Month: December 2011

Blues, Country, Folk, Indie, Music

(FESTIVE FEATURE) THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS No 5: LONESOME WYATT & THE HOLY SPOOKS

MAD MACKEREL’S TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS For our first ever Festive Feature on Mad Mackerel, we asked twelve of our favourite bands and artists of 2011 to answer twelve questions and we will publish them over the next twelve days taking us up to Christmas Eve. Lonesome Wyatt & The Holy Spooks latest offering Heartsick is described as “twelve mournful offerings of loneliness, sorrow and … Continue reading (FESTIVE FEATURE) THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS No 5: LONESOME WYATT & THE HOLY SPOOKS

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Alternative, Country, Folk, Indie, Music, Pop, Rock

MM’s 2011 Top Ten Series: No 1 Polly Pocket

As with previous years we will be posting over the next few days the Top Ten track selections for 2011 of various MM friends and contributors, as well as our Best Albums of 2011 and own best of the year list. To kick us off we have Polly Pocket. 10. Friends – I’m His Girl A great getting ready to go out kind of a tune. … Continue reading MM’s 2011 Top Ten Series: No 1 Polly Pocket

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Alternative, Blues, Country, Folk, Indie, Music, Rock

(FESTIVE FEATURE) THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS No 4. HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF

For our first ever Festive Feature on Mad Mackerel, we asked twelve of our favourite bands and artists of 2011 to answer twelve questions and we will publish them over the next twelve days taking us up to Christmas Eve. The back story behind Alynda Lee Sagarra the creative force behind Hurray for the Riff Raff is one of running away from home at 17, … Continue reading (FESTIVE FEATURE) THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS No 4. HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF

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Folk, Indie, Music, Pop, Rock

MM Shorts 60: New Beth Jeans Houghton Video

Those who read our End of the Road Festival review will know that Beth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves Of Destiny was a highlight of the weekend. Now, following on from previous singles Dodecahedron and the beautiful Liliputt, Sweet Tooth Bird is the latest track to be taken from their debut album Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose, which is released on 6th Feb next year. Watch the video. … Continue reading MM Shorts 60: New Beth Jeans Houghton Video

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Alternative, Country, Folk, Indie, Music, Psychedelic

New From Damon Moon & The Whispering Drifters

There are few in the musical world who can blend experimental folk, psychedelia and old time country as perfectly as Damon Moon & The Whispering Drifters.  So the very good news is that new album, Lungs, Dirt and Dreams will be released on Tuesday, February 21st next year through Adair Park Records. We have a taste for you to download below in the shape of Seasonal … Continue reading New From Damon Moon & The Whispering Drifters

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Folk, Indie, Music

Christmas Post 11: Withered Hand

MM fave and all round good guy Withered Hand has put together this video for his festive tune Real Snow. It will be used as part of a Christmas card from Fence Records and they describe it thus: “sleigh bells, wistful violin, and mournful lyrics – it’s what Xmas is all about!” The even better news is that there is a new EP on the … Continue reading Christmas Post 11: Withered Hand

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(FESTIVE FEATURE) THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS No.3 GRASS HOUSE

MAD MACKEREL’S TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS For our first ever Festive Feature on Mad Mackerel, we asked twelve of our favourite bands and artists of 2011 to answer twelve questions and we will publish them over the next twelve days taking us up to Christmas Eve. Grass House first appeared on our radar in 2010 with the brooding, lyrically sharp Cockroach from their debut EP … Continue reading (FESTIVE FEATURE) THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS No.3 GRASS HOUSE

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Country, Electronic, Garage, Indie, Metal, Music, Pop, Psychedelic, Punk, Rock

Quick & Dirty Round Up

We’re desperately cramming in as much as we can this month – new stuff, our Twelve Days of Christmas feature, festive tunes, and shortly our Best Of The Year lists and guest posts. Consequently, all these tunes are deserving of more time and more space than we’re giving them in this post, but rest assured there is a veritable feast of musical delights to get … Continue reading Quick & Dirty Round Up

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Folk, Indie, Music, Pop

Christmas Post 10: Anna Vogelzang

In the spirit of the season, Anna Vogelzang has carried on her tradition of recording holiday songs towards the end of the year to share with friends and family. The practice began in 2008 when she’d just moved to Madison, WI after a stint in Chicago. Having yet to start a new day job, she found herself without a lot of extra funds to buy … Continue reading Christmas Post 10: Anna Vogelzang

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(FESTIVE FEATURE) THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS No 2: THE LOVELY EGGS

MAD MACKEREL’S TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS For our first ever Festive Feature on Mad Mackerel, we asked twelve of our favourite bands and artists of 2011 to answer twelve questions and we will publish them over the next twelve days taking us up to Christmas Eve. Day 2 sees the lovely, but certifiably unhinged Lovely Eggs taking part. Their surreal indie sing-along anthem Don’t Look At … Continue reading (FESTIVE FEATURE) THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS No 2: THE LOVELY EGGS

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