Category Archives: Lo fi

SONG OF THE DAY Orions Belte – Lotus

Posted on March 31, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“Is it blues? Is it world music? Is it pop? You can choose whichever you want, it’s not important for Orions Belte to be pigeonholed. They’re playing instrumental music inspired by Nigerian 70’s rock, postcards from the French Riviera and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ugly Mac Beer – The New Flame

Posted on December 14, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

This may be a new discovery for me, but I dare say there will be a few of you out there already familiar with Ugly Mac Beer? After all, he has been about on the music scene for at least … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Madrigal – The Ballad (Dreams)

Posted on July 18, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“Pioneering at the time and still unique today, vague parallels could be made to Suicide, the Patron Saints and Velvet Underground’s third LP, but first and last Madrigal can only be understood on its own….”(Subliminal Sounds – Bandcamp) Never originally … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Martin Bruhn – Música Huanca

Posted on May 5, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“In short, this album represents the constant search for my own carnival and this time I am happy to invite the rest of the world to join this great fiesta.” Due for release next week, Germany’s Shika Shika Records are proud … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ty Segall – People These Days

Posted on January 31, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s sublime piece of garage rock was one of Ty Segall’s earliest solo recordings! Originally self-released as a cdr EP in 2007, this small selection of songs were accompanied by the liner notes detailing how,  “ALL SONGS BY TY SEGALL.RECORDED … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Palace Music – More Brother Rides

Posted on November 20, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

There are moments in this song where Joseph Will Oldham a.k.a Palace Music (a.k.a Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Admiral Wiley Balls, High & Blue, Little Willy Bulgakov, Pushkin Will, Tusitala De Las Olas, Wayne Olephant, Will Oldham) hollers out some real … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Cut Worms – The Golden Sky

Posted on November 6, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Dipping a toe or two into the calm waters of yesteryears, Cut Worms, a.k.a Max Clarke, likes to bathe in all things bygone.  In fact, he appreciates these past-times so much that even his music is shaped around an old … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Shifters – Left Bereft

Posted on October 3, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Releasing their cool mix of indie and post-punk, Melbourne’s Shifters emerged five years ago; originally self-releasing all of their music. Consisting of, Ryan Coffey (Drums/vocals), Lloyd Davies (Bass), Tristan Davies (Guitar, Vocals), Miles Jansen (Vocals, Guitar), Chris Gray (Drums, Guitar) … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Crystal Stilts – Magnetic Moon

Posted on September 27, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Although this band have never affiliated their sound to Joy Division, nor have they ever claimed to be fans, there’s no denying that little bit of Ian Curtis in the vocals and distinct post-punk smatterings to their creations. Formed in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Ghetto Berries – Spunky Express

Posted on August 9, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Following on from yesterdays Spunky Onions track, I couldn’t resist featuring the b-side to their one and only 45, released in 1979 on indie label, Templebeat Records Spunky Onions formed in London late 1976 and although they had many different … Continue reading →

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