Grayson Capps‘ fifth studio album, The Lost Cause Minstrels, is set for release on 7th June via Royal Potato Family. The 11-track effort demonstrates his often unholy tales of the Southern Gothic have not lost any of their sting. Some songs shudder with the righteous indignation of the best bluesmen and others are smoothed over with the self-reflection and acceptance of the best soul singers – … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Grayson Capps
Back in May last year we posted about East London singer-songwriter Russell Joslin and the release of his album Jet Black And White. One of the tracks that we gave away was the excellent Country Dreams & Lanes and he has been in touch to share this ‘very summery’ video he has made for the song. It’s good – take a look and if you don’t … Continue reading New Video from Russell Joslin
Pet Scenes are scary. They are sort of folk I dread my daughter bringing home for a first boyfriend in a few years. Great music though. Watch the video for M.S.B. below…. a Download Pet Scenes – Man Contest mp3 Download Pet Scenes – Easily Fed mp3 Continue reading New Pet Scenes Video
Gaoler’s Daughter have featured a couple of times on MM – they have the ability to combine an ear for a great melody with an engaging blend of indie and folk that sets them apart from the majority of new bands in this rather overcrowded arena. Their Rhyme & Treason EP gets a release today and here is the radio edit of Angry Eyes that … Continue reading Gaoler’s Daughter Release Rhyme & Treason EP Today
Sun Araw inhabit the swampier end of the psychedelic spectrum, often turning out lengthy, crawling atmospheric cuts that can stretch time and sound into entirely new shapes. New 7″ single Houston Abstros is made up of two six minute tracks, the B-side is a cover of Teenage Fanclub’s December and in typical style it has been bent and warped into a whole new blissed-out incarnation … Continue reading Sun Araw Cover Teenage Fanclub
The Antlers new album Burst Apart is out soon. Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out is the second track to be released from it and calls to mind early-ish Radiohead. Pre-order here. Download The Antlers – Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out mp3 (from Burst Apart) Continue reading New From The Antlers
Julian Lynch’s new album Terra is out via Underwater Peoples on 26th April. We’ve already posted the title track and Back is the latest example of the slightly more organised and structured feel of the new record, without sacrificing the looseness and grooves that have helped make his name. You can pre-order here. Download Julian Lynch – Back mp3 (from Terra) Download Julian Lynch – … Continue reading More From Julian Lynch
Having already posted the excellent title track from Races debut single Big Broom, they have now made the second track, Cruel & Rude available too. As we said last week, the seven piece offer a beguiling mix of indie rock and psych-pop – lush, brooding songs with orchestral flourishes and a strong sense of melody. Order the physical singe (out via Jaxart Records) from their … Continue reading More from Races
We’ve gone from one tiny island off the very North of England to a slightly larger island off the south coast. One wedding (my sister) and one birthday (happy birthday MM) later, we prepare to return to civilisation. The sun is shining and the sea is calm, and I wish we could stay longer. Anything feels possible here. But I’ve had trouble sleeping; my recurring … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (15th April)
Bloodshot Records have rapidly become one of our favourite labels – particularly with the recent releases of Ha Ha Tonka and Maggie Bjorklund, both of which we have posted about recently. Especially for Record Store Day (tomorrow), they have announced the release of No One Got Hurt: Bloodshot Records’ 15th Anniversary Live @ The Hideout, a compilation that commemorates Bloodshot Records’ legendary concert live from one … Continue reading Bloodshot Records Offer Limited Edition Release For Record Store Day
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