Tag Archives: Alternative

SONG OF THE DAY Squid – The Blades

Posted on May 30, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

This June, Brighton’s Post-punkers, Squid, are to release latest album and second full-length offering, O Monolith. With not long to wait for this new record, the band have shared new single, The Blades. Offering just over six and a half minutes of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Liquid Liquid – New Walk

Posted on May 5, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

One of the ultimate DIY bands of their time, Liquid Liquid create/created a very unique sound. Inspired by a myriad of cool influences, funk, dub, reggae, Afrobeat and punk all play an integral part in their compositions. They emerged from … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Freddie & The Scenarios – Sensei

Posted on May 2, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Freddie & The Scenarios is the new project from The Vaccines’ lead guitarist Freddie Cowan who, together with some of the best musicians of Mexico City’s music scene, is creating some very vibrant sounds! Whilst visiting Mexico city in 2019, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Squid – Undergrowth

Posted on April 20, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Someone had written in a comment that this song gets better with every listen and I can get with that! I’m on my third listen and can safely concur that this is growing on me with each play – though … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Uzi Listening – Navarro

Posted on April 6, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“Music and Rhythm for your lugholes and bones…” Uzi Listening: Now here’s an intriguing listen! I’ve only heard two of their songs so far, but this is more than enough to make me want to investigate more! Formed in 2012, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orions Belte – Lotus

Posted on March 31, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“Is it blues? Is it world music? Is it pop? You can choose whichever you want, it’s not important for Orions Belte to be pigeonholed. They’re playing instrumental music inspired by Nigerian 70’s rock, postcards from the French Riviera and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Gitkin – East Middle Dub

Posted on March 28, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“Gitkin started out as an experimental recording project. I had gotten an 8 track tape machine and I wanted to make some music that didn’t sound anything like myself. Somehow almost by accident I connected to something that felt soulful … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Protomartyr – Make Way

Posted on March 8, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

The shift between the calm and the intensity in this song could be said to echo life and its never ending transitions through light and dark. It is fair to assume, or at least (what I’ve) ascertained from now knowing … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Colorama – Sarafa

Posted on February 12, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Aside from the fact that this music (at least what I’ve heard so far) is pretty dreamy, it has a very unique selling point! Each song is sang in Welsh and this does make for a rather interesting listen! In … Continue reading →

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(🎅Christmas Countdown🎄) SONG OF THE DAY Kevin Morby – Blue Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Well, I can’t believe we have reached that time of year again!! Festive frolics await and to help you get into that Yuletime mood (just in case you need a little prodding..like me) I have a few little sonic merriments … Continue reading →

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