Category Archives: Americana

SONG OF THE DAY RF Shannon – Hotevilla

Posted on May 12, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

If music had the power to physically teleport me to another place, I’d be feeling the scorching heat of the desert on my face by now, with endless vast blue skies unfolding before me…if only…  With RF Shannon’s Hotevilla you get the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY RF Shannon – Tooth Ache

Posted on May 5, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Yesterday I endured an ordeal in a dentist chair that lasted for over 1.5 hours! I can safely say it was one of my worse dental experiences ever and I can imagine that you may be wondering why on earth … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sam Moss – Slow

Posted on March 4, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Sam Moss’ debut album has been pencilled in my diary for some time, but now the wait is over and Neon was released on Friday.   With a style that is defined by his distinct guitar playing, Sam Moss’ sound is shaped by delicate … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sam Moss – Neon

Posted on February 5, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

It has been said that when it comes to folk I can be quite fussy, but with Sam Moss there is not a shred of doubt in my mind that this is my kind of sound! Capturing the spirit of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sam Moss – The Ocean

Posted on January 11, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

A couple of days ago I stumbled upon the music of Boston singer-songwriter, Sam Moss and have since been checking out his back catalogue.  Known for his distinct style of guitar playing, his delicate finger picking adds many a tuneful texture … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sam Moss – Flowers

Posted on January 9, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

There is something about this song that reminds me of Sun Kil Moon’s Bird Of Films, I think it’s the gentle rhythm and soothing flow, but that something is also uniquely and instantly enchanting and from the minute this song started, I … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Deep Dark Woods – Fallen Leaves

Posted on November 20, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

The slightest mention of anything ghostly and macabre and my ears prick up! Couple this with an immensely haunting and captivating tune and you have just made my night….The Deep Dark Woods have done just that! Hailing from Saskatoon, Canada … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Whispertown – Born To Ride

Posted on August 16, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

I spend countless hours ploughing through music everyday in search of that something special and more often than not the songs I find and feature are relatively new to me too! That’s the buzz, finding something amidst an ocean of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Calexico -El Picador

Posted on June 14, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Holy moly how much do I love Calexico! I mean, how could you not love this performance! I have been fortunate enough to see them live and I relished every moment of it, my face still beams when I hear … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Shakey Graves – Nobody’s Fool

Posted on April 27, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Alejandro Rose-Garcia, aka Shakey Graves, has been sharing his glorious blues-folk and rock’n’roll sounds ever since 2011.  Well-known for starting out as a one-man band, Shakey now shares the stage with other musicians, but his creations are still his own … Continue reading →

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