Category Archives: Acoustic

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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SONG OF THE DAY Pauline Taylor – Doom

Posted on November 19, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Better known for being one of the primary lead female vocalists for Faithless and for featuring on two of Dido’s albums, UK singer-songwriter Pauline Taylor is to release a new EP later this month.  Entitled Siren and releasing via  Ramrock … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Liotia – Blackout (Ashley Beedle’s Afrikanz on Marz Vocal Remix)

Posted on November 9, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

“The poetic verse with soulful undertones can only be compared to the lyrical prowess of a blue whale, if only they could speak…” Entitled Blackout, today’s track has crept quietly under my epidermis and now swirls around just beneath the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Comet Is Coming – Lifeforce Part II

Posted on September 9, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

“The Comet is Coming to destroy illusions. It will manifest new realities, perceptions, levels of awareness and abilities to coexist. It is a musical expression forged in the deep mystery. It is the overcoming of fear, the embracing of chaos, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Steve Gunn – Be Still Moon

Posted on July 22, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Singer-guitarist Steve Steve Gunn (who used to play in Kurt Vile’s band) has been creating folk-rock for over a decade and yet I only happened to stumble upon him earlier this year when his track New Moon introduced me to … Continue reading →

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