Category Archives: Alternative

SONG OF THE DAY Jack White – Eosophobia

Posted on April 10, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Released two days ago, Jack White’s latest offering is invitingly entitled Fear of the Dawn and offers 12 new tracks all of which have been described as being like “no other White record released previously” Though it’s fair to say … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative, Alternative Rock, Rock | Tagged , | Leave a comment

SONG OF THE DAY Kevin Morby – This is a Photograph

Posted on March 25, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Kevin Morby saves the day!! I’ve been experiencing something of a music drought as of late, but Mr Morby’s latest offering, This Is A Photograph, is something of an oasis, and in its inspiriting flow I have been basking! This … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative, Singer-songwriter | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

SONG OF THE DAY Songs: Ohia – VU Anxiety

Posted on January 20, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Jason Andrew Molina, better known as Songs: Ohia, spent nearly 15 years recording music. As a vocalist, musician and singer-songwriter he worked with a cast of rotating musicians over the years, all of whom supported his solo projects Songs:Ohia and … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative, Alternative Rock, Blues, Secretly Canadian | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

SONG OF THE DAY Father John Misty – Funny Girl

Posted on January 15, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

In the past I’ve dabbled with some of Father John Misty’s ever-engaging creations, but have really taken to his latest single, Funny Girl! With its classic, orchestral-adorned and rather lavish crooner sound, I love the delight of the music, verses … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative, Alternative Rock, bella Union, Surf pop | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

SONG OF THE DAY Timber Timbre – Under Your Spell

Posted on December 19, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Timber Timbre’s music has been described as  “beautifully restrained blues from an alternate universe”, and when trying to describe their swampy, ragged sound, I couldn’t have put it better myself! Fronted by Taylor Kirk, this four-piece have been spinning their … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative, Indie Rock, Rock, swamp blues | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

SONG OF THE DAY Snapped Ankles – True Ecology

Posted on December 7, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

When I think about memorable gigs, the time I saw Snapped Ankles in a nicely snug venue is one that always comes to mind. For an array of reasons this band stands way out on the fringes, making their own … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative, Dance, Post Punk | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

SONG OF THE DAY The Gun Club – Yellow Eyes

Posted on November 29, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“Swamp music for thinking people…….” The Gun Club may have become a well-known and established band with a few band member changes over the years, but they never quite lost that little ‘rough-round-the-edges” sound. Mother Juno was an album the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative, Blues, blues rock, Post Punk | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

SONG OF THE DAY Daniel Norgren – Why May I Not Go Out And Climb The Trees?

Posted on November 14, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

I didn’t really know what I fancied listening to today, but when I found today’s song, it kind of suited the moment perfectly. This soothes and strokes the ear canal with its rich vocal tones; such is the coaxing power … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative, Blues, Folk, Singer Songwriter | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

SONG OF THE DAY Eyesore & the Jinx – Sleepless (Live in Birkenhead)

Posted on October 20, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

A couple of years ago I stumbled across this rather raucous bunch from Liverpool and was listening to their Excile Parlour EP earlier today, which was released in July last year.  Aside from a few singles and last year’s EP, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative, Garage Rock, Indie Rock, Liverpool, Post Punk | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Acoustic, Alternative, Folk, Singer/Songwriter | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment