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SONG OF THE DAY
24.11.25
Monde UFO –Lowered Shelf
Released in 2021 via Fire Records,this is the first time I've heard of this LA duo.From the first play I felt an affiliation for this song, sometimes you just know don’t you? Songs are like people in many ways & some you just take to straight away.
SONG OF THE DAY Monde UFO – Lowered Shelf
“Monde UFO wander through a humid mist of exotic samba shuffles, shamanic whispers, and reverberating laser beam synthesizers.” (New Commute) Though this song is still only on its first…
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November 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
Sunday 23rd November
Adriano Celentano – L’unica Chance
Released in 1973, today’s song has a lot of funk to shout about! That killer bassline, coupled with this Italian singer-songwriter's dance moves (video in post) is something of a marvel!!
SONG OF THE DAY Adriano Celentano – L’unica Chance
As featured on the UK DJ and writer, Bill Brewster’s 2025 Late Night Tales album, today’s song has a lot of funk to shout about. Contrary to its name, however (the title translates as &…
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November 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
22.11.25
Brant Bjork – Waiting For a Coconut To Drop (DJ Day “VQ”)
Sampled in DJ Day's 2013 "VQ", Brant Bjork's original is a mellow escape and great way to switch off for a bit... Today's song appears on Brant Bjork's 2013 album, "Jalamanta"
Hear both tracks in this post...
SONG OF THE DAY Brant Bjork – Waiting For a Coconut To Drop (DJ Day “VQ”)
I was recently introduced to a great song called VQ by DJ Day (check this out below) and have found its tune looping about my head for the last few days. So I decided to check out where that lovely…
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November 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
Friday 21st November
Injun Joe – Indian Priest
Released in 1969, this dark, shuffling track is a haunting curiosity recorded by Belgium studio project, Injun Joe. Issued via their own label, it was the only 45 they released.
SONG OF THE DAY Injun Joe – Indian Priest
“I’m living in the brain of an old Indian Priest”….I do like the way those hushed vocals whisper this line as they creep in to like a stalking apparition. This dark, shuffli…
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November 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
SONG OF THE DAY
20.11.25
Bakaka Band – Gobonimada Jira (Choose Freedom)
Originally recorded in the late 1970's, it's thanks to ANALOG AFRICA that this little gem was unearthed a few years back on one of their magic compilations!
SONG OF THE DAY Iftin Band – Sirmaqabe (No Secrets)
This tune is literally music to my ears! It makes me all melty inside, transmitting those tingles that you sometimes get when a melody or a beat, or whatever it is strikes a magic part in your soul…
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November 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
19.11.25
Jacob Ifans – She Is The Flowers
Second single from this new UK band is drenched in wistful ponderings and heartfelt longing! A lovely sound from this upcoming group who are now signed to Brooklyn's 22Twenty label
SONG OF THE DAY Jacob Ifans – She Is The Flowers
You won’t have to listen for long to pick out the Leonard Cohen thread that has been woven into this gentle sound, but I’ll not hold that against this band. There is a definitive Cohen-…
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November 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
18.11.25
Falling Stones – Don’t Hang Me High
Released sometime in the early 1970's, today's song is a delicious little soul serenate recorded by a Surinamese soul/funk band called the Falling Stones. I like its little percussive twist at the beginning...
SONG OF THE DAY Falling Stones – Don’t Hang Me High
I love it when a song starts one way and then diverts in a completely different direction! Today’s song may enter the room in a riotous wave of heavy percussion, but this rhythmic surge quick…
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November 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
17.11.25
Clark–Herr Bar
Released in 2006,2days trk feats on a LP called "Body Rhythms".This album may be nearly two decades old, but time has not depleted the mind-expanding wonder of this music!
"Herr Bar" is dazzling & lightweight,yet more than equipped to carry those hefty beats!
SONG OF THE DAY Clark – Herr Bar
What I tend to do is just jam stuff through as many boxes as I can, until everything sort of bleeds into itself and all its surrounding parts” (Clark) I have been introduced to many different…
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November 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
14.11.25
Misha Panfilov Septet – The Sky For You & I
Last month saw the release of the 3rd LP from the Misha Panfilov Music Septet. "Skyways" comprises of only two tracks, but these ventures unravel over 40mins of psychedelic sunshine, unfurling in free flowing jazz forms..so nice!
SONG OF THE DAY Misha Panfilov Septet – The Sky For You & I
“Some albums announce themselves slowly, like clouds taking shape before your eyes. Skyways is one of them, a record that drifts in gently, unfolds at its own pace, and leaves behind the quiet wond…
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November 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
13.11.25
The Final Age – Beneath The Underdog
Released just a week ago, "New Hallucinations" is the second album by British drummer, Jesse Webb, a.k.a The Final Age.... This is an ear-opening experience you will not forget in a hurry and a rhythmic feast to savour!
SONG OF THE DAY The Final Age – Beneath The Underdog
It’s really nice to find something completely different to venture into from time to time and today’s offering seems to satisfy that craving wonderfully.. Released just a week ago, New …
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November 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
--NEW RELEASE--
**PAY AS YOU FEEL FUNDRAISER**
Yard Act release new 5-track Live EP today with ALL proceeds going to the Red Cross to help the communities of Jamaica rebuild after the devastation of the recent storm.
**PAY AS YOU FEEL FUNDRAISER** Yard Act release new 5-track Live EP today with ALL proceeds going to the Red Cross!! (13.11.25)
“What a day to be alive….The state of everything….” (Yard Act) It’s nice to know that despite all the madness in the world, human kindness still breathes enough sanity…
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November 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
12.11.25
J.A. Caesar – Kyoujo Bushi
Today's delight is a curious offering from 1970's Japan!
SONG OF THE DAY J.A. Caesar – Kyoujo Bushi
寺原孝明 (Terahara Takaaki) is known as J. A. Caesar for his musical outputs and is, if you haven’t already guessed, a Japanese musician. He is a composer, playwright and theatre producer best kn…
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November 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
11.11.25
Louiz Banks–Song For My Lady
Along with saxophonist Braz Gonsalves & vocalist Pam Crain, Louiz Banks recorded a live album at Kalamandir in Kolkata in 1978.Joined by guitarist Carlton Kitto & percussionist Ramesh Shotham,this LP marked an important moment in jazz integration
SONG OF THE Louiz Banks – Song For My Lady
Dambar Bahadur Budaprithi, better know as Louis/Louiz Banks) was born in Nepal and raised in India. Known for his work on TV and film, he has spent much of his musical career writing advert and fi…
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November 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
10.11.25
Nightmares On Wax – Bang Bien feat. Yasiin Bey
Ahead of this month’s album release, Nightmares On Wax (George Evelyn) have teamed up with Yasiin Bey for their latest single, "Bang Bien". I heard this track earlier today and its been swirling about in my head ever since!!
SONG OF THE DAY Nightmares On Wax – Bang Bien feat. Yasiin Bey
Ahead of this month’s album release, Nightmares On Wax (George Evelyn) have teamed up with Yasiin Bey for their latest single, Bang Bien. I heard this track earlier today and its been swirlin…
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November 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
9.11.25
Micachu & The Shapes - Oh Baby
Taken from the last album they released as Micachu & The Shapes, "Oh Baby" is a decade old now! I love its bendy, (out of) shape sound!
SONG OF THE DAY Micachu & The Shapes – Oh Baby
The only reason I’ve not shared this track way before now is because I was convinced I had done so ages ago…apparently not! I’m glad I checked!  Today’s song may have been o…
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November 9, 2025 at 11:03 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
8.11.25
Collage – Ehted Kadunud
Released sometime in the early 1970's, I'm savouring the mellow, percussive groove & ethereal vocal lines to this Estonian sonic delight!
SONG OF THE DAY Collage – Ehted Kadunud
Founded in 1966 by Rivo Dikson, Collage were an Estonian ensemble made up of a collective of students. Reflecting their love for jazzing-up pop songs, classical arrangements, jazz orchestra scores …
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November 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
7.11.25
Psychedelic Source Records – The Southern Emperor II
Experimental space-rock abundance! Hungary's Psychedelic Source Records have recently released their new album which features Kikagaku Moyo's Go Kurosawa! It's a cosmic feast!
SONG OF THE DAY Psychedelic Source Records – The Southern Emperor II
“We do recordings and jam sessions in the garden and the foresthouse and everywhere we can…” I can only imagine what it would be like to be a musician playing in one of the Psyche…
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November 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
6.11.25
Alèmayehu Eshété –Kènoru lèbetchahé
Released in the early/mid-1970’s,I don't know the release date of this
1 thing I do know is that the divine groove of this trk is matched only by the soaring quiver of Alèmayehu Eshété's glorious vox,such is the captivating beauty of both
SONG OF THE DAY Alèmayehu Eshété – Kènoru lèbetchahé
The beauty of this song never ceases to reach deep and I love the music of Alèmayehu Eshété. I have no real idea what he is singing about, but his voice delivers far more than just words and the fe…
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November 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
4.11.25
Ferry Djimmy – Oluwa Loranmi Nichai
Appearing on the band's only album from 1975, this rare & highly valuable record features today's fiery offering. Raw African rhythms, distortion, lashings of funk and wild groove await...
SONG OF THE DAY Ferry Djimmy – Oluwa Loranmi Nichai
“In spite of obvious nods to James Brown, Fela Kuti, George Clinton and Jimi Hendrix, Ferry managed to create something very unique…..” When I saw the value of an original copy of…
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November 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
3.11.25
Koy Kardeşler – Pinzeta
Released at the end of last year, today's song features on the self-titled debut of psych-duo, Köy Kardeşler. Think Anatolian folk/rock but in a highly textured and gorgeously rhythmic cosmic-style!! Out now via Ghostown Records
SONG OF THE DAY Koy Kardeşler – Pinzeta
Drawing upon influences from an eclectic and wide range of sources, Köy Kardeşler concoct a truly cosmic and freeing sound. Gathering their inspirations from far and wide, this duo like to combine …
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November 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
🦇🎃SPOOKY SONG(S) OF THE DAY🦇🎃
31.10.25
The Animals – Hotel Hell
& The Ghouls – Coffin Nails
I’ve got two (trick or) treats for your today! I thought I’d spoil you!!
Check out my post to hear more....
🦇🎃SPOOKY SONG(S) OF THE DAY🦇🎃 The Animals – Hotel Hell & The Ghouls – Coffin Nails
I’ve got two (trick or) treats for your today! I thought I’d spoil you!! The first of my Halloween offerings comes all the way from the early 1960’s, brought to you courtesy of a …
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October 31, 2025 at 11:37 PM
SONG OF THE DAY 🎃
30.10.25
Yardbirds - Turn Into Earth
"Lonely winds will call my name/Dying leaves of seasons brown...." Today's sombre delight appears on The Yardbirds' 1966 self-titled album...which later became known as "Roger the Engineer"
SONG OF THE DAY 🎃 The Yardbirds – Turn Into Earth
Tonight’s sombre little delight Roger the Engineer (originally released in the UK as Yardbirds and in the US, West Germany, France and Italy as Over Under Sideways Down) is the only UK studio…
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October 31, 2025 at 12:05 AM
SONG OF THE DAY🦇🎃
29.10.25
Joe R. Group – Evil Soul
As we move toward the clutches of Samhain, its seems only right to proceed with some shadowy offerings.
This Halloween howler has the ability to invade your head & dance about all over your brain!!..not that I'm complaining!
🦇🎃SONG OF THE DAY 👻🦇 Joe R. Group – Evil Soul
“I produced over 500 groups and artists…. garage bands, doo-wop, folk, pop, Western, etc.” An extremely abridged list of groups includes the Contessas, the Werp’s, the Reminiscents, the Inn Crowd, …
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October 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
SONG OF THE DAY
28.10.25
A.C. Caldwell - Wail (Lonely Love)
Released in 1972, "Wail (Lonely Love)" provided the flipside to a single called "Joy, Sweet Joy." Issued on a label from Brooklyn, New York called Rim Records,this sweet track was penned, produced & arranged by label owner, Bob McGhee..
SONG OF THE DAY A.C. Caldwell – Wail (Lonely Love)
What made this song stick in my head tonight? I don’t know, but I heard it on a radio show and it worked its magic on me. With a little bit of digging I was able to solve the mystery of who i…
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October 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
SONG OF THE DAY
27.10.25
Heaven & Earth - Feel The Spirit
Released in 1973, "Feel the Spirit" is a dreamy offering soaked in nostalgia and delicate wonder. It feels Autumnal with its warm layers, breathing a sense of awakening through flute-tinged pathways and harmonised vocals.....
SONG OF THE DAY Heaven & Earth – Feel The Spirit
I was convinced I’d featured this track before, but it would appear that this earthy delight has never graced the LP Blog…until now! Feel the Spirit is a dreamy offering soaked in nosta…
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October 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM