Tag Archives: France

SONG OF THE DAY We Hate You Please Die – Melancholic Rain

Posted on November 13, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“From post-punk to garage through pop, this time anything goes. It might have been what felt most liberating to the band who usually rejects labels. If the topics are tough, having fun is not overlooked, for if this visceral wrath … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY JO JOLISPER – Blue Sky Red Tide

Posted on April 25, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

I sometimes spend hours going through blog submissions, it’s a blessing and a curse really because there is so much out there waiting to be discovered, so much out there waiting to be rediscovered and never enough hours in the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY TH da Freak – Slugs

Posted on April 8, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Always keeping a close eye on what the French DIY garage-psych label, Howlin’ Banana Records are promoting or putting out, I’ve had the pleasure of discovering Slugs today!  Not the slithery, slow-moving type either I hasten to add, but the song-type, with … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kaviar Special – Starving

Posted on March 26, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s little number has a catchy tune and snappy beat, quite the perfect blend for an all round fetching song don’t you think? Released via the awesome French Psych label, Howlin’ Banana Records, (read & hear more in my January … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kaviar Special – Highway

Posted on January 16, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

If, like me, you are into all things psychedelic, then be sure to check out the French label Howlin’ Banana Records.  Establishing themselves back in 2011, Howlin’ Banana are based in Paris and specialise in the releases of garage, pop … Continue reading →

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