Category Archives: brooklyn

SONG OF THE DAY The Mystery Lights – Homework

Posted on September 4, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Daptone/Wick Record’s very own jet propelled, psych-fuelled rockets, The Mystery Lights (catch lots more of them here) have recently shared their very own cover of the soul/blues track, Homework.  Originally performed by Otis Rush and released in 1962, the Brooklyn garage rockers … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Abelardo Carbono y su Grupo – La Piña Madura

Posted on May 22, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

A native of the Caribbean coast of Colombia, Abelardo Carbono achieved legendary status in his country’s storied ranks of musical icons by combining the homegrown sounds of cumbia with the chiming guitars of West African soukous.  With the exception of a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ghost Funk Orchestra – What Now

Posted on November 12, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

This band’s title, Ghost Funk Orchestra is interesting enough in itself, but if you connect the substance of sound with the style of name, what you get is a very dynamic blend of DIY psychedelic soul, latin funk/jazz, hip hop … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jitwam – I Ain’t Scared of no Devil (saxophones by dj godfrey ho)

Posted on October 25, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Jitwam is an Indian-born and now Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, producer and vocalist whose varied and colourful life has been intricately woven into his fascinating compositions.  Born in Assam, Gauhati, in Northwest India, Jitwam has done his fair share of travelling, spending … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Antibalas – Gold Rush

Posted on September 18, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

If ever there was a day I needed cheering up, today is it.. I’m blue with tooth problems and stressed with worry..my heart wasn’t even in finding a song tonight, I’m so preoccupied by discomfort.  Luckily I didn’t have to … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 23, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

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 the Ar-Kaics – No Good (demo)

Posted on August 8, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

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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SONG OF THE DAY WOODS – Love Is Love

Posted on March 11, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Woods are to release a new album, Love Is Love, next month and as I write this I am also giving its title track a listen for the first time.  As anticipated, it flourishes with what has become their very … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Jay Vons – Want You Tomorrow

Posted on February 13, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Are you ready to “Rock ‘n Soul?” As perfectly described by Daptone Records, this is exactly what The Jay Vons are offering, a rocking slice of wonderful, smooth, sunshiny and mellow soul. Over the past few years this Brooklyn band … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Blitz The Ambassador – Running

Posted on December 13, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

This week sees the release of the Brooklyn-based, Ghanian-American’s forth studio album, ‘Diasporadical’ which, with less than three days to wait, is something I am really looking forward to. Coming out via Jakarta Records there are three tracks available to preview … Continue reading →

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