Category Archives: rock n roll

SONG OF THE DAY Guadalupe Plata – La Cig​ü​e​ñ​a

Posted on May 12, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Dusty, sun-scorched, desert blues with a twist of tradition, this is the fiery sounds of Guadalupe Plata. After seeing them play live a while back, I now know first hand that they are every bit as charismatic in the flesh … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Holly Golightly – Satan Is His Name

Posted on April 23, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

In 1962 the rather slinky sounds of Satan Is Her Name (listen below) hit the soundwaves via Mercury Records. Performed by US singer/guitarist, Steve King (and the Echelons), this track was issued as a 45 and featured on the B-side … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nervous Norvus – The Fang

Posted on April 19, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Whilst listening to an old Andrew Weatherall playlist earlier, I came upon today’s rather frightful, delightful obscurity! The Fang was originally released in 1956, but never gained much attention at the time and its lack of popularity ended badly for … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Night Beats – Hot Ghee

Posted on April 16, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

In true Night Beats style, new track Hot Ghee nails that swirly haze-state perfectly! Released only days ago, this psych-y delight is a wandering dream of escapism and breezy vocals, tethered only by its heady, heavy-beat percussion. Drifting upon a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Guadalupe Plata – En Mi Tumba

Posted on March 3, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

An exciting new release came up on a feed for me today and before I’d even listened to it, I was pretty sure I was going to like it…and I do, I REALLY do!! Translating as In My Grave, En … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Benny Joy – I’m Doubtful Of Your Love

Posted on February 22, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Born Benjamin Edison in the mid-1930’s, this relatively low-key artist became better known as Benny Joy. Rather unconventional compared to the peers of his time, Joy emerged in the late-1950’s and hit the music world with his charged rockabilly sounds. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Hipnotic Eye – Aimless Lady

Posted on January 22, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

I marvel at the rawness of today’s track! It feels like you are there as its being played live, in a warm, dark room, crammed into a tiny space with the band and a handful of watchers! Nothing fancy, just … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bailey’s Nervous Kats – Traveling Sam

Posted on November 23, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Hailing from the wilds of Northern California, Bailey’s Nervous Kats were one of the many relatively anonymous rock & roll bands of their time. Their surf-fuelled songs were raw and consisted mainly of highly melodic instrumentals, but there were exceptions … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Felix And His Fabulous Cats – Savage Girl

Posted on November 19, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

By the time Felix And His Fabulous Cats had unleashed the smouldering charms of Savage Girl on the world, there were already a couple of sought after 45’s circulating. Initially recording on his own, Felix Garcia was joined by his … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bo Diddley – Aztec

Posted on November 8, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

The great Bo Diddley recorded many a mighty fine song! In fact, it would be fair to say that ALL of his songs fall into that category; he is a legend!! Today’s instrumental slice of sonic spice first appeared as … Continue reading →

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