Tag Archives: ATA Records

SONG OF THE DAY The Sorcerers – The Terror

Posted on May 23, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Its been quite an instrumental few days as far as song choices are concerned and today’s song is another fine example of how music can move and groove you without any need for words!  The Terror has been playing over … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Lamplighters – Moscow Central

Posted on May 15, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

As well as being founding members in charge of the Leeds based label, ATA Records, bass player/guitarist Neil Innes and saxophonist/guitarist/percussionist Pete Williams (both former members of Leeds’ afrobeat warriors Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra), are also session musicians as well as … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Sorcerers – Summoning The Monkey God

Posted on November 11, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

“Who’s this? The Sorcerers? It’s cool! This is great. Give me the cd man!” – Mulatu Astatke Who let that serpent in? Smooth and sinuous with skin so taut and rhythmic; here it glides into the room with hypnotic sorcery! This … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Magnificent Tape Band – Black Tiger

Posted on May 10, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Founders of Leeds soul and funk label ATA Records, Neil Innes and Pete Williams, a.k.a The Magnificent Tape Band, are to release a new album later this month. Taking inspiration from the more abstract realms of soul, The Subtle Art … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Sorcerers – In Pursuit Of Shai Hulud

Posted on March 19, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

“Who’s this? The Sorcerers? It’s cool! This is great. Give me the cd man!” – Mulatu Astatke Inspired by Ethiopian jazz and the works of Mulatu Astatke, The Sorcerers are a Leeds-based formed by guitarist Pete Williams and bassist Neil … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Magnificent Tape Band – Patterns In My Mind (Featuring Rachel Modest)

Posted on February 3, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Founders of Leeds soul and funk label ATA Records Neil Innes and Pete Williams have just released their debut single under the project name The Magnificent Tape Band.  The duo have begun creating their very own slice of soul heaven … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Sorcerers – Pinch Of The Death Nerve

Posted on December 31, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve been scanning for song ideas today and spent a while listening to the fantastic music of Ethiopian Jazz musician, Mulatu Estatke.  It was after this listen that today’s song popped into my head. The Sorcerers are a band who, inspired by … Continue reading →

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