Category Archives: Avant-garde

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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SONG OF THE DAY Fad Gadget – Saturday Night Special

Posted on October 22, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Better known by his stage name, Fad Gadget, Francis John Tovey was a electronic, avant-garde musician and vocalist active in the early 1980’s. Signed to Mute Records his work has been cited as ground-breaking, pathing the way for new wave … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Deviants – I’m Coming Home

Posted on August 2, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s hard to say exactly who The Deviants were in one sentence, as this band have been around for many moons and in that time have seen many a different band member come and go! Initially known as The Social … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Blurt – Trees

Posted on June 6, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Blurt are one band that I would love to have seen live back in their heyday, for I have no doubt in my mind that this would be one show I’d not be forgetting in a hurry! When today’s song … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Shaolin Afronauts – The Scarab

Posted on December 29, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

There’s a real nice combination of soothing verses tension whirling about in this immersive instrumental delight today, and though you may be forgiven for thinking this is the work of The Budos Band or The Sorcerers, this is, in fact, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ahmed Abdul-Malik – La Ibkey

Posted on May 2, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

What an exotic way to spend six minutes! Thank you to my friend for introducing me to the fascinating sounds of Ahmed Abdul-Malik!! Born Jonathan Tim, Jr in 1927, Ahmed Abdul-Malik was an American jazz double bassist and oud player.  … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kontrol – White Walls

Posted on April 30, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Some days its hard to settle on a sound, some days I find it hard to settle full stop.  Today’s track has that something about it that made me stop and listen about for more than a few seconds..is it … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Moondog – Pacific Ocean (Rain Forest)

Posted on March 30, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

A complete feast for your senses, today’s song, entitled Pacific Ocean (Rain Forest), is utterly enchanting!  Connecting mind and body through music, this sound touches the soul as it immerses you in natural earthly delights.  Cascades of glistening droplets fall … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Suicide – Ghost Rider

Posted on December 28, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

When I first heard this track it reminded me so much of Alan Vega’s superb album, Cubist Blues.  It was then I discovered Suicide: A band that comprised of Alan Vega and Marty Rev!  Taking their name from the title … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Velvet Underground – I’m Gonna Move Right In

Posted on August 14, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve never claimed be the biggest Lou Reed fan (don’t hate me) and for those that know me, they will know that I don’t really rate them too much…but I have to concede that The Velvet Underground have had a … Continue reading →

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