Category Archives: Acoustic

SONG OF THE DAY Raggedy – Brainwash

Posted on April 16, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Describing her creative process as “writing down all the floating whispers,” Raggedy is the solo project of a young artist based in Asheville, North Carolina.  Her sound fuses a distinct blend of lo-fi folk and dream pop and, whilst the name … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Clayhill – Face of the Sun

Posted on April 10, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

I often get the urge to listen to Gavin Clark, he’s one of my all-time favourites and left this earth way too early, but the legacy of his music is lasting testament to his understated brilliance. In 2002 Clark joined … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Oh Sees – Golden Phones

Posted on April 5, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Eleven years ago Thee Oh Sees released Thee Hounds of Foggy Notion, a record that remains to be one of their most distinguished offerings to date.  Better known for his high-energy psych-fuelled sounds, John Dwyer created this album with a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Terry Callier – 900 Miles

Posted on March 3, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

The career of Terrence Orlando “Terry” Callier was as vibrant and diverse as the music he created.  Spanning over an extensive 50 years, Callier was a singer-songwriter and guitarist who’s impressive repertoire incorporated the sounds of jazz, soul and folk. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Steve Gunn – New Moon

Posted on February 10, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

I love it when you listen to music for the first time and it just sinks effortlessly in right from the start, its appeal evident from the beginning…Today’s song was like that and whilst I have little idea what the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Michael Clark – Cold at Dusk

Posted on January 25, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Possessing the same magical traits as his Dad, Michael Clark’s music is woven intricately around heartfelt lyrics and natural imagery.  Swirling around like the early morning mist, his gentle sound settles delicately and unassumingly upon the ears, demanding nothing, but … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Michael Clark – Something To Be Won

Posted on December 21, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Earlier this month I discovered the magical sounds of Michael Clark.  Following in his fathers footsteps, but forging out his own path I hasten to add, Clark is the son of the late (and most great) Gavin Clark . To date he … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Michael Clark – End Is Near

Posted on December 12, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

When I heard this song on the radio the other day my ears instantly pricked up, the voice reminded me of Gavin Clark and I really liked its sound, but little did I realise how close I was and what … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Robbie Basho – Basho’s Blues

Posted on October 4, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

If you enjoyed yesterdays song, then you’re in for a treat, for I have more Robbie Basho goodness to share!!…and oh what goodness this is! Known for pioneering American primitive guitar, a fingerstyle devised by John Fahey in the late … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Robbie Basho – Blue Crystal Fire

Posted on October 3, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

In the mid-60’s when the sounds of Indian music began filtering into Western mainstream pop, Ravi Shankar was one of the pioneering artists to introduce this exotic sound. The Beatles and many other bands of that era began incorporating the … Continue reading →

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