A short while ago we posted Maureen’s, the first taste of Strand of Oaks new album Dark Shores. Now we have Trap Door, which is, if anything, even better. Timothy Showalter is a man at the peak of his songwriting prowess, and this track of plaintive heartbreak and yearning sits companionably next to some of the very best work that Mark Linkous, Vic Chesnutt or … Continue reading Stream Strand of Oaks Trap Door
OK, so we’ve already posted a few songs this year from Lungs, Dirt And Dreams by Damon Moon & The Whispering Drifters, as well as picked it as one of our albums of the year so far (check the sidebar on the left), but hells bells if they haven’t now given up another song from the album, and is one of our absolute favourites (tho’ … Continue reading We Love Damon Moon & The Whispering Drifters
Well had my nearest near death experience this week. Pootling down the road into our sleepy ol’ town at a sleepy ol’ pace, at a quarter to midnight, after two cups of tea and a chocolate finger with Big Sair, listening to The Pines. Approaching the crossroads at a cool 25 mph, my right of way, two boy racers chasing each other, didn’t stop, didn’t … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (20th July)
We’re loving this first taste from Cate Le Bon’s forthcoming EP release CYRK II, out on 20th August via The Control Group. It follows on from last year’s excellent CYRK album. During the CYRK sessions, back at the beginning of 2011, a grand total of 15 songs were recorded. As they began to form as finished articles they naturally pooled into two camps and CYRK II … Continue reading New From Cate Le Bon
Aaron Embry will release his debut album Tiny Prayers on 18th September, via Community Music in the US and Communion Records in the UK. Tiny Prayers is a spare 10-song collection with a captivating, classic charm that introduces Embry – who honed his songwriting by recording and touring with artists including Elliott Smith, Willie Nelson, and Daniel Lanois, among many others – as a singular … Continue reading Introducing >>> Aaron Embry
Due for release on July 23rd through the Young & Lost Club label, Emily is the third single taken from the Exlovers debut album Moth. Bursting with pop hooks, the single has beautiful boy-girl harmonies, layered over wistful, driving and determined lo-fi guitars. Have a listen… a Continue reading MM Shorts 195: Exlovers New Single
To mark the UK release of their excellent new album Look Out Mama (out 20th August on Loose Music), MM faves Hurray For The Riff Raff will be back on these shores for a tour. Dates below and grab yourself the album’s superb title track as a freebie too. 30/08 – GLASGOW, Pivo Pivo 31/08 – NEWCASTLE, The Central 01/09 – SWANSEA, The Chattery 02/09 … Continue reading Hurray For The Riff Raff UK Tour
. Download Jim White – Chase The Dark Away mp3 (from Where It Hits You) via Aquarium Drunkard Continue reading Video of the Day: Jim White
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