Monthly Archives: July 2018

SONG OF THE DAY Jackson C. Frank – Blues Run the Game

Posted on July 31, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

“…one of the best forgotten songwriters of the 1960’s.”  (Rolling Stone journalist David Fricke) Anyone familiar with the music of the folk singer-songwriter, Jackson C. Frank will know about his tragic life story and his all-too-short music career. Jackson C. Frank released his … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Little Barrie – Surf Hell

Posted on July 30, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Little Barrie have a special place in my heart and although it took me a while to discover them, I more than made up for the late start! Emerging from Nottingham in 1999 they have been cooking up their very own unique … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Edgar Broughton Band – Love in the Rain

Posted on July 29, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Founded in Warwick, UK and still releasing until 2010, The Edgar Broughton Band and their pure blend of psychedelic acid rock have been kicking about since 1968! With gruff vocals compared to that of Howlin’ Wolf and Captain Beefheart, Edgar … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Gwenifer Raymond – Deep Sea Diver Blues

Posted on July 28, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Hailing from Wales but now residing in Brighton, Gwenifer Raymond is a Welsh multi-instrumentalist who, inspired by the punk and grunge scene when she was growing up,  began learning guitar when she was just eight.  After years of playing around … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Lea Lea – Life Goes On

Posted on July 27, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

The simplicity of today’s song speaks volumes, it’s what drew me in; stripped back guitar and a skeletal beat shapes and structures a delicate path for ethereal vocals to follow. .. Lea Lea is an Athens, Georgia singer/songwriter whose sound … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Animal Noise – River

Posted on July 26, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Hailing from a town not too many miles away from me, Animal Noise are a three-piece alt rock outfit from Colchester consisting of Josh, Birdy and Jack.  According to their Facebook page they remain unsigned, but have a new album coming … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY R.L. Burnside – Jumper on the Line

Posted on July 25, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

….there’s nothing like a bit of blues magic from the man: Robert Lee Burnside….

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SONG OF THE DAY Shawn Lee and The Soul Surfers – Introduction

Posted on July 24, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

“Music is truly the international language and it’s not where you’re from, but where you’re at…..” Shawn Lee and the Soul Surfers eponymous border-breaking album has been a record described as deep in “raw grit and musical exploration!” Released last … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kamal Keila – Shmasha

Posted on July 23, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

From “the James Brown meets Fela Kuti of Sudan.” Habibi Funk has launched a new series showcasing little-known music from Sudan’s jazz scene, starting with the first ever release of Kamal Keila’s album Muslims and Christians which was released earlier this … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Silverbacks – Dunkirk

Posted on July 22, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Dublin/Kildare’s Silverbacks are an art-punk outfit consisting of brothers Kilian and Daniel O’Kelly, Peadar Kearney, Gary Wickham and Emma Hanlon.  Last month saw the release of latest single, Dunkirk which was produced by Girl Band’s Daniel Fox and issued through their own … Continue reading →

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