Category Archives: Indie-funk

SONG OF THE DAY Self Help – 1,000,000 MPH

Posted on January 5, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

As promised yesterday I have returned with yet another frenetic, frenzied offering from Oxford’s most live-wired outfit, Self Help. Definitely one of the more insane tracks on last months Organic Noise Kitchen EP, I love the way this song just unleashes all … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bless – Drop Out

Posted on October 26, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Punchy, zany, catchy and with plenty of oomph, that’s how I’d best describe Washington, D.C band, Bless! Releasing through DZ Tapes, this punk-inspired, garage-rock outfit have recently put out their self-titled debut, which is now available to buy on their … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Xenia Rubinos – Lonely Lover

Posted on April 8, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

So, I’m quickly scribbling down my thoughts on ‘Lonely Lover’ because it’s my first listen to the song and it feels like a bit of a magical mystery ride. There’s quite a lot going on here, with twists and turns … 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 Here We Go Magic – Hard To Be Close (Live)

Posted on October 10, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Here We Go Magic are a New York Indie band that formed in Brooklyn after core members Luke Temple, Michael Bloch and Peter Hale came together in 2008.  Originally signed to Western Vinyl the trio expanded to a five-piece by … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Man.Goes Human – No See

Posted on September 3, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

The wonderful thing about discovering new music is that you never know what you are going to find or, indeed, where that find will originate from.  Today’s song is performed by a young band from New Delhi whose music loosely … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY GRMM – Travolta Cool

Posted on July 3, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Labeled as the ‘next big thing’ Benn Markos, aka GRMM, has been making waves with his  his diverse mix of music, assorted collaborations and collective remixes. At just 24, the Sydney producer emerges as one of the Australian beat makers … Continue reading →

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Guy Fox – Great new single “I Don’t Know” – Taken from debut album coming this summer

Posted on April 16, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

As the hint of spring begins to stir in the warming breezes that flow, out drifts a brand new track worthy of a feature in any summer playlist. Guy Fox are an Oakland-based 4-piece that uniquely blend together Afro-pop, Funk … Continue reading →

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