Monthly Archives: April 2015

Memories of an understated artist – Gavin Clark

Posted on April 30, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

I first discovered Gavin Clark’s music way back in 1996 after I had heard one of his songs in a Shane Meadows film. I went out and bought the single straight away for which I still own, I don’t think … Continue reading →

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Ministry of Plenty – Debut Single due for release this week

Posted on April 28, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Embracing all things experimental, Ministry Of Plenty are an Australian 4-piece originating from Melbourne. Formerly known as ‘Pallet Town, original band members consisted of Kieran Stubbs (guitar/vocals), Harry Reid (bass/vocals) and Oli Whelehan (drums/backing vocals).  After five years of playing … Continue reading →

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Car Seat Headrest “How To Leave Town” – Emerging band to watch out for..

Posted on April 21, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

My latest discovery came to me yesterday in the form of a recommendation, one that I have been listening to for a large and pleasurable portion of today. Recently signed, Car Seat Headrest are a Seattle-based band whose latest release … Continue reading →

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Guy Fox – Great new single “I Don’t Know” – Taken from debut album coming this summer

Posted on April 16, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

As the hint of spring begins to stir in the warming breezes that flow, out drifts a brand new track worthy of a feature in any summer playlist. Guy Fox are an Oakland-based 4-piece that uniquely blend together Afro-pop, Funk … Continue reading →

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Bells Atlas – Hyperlust EP – release June 2015

Posted on April 14, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s a sunny spring evening, the sun is falling into the horizon at a gradual pace whilst it’s rays flicker golden beams through sparsely-knit hedgerows, all is winding down.  As if by some synchronised piece of magic, a song plays … Continue reading →

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Post War Glamour Girls – New single “Southpaw Stance” released today!

Posted on April 13, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Today saw the first release in nearly a year for Leeds-based Post War Glamour Girls. Taken from a forthcoming split 7″ with Battlelines, “Southpaw Stance” is a very welcome return for this four-piece and comes to us via Hide and … Continue reading →

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Harry Brereton – Debut release from up and coming artist

Posted on April 8, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Over the past few years the DIY approach to making music has reshaped the industry, it’s growth a rapid development amongst new and emerging artists who have began mastering their own creations from the very point of conception right through … Continue reading →

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Kane Strang – Debut LP release/1st April (plus interview)

Posted on April 5, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Kane Strang is a young singer/songwriter hailing from Dunedin, New Zealand.  This early-20-something year old has been exploring his creative side for a while now and has already achieved a great deal as a musician. Whilst living overseas in Germany … Continue reading →

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MARCH PLAYLIST – SONGS OF THE DAY

Posted on April 5, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

So here it is, the March playlist is ready for a listen and is packed with a good mix of new, old and current songs.  For a lot more information about all of this music, go to my March ‘Song … Continue reading →

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