Weyes Blood – Some Winters

Weyes Blood is the work of Natalie Mering, one time member of experimental troupe Jackie-O Motherfucker and guest on Ariel Pink’s Mature Themes. The sound of Weyes Blood is one of folk (with elements of psych and pop) set against electronics and tape effects, multi-part harmonies, collages and melodic qualities of delay. With vocals, often compared to Nico and of a rare purity and ethereal … Continue reading Weyes Blood – Some Winters

Menace Beach Announce Ratworld

Leeds’ Menace Beach have confirmed details of their debut album. Ratworld will be released on the 19th January (UK /Europe) and 27th January (North America) on CD, heavy splatter colour vinyl, and good old-fashioned download. Recorded across the summer, heavy melody abounds on Ratworld with the band forging a triumphant collection of loose-limbed noise pop. The first taste of which, the fuzzily insistent Come on Give Up, is available to … Continue reading Menace Beach Announce Ratworld

MM Shorts 621: The Bloodhounds

From East L.A., The Bloodhounds play fresh, edgy R&B tinged blues with a hint of punk swagger and latin groove, but always with maximum emphasis placed on good old fashioned rock’n’roll. Debut album Let Loose is out in early November via Alive Naturalsound Records, and until then you can check out the first track from the album, the somewhat self explanatory Try A Little Reefer. … Continue reading MM Shorts 621: The Bloodhounds

Mad Mackerel Premiere: Gwyneth Moreland’s Slaughterhouse Gulch

We are proud to be able to bring you the premiere of Gwyneth Moreland’s brilliant new single Slaughterhouse Gulch, taken from her forthcoming album Ceilings, Floors, and Open Doors, which is out on November 18th. It is a perfect blend of authentic, classic country that feels as genuine as it does timeless, with songs that are steeped in the rural landscapes and the rugged coastline of Northern … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Premiere: Gwyneth Moreland’s Slaughterhouse Gulch

Little Person – Sommeria

Little Person was formed by twin brothers Nicky and Max Weinbach. Both of them started their careers writing and producing musical theatre, but their deep love of classic 1960s pop records soon led them to set aside their staff paper, pick up electric guitars, and begin hitting the legendary clubs of San Francisco. Their debut, Little Person EP comes out tomorrow. Check out the vintage patchwork … Continue reading Little Person – Sommeria

Another From Maggie Bjorklund

Danish pedal steelist/singer Maggie Bjorklund has revealed a second track from her new album Shaken which is out next week via one of our favourite labels, Bloodshot Records. Fro Fro Heart, featuring Lambchop’s Kurt Wagner, is one of the standout tracks and absolutely demands a listen. Brooding, profound and unforgettable. It is stunning stuff. . Continue reading Another From Maggie Bjorklund