Category Archives: Indie Rock

SONG OF THE DAY Cotton Jones Basket Ride – I Was Stoned By The Choir

Posted on February 16, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Formerly “The Cotton Jones Basket Ride”, Cotton Jones are an indie-folk outfit based in Cumberland, Maryland.  Founded in 2008, the band released three albums in two years, but haven’t issued anything since 2012. Maybe this is because lead singer-songwriter, Michael … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Yard Act – Peanuts

Posted on November 29, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Leeds-based Yard Act are a four-piece with a hell of an eye for detail.  Observing the ‘norm’ and bringing it to life with wit, detail and humor, their lyrical flair takes the lives of people/places, adding narratives to the everyday … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Shifters – Left Bereft

Posted on October 3, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Releasing their cool mix of indie and post-punk, Melbourne’s Shifters emerged five years ago; originally self-releasing all of their music. Consisting of, Ryan Coffey (Drums/vocals), Lloyd Davies (Bass), Tristan Davies (Guitar, Vocals), Miles Jansen (Vocals, Guitar), Chris Gray (Drums, Guitar) … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Crystal Stilts – Magnetic Moon

Posted on September 27, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Although this band have never affiliated their sound to Joy Division, nor have they ever claimed to be fans, there’s no denying that little bit of Ian Curtis in the vocals and distinct post-punk smatterings to their creations. Formed in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Pat Thomas – Get It Together

Posted on April 5, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, Pat Thomas is best known as the a driving force behind the San Franciscan band, Cool Ghouls.  Alongside his work with the group, Thomas has also cultivated an interesting voice as a solo artist, releasing his last … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Beak> – We Can Go

Posted on March 29, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Described by the band as “the most normal song” they’ve ever written, We Can Go was the second offering to be shared from Beak>’s 2019 EP, Life Goes On. Formed in 2009 by three Bristol musicians, Billy Fuller, Matt Williams and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Warmduscher – Nelson's Threads

Posted on March 20, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Two Warmduscher tracks which were originally only available as a special 7″are to be released digitally for the first time today! Accompanying their Dinked Edition of album, Tainted Lunch, these two tracks have not been available in this format anywhere until … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kelley Stoltz – Put That In Your Pipe

Posted on March 19, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

I love how music alone can evoke many so many thoughts, feelings and imagery!  Whenever I hear this song I feel the tarmac racing beneath me as I travelled down a dusty road in a fast car heading one way.  … 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 Suuns – Make It Real

Posted on November 26, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Hailing from Montréal, Canada and emerging in the summer of 2007, Suuns have been experimenting with their own blends of indie, kraut rock and shoegaze for over 10 years.  Schooled in free jazz and signed to Secretly Canadian in 2010, … Continue reading →

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