Category Archives: shoegaze

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 Charlie Megira – Smile Now, Cry Later

Posted on January 9, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Discovering this Israeli artist yesterday was both amazing and bad; its not everyday you come across such a musical anomaly, but Charlie Megira was just that and no sooner had I discovered his existence did I then discover his tragic … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Charlie Megira – Alligator Man

Posted on January 8, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

God bless the person who shared today’s artist with me for this has been a stunning musical revelation today!  Having only just listened to a handful of tracks I am already smitten and cannot wait any longer to shout (or … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Turnip King – Metonymy

Posted on May 11, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Coming at you from another spacey dimension is today’s great, otherworldly sounding song, ‘Metonymy.’ This track literally sounds like it was broadcast from another psychedelic planet where hazy guitars, mellow rhythms and echoing vocals all get to spend their days … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Cross Record – Steady Waves

Posted on February 1, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Now I’ve got to be honest, I wasn’t immediately overwhelmed by this track, not for any particular reason but it just took a couple of listens to get there; but now it’s sunk in and crawling about under the skin, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jai Pyne – Papa Claps

Posted on November 13, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

  So, I’m really rather chuffed to have stumbled upon this dynamic artist today, it was one of instant ear-grabbing moments when I caught his brand new single playing earlier. Jai Pyne is an Australian artist who began his music … Continue reading →

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