White Castle Creek Mother is the second single from the self-titled sophomore album by Joseph Childress. We’ve already shared Virginia Bound and on the new single his acoustic guitar and vocals hang in the air with such intimacy that you feel that he’s playing in a small room just for you. Have a listen. The album is out on the 10th October via Empty Cellar Records … Continue reading Another From Joseph Childress
Alessi’s Ark were a Mrs Mackerel discovery way back, and her third studio album Love Is The Currency will be released on 27th October. The new album is full of very personal tales, self discovery and shared experience, told in a mixture of sonic settings; the California desert, alpine air, ocean sprays and the highland bothies all evoked in unfussy yet expansive production. Check out Cut … Continue reading Alessi’s Ark – Cut The Cord
The Wasp is the latest buzzing track from Brooklyn’s no-wave, noise-punk supergroup Ice Balloons from their upcoming LP Fiesta, out August 11th on Volar Records. As much a cult as a band, helmed by a giant golden fly, Ice Balloons celebrates chaos as fizzles and lasers pop from every broken corner of their tumbled offerings. The Wasp is no exception – the track, like most of … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… Ice Balloons
The beguiling I’m A Man marks the return of Morgan Nagler’s Whispertown – it is the title track from her upcoming record out at the start of September, and the follow-up to 2012’s Parallel. It is a stripped back acoustic album, set in a naturally psychedelic world. Whispertown is the latest iteration of the unique vision of Nagler. What was once The Whispertown 2000 has morphed … Continue reading Whispertown – I’m A Man
One of the true greats… Continue reading RIP Glenn Campbell
Umm, the LA husband-and-wife duo of bassist Stef Drootin and guitarist Chris Senseney, have shared another track from upcoming release Double Worshipper. Yeah I Want It is a slice of grungy Americana with echoes of Low and some sweet harmony interplay. Listen below and order the album from Bandcamp here. Continue reading Umm – Yeah I Want It
The debut self-titled EP from the Yorks is a sweeping mixture of indie rock beats and acid-induced grooves wrapped together with a charming psychedelic bow. It is due out on August 18. Stream or download the rolling drum beats and fuzzy ethereal guitar licks of first single, Liaison below. Continue reading MM Shorts 964: The Yorks
The War On Drugs – Pain Dream Syndicate – Glide Flat Worms – Motorbike Weaves – #53 Elijah Ocean – Bad Dreams Billy Bragg – King Tide And The Sunny Day Flood Hamilton Leithauser – Road To Nowhere (Talking Heads cover) Hand Habits – Yr Heart SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave SaveSaveSaveSave SaveSave Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard (Last) Week
Widowspeak will release their new long player Expect The Best later this month, on August 25 via Captured Tracks. Dabbling in heavier territory than previously, they have shared a second track from it, the balefully distorted When I Tried. Continue reading More From Widowspeak
Bully are back with a new album Losing, the follow up to 2015’s much admired Feels Like. The first taste comes with Feel The Same, a full-on, in-your-face rocker, describing the prison of a manic mind-set, being trapped in your own head. Stream it below. Continue reading Bully – Feel The Same
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