Three-part vocal harmonies, acoustic guitars, and mandolins are the core of Mighty Oaks songs. Smooth bass lines and simple drums are the heartbeat of its sound with driving electric guitars adding depth as front-man Ian Hooper layers lyrics both melancholy and hopeful atop rustic refrains that call to mind the Pacific Northwest of the Seattle native’s birthplace. Stream/download the band’s debut single Brother. [Click through … Continue reading Mighty Oaks – Brother
We are anxiously awaiting the crowning of Yorkshire as County Cricket Champions this week, and to (prematurely) celebrate we have a cracking indie anthem from North Yorkshire four-piece The Van Doos. Not only that, but the video for the soaring Baby Be Brutal stars cult British actor John Altman (best known as the murdering / drug-addicted / faker of his own death, “Nasty” Nick Cotton in (admittedly … Continue reading New Video: The Van Doos – Baby Be Brutal
It All Might Be OK, the new four track EP from WATERS will see the light of day on the 14th October. Try I Feel Everything, a typically forthright slab of indie rock that makes no pretence to deliver anything other than classically scuzzy guitars, frenetic percussion, and impassioned vocals. And it’s all the better for it…listen below. . Continue reading WATERS – I Feel Everything
On October 20th The Vestals will release their new EP, Life Without Love, a four track collection of soaring, melancholic indie pop. Check out the title track – all sweeping guitars and synths juxtaposed with infectious, catchy hooks. . Continue reading MM Shorts 609: The Vestals
Danish song writing duo The Wands return this autumn with brand new offering Sound of The Machine. It is a single that resuscitates 60s style psych-rock and injects a characteristically playful Wands streak, in a track about sticking the finger to the man; “there’s an island of misplaced toys / it’s a sea of sweet delight / on the planet of misfit boys / they … Continue reading The Wands – Sound Of The Machine
Miraculous Mule are releasing a brand new mini album Blues Uzi on November 3rd. It comes pretty close on the heels of their excellent debut long player Deep Fried. The title track is a righteous fury of junkyard hip-hop influenced blues and can be streamed below… . Continue reading Miraculous Mule – Blues Uzi
Formed in early 2013 through a mutual love for noise rock, punk and krautrock, USA Nails will release their debut long player, Sonic Moist in November via Smalltown America. With stripped back pulsating grooves, riffs and percussion married to a resolutely lo-fi sound, the influences of Neu, Sonic Youth, The Jesus Lizard and the Stooges are all present and correct. Check out Sometimes I’d Rather See … Continue reading MM Shorts 608: USA Nails
The Black Angels have released a powerful new video for An Occurrence at 4507 South Third Street, which examines the suspension of time. In the clip, a woman falls following a struggle; the result is an exploration of life and what can transpire within that final instant, as she sees the various ghouls of everyday life while spiraling down to her final breath. Inspiration was taken … Continue reading New Video: The Black Angels – An Occurrence at 4507 South Third Street
Singer-songwriter Max Levy (aka King of Cats) will release a debut album, Working Out, on 29th September through Art Reeks, the collaborative label by Art Is Hard and Reeks of Effort Records. Laced throughout with black humour, the PR blurb says that comparisons can be made to Stephin Merrit, Scout Niblett, Alisdair Roberts or Frankie Cosmos and elements of the D.I.Y indiepop and punk scenes, but what … Continue reading Introducing >>> King Of Cats
1. Iceage – Forever 2. King Tuff – Danger In The Dark 3. Modest Mouse – White Lies, Yellow Teeth 4. Foxygen – Cosmic Vibrations 5. Purling Hiss – Forcefield Of Solitude . . . . . . Continue reading Five Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
The Mad Mackerel 