Peg Simone is in the studio working on her new album to be out in the winter of 2012. She has been playing music for over twenty-five years and has been a part of five different bands, but is now focusing on her solo career. American guitarist and writer Lenny Kaye praised Peg Simone’s fifth album saying that she “…sing-speaks ghostly and shadowy narratives from … Continue reading New Album from Peg Simone
We first came across Lanterns On The Lake at the End of the Road Festival last year. It was one of those moments where, not knowing anything about the band, we were drawn into a compelling and special set of dream pop and ethereal, experimental folk that held the whole audience captivated until an unfortunate power cut brought the set to a premature end. So … Continue reading Lantern In The Lakes – Debut Album
We recently posted the video for Lawn, the intricate and emotive first single from the new Collections Of Colonies Of Bees album, Giving. They have now made the song itself available to share so grab it below. The album is out via Hometapes on August 2. Pre-orders placed via Hometapes mailorder will receive the album three weeks early! Just click here. Download Collections Of Colonies … Continue reading Collections Of Colonies Of Bees Share First Single
What’s in a name? MM and I have been enjoying the new series of Luther with the rather magnificent Idris Elba. We’ve also been quite enjoying the music that goes with it. Bit of Massive Attack. Bit of Joan As Policewoman – speaking of which, do you think she has days when she feels a bit Joan As Saleswoman, or Joan As Veterinary Surgeon; Joan … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (24th June)
Tammar release their album Visits in September on Suicide Squeeze Records. Taster track The Last Line comes with a taut, motorik rhythm and an atmospheric, almost grandiose feel that recalls 90s alt rock as much as it does the epic bluster of Echo & The Bunnymen or the Cure. Download Tammar – The Last Line mp3 (from Visits) Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Tammar
We’re late to this one, but never mind – you like us might have missed the dubious charms of Daniel Knox – until now. Knox’s album, Evryman for Himself was recorded at home in his Chicago bedroom. Released last month, it is the second album in an envisioned trilogy, falling in between the self-released Disaster and the forthcoming, Chasescene. Some of the songs lure, some … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Daniel Knox
Sundress is an American psychedelic-pop band, formed in Denton, Texas in 2010 by principle members Ryan McAdams, bassist Drew McCary, guitarist Kennon Talley, keyboardist Jim Harrington and drummer Brack Cantrell. The band have a sound that brings in influences all across the board. Slowdive, Pink Floyd, Sparklehorse, Spiritualized, Radiohead and more. By unlike most, these boys do it well. Check out Derelict from their forthcoming … Continue reading Introducing…Sundress
As regular visitors to the blog will know we are suckers for most things with a”roots” tag. In fact, anything half-decent ticking the Folk, Country, or Americana boxes is in with a chance on MM and this bunch is a whole lot more than half-decent. From start to finish, Jo Henley’s album Mohawk is brimming with story-songs: a rollicking retelling of the Schenectady Massacre of … Continue reading Roots Round Up: Americana / Country / Folk
Following on from the success of last year’s releases, Sweden’s Mono Stereo return with new single Girl, I Love You, released yesterday. It is a perfect, tie-dye infused summer anthem, bouncing along on a garage swing of distortion soaked guitar melodies before driving through the sixties hue that Mono Stereo have become renowned modern purveyors of, with the effortlessly infectious chorus proving impossible to not … Continue reading New Single From Mono Stereo
We’ve already posted a couple of times about Witches and their debut album Forever. The record gets its official release tomorrow and the band have made a third track from the album available for you to sample. Check out the barbs and arrows of Count To Ten. You can buy the album from Bakery Outlet Records here. Download Witches – Count To Ten mp3 (from … Continue reading Witches Album Released Tomorrow
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