Month: September 2012
Earlimart Release System Preferences
We’ve had a soft spot for Earlimart ever since we became acquainted with 2003’s Everyone Down Here and its smorgasbord approach to indie rock, post punk, chamber pop and folk. Now after a four year absence they are back with a new release, System Preferences and we have a slinky taster in the shape of 10 Years. You can order the album digitally here. A … Continue reading Earlimart Release System Preferences
Introducing >>> Hunting Ulysses
Hunting Ulysses are a lo-fi garage rock band from Kent, influenced by the likes of Sonic Youth, Velvet Underground, Black Keys and Bloc Party. Their self-produced and self-released debut, The Feral Youth EP, saw the light of day in August, and can be downloaded on a pay what you want deal from their Bandcamp page here. Alternatively grab the excellent lead track, the bleeding knuckle rawness … Continue reading Introducing >>> Hunting Ulysses
MM Shorts 226: More From Josephine Foster
Today Josephine Foster releases Blood Rushing via Fire Records. Here is the title track, a rock-ballet chanté, the music is set to a Pueblo drum’s metapulsing Pan-American heartbeat. Download Josephine Foster – Blood Rushing mp3 (from Blood Rushing) Download Josephine Foster – Child Of God mp3 (from Blood Rushing) Continue reading MM Shorts 226: More From Josephine Foster
Video of the Day: Blonds
Introducing >>> Crushed Out
Pure guitar/drum adrenalin rush, plenty of fuzz, tremolo, riffs, chunky chords, slide and Black Sabbath power chords. Formerly known as Boom Chick, now Crushed Out, a duo that rides the crest of the garage-surf and pure rock’n’roll wave. Their debut full-length, Want to Give, is out on 6th November, on their own Cool Clear Water imprint. Try Weigh You Down on for size and check … Continue reading Introducing >>> Crushed Out
Mad Mackerel Recommends…Jason Karaban
Have to confess we are a little late with this, and up until last week, we didn’t know too much about Jason Karaban in advance of the release of his new album Shift, which was released at the beginning of this month. However, his back story as a notoriously reclusive and somewhat fragile singer-songwriter encouraged us to find out more and this coupled with excellent … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Jason Karaban
Introducing >>> Quarter Mile Thunder
Chicago folk-rock band, Quarter Mile Thunder, officially release their latest album, Twist, which can now be downloaded for free or a donation at their Bandcamp page. Folk-rock is not really a term that does the band justice however, for there is much more going on than that straightforward description might suggest. There is a good degree of sonic experimentation in evidence, more than a knowing nod … Continue reading Introducing >>> Quarter Mile Thunder
Video of the Day: Lost Lander
a a Download Lost Lander – Cold Feet mp3 (from DRRT) Download Lost Lander – Afraid Of Summer mp3 (from DRRT) Continue reading Video of the Day: Lost Lander
Free Sampler From Paper Bag Records
Paper Bag Records have given up a free sampler of tracks titled The 2012 Loss Leader. It features Cuff The Duke’s beautiful new single Side By Side (feat. Basia Bulat) off their upcoming release, Union, out in October, and also includes new singles from The Luyas and Slim Twig as well as the debut single from Luke Lalonde of Born Ruffians. One of our own favourites, … Continue reading Free Sampler From Paper Bag Records
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