Month: February 2013

Alternative, Garage, Indie, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

The Return Of Neils Children. MM Celebrates

Way back, as a fledgling listener to new digital channel Radio 6, the first brilliant completely “new” record I remember hearing was the stop-start indie venom of I Hate Models by a band called Neils Children. That first listen made the whole expense of a digital radio seem worthwhile! I bought the criminally under-rated album Change/Return/Success and then apart from a couple of singles they … Continue reading The Return Of Neils Children. MM Celebrates

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Alternative, Electronic, Indie, Music, Punk, Rock

New Mexico: New Album

San Diego post-punkers New Mexico will self-release their new album Malpais on the 23rd April. The album is the result of many things: a bad breakup with a girl, a new recording technique using Otari 16-track one-inch tape, and Robert Kent’s newfound fascination with Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World.  For now, grab yourself the excellent Alpha Male below (click through for a free download), which … Continue reading New Mexico: New Album

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Alternative, Americana, Folk, Garage, Indie, Music, Pop, Rock

Videos of the Day: Duquette Johnston || Manicorn || The Young Evils || The Outfit

Videos and tunes to enjoy from Duquette Johnston and his wonderful animation for his gorgeous song Silver And Gold (get his free EP from Noisetrade here), as well as the frenetic front room antics of Manicorn (get their album on a pay-what-you-want deal here). We have a new single from indie rockers The Young Evil and to finish, an excellent slice of garage rock from … Continue reading Videos of the Day: Duquette Johnston || Manicorn || The Young Evils || The Outfit

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Alternative, Ambient, Electronic, Indie, Music, Pop, Rock

Introducing >>> Woman’s Hour

London-via-Kendal four piece Woman’s Hour are set to release their debut single To The End / Our Love Has No Rhythm on the 8th April. You can pre-order the 7″ vinyl from Parlour Records here. A four-piece band originating from the Lakes, they entwine carefully layered atmospheric melodies with ethereal vocals, resulting in a seemingly effortless natural sound. Think of Kraftwerk’s electronics melded with Fleetwood Mac’s song … Continue reading Introducing >>> Woman’s Hour

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Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Boxcar Rattle

We’ve been meaning to post about New Zealand band The Boxcar Rattle for about a month now, and despite their self-titled album being available since the summer last year, we still wanted to bring them to the attention of your ears, because…well because they’re damn good. Taking hillbilly folk and punk and mixing it with some blues licks and a bit of psychedelia and even a … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Boxcar Rattle

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Alternative, Indie, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

MM Shorts 319: Bill Baird

In two weeks time Bill Baird’s two years in the making, double LP, Spring Break of the Soul, will appear on Pau Wau Records. The album contains 17 new songs. As usual, each is a genuine avant-pop nugget that evokes the untouchable sounds of Syd Barrett, Van Dyke Parks, Harry Nilsson, Ray Davies, Captain Beefheart, and Robyn Hitchcock. Accompanying the album is a 32-page book with … Continue reading MM Shorts 319: Bill Baird

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Alternative, Americana, Country, Electronic, Folk, Garage, Indie, Music, Pop, Psychedelic, Punk, Rock

Tuesday Means Eight Of The Best

Our in-box has grown to ridiculous proportions, it fair creaks and bulges with good music and we are desperately trying to keep up with the flow. Time then for eight of the best to come our, and now your, way. First up, we have East India Youth who caught our ears on 6 Music yesterday with Heaven, How Long their brilliant new single of krautrock … Continue reading Tuesday Means Eight Of The Best

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Americana, Folk, Indie, Music, Rock

Langhorne Slim’s UK Release For The Way We Move

Last week Langhorne Slim & The Law released their most recent album, The Way We Move in the UK via Ramseur Records. The album was recorded in a mere four days, working in the remote Catskill Mountains, north of New York City. The results are a raw, organic record that benefits from a straight-up, straight-forward songwriting approach. Nothing is obfuscated or confused, instead everything is laid … Continue reading Langhorne Slim’s UK Release For The Way We Move

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