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SONG OF THE DAY Jacki Bond – Reviewing The Situation

For anyone that has seen Oliver ( though I’ve not seen it enough to remember this song), you will probably recognise Reviewing The Situation as one of the many classic Lionel Bart compositions that were threaded throughout the 1968 film? … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY The Cherokees – Dig A Little Deeper

Spilling over with this big, bodacious and oh-so-soulful sound, Dig A Little Deeper was the fourth single from the Leeds, UK band The Cherokees. Fronted by the emotive powerhouse vocals of Tez Stokes, this Yorkshire band were formed in 1961 from the remnants … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Hector Plimmer – Let’s Stay

This is my first listen to Hector Plimmer and I must say that I am immediately intrigued! Sucked in by first track on new album, Sunshine and I feel like I’ve entered into some trippy world where everything is extra piercingly … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY The Panthers – Malkaus

Another exciting musical adventure unfolded before me this morning, and it all started with a fantastic psych track from Pakistan!!!….it’s simply fantastic! A whole new world of 60’s beat sounds are just waiting to be discovered here! I’ve been reading … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Melt Yourself Down – Listen Out (THE LISTENING POST BLOG IS NOW AWAY UNTIL 21.5.16!)

As of tomorrow The Listening Post Blog will be going offline for a few days to take a short break, but fear not, I shall be back on 21st May with plenty more songs to share, you can bet your … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Xenia Rubinos – Lonely Lover

So, I’m quickly scribbling down my thoughts on ‘Lonely Lover’ because it’s my first listen to the song and it feels like a bit of a magical mystery ride. There’s quite a lot going on here, with twists and turns … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Evan Geesman – Stalks

Evan Geesman was born and raised in Santa Ana, CA and has been writing and recording songs since his early teens.  His ever-evolving musical creations originated from early 4-track folk recordings, extending to his more recent electronic collaborations; each project showcasing … Continue reading

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