Here’s another track from METZ’s forthcoming new record Strange Peace. This time around it’s the angular, ear-piercing Drained Lake: one of the boldest and most daring METZ tracks to date. Imagine the clatter of early Sonic Youth brought up to terrifying speed or Preoccupations on a hardcore 7”s binge and you wouldn’t be a million miles from the pace… Listen. Continue reading Another From METZ
We loved L.A. Witch’s track Untitled which we posted back in June. Now we have a new track, the slower, more sinewy Baby In Blue Jeans for your listening edification. It comes from their upcoming debut album and is a grittier take on Mazzy Star’s hazy, sleepy beauty. Immerse yourself below. Continue reading More From L.A. Witch
Founding member of the wonderful Mekons and also the Waco Brothers, Jon Langford’s new album Four Lost Souls was recorded in The Shoals, Alabama with members of the Swampers in just four dark days following the U.S. election. It is a record of pure Americana, not just because of where it was recorded or who played on it, but because it is beyond the news … Continue reading New Album From Jon Langford
Fresh after taking a year off, Australian duo DZ Deathrays have returned with a new single. Shred For Summer sees them mark their return in typically ferocious style, crafting one of their most visceral yet catchy songs to date. Listen below. The single is out today via Alcopop! Continue reading DZ Deathrays – Shred For Summer
On their first single, Existential Midlife Crimes, Portland post-folk duo Small Souls have penned a personal dispatch that examines the existential worldview that feeds a potential midlife crisis. Beneath the honest songwriting and sullen tones of plucked guitar are rich strings and a densely layered outro that bears repeated listens. For fans of Neutral Milk Hotel, Wilco and David Bazan. Continue reading MM Shorts 963: Small Souls
Just came across this on our Soundcloud feed – the woozily marvellous Coke Weed covering The Band’s Tears Of Rage from the 1967 classic Basement Tapes. Enjoy. Good article about the song here as well. Continue reading Coke Weed Cover The Band
Ty Segall – Big Man Jessica Lea Mayfield – Sorry Is Gone Hamilton Leithauser – The Song With No Name (Shane MacGowan & The Popes cover) Hinds – Holograma (Los Nastys cover) Beaches – When You’re Gone Alvvays – Dreams Tonite The Districts – Violet Elliott Brood – Til The Sun Comes Up Again Shannon Lay – The Moons Detriment Jack Cooper – Gynn Square … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Wolf Parade will return with their first proper album in seven years, Cry Cry Cry, which lands on the 6th October on their long-time home of Sub Pop. The soaring choruses, rousing anthems, sprawling guitars and chaotic keys that make up Wolf Parade are all on proud display on the album’s anthemic lead single, the boisterous Valley Boy. Stream it below. Continue reading Wolf Parade – Valley Boy
Ryan Wong of the Cool Ghouls is releasing a six track cassette of his own on 4th August via Empty Cellar Records (order here). With nods to the Velvets, the Grateful Dead and Brendan Benson, the first track is the infectiously catchy Good Lovin’ which at 2.59 just about ticks every box for a classic pop single. Have a listen. Continue reading MM Shorts 962: Ryan Wong
Technical issues have meant we’ve been quieter than usual this week, but hopefully with all those resolved we can get back to normal service. It is a shame as we spent the weekend with middle sprat wallowing ankle, and sometimes knee, deep in swampy mud at Truck Festival. Truck has been a bit of a Mackerel family institution for a few years now, a small(ish) … Continue reading Truck Festival 2017
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