Category Archives: la based

SONG OF THE DAY Mocky – Bora!

Posted on May 23, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“”Bora!” is the perfect capture of the big open sound of a large group playing together in a room in all its imperfect fun & glory…”(Bandcamp) Looping with a continuous sonic glow and bursting with more than enough good feeling … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jungle Fire – Snake Pit

Posted on December 4, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Jungle Fire are a rousing bunch of musicians from LA.  Their original fusions incorporate a fine blend of Latin, funk, Afro and soul, earning them the title of the Tropi-Funk Juggernauts! Starting out with the intentions of only ever being … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Healing Gems – Emerald Village

Posted on December 19, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Whilst we wander the wilderness of the everyday, every now and then a little escapism is something we all crave! So imagine, if you will, a warm, welcoming landscape from which some music reaches out, embracing you in its melodic … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Cherry Glazerr – Told You I’d Be With The Guys

Posted on September 2, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

In 2012 Clementine Creevy, guitarist, singer and founder of Cherry Glazerr began making music under the name of Clembutt, a solo project that was both created and recorded from her bedroom. Now she performs as Cherry Glazerr, a LA indie rock/dream … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nasambu + Kibrom – Take Your Time

Posted on August 19, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

“I love the way you take your time and set the stage just right, your love is so sublime, together we fly high”… LA-based Nasambu Barasa and Kibrom Birhane are two solo musicians who are also members of the internationally acclaimed AfroSoul band, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Egadz – Dark Colours

Posted on August 17, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

The first thing that enticed me into this marvellous piece of music were the big beats and fierce rhythm; I’m a sucker for anything drum orientated and today’s track more than ticks this box! What impressed me further was the discovery … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sidibe – Everything I Wouldn’t Do

Posted on May 24, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Sidibe is a singer-songwriter hailing from Los Angeles with a refreshing penchant for all things soulful.  Rooted in soul, her music is a blend of R&B, house and pop, often swaying towards her Senegalese roots too. Releasing her debut album, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY SWARVY – Hair

Posted on January 24, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

What I really like about today’s song is that it starts as it means to go on, I knew I liked it from the start and it didn’t disappoint! Immediately kicking off with striking big beats and a catchy piano … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Adrian Younge – Hands Of God

Posted on January 1, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Adrian Younge is back bringing with him a new forthcoming project titled ‘Something About April II.’  This LP will serve as a sequel to his 2011 album ‘Something About April,’ and sees the LA-based composer and music arranger return with … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Adrian Younge – Sittin’ By the Radio

Posted on December 10, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

  Adrian Younge is back and brings with him a new forthcoming project titled ‘Something About April II.’  This LP will serve as a sequel to his 2011 album ‘Something About April,’ and sees the LA-based composer and music arranger … Continue reading →

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