Category Archives: Castle Face Records

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 Oh Sees – Sentient Oona

Posted on August 20, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve read mixed reviews about Thee Oh Sees (or now just the Oh Sees) latest record, Smote Reverser,  so when a very good friend sent me a link to the new album last night, I’ve made a point of working my … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Damaged Bug – Bog Dash

Posted on January 20, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

2016 saw two album releases for The Oh Sees, and if that wasn’t enough for you frontman John Dwyer has been busy crafting and recording a brand new album for his experimental side project, Damaged Bug. Due this March via his … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Thee Oh Sees – Ghost in the Trees

Posted on May 8, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Rather than be sitting in front of my computer today when the sun is shining its heart out, I’m going to share a song that requires little introduction.  For anybody already familiar with Thee Oh Sees LP, ‘The Master’s Bedroom … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Damaged Bug – The Mirror

Posted on September 1, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

After Thee Oh Sees released their new album ‘Mutilator Defeated At Last’ in May this year (see yesterdays song), front man John Dwyer went on to release another new album under his experimental side project, Damaged Bug. Less than a … Continue reading →

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Jack Name – January 20th 2015 album release: “Weird Moons”

Posted on February 13, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

For some, the art of being weird is nothing more than a contrived attempt at selling themselves as something different, something more interesting and mysterious.  With Jack Name these characteristics are a given, he is alternative and his approach to … Continue reading →

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