Category Archives: Singer Songwriter

SONG OF THE DAY Jonathan Richman – Want To Visit My Inner House?

Posted on December 14, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

The music of Jonathan Richman has, for me, always felt endearing and friendly; like its reaching out for a hug. Described as one of rock’s most eccentric and unpredictable cult figures, he is a performer whose eternally childlike public persona … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Daniel Norgren – Why May I Not Go Out And Climb The Trees?

Posted on November 14, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

I didn’t really know what I fancied listening to today, but when I found today’s song, it kind of suited the moment perfectly. This soothes and strokes the ear canal with its rich vocal tones; such is the coaxing power … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kevin Morby – Campfire (Sundowner 4​-​Track Demo version)

Posted on August 18, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Today, Kevin Morby announced new release, A Night At The Little Los Angeles, a 4-track demo version of Sundowner.  Due on October 8th on Dead Oceans, this collection of songs were recorded at home in Morby’s back shed (aka “The Little … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jackson Do Pandeiro – Auê Berimbaú

Posted on August 5, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Most days I am indebted to music for what it does to my mental wellbeing, but I wanted to share how glad I am to have something to turn to, something that can always lift me up no matter what! … 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 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 Jackson C. Frank – Blues Run the Game

Posted on July 31, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

“…one of the best forgotten songwriters of the 1960’s.”  (Rolling Stone journalist David Fricke) Anyone familiar with the music of the folk singer-songwriter, Jackson C. Frank will know about his tragic life story and his all-too-short music career. Jackson C. Frank released his … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Lea Lea – Life Goes On

Posted on July 27, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

The simplicity of today’s song speaks volumes, it’s what drew me in; stripped back guitar and a skeletal beat shapes and structures a delicate path for ethereal vocals to follow. .. Lea Lea is an Athens, Georgia singer/songwriter whose sound … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Agnes Obel – Poem About Death

Posted on April 6, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

“To me, sounds have always been more interesting than words”        Agnes Obel London’s Late Night Tales (music and stories worth staying up for) invites a mixture of artists to delve deep into their music collections to create … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY CADE – Fruit Fly

Posted on April 4, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

The biggest challenge writing today’s post was deciding which song to pick from CADE’s debut album which releases today on Mirfield, UK’s Fox Food Records. No stranger to the LP Blog (read more here), I would describe the Toronto singer-songwiter as … Continue reading →

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