Craig Finn and Titus Andronicus are heading out together for some live dates starting next week, and as is becoming increasingly de rigour with tours, it has prompted a cover of one another’s songs. So here is Craig Finn’s take on Titus Andronicus’ brilliant No Future, which is not bad by any means, and does an excellent job of showcasing what an excellent lyricist Patrick Stickles is. If you’re … Continue reading Craig Finn Covers Titus Andronicus
Sheffield’s mighty fine indie-punks, Nai Harvest, have announced a new double A-side single, Just Like You / Jelly, and it marks the first new material from the band since last year’s critically acclaimed full length Hairball. Listen below to Just Like You, which captures more of the fuzzed-out and immediate sound showcased on the album while also channeling the slacker-rock sentiment of fan favorite, the Hold Open … Continue reading New From Nai Harvest
We are slowly absorbing the Cave Singers’ latest offering Banshee, which is revealing new secrets and delights with every listen. Watch the new video for one of the standout tracks, That’s Why, featuring the band strolling through the dark woods of Washington state, being followed by haunting figures in animal masks. Continue reading New Video: The Cave Singers – That’s Why
Having posted about them in our 100 Posts in 100 Hours feature, we now have the debut single by London quartet Tangerines for your listening pleasure. You Look Like Something I Killed will be released on 7″ vinyl and digitally on March 18th and is another fine example of their boisterously raw and infectious indie rock. Listen below. Continue reading MM Shorts 822: Tangerines
London’s Virgin Kids were fully formed in late 2014, playing frenetically energised rock‘n’roll that draws from sources such as post-punk and the ’70s West Coast. Following on from their self-titled EP, the garage-punk three-piece are now gearing up to release their debut LP Greasewheel on Burger Records/Fluffer Records on the 26th March. Listen to frenetic opener Bruised Knees, which sets out the record’s punch-drunk mix of Gun Club swagger … Continue reading Another From Virgin Kids
Dublin based five piece Beach are soon to unveil their newest single, the disorientating and edgy post-punk howl ‘n’ growl of Donuts. Written in a single day, vocalist Dave Barrett, when talking about the meaning behind the lyrics said “They are about a really fucked up outer body experience I had where I transcended into a spiritual dimension. For quite some time I thought I was … Continue reading Introducing >>> Beach
Just home from a lovely week with family in the Arctic circle, and already pining for the fjords, here are this week’s collection of top tunes neatly gathered up solely for your listening edification. Julian Casablancas – Run Run Run (Velvet Underground cover) Bat For Lashes – I Do Mind Spiders – Running Hooded Fang – Tunnel Vision Wintersleep – Territory Frightened Rabbit – Death … Continue reading Nine Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
The Coathangers who release their fifth LP, Nosebleed Weekend, on 15th April via Suicide Squeeze Records have shared the excellent title track and also announced a one-off London show at the Moth Club on the 5th May before heading off on a string of European dates. Stream it here. Continue reading Coathangers Share Nosebleed Weekend
It has been far too long since we posted any videos. We’re righting that wrong today with an excellent collection culled from our in-box – some old(er), some new, some borrowed and some blue(s). So sit back, relax and enjoy musical films from Big Thief, Great American Canyon Band, Fidlar, M.Ward, On Dead Waves, All Them Witches, Impulsive Hearts, Bleached, Traams, and Holly Miranda. … Continue reading Video Round-Up
Cole Randall and Shpresa Lleshaj are the American/Swedish pair who met on Soundcloud instantly falling in love with the other’s music. In June 2012, Shpresa flew to Cole in Minneapolis from Stockholm where she stayed until they returned to Sweden as a couple two months later. It was there that the band Flora Cash was born. Now, after three EPs of gorgeous, haunting folk, the … Continue reading Flora Cash – For Someone
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