Category Archives: Experimental indie

SONG OF THE DAY The Homesick – I Celebrate My Fantasy

Posted on November 12, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Dutch trio the Homesick have signed to Sub Pop for the release of their upcoming second album The Big Exercise, named after a passage from the Scott Walker biography Deep Shade Of Blue. Consisting of Jaap van der Velde, Erik Woudwijk, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Animal Noise – River

Posted on July 26, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Hailing from a town not too many miles away from me, Animal Noise are a three-piece alt rock outfit from Colchester consisting of Josh, Birdy and Jack.  According to their Facebook page they remain unsigned, but have a new album coming … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Moses Sumney – Lonely World

Posted on September 27, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Though his voice is unique and beautiful it its very own special way, when I first heard Moses Sumney today, I couldn’t help but think of Jeff Buckley…and that can only be a good thing as there are not many … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY TH da Freak – Slugs

Posted on April 8, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Always keeping a close eye on what the French DIY garage-psych label, Howlin’ Banana Records are promoting or putting out, I’ve had the pleasure of discovering Slugs today!  Not the slithery, slow-moving type either I hasten to add, but the song-type, with … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY D.D Dumbo – Walrus

Posted on August 21, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

After featuring one of my all time favourite artists yesterday, I bring you another! A more recent discovery and one that I came upon just a couple of years ago, but one that has made a massive impact on me. Oliver … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY D.D Dumbo – Satan

Posted on May 22, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve been eagerly awaiting this day and it’s been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over and after a two-year hiatus Oliver Hugh Perry, aka D.D Dumbo, has finally returned! It filled my heart and ears with joy … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nearly Oratorio – Tin

Posted on April 12, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Melbourne artist Simon Lam goes by the name of Nearly Oratorio for all of his solo musical creations, and it would seem that this title goes far beyond being just some random label.  I had a little search to see … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Pollyn – Dark Tokyo

Posted on March 31, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Dark Pollyn have been making music since 2009 and are a LA trio consisting of vocalist Genevieve Artadi, guitarist Anthony Cava, and beat maker/percussionist Adam Jay Weissman. What’s interesting about this band is the varied concoction of sounds thrown together, their … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Atlas Lab – Wake Up Slow

Posted on February 9, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Boston band Atlas Lab released their debut EP ‘Wake Up Slow’ this January and after listening to its five fruitful tracks back to back, I have to say that I’ll definitely be going back for more. Described as a band … 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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