Category Archives: Acoustic

SONG OF THE DAY Opez – Balera De Ma

Posted on February 13, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Spinning their wholly ethereal sounds for nearly a decade now, Opez are an Italian duo consisting of Massi Amadori (Guitar) and Francesco Tappi (Double Bass). It was December of last year that I first discovered this outfit and was instantly … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Caio Falcão – Adeus Rock ‘n Roll

Posted on November 21, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

After a couple of listens I find myself warming to this song more and more, and though this is all I’ve heard from this artist so far, I’ll definitely check out some more. Adeus Rock ‘n Roll had something about … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Oisin Leech – October Sun

Posted on November 2, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Though this track is nice and gentle – which is a welcome escape in these crazy times – I have just discovered that it is actually about the breakdown with our relationship with nature.. Well, of sorts. Previously one half … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Pedro de Dios – Sol y Sombra

Posted on June 28, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“The idle mind is the graden where the devil plays” I was thinking when I first heard this just how much this sound reminds me of Guadalupe Plata, but then realised (of course) this is the sound of Guadalupe Plata … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jonathan Richman – Want To Visit My Inner House?

Posted on December 14, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

The music of Jonathan Richman has, for me, always felt endearing and friendly; like its reaching out for a hug. Described as one of rock’s most eccentric and unpredictable cult figures, he is a performer whose eternally childlike public persona … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY José González – Valle Local

Posted on September 30, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Released just over a week ago, Local Valley is the title of José González’s latest album. It’s been six years since he released Vestiges & Claws, and this new record reflects the developments and changes these years have brought about. His sound … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Exuma – The Obeah Man

Posted on September 7, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

 Macfarlane Gregory Anthony Mackey was a Bahamian musician best known as Tony McKay and Exuma! As well as being a musician he was also a playwright and author, but songwriting was his thing, his music an entity of its own. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sam Burton – Nothing Touches Me

Posted on April 19, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

As the horizon swallowed up the sinking sun piece by piece tonight, I played this song for the first time.  Mellow and coaxing, the touch of these delicate tones sank into my ears in soft, harmonious stages and piece by … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Alex Maas – 500 Dreams

Posted on April 4, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

For anyone who stayed up last night to tune into Seattle’s Light In The Attic Records, you would have had the pleasure of watching their streamed live charity concert! Dubbed the Light In The Attic & Friends at Home, the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Steve Gunn – Tommy’s Congo

Posted on November 25, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Steve Gunn has been creating his own blend of psychedelic-fuelled folk-rock for over a decade.  Well versed in his own style of laid-back cosmic Country/Americana, the Brooklyn-based guitar whizz is also known for his jamming-born compositions! For … Continue reading →

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