Tag Archives: Punk

SONG OF THE DAY The Birthday Party – Deep In The Woods

Posted on October 31, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Loving Halloween as I do, I couldn’t let this day pass without a spooky offering…and, courtesy of the fantastic Bad Seeds, I’ve got something rather deliciously doomful to the mark occasion! Not for the faint hearted, Deep In The Woods … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Zounds – Can’t Cheat Karma

Posted on February 11, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Post-punk/punk band, Zounds, originally formed in 1977 (broke in 1982 and reformed n 2007!!). Hailing from Reading, Berkshire they were part of the cassette culture of the late 70’s (this being the amateur production/distribution of recorded music on cassettes that … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Stools – Hedge Witch

Posted on February 3, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“This record was recorded by Erik Nervous in Detroit, MI on Oct. 24th, 2020 during a power outage using a Dewalt generator” The tickle of a sledge hammer on the ears!! Detroit’s punk trio, The Stools have released new EP, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Non Band – Duncan Dancin’

Posted on November 5, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Non Band released their self-titled six song debut in 1982! Described as being “decades ahead of its time”, this eclectic mix of lo-fi, new wave and no wave soundscapes hit the Japanese punk movement just as things were hotting up … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Swamp Rats – Hey Freak

Posted on October 10, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

, Known as one of the first bands responsible for the earliest examples of proto-punk, The Swamp Rats were a garage-rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The band originated from a group called The Fantastic Dee Jays, who formed in 1965 … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Randy and The Randies – Solar Myth

Posted on October 9, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

After being away for the last five days its been rather exciting to come back and catch up with some music, I’ve really missed it!  Tonight’s song was one of the first tracks I came across and I instantly fell … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY ThE DiAboLIcaL LibERTieS – Sliders

Posted on September 2, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Here was me thinking I’d stumbled upon a new band today, when in fact this intriguing duo have been around for at least four years!  Emerging in 2016 with their  DANceFLOORs oF EnGLanD album, ThE DiAboLIcaL LibERTieS are a London-based … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Prats – Disco Pope

Posted on August 15, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve been craving some no frills, good old DIY sounds and then stumbled upon today’s song! Voila! You don’t get much more stripped down and raw than this: four young Scottish nippers, aged between 12 to 15, armed with a … 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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