Tag Archives: Surf

SONG OF THE DAY Monster Rally – Washed Ashore

Posted on January 26, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve been wondering if I’d prefer this tune minus the addition of those beats halfway in, but once you get the album, the old/new sound really works. The rhythm transports that soothing luxuriant beach dream feel into a slightly more … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Los Dedos – Olivido

Posted on December 27, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

What I really love about Los Dedos is their authenticity! Their music whisks you far away to surf-drenched realms with sunsets galore and dreams ten a penny, whilst in reality their location is far closer to home…for all us UK … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Routes – Kapow!

Posted on November 29, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“No gimmick, no bullshit… Stomp’n’Grind Garage Rock, Garage Punk, Surf, Rhythm and Blues, Psych… Whatever the hell WE want to hear!”       (The Routes) Though The Routes’ sound may be rooted in the past, their music is very much … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Shotnez – Botz

Posted on November 15, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Featuring the original Balkan Beat Box producers Ori Kaplan and Tamir Muskat, together with Uri Kinrot from Boom Pam and Itamar Ziegler from The Backyard, these four musicians make up the very enticing outfit that is Shotnez. Their united chemistry … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Los Dedos – March of the Crabs

Posted on July 7, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Hailing from the sun-drenched surf-sands of UK’s Bristol City, Los Dedos are a three-piece instrumental band that came together in 2020 – though their creations are authentic enough to trick you into believing this sound was from the 1960’s! Formed … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Aris San – Mish Mash

Posted on February 5, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

I’m sitting here tonight, feeling unwell and a little bit worse for wear, but this song is making it all better!!! How can you not fall for this little happy beast??? One of the pioneering artists to popularise Greek music … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY John Paul Jones – Kalani Honey 

Posted on November 22, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

There has been some speculation as to whether the John Paul Jones behind this record was, indeed, the future bass guitarist for Led Zeppelin, but I don’t think that this is the case?.. Kalani Honey was a rather refined surf … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The J Ann C Trio – Voodoo Doll

Posted on November 17, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Now referred to a rather obscure, cult 60’s lounge outfit, the J Ann C Trio gained themselves a rather select following after the release of their one and only LP in 1966.  At Tan-Tar-A was released on Missouri’s Burdland Record … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Aris San – Boumpam 

Posted on November 9, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

One of the pioneering artists to popularise Greek music in Israel, Aris San was a Greek-Israeli musician, singer and nightclub owner. Though his later life was shrouded in mystery, he is probably most remembered for the captivating style he brought … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Starks – Hop Skippin Lulu

Posted on November 6, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

I couldn’t help myself!! After featuring the b-side to this 45 yesterday, I have since fell head over heels for the flip side too!! Who oh why did this band just make one single!!?? The Starks one and only record … Continue reading →

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