Category Archives: Electronica

SONG OF THE DAY The Neighbourhood – West Coast

Posted on July 11, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

When genre-crossing band the Neighbourhood got together in 2011, this was more than just a merging of 5 Californian musicians, this was also a fusion of indie rock, electronica, hip-hop beats and R&B. The band’s debut album ‘I Love You’ was … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mammal Hands – Hourglass

Posted on June 12, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Continuing on the Gondwana Records theme from Friday, I have been checking out other artists on this label and have found this cracking track from Manchester trio, Mammal Hands; (other previous Gondwana Records features include Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra, GoGo Penguin, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY GoGo Penguin – To Drown In You

Posted on June 10, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

GoGo Penguin are a Manchester three-piece known for their very unique art of blending together rhythmic break-beats, striking piano melodies and dynamic bass lines. Inspired by the likes of Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Massive Attack, Brian Eno and an array of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Larry Gus – At Your Desk

Posted on June 9, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Panagiotis Melidis is a Greek electronic producer who has been writing music since 2006.  Going by the name of Larry Gus, (λάρυγγας [larigas], Greek for larynx), his unique sound is built upon intricate sample-based constructions and psychedelic pop melodies.  Combining … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Holy Fuck – Xed Eyes

Posted on April 20, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I first came upon the music Holy Fuck on an episode of Breaking Bad, the first episode of Season 2 to be precise; ‘They’re Going to Take My Thumbs” was one of many great tracks featuring on the Soundtrack and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Andre Tajchman – Smoke

Posted on March 13, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Belgium-born and now London-based Andre Tajchman is an independent singer-songwriter who creates an individual sound based on personal expression and introspection, his warm soulful vocals often reflecting childhood woes and inner conflict. With a knack for generating good rhythm-based songs, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kyson – You

Posted on February 11, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I’m really liking this song for it marries together two opposite ends of a musical spectrum and does it marvelously.  Combining the soft textures of hushed vocals and a delicately plucked acoustic guitar, this is a place where contemporary electronica mingles … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Anima! – Silver Screen

Posted on January 5, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I really love Anima!  They are one of those bands that I’ve totally fallen for.  I love their sound and can pretty much bank on liking whatever they put out, that’s the way it’s been so far and I don’t … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY (ALBUM FOR THE WEEK) Nicola Cruz – Prender el Alma

Posted on December 13, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

As of tomorrow The Listening Post Blog will be going offline for a few days to take a short break, but fear not, I shall be back by the weekend with plenty more songs to share, oh yes! In these … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Youth Lagoon – I’ve Seen

Posted on December 8, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Trevor Powers, aka Youth Lagoon is an Idaho-based musician who specialises in Dream pop, lo fi, neo-psychedelia and psych-pop.  His debut album was released via Fat Possum Records in 2011 and, not entirely a light and airy affair, was a record that … Continue reading →

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