Category Archives: Trip Hop

SONG OF THE DAY Skinshape – Theme For Lazarus

Posted on November 3, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Ahh, this little cutie drifted into my radar the other day and I was touched by its softness. The dynamic changes are striking and the subtly of this track makes it feel like a gentle stranger you have just met, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Subculture Feat. Rachel Chinouriri – The River Bend

Posted on June 17, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Last November a London-based producer named Subculture teamed up with the Croydon-based singer-songwriter, Rachel Chinouriri, to release a single entitled, The River Bend. Both are relatively new artists and their collaboration formed part of a string of singles Subculture was … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Liotia – Blackout (Ashley Beedle’s Afrikanz on Marz Vocal Remix)

Posted on November 9, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

“The poetic verse with soulful undertones can only be compared to the lyrical prowess of a blue whale, if only they could speak…” Entitled Blackout, today’s track has crept quietly under my epidermis and now swirls around just beneath the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Skinshape – Old Days

Posted on March 4, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

When I describe a song as homely I use this description with great warmth, for songs such as these possess welcoming and familiar qualities, thus making the music much more instantly likeable.  True to its title, Old Days is pondering and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Run Child Run – Hungry

Posted on January 26, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ian Sims, aka Run Child Run, has spent the last five years exploring, developing and perfecting his own very unique sound and yesterday unleashed a collection of his compositions via debut album, Vanishing Point. During his own … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Run Child Run – Can’t Catch Me

Posted on November 29, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Ian Sims, aka Run Child Run, is a multi-instrumentalist and singer who, after spending the last five years exploring, developing and perfecting his own unique sound, is preparing to unveil his debut album.  During his own evolution process Ian Sims … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ash Walker Meets Sweatshop Soundsystem – Bagger (ft. Yazz Ahmed)

Posted on October 28, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

I feel like a snake in a basket! One listen to today’s sinuous tune and I’m charmed! London-based producer Ash Walker has been releasing his jazz-inspired, dub-rooted electronic sounds for at least 2 years, so if he isn’t a new … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jitwam – I Ain’t Scared of no Devil (saxophones by dj godfrey ho)

Posted on October 25, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Jitwam is an Indian-born and now Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, producer and vocalist whose varied and colourful life has been intricately woven into his fascinating compositions.  Born in Assam, Gauhati, in Northwest India, Jitwam has done his fair share of travelling, spending … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Francesca Belmonte – Stole

Posted on September 20, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Francesca Belmonte has been described as a hip-hop blues artist and if you are familiar with her vocals style, you can see how she has gained this title and why it is she works so well with Tricky. Featuring as … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY LE SON – Ava

Posted on July 23, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

I know I say this a lot on here: “I’m very excited by this one,” but guess  what, I’m really really excited by today’s song!!! Emerging electronic act LE SON are a duo from London consisting of band members Liam … Continue reading →

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