Category Archives: Minimalist

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 Moondog – Pacific Ocean (Rain Forest)

Posted on March 30, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

A complete feast for your senses, today’s song, entitled Pacific Ocean (Rain Forest), is utterly enchanting!  Connecting mind and body through music, this sound touches the soul as it immerses you in natural earthly delights.  Cascades of glistening droplets fall … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Gong Gong Gong – Some Kind of Demon

Posted on January 20, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Consisting of Hong Kong-born vocalist/guitarist Tom Ng and Montreal-born bassist Joshua Frank, Gong Gong Gong create heady fusions of heavy guitar-based melodies and hypnotically deep bass-driven rhythms.  Swapping traditional percussion for lively string-based beats, their sound is both innovative and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Run Child Run – Hungry

Posted on January 26, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ian Sims, aka Run Child Run, has spent the last five years exploring, developing and perfecting his own very unique sound and yesterday unleashed a collection of his compositions via debut album, Vanishing Point. During his own … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Run Child Run – Can’t Catch Me

Posted on November 29, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Ian Sims, aka Run Child Run, is a multi-instrumentalist and singer who, after spending the last five years exploring, developing and perfecting his own unique sound, is preparing to unveil his debut album.  During his own evolution process Ian Sims … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Born Days – Analogue

Posted on July 14, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

I like it when a song really stops you in your tracks and hits you in the face with something good, but sometimes the subtle slow-burners can be just as effective and this is true of today’s song. Upcoming singer-songwriter … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Burhou – Fitna

Posted on August 8, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

London-based Burlou (pronounced ber-ROO) are a duo who emerged early last year with their superb debut single, ‘Please Delete’ (covered by The Listening Post Blog last April).  This track was an instant success and accumulated over 100,000 plays on Soundcloud … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Reignwolf – Bicycle

Posted on June 30, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Canadian blues artist Jordan Cook, a.k.a Reignwolf was described in 2014 as one of ten artists you need to know and once you’ve heard the roar of his fuzzed-out guitar-blues you will know immediately why this statement is true.   Harnessing … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Kindling – Climb In

Posted on May 21, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Returning from a place by the sea that stole my heart more than 26 years ago is never easy, I often think that it wouldn’t take much to persuade me to stay there forever, I’d never tire of the wilderness … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY – HATY HATY High As The Sun

Posted on December 5, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

HATY HATY is a brand new Netherlands-based, electronic project which combines the work of producer David Douglas with the vocals of longtime friend and singer, Johannes Sigmond (aka Blaudzun). Already established in their own solo careers, with Douglas releasing his … Continue reading →

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