Category Archives: Colemine Records

(🎄Christmas Countdown⛄) SONG OF THE DAY Kelly Finnigan – Santa’s Watching You

Posted on December 24, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Just one day to go and possibly the last festive instalment from the LP Blog for a few days…time permitting!! So, for this rather merry Christmas Eve I bring you a VERY funky Christmas carol from Kelly Finnigan! Son of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ghost Funk Orchestra – Your Man’s No Good

Posted on November 30, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s been a while since I featured New York’s Ghost Funk Orchestra in 2017, but I’ll change all that today! It’s been nearly ten years since producer/musician/arranger Seth Applebaum created this ever-evolving project, Ghost Funk Orchestra, and in that time his … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ikebe Shakedown – Horses

Posted on March 12, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

The sound of howling wind and the cry of a lone guitar melody sets a lonesome scene for today’s song as Horses drifts into the ears.  Definitely a contrast to New York’s Ikebe Shakedown’s usual sonic frenzies, but one that … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY In Motion Collective – Jesse’s Jing

Posted on December 23, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Formed as a Californian trio in 2010, In Motion Collective later consisted of a 10-piece, horn-heavy powerhouse!!  Generating a powerful and eclectic fusion of afro-funk and soul, their attention to authenticity comes from a myriad of sounds, drawing influence from … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bubaza – Ice Breaker

Posted on November 25, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Put out just over a week ago as an introductory release comes today’s highly charged and aptly titled, Ice Breaker. Brimming with enchantment and mystery, this Latin/Afro-inspired big-beat instrumental is the A-side to Bubaza’s debut single, released via Colemine Records. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Gripsweats – Alpha Dog

Posted on November 18, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s otherworldly delight is a deep groove instrumental from 2016.  Coming to you from planet Colemine Records, this sleek chunk of monster funk has a real extraterrestrial feel, and if a Martian were to land on earth tomorrow, fully equipped … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Black Market Brass – Omega

Posted on October 25, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

I love how this instrumental track slowly gathers momentum!  How the building blocks to this vibrant sonic structure gradually take shape as layers clash in colourful tones.  This has a lush, tropical feel and though subtle to start, the unpredictable … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ikebe Shakedown – Adonai

Posted on October 24, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

One of the last two cuts to appear as part of Colemine Records’ ‘Brighter Days Ahead’ series of weekly singles is new Ikebe Shakedown single, Adonai.  Ennio Morricone provided a huge amount of inspiration to Ikebe Shakedown so this piece was a pleasure for the band!  … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio – Inner City Blues

Posted on May 27, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

I find that instrumental covers can sometimes be very hit and miss when it comes to doing the original song justice, but today’s mighty fine rendition of Marvin Gaye’s classic, Inner City Blues, is very much a hit! When Marvin … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Harlem Gospel Travelers – He’s On Time

Posted on November 8, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

My oh my! Do I have the juciest slice of soul for you to get your teeth into today! Leave no room for pudding, this beauty is going to fill you right up!!! Consisting of Asher Bethune, George Marage, Stephen … Continue reading →

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