Videos today from the most promising Drenge and their incendiary new single Bloodsports, some melancholic Americana from Moses Luster, swooning indie rock from Daddy Lion, and the intense, and gorgeous, folk acoustics of Norway’s Moddi. a a a a a a a Continue reading Videos of the Day: Drenge || Moses Luster || Daddy Lion || Moddi
Following on from our Round Up Part 1 post yesterday, comes 16 more tracks from the in-box, our favourite blogs and the web in general for your aural delight. Kicking us off are Summer Hours and their single Close and Closer from forthcoming album Closer Still. Although they may initially sound simple, closer listening reveals complex song structures with intricate bass and guitar melodies. a Cobalt … Continue reading Round Up Time Again – Part 2
Before Christmas, Ex-Painters may have sent us just about the best ‘PR’ e-mail we’ve ever received. Hey Madness, I made a little record. I tried to make a folk version of Psychocandy. I got it all fucking wrong. 6 songs. 12 minutes. a Genius. You can buy it for $3 from Bandcamp here (this last bit was us). a Continue reading MM Shorts 295: Ex-Painters
The latest in the series of Tribute Albums to hit the digital shelves will be Reason To Believe – The Songs of Tim Hardin, which will be released on the 28th January via Full Time Hobby. Tim Hardin was a musicians’ musician, the inspiration behind a great many artists whose limelight he never procured for himself. Johnny Cash, Paul Weller, Echo and the Bunnymen, Scott … Continue reading Reason To Believe – Tim Hardin Tribute Album
Watch Cosmic, the mind-bending new single from Cosmic Suckerpunch, watch Wait the psych-pop, shoegaze nugget from Lazyeyes and watch Edie’s Dream, the woozy, hazy new track from Suuns. a a a a a Continue reading Videos of the Day: Cosmic Suckerpunch || Lazyeyes || Suuns
Post-Breakdown Blues the new mini-album from Leeds-based musician (and ex Dinosaur Pile-Up member) Harry George Johns, is an incredibly personal diary of a dark and desperate time. As Winter 2011 was in full flow, Harry found himself confronting issues such as mental illness, heartbreak and homelessness. He stayed on a mate’s floor with a laptop and a few microphones, and inspired by this dark time, Harry wrote … Continue reading Harry George Johns – Post-Breakdown Blues
Yep, it is that time again. We’ve trawled back through all our e-mails, favourite blogs, and new music discoveries to bring you up to date with all that’s been good on the MM stereo recently. Because of the time of year it includes a few we missed from way back before Christmas, but which still more than deserve some ear-time – you may have missed … Continue reading Round Up Time Again – Part 1
The magnificently named Hookworms will release their debut album Pearl Mystic on 4th March. Doubtless, if they were based in Austin, Texas they would be being lauded in the same way as some of the very best of the heavier psych-rock bands like The Black Angels, Wooden Shjips, Moon Duo and the like. Instead they are from Leeds, but no matter, this promises to be … Continue reading Debut Album From Hookworms
Another Hundred Miles hones its telltale blend of gritty Americana rock on their second album A Thousand Weary Nights, which sees its official release today. Building on influences ranging from Tom Waits to Gillian Welch, this album spins classic tales of longing, loneliness, and revival. However, truth be told, so do lots of other folk – what sets this set apart from the rest of the … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends >>> Another Hundred Miles
Videos to enjoy from Everest Cale and the easy folky rhythms of Beast, from Eye And The Arrow and their warm invite to sample Honey Wine, from Newcastle’s Crooked Hands who hit the railroad for their video for the fragile, fluttering Under and finally the uncompromising garage rock of Gayze. a a a a a a a a Continue reading Videos of the Day: Everest Cale || Eye And The Arrow || Crooked Hands || Gayze
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