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Alternative, Gothic, Indie, Music, Pop, Rock

The Shamefaced Sparrows – Music For The Thick

It is a pleasure to welcome back the twisted, noir-pop of the Shamefaced Sparrows. The marvellously titled Music For The Thick is a new song that channels the spirit of the Cramps through ominous death-march percussion, macabre lyrics and werewolf style howls. Imagine cruising a 50’s beach boardwalk unstoppably headed towards the end of the world, and accompanied by the Addams Family… Stream it here. … Continue reading The Shamefaced Sparrows – Music For The Thick

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Acoustic, Folk, Gothic, Indie, Music

New Single From Bridie Jackson And The Arbour

We have been delighted to see the continuing rise of the excellent Bridie Jackson And The Arbour who first featured on MM in January last year and went on to become the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Winners giving them the opportunity to play the main stage. The four piece take traditional folk, baroque pop, a dash of southern gothic and even some gospel amongst other things … Continue reading New Single From Bridie Jackson And The Arbour

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Alternative, Indie, Music, Pop, Psychedelic, Rock

MM Shorts 535: Tele Novella

Tele Novella craft charming, mellow indie psych-pop out of Austin, TX with members of Voxtrot and Agent Ribbons. Sturdy melodies and thoughtful lyrics lay the pavement in these songs, but it’s the subtle vocal harmonies embroidered throughout each piece that really catch your ear. Their Trouble In Paradise 7″ follows quickly on the heels of their much loved debut 7″, Don’t Be A Stranger. Pre-order … Continue reading MM Shorts 535: Tele Novella

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Alternative, Garage, Indie, Music, Punk, Rock, Rock & Roll

Chain & The Gang – Devitalize

Devitalize is the first single to come from Chain & The Gang’s new long player Minimum Rock N Roll, which sees a release via Fortuna POP! on the 14th April. It is an appropriate album title, as the band gleefully appropriate rock n roll, blues, gospel, and those classic vocal quartets from the late 50s /early 60s and turn it into something minimal and ferocious. The single is a scuzzy … Continue reading Chain & The Gang – Devitalize

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Americana, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

Colleens – Wild Dreams

We recently posted Colleens’ video for About You, the heavy-lidded opening track from their new full-length Wild Dreams. Now we have a couple more tracks for your listening pleasure, the eerie, nightmarish lullaby of No Flowers and by way of contrast, the upbeat, pop-rock of Sun Before I Set. Both are excellent examples of their lush, psych-tinged Americana that marries classic songwriting with some experimental flourishes. You … Continue reading Colleens – Wild Dreams

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Alternative, Indie, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

Debut Album From Split Screens

Around 18 months ago we posted about the  expansive feel, dense layers and dream-like croon of San Francisco’s Split Screens. Led by multi-instrumentalist Jesse Cafiero, the band have released Close Your Eyes as the first single off their full-length debut album, due out in late spring. Over a backdrop of lush vocal harmonies, meditative fingerpicking and expressive brush work, delves into the theme of escapism and the … Continue reading Debut Album From Split Screens

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