Tag Archives: DIY

SONG OF THE DAY CV Vision – Ritual (No. 4)

Posted on January 12, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“Tropical” fits various moods and situations, and it could soundtrack any number of activities at home or on a dancefloor – whether real, imaginary, or hallucinated. Strangely enough, it sounds like it could have been constructed from obscure Italian library … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Cool Greenhouse – The End of the world

Posted on January 4, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Sarcastic and intelligent post-punk, for the modern listener… It surprised me when I realised that today’s song is not the latest track from London’s DIY punksters, The Cool Greenhouse; it is in fact one of their very first offerings and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Robert Rental – Double Heart

Posted on August 19, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Robert Donnachie is as influential as he is overlooked – not many people know his name and yet he did so much to pave the wave for electronic music.  A British pioneer of the post-punk, DIY and electronic scene, he … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Figures of Light – It’s Lame

Posted on August 14, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

When the US proto-punk band Figures of Light released their debut single in 1972, it was met with criticism, suggesting it was “raw, loud, and nothing like the prevailing music of the time.”  It’s funny to think that all these years … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY AUSMUTEANTS – Red Bellied Black Snake

Posted on August 10, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Australia’s Ausmuteants have been around since 2009, but I only discovered them today! Churning out their special blend of psych-tinged punk rock for over a decade, tis 4-piece band have plenty of quirks to their music to make them stand … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Cool Greenhouse – The Sticks

Posted on March 15, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

“‘THE STICKS’ is a schizoid paranoia epic. A WARNING re: your move to pastoral Tory environs with too little to do. Take Heed! It was recorded live with whiskey @ 4am post late night band trip to cinema.” Today I … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Apache Sun – The Rain That Never Come

Posted on March 6, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Apache Sun are a recent discovery and were recommended to me when I was introduced to their 2016 single, Club Noir  (A fantastic track I definitely recommend checking out – just follow this link).  There doesn’t seem to be much … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Car Seat Headrest – Can’t Cool Me Down

Posted on February 27, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Fronted by Will Toledo, Car Seat Headrest first appeared five years ago after the band released their Matador debut.  Often delicate and understated, Toledo’s (often bedroom produced) DIY approach unravels heartfelt songs where lyrics explore love, youth, depression and hope. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Vivien Goldman – Laundrette

Posted on January 28, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

You know when you stumble upon something real good, you just get this feeling there’s depth to explore here and you ask yourself why you have not heard of this before? Well, this is how Vivien Goldman made me feel … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Porridge Radio – Sweet

Posted on January 17, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Tipped as one of Brighton’s acts to watch in 2020 in the NME 100, Porridge Radio are a DIY post punk band who have been self-releasing ever since 2014.  Originally a solo bedroom project and alias of Dana Margolin (who … Continue reading →

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