Category Archives: Howlin Banana

SONG OF THE DAY Baston – Primates

Posted on October 26, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Emerging from France in 2015 in a haze of retro garage-psych came Brest-based trio, Baston.  In these early days when the band first appeared on the scene the their sound nestled somewhere between jangle-pop and indie-psych, but their latest single … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Slift – The Sword

Posted on May 7, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

“A deafening mass where both guitar and drums, aligned formation, repeat repetitive riffs. The frenzied swaying and incessant screams are resolutely garage, but like the sacrosanct Oh Sees, the psychedelic music of the 70’s (kraut and space rock at the … 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 Kaviar Special – Starving

Posted on March 26, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s little number has a catchy tune and snappy beat, quite the perfect blend for an all round fetching song don’t you think? Released via the awesome French Psych label, Howlin’ Banana Records, (read & hear more in my January … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kaviar Special – Highway

Posted on January 16, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

If, like me, you are into all things psychedelic, then be sure to check out the French label Howlin’ Banana Records.  Establishing themselves back in 2011, Howlin’ Banana are based in Paris and specialise in the releases of garage, pop … Continue reading →

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