Monthly Archives: December 2015

SONG OF THE DAY The Sorcerers – Pinch Of The Death Nerve

Posted on December 31, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve been scanning for song ideas today and spent a while listening to the fantastic music of Ethiopian Jazz musician, Mulatu Estatke.  It was after this listen that today’s song popped into my head. The Sorcerers are a band who, inspired by … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY William Z.Villain – Anybody Gonna Move

Posted on December 30, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Stumbling upon the Wisconsin artist William Z. Villain this morning was a complete accident but I am so glad and thankful for my over-tapping computer finger! Whilst browsing though Bandcamp earlier I unintentionally clicked on a video and it began … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Spooky Mansion – Gone Too Far

Posted on December 29, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve been checking out this catchy little tune today and sat there trying to think what the vocals reminded me of..the best I could come up with was Les Claypool of Primas but you may listen to it and think, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Damien Jurado – Silver Timothy

Posted on December 28, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

I am sitting here right now asking myself just how it is that Damien Jurado has been kicking about for the last twenty years and I’ve only just discovered him! Yes, it’s true, until yesterday I had never heard of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY C Duncan – Novices

Posted on December 27, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

When you enter into the musical world of Glaswegian composer C Duncan be sure to expect a dreamy ride.  With twists and turns, highs and lows, the music of this young singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist takes you on a rich and diverse … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Thee Oh Sees – I Was Denied

Posted on December 26, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

I was looking for something to kick-start this post-Christmas lull and suddenly Thee Oh Sees popped into my head and all was well.  Today’s song is the great thirteen and a half-minute track, ‘Warm Slime.’  It’s the first track in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY / CHRISTMAS IS HERE! Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Fifteen Feet Of Pure White Snow

Posted on December 25, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

If only! If only we did actually get to see some of the mystical, elusive white stuff!..ok, perhaps not fifteen foot, but a little bit wouldn’t be so bad! HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!..and what better way to greet Christmas … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY / CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN! Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings – Please Come Home For Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Never let it be said that I have a big fondness for this Christmas lark, but it’s Christmas Eve and the festive season is well and truly upon us!…and what better way to greet the eve of the big day … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY / CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN! Mark Lanegan – We Three Kings

Posted on December 23, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Whilst I am not the biggest fan of this time of year, ‘Yule’ definitely agree that today’s song is avery nice take on a traditional carol. Mark Lanegan self-released this great track along with five other Christmas carols back in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY / CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN! James Brown – Soulful Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

What is Christmas without a little bit of funk and soul I ask you? I never realised that James Brown actually died on December 25th until today but, to continue on this Christmas countdown theme, The Listening Post Blog is … Continue reading →

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