Category Archives: Indie Folk

(🎅Christmas Countdown🎄) SONG OF THE DAY Kevin Morby – Blue Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Well, I can’t believe we have reached that time of year again!! Festive frolics await and to help you get into that Yuletime mood (just in case you need a little prodding..like me) I have a few little sonic merriments … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jonathan Wilson – Woe Is Me

Posted on November 20, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Woe Is Me…what a curious little journey this is. Vocals dripping in enough dreaminess to float you to the moon and quirky dynamics that keep you guessing with their psych-tinged melodies and folksy wanderings. I thought at first it may … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Wax Machine – Guardians of Edan

Posted on June 27, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Aside from music, one of the most pleasurable sounds on this planet for me are Blackbirds!!!! Those yellow beaks never ever cease to make me happy when they sing…or even when they are angry, I just love them!! Which is … 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 Michael Nau – I Root

Posted on February 19, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

A native of Maryland, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Naucrafts, a.k.a Michael Nau, formed his first band in Baltimore in 2004. Encompassing all those fortunate to have discover him with his reflective indie/folk psych sounds,  Nau was also known for leading … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Szymon – Blue Coloured Mountain

Posted on November 7, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

“I want my music to be timeless.” – Szymon Australian artist Szymon Borzestowski was just 23 when he lost his battle with depression and took his own life in 2012.  This young artist was on the brink of something massive, … 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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SONG OF THE DAY Chelou – Like a Dream

Posted on February 5, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

The ethereal qualities of Camden-based artist, Chelou first captured my attention nearly four years ago and ever since then I’ve had the pleasure of following his progress as his music continues to bewitch and enchant. His name derives from a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kevin Morby – Harlem River (Live)

Posted on December 3, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

After nursing what has been one giant beast of a headache all day, I nearly didn’t post a song, but Mr Morby has proved to be the closest thing I’ve found to a soothing remedy so I had to share … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Cotton Jones Basket Ride – Chewing Gum

Posted on November 7, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

I had to double check the release date of today’s song when I first heard it about half hour ago, because it flawlessly and authentically sounds like something from the late 60’s.  This particular track, however, only dates back to … Continue reading →

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