Category Archives: Experimental Rock

SONG OF THE DAY Ulrika Spacek – Beta Male

Posted on May 26, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

London-based alt-rockers Ulrika Spacek emerged in 2014 from the ashes of Reading band, Tripwires.  Formed by Berlin singer-guitarist Rhys Edwards and guitarist Phys Williams, the band also consists of guitarist-keyboardist Joseph Stone, bassist Syd Kemp and drummer Callum Brown. Releasing … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ramases – Life Child

Posted on February 9, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s not often I remember dreams in such vivid detail, but when I woke up this morning I still had the feeling of running, frantic running and panic! I had been trying to escape spaceships and aliens!  The air was … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Damaged Bug – Bog Dash

Posted on January 20, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

2016 saw two album releases for The Oh Sees, and if that wasn’t enough for you frontman John Dwyer has been busy crafting and recording a brand new album for his experimental side project, Damaged Bug. Due this March via his … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY D.D Dumbo – Brother

Posted on October 8, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s been a long time coming but Castlemaine’s Oliver Hugh Perry, aka D.D Dumbo, has finally released his first full length album ‘Utopia Defeated’. Eagerly anticipating its release and living off the vast sounds of his glorious debut EP, ‘Tropical … 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 The Birthday Party – Wild World

Posted on August 4, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

This superb and deeply dark track was written by Nick Cave and Mick Harvey in 1982 and appeared The Birthday Party’s 1983 EP, ‘The Bad Seed.’ This EP was to be one of their last studio recordings with all songs … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Lower Plenty – Dirty Flowers

Posted on June 20, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Lower Plenty are an interesting Melbourne-based four piece whose experimental ensembles have given them a rather alternative and individual edge. When the band aren’t gigging together they spend a lot of time jamming and have been playing together as a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Holy Bouncer – Hippie Girl Lover

Posted on May 30, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Instantly likeable, psych-tastically authentic and a sure-fire way to blow your socks right off, that was my initial reaction to this song when I heard it for the first time today. Holy Bouncer are a Barcelona based five-piece with a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Strange Cages – Lavasurf Lovesong

Posted on May 25, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

When I’m yearning for a little bit of psyche mayhem, I turn to the crazed, gritty punk-fuelled power of the Strange Cages.  No stranger to the LP Blog, this Brighton-based trio always put a little shiver and shake into my … 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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