We first became aware of Bristol’s Trust Fund following a split 7″ with Joanna Gruesome and now, less than four months since the release of his debut album No One’s Coming For Us, we have the announcement of a brand new single Dreams, which features additional vocals from Alanna McArdle (Ides, and formerly of Joanna Gruesome). Released once again with Cardiff based label Turnstile, the single is … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… Trust Fund
Good day! We’ve been continuing our trawl back through the in-box for all the gems and hidden treasures that await us, and all to share with you this fine summer’s morning. Another eight tracks, some older than others, all worth some of your attention, give it to me now… The Ethical Debating Society have just released debut album New Sense on London’s excellent Odd Box Records. Across 14 … Continue reading Another Monday Round-Up
Coming in typical fashion from a band soon to release a 90+ minute, 29-track indie-rock odyssey of an album, New York’s Titus Andronicus have shared video’s for not one but six tracks (including a brilliant Daniel Johnston cover), or as the band call it “the album’s second act”, known as The Magic Morning/Beside Himself. Clocking in at nearly 15 minutes, prepare to be amused and … Continue reading New Six Track Titus Andronicus Video
Singer/songwriter (and longtime MM fave) Alela Diane and guitarist Ryan Francesconi have uniquely collaborated to create Cold Moon. The two musicians talked at a friend’s show in October 2014, chatting about how they were both experiencing creative standstills. Ryan was lacking inspiration to make more instrumental music, and Alela was at a loss for how to dive into writing a new record after the birth of … Continue reading Alela Diane & Ryan Francesconi Collaborate On Cold Moon
The Woolly Bushmen are a three-piece garage outfit from Orlando. They use vintage gear and record on reel to reel. This is the new single and title track from their LP Sky Bosses, just released through their own Chesterwick Recording Laboratories. Have a listen. . Continue reading MM Shorts 735: The Woolly Bushmen
It’s that time again. Ten more new tracks rounded up and herded into one convenient place for you… 1. Father John Misty – The Suburbs (Arcade Fire cover) 2. La Luz – Don’t Wanna Be Anywhere 3. Blank Realm – River Of Longing 4. Bully – Get Me Away From Here I’m Dying (Belle & Sebastian cover) 5. Diagrams – You Can Talk To Me … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Paris of America, the new album by The Payroll Union, continues the band’s fascination with America’s dark past. These eight songs explore the violence of the ‘riot era’ in Philadelphia during the 1830s and 1840s. Inhabiting the stories of radical writers, anti-Catholic brawlers, firebrand preachers, and violent ward bosses, the album imagines a city in great tumult, tearing itself apart. The record is a result … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… The Payroll Union
To complement our Johnny Stewart post earlier, long standing MM faves and raucous dirt blues rockers Kings of Lowertown are back with a new three track release, Nowhere Road, due for release on Halloween! Stream the title track below, or grab it on a pay-what-you-want deal from Bandcamp here. . Continue reading Kings Of Lowertown – Nowhere Road
Johnny Stewart doesn’t so much introduce himself as tear the door off the hinges with Flesh, Blood, Skin & Bone, an electrifying single steeped in the power and fire of traditional blues. Stewart’s distorted vocals rush in accompanied only by weighty foot stomps and handclaps, barely hinting at the powerful force that follows. Exploding into a raging chorus resplendent with heavy garage rock riffs and … Continue reading Introducing >>> Johnny Stewart
Following on from our Monday Morning Round Up post, here is a second instalment of another eight fine tunes that we have uncovered whilst trying to catch up with our in-box. All starting with some easy going country rock from Americana band The Afternoon Edition. The solid harmonies and laid back approach on their debut single Canyon Lights recalls such greats as The Band and Crosby Stills … Continue reading MM’s Wednesday Morning Round Up
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