Category Archives: Melbourne

SONG OF THE DAY The Sweet Enoughs – Dream Puppy

Posted on September 4, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Have I awoke in a dream?  You may find yourself asking this exact same question if you take a listen to this little bubble of sonic bliss!  I have just stumbled upon a curious album and it sounds like its … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY AUSMUTEANTS – Red Bellied Black Snake

Posted on August 10, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Australia’s Ausmuteants have been around since 2009, but I only discovered them today! Churning out their special blend of psych-tinged punk rock for over a decade, tis 4-piece band have plenty of quirks to their music to make them stand … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Murlocs – Reassurance

Posted on November 13, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

“Five skinny kids with roots firmly placed in their own blown-out, distorted brand of soulful RnB” When they are not playing in the mighty King Gizzard, lead vocalist Lead vocalist Ambrose Kenny-Smith and guitarist Cook Craig also play in the Australian garage-rock outfit, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bananagun – Do Yeah

Posted on July 16, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

“Dim the lights monsieur! Set the table, light the candle! Because its dinner time and Bananagun are cooking up!” Served up from Melbourne with lashings of sunshine and a strong Latin taste comes today’s slice of 60’s-inspired jazz-psych. Do Yeah … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Murlocs – Control Freak

Posted on April 14, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

“Five skinny kids with roots firmly placed in their own blown-out, distorted brand of soulful RnB” When they are not playing in the mighty King Gizzard, lead vocalist Lead vocalist Ambrose Kenny-Smith and guitarist Cook Craig also play in the Australian garage-rock outfit, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY C.W Stoneking – Bad Luck Everywhere You Go

Posted on June 20, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

They don’t come much more unique than C.W Stoneking! Fronting a five-piece outfit, the Australian-born self-taught musician fell in love with the blues when he was in his teens! Drawing influences from pre-war blues, gospel blues, Chicago blues, jazz, 1920’s … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY White Bleaches – Mirror Machine

Posted on June 4, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Arriving on a wave of authentic garage rock and forming (or is that foaming!) in the coastal surf town of Torquay, Australia, the White Bleaches are four-piece psych band who came together in 2015. Since then their psychedelic voyage has … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Field Maps – Cassavetes

Posted on May 24, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Now, if I was to be approached by someone wanting to play me some ‘jangle-wave indie’ chances are I’d not be too phased by the prospect, so why is it I find myself sitting here tonight enjoying just that?  There’s no … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Cactus Channel – Leech

Posted on October 24, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

No longer purely an instrumental band, Melbourne’s Cactus Channel are to release their third studio album this November, with second single Leech setting a new vocal and very groove-laden pace. When you first listen to this track the upbeat, punchy rhythm … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Braille Face – Run For Your Life

Posted on August 26, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Just over a year ago I was captured and spellbound by a song called Because, a beautiful track that appeared on the debut album of Jordan White, aka Braille Face. Braille face is a Melbourne-based producer and songwriter who creates what … Continue reading →

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