Tag Archives: DIY

SONG OF THE DAY Mock Tudors – Bin Day

Posted on December 15, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Once you hear this little rascal, you may not get it out of your head again, it’s highly addictive, so be warned!!! I’ve heard it twice now and both times it had me scrambling to note down what it was!! … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dina ögon – Undantag

Posted on August 7, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“Music for brighter days. And for dancing and dreamin’ away….” DIY Swedish label, Sing a Song Fighter (founded by the Swedish producer/musician, Karl Jonas Winqvist of Wau Wau Collectif – amongst other bands) released the debut album from Dina Ögon … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Madrigal – The Ballad (Dreams)

Posted on July 18, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“Pioneering at the time and still unique today, vague parallels could be made to Suicide, the Patron Saints and Velvet Underground’s third LP, but first and last Madrigal can only be understood on its own….”(Subliminal Sounds – Bandcamp) Never originally … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Gladboy – Karloff

Posted on June 9, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

One of the many reasons I wanted to set my blog up many moons ago was to document my ever-evolving musical findings – that and to provide a platform (albeit modest) to promote new and upcoming bands. Today I am … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Doug Hream Blunt – Gentle Persuasion

Posted on April 11, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

It only took a little gentle persuasion to get this kiddy playing on repeat in my head, so I had to get it out there..had to share this one today, my mind wasn’t letting go of this one!! In fact, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sweaty Palms – Captain of the Rugby Team

Posted on March 14, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Sweaty Palms are an energetic four-piece DIY garage-punk outfit from the Southside of Glasgow who, by their own admission, make music that is inspired by drug-fuelled anxiety. Their sound is fuelled by a desire to unleash their inner demons and, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tommy Guerrero – Thoughts of Tomorrow

Posted on February 13, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Something to smooth the senses…Let this little beauty wash over you and wherever you may be, fill this moment with a little bit of Tommy Guerrero.  Aptly titled Thoughts of Tomorrow, today’s smouldering instrumental is full of pondering optimism as … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY 75 Dollar Bill – Beni Said

Posted on August 22, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

75 Dollar Bill are one of those band’s I’m amazed I’ve never stumbled upon until now!! How have I missed this band, these creators of mesmerising and enchanting dust-driven dreamy sound for what has nearly been a decade since their … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Yard Act – Dark Days

Posted on July 8, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Whilst I never let a good lyric or two pass me by, its not always words that grab my attention with music, but with Yard Act you can’t help but marvel at their word wizardry! Today I shared this song … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Swell Maps – Almost Grown

Posted on May 28, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

The Swell Maps were an experimental outfit from Solihull, Birmingham, who fomred in 1972. They emerged from various bedrooms, coming together to concoct and experiment with sound, succeeding in creating what has become known as their own brand of pioneering … Continue reading →

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