Category Archives: Manchester-based

SONG OF THE DAY Magic Roundabout – Sneaky Feelin’

Posted on May 19, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“Unheard mid-80’s Manchester Indie Pop Noisemakers……” (Third Man Records) When something sounds just as good today as it did when it was first released nearly 40 years ago, its testament to a solid musical formula; Manchester-based Magic Roundabout knew how … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra – A Far Away Place

Posted on April 28, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

I have been listening to so much Matthew Halsall lately, his music has such a magical effect on me and I can’t get enough of it.  I find his blend of jazz and ambient sounds to be so perfectly balanced, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Matthew Halsall – Breathless

Posted on May 4, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Seven blissful minutes of jazz that will leave you ‘Breathless.’  This is the title of today’s very fine and extremely chilled out song which is to feature on Matthew Halsall’s new album ‘On The Go (Special Edition),’ which is due … Continue reading →

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