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80 years ago, the US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima - a crime against humanity that killed tens of thousands in an instant. We remember the victims and survivors, and recommit to building a world free from nuclear weapons. We also remember Gaza, where Israel has dropped over 85,000 tonnes of explosives: five times the power of the atomic bomb, on a densely populated strip of land with six times the people. More than the Blitz. More than Dresden. This is not “self-defence” or “war”. It is genocide.

Following Broadway Boy's horrific fall in The Grand National this afternoon, the racing industry's silence was deafening.

R.I.P Springwell Bay, killed at the Cheltenham Festival today 13/03/25. This takes the death toll of this barbaric event up to 77 lives lost since 2000. 💔

Ex-Israeli war chief confirms issuing Hannibal Directive to kill own civilians, soldiers on 7 Oct ift.tt/HcprRoi

SONG OF THE DAY 12.1.25 The Gurus - Come Girl Formed at the peak of the psychedelic era, The Gurus were an US band that emerged with the promise of great things, but never made it past one album..one fantastic album that has never been pressed to vinyl!! thelisteningpostblog.wordpre…

SONG OF THE DAY 11.1.25 The Montgomery Express -Who I love the way this drifts into the ears, weightless & with very little to keep it tethered, as vocal highs soar to the stars! Tho floaty this song is not, for there is nothing light in a heavy heart! thelisteningpostblog.wordpre…

SONG OF THE DAY 10.1.25 The Avengers VI – Sahara Alluring Eastern melodies dance frantically over fierce rolling beats & as they clash with snarling guitar,strings roar out like tiny beasts consuming the flavour with their heat. An exotic feast! thelisteningpostblog.wordpre…

SONG OF THE DAY 9.1.25 The Golden Gate Quartet- Steal Away & Pray Elvis owes his career to the early influences that shaped his snd,but not just his snd,this music rocked his soul. From childhood he loved The Gospel Quartet & his vox style comes from here thelisteningpostblog.wordpre…

SONG OF THE DAY 5.1.24 Quantic & His Combo Bárbaro – The Dreaming Mind Pt.1 Swimming in warm orchestral pools, Quantic’s "Dreaming Mind" certainly enchants you into an alternative realm. Opening track to his 2009 "Tradition in Transition" LP @tru_thoughts thelisteningpostblog.wordpre…

SONG OF THE DAY 4.1.25 The Free Spirits - Ibod Credited for being the first ever jazz-rock group, The Free Spirits also loved to through a hearty measure of psychedelia into the mix Today's song is taken from their 1967 debut LP, "Out Of Sight & Sound" thelisteningpostblog.wordpre…

SONG OF THE DAY 3.1.25 Jimi Tenor with Cold Diamond & Mink – Orbiting Telesto Recalling vintage sci-fi movie & library music & adorned with warm vocal embellishments that soar their otherworldly “aaahhhs”, this song transports you out of this world 😍 thelisteningpostblog.wordpre…

SONG OF THE DAY 2.1.25 Jorge Ben –Lalari-Olalá In all its celestial glory this song always sends shivers with its delicate beats & Ben’s cool vox When those “oooaaaaoooo-aah’s” echo out from the backing singers,it just adds another layer of ethereal thill wordpress.com/post/thelisten…

SONG OF THE DAY 1.1.25 The Luna Lounge - Broken Transmission Cosmic Funkwave from another galaxy? Latest album "Nightshift" will provide you with all you need to escape the mundane... thelisteningpostblog.wordpre…

SONG OF THE DAY 31.12.24 Mae West - My New Year's Resolutions As we embrace the last moments of 2024, I share with you this little rascal..& just in case you were at a loss for some new years resolutions, you may find a few ideas here! **HAPPY NEW YEAR** thelisteningpostblog.wordpre…

SONG OF THE DAY 24.12.24 🦌Christmas Countdown🎄Saturday’s Children – Deck Five Chicago’s Saturday’s Children are here to serenade you into Christmas with their "Deck Five" hit from 1966. Enjoy those vocal harmonies & groovy keys in this festive feast! 🎄 thelisteningpostblog.wordpre…

SONG OF THE DAY 23.12.24 ⛄ Christmas Countdown🎅🏼 Lee Hazelwood–Dirtnap Stories Taken from "For Every Solution There’s A Problem", released in 2002 The LP features previously unreleased demos/off-cuts/out-takes recorded over the last 40 yrs of his career thelisteningpostblog.wordpre…

SONG OF THE DAY 22.12.24 📷Countdown to Christmas📷 Kate Bush – Snowflake Taken from her 2011 album,"50 Words For Snow", today's song was written specifically for Kate Bush's son to use his high choir-boy voice as he sings the role of a falling snowflake.. thelisteningpostblog.wordpre…

SONG(S) OF THE DAY 21.12.24 James Brute-Audiotrope Studio Session 10 years after accidentally stumbling upon a live performance by this artist,I am still as bewitched by this singer-soulwriter Check out some of his new material in this cool studio session. thelisteningpostblog.wordpre…

SONG OF THE DAY 20.12.24 Sleeping Dogs – Guiro​ (P62T05) A cosmic wonder, this funky instrumental delight takes you on a walk & tho the destination may best be determined by the listener,the groove gets you moving & I like the wandering freedom it permits! thelisteningpostblog.wordpre…