Tag Archives: Alternative pop

SONG OF THE DAY MIYNT – Subway Madness

Posted on November 1, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

What immediately struck me about today’s song was its ‘wonky’ melody! I say wonky because it has a real giddy and surreal feel to it, a little weird and a little quirky; all of which I’m more than a little … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mauno – Burn This

Posted on October 29, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Formed in September 2014, Mauno – pronounced Mao-no are a four-piece from Halifax, Novia Scotia whose experimental sound is both vast and dreamy.  Likened to Grizzly Bear, Mauno’s music creates a similar sense of open space in which melodies and rhythms … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nadia Nair – Dear Brother

Posted on March 15, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s song certainly packs a punch and the more I listen to it, the more I’m bowled over. At first its the big beats that strike, accompanied by hard-hitting soulful vocals, and it was at this point, just seconds in, that … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Quilt – Hissing My Plea

Posted on February 29, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

This is my first listen to Quilts new album ‘Plaza’ and I’m enjoying it so far… Releasing their third album just a few days ago the Boston four-piece have once again nailed the art of genre-merging.  Their diverse sound criss-crosses … Continue reading →

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