Move That Earth is the first single from the upcoming sophomore album by Sugar Lime Blue tentatively titled When Bullets Fail. It is a top notch taste of twangy, yet soulful country rock that is reminiscent of classic Steve Earle, but also draws as much inspiration and feeling from Al Green as it does from Little Feat. Have a listen. . Continue reading Sugar Lime Blue – Move That Earth
It’s December, so it feels a bit more appropriate to start sharing some of the better Christmas related songs we’ve been receiving and our first is from PINS, one of our favourite band discoveries of the year. They are sharing Kiss Me Quickly (it’s Christmas), a song taken from a Christmas compilation curated by the band, featuring the likes of Shinies, September Girls, Brown Brogues … Continue reading It’s The Christmas Posts – No. 1: PINS
We’ve become very taken with this new single from Oakland-based dark-surf folk band Halcyonaire. Young Penitents is a mix of dusty desert hymn and soulful country and details of this and other releases can be got from their Bandcamp page here. . Continue reading Introducing >>> Halcyonaire
Videos this morning start with the wonderfully unhurried Americana of the Loomis Fargo Gang, indie rock featuring a rather funky panda from Underwater Country Club, and the menacingly catchy Return of the Worm from T54. Lastly we have the lovely indie-pop of Air Traffic Control from Clara Berry & Wooldog. . . . . Continue reading Videos of the Day: The Loomis Fargo Gang || Underwater Country Club || T54 || Clara Berry & Wooldog
Kevin Morby (of Woods and Babies fame) released his debut solo album Harlem River last week. It is a leisurely, ramshackle wander through vintage 60s Greenwich Village territory and amongst the eight personal and affecting folk vignettes is a lovely duet with the wonderful Cate Le Bon on Slow Train. Have a listen. Continue reading MM Shorts 485: Kevin Morby
The Mad Mackerel 