Monthly Archives: June 2016

SONG OF THE DAY Reignwolf – Bicycle

Posted on June 30, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Canadian blues artist Jordan Cook, a.k.a Reignwolf was described in 2014 as one of ten artists you need to know and once you’ve heard the roar of his fuzzed-out guitar-blues you will know immediately why this statement is true.   Harnessing … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Woods – The Other Side

Posted on June 29, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Brooklyn-based Woods released their ninth album in April this year via the bands Woodsist imprint.  With a career stretching over 10 years, this musical collective creates a most distinguished sound, combining Jeremy Earl’s shining, soaring falsetto with their obvious flare for experimentation. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Four Tet – Field

Posted on June 28, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I cannot resist the percussive element to today’s song, I love each and every big, meaty beat and am carried like stone on the shore by this vast wave of fluid sound.  This track gives space, solitude and solace, it’s … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ali Beletic – Stone Fox

Posted on June 27, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

“I spent several years in the desert crafting this record.  It’s a very emotional, raw and inspired record.  It took a lot to get there.” – Ali Beletic  Sensuous, undisguised smokey vocals mingle with an array of twangy, desert-drenched guitar riffs; … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Other Lives – I Need A Line

Posted on June 26, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve been catching up with a few musical purchases lately and have been completely escaping to the totally chilled out sounds of Oklahoma’s Other Lives; listening to their third album, ‘Rituals’ which was released in 2015. I have so much … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Leo Abrahams – Steal Time

Posted on June 25, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Composer, musician, songwriter, producer and arranger Leo Abrahams has been releasing his interesting blend of ambient- electronica, folk-rock and modern classical music for over 15 years now.  In this time he has worked with a multitude of artists including Wild … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Mystery Lights – What Happens When You Turn The Devil Down

Posted on June 24, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

“We are looking forward to Wick doing for rock & roll what Daptone has done for soul music” ( Neal Sugarman -Daptone co-owner) Daptone’s new and exciting subsidiary company, Wick Records have set about creating a label with a sound … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Drakkar Nowhere – Higher Now

Posted on June 23, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

The very generous New York label Beyond Beyond Is Beyond has recently shared a great summer jam sampler, and it can be yours for any price you deem worthy.  All you have to do is click here and give it a listen and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nilufer Yanya – Hey

Posted on June 22, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Nilufer Yanya is London born singer-songwriter whose self-described soulful indie music is making waves, with her latest venture an interesting take on a Pixies song. Going by her Soundcloud page Nilufer has been releasing music for just over a year, and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Night Beats – Right / Wrong

Posted on June 21, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I am oh so looking forward to seeing the Night Beats tonight, I’ve waited a long time for this! This may be the briefest LP post ever but I will not dash off without leaving some links to previous Listening … Continue reading →

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