Tag Archives: Acoustic

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 José González – Valle Local

Posted on September 30, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Released just over a week ago, Local Valley is the title of José González’s latest album. It’s been six years since he released Vestiges & Claws, and this new record reflects the developments and changes these years have brought about. His sound … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Exuma – The Obeah Man

Posted on September 7, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

 Macfarlane Gregory Anthony Mackey was a Bahamian musician best known as Tony McKay and Exuma! As well as being a musician he was also a playwright and author, but songwriting was his thing, his music an entity of its own. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Alex Maas – 500 Dreams

Posted on April 4, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

For anyone who stayed up last night to tune into Seattle’s Light In The Attic Records, you would have had the pleasure of watching their streamed live charity concert! Dubbed the Light In The Attic & Friends at Home, the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Pauline Taylor – Doom

Posted on November 19, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Better known for being one of the primary lead female vocalists for Faithless and for featuring on two of Dido’s albums, UK singer-songwriter Pauline Taylor is to release a new EP later this month.  Entitled Siren and releasing via  Ramrock … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Liotia – Blackout (Ashley Beedle’s Afrikanz on Marz Vocal Remix)

Posted on November 9, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

“The poetic verse with soulful undertones can only be compared to the lyrical prowess of a blue whale, if only they could speak…” Entitled Blackout, today’s track has crept quietly under my epidermis and now swirls around just beneath the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Raggedy – Brainwash

Posted on April 16, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Describing her creative process as “writing down all the floating whispers,” Raggedy is the solo project of a young artist based in Asheville, North Carolina.  Her sound fuses a distinct blend of lo-fi folk and dream pop and, whilst the name … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Clayhill – Face of the Sun

Posted on April 10, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

I often get the urge to listen to Gavin Clark, he’s one of my all-time favourites and left this earth way too early, but the legacy of his music is lasting testament to his understated brilliance. In 2002 Clark joined … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Oh Sees – Golden Phones

Posted on April 5, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Eleven years ago Thee Oh Sees released Thee Hounds of Foggy Notion, a record that remains to be one of their most distinguished offerings to date.  Better known for his high-energy psych-fuelled sounds, John Dwyer created this album with a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Terry Callier – 900 Miles

Posted on March 3, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

The career of Terrence Orlando “Terry” Callier was as vibrant and diverse as the music he created.  Spanning over an extensive 50 years, Callier was a singer-songwriter and guitarist who’s impressive repertoire incorporated the sounds of jazz, soul and folk. … Continue reading →

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