Category Archives: Rock

SONG(S) OF THE DAY Chris Cornell – Seasons / Hands All Over / Fell On Black Days

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

I have just read the extremely tragic news about Chris Cornell and can’t believe he’s gone! I had to read it twice, the sad news about his untimely passing only really sinking in when I started to read more about … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Babe Ruth – The Mexican

Posted on April 22, 2017 by

So, as planned, I sat down last night and watched The Sunshine Makers (see yesterday’s post for all the details) and thoroughly enjoyed it.  If, like me, you are interested in the music and drug counterculture of the 1960’s, you should … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Juana Molina – Cosoco

Posted on April 14, 2017 by

Juana Molina first came to my attention in 2014 when I was watching some Glastonbury footage on TV, her performance completely stood out for me, so much so I featured the unique, bass-driven sounds of Eras shortly after. Hailing from Argentina, Juana … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Joe Gaston & The Crew – Without You

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

This little gem of a song has been in one of my playlists for ages now and after it came on yesterday in a random selection, I found I couldn’t get it out of my head for the rest of the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – Down (is where i want to be)

Posted on March 16, 2017 by

One of the first things that jumped out to me about singer-songwriter Alec Ounsworth, aka Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, was his originality. I love listening to an album for the first time with that ‘I have no idea where this … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Jay Vons – Want You Tomorrow

Posted on February 13, 2017 by

Are you ready to “Rock ‘n Soul?” As perfectly described by Daptone Records, this is exactly what The Jay Vons are offering, a rocking slice of wonderful, smooth, sunshiny and mellow soul. Over the past few years this Brooklyn band … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY David Axelrod – Loved Boy/ Holy Thursday/ Songs of Innocence

Posted on February 7, 2017 by

“Loved Boy” – Taken from his 2001 self-titled album. This track is the closing song on this album and is dedicated to his deceased son Terry. On Saturday 5th February, Los Angeles-born David Axelrod passed away at the age of 83, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Marching Church – Florida Breeze

Posted on January 13, 2017 by

Still working my way through my new Christmas sounds, its been an absolute delight listening to the new Marching Church album these past few days.  Already impressed with singles, Heart Of Life and Lion’s Den,  I was eager to find out if … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Paperhead Dama de Lavanda

Posted on January 3, 2017 by

For the last six years Nashville’s psych-rock duo Paperhead have been creating their very own unique mix of music, concocted from an interesting blend of psychedelia and prog rock. Deriving both their name and musical inspirations from the experimental rock … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Agar Agar – I’m That Guy

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

Paris-based Agar Agar are a synth disco outfit who have recently released their debut EP, Cardan.  The duo, consisting of singer Clara Cappagli and producer Armand Bultheel, specialise in an eclectic collection of synth-laden late night disco jams with a nostalgic … Continue reading →

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