetter (Keyboards, Strings, Percussion), Laurie Nankivell (Bass & Brass) and Anton … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Free Kitten – Never Gonna Sleep

Posted on January 18, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

This is so savage in all the best possible ways!! What I like about today’s song is that its on of those you can’t pinpoint! It sounds neither old or new and I really relish that tasty monster rhythm!! It’s … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY CV Vision – Ritual (No. 4)

Posted on January 12, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“Tropical” fits various moods and situations, and it could soundtrack any number of activities at home or on a dancefloor – whether real, imaginary, or hallucinated. Strangely enough, it sounds like it could have been constructed from obscure Italian library … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Life Is Cool

Posted on December 30, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard have recently launched a new bootleg program, which will allow fans, indie labels and more to release the band’s music how they wish! How cool is that! Attached to their website and Bandcamp page, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Caro – Closet Lunatic

Posted on December 20, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Leeds band Caro may have been around for the past 7 or so years, but it was only recently that they released their first album.  Named after a town in France (which, according to an interview I read with the … Continue reading →

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