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Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Music, Rock

Mad Mackerel Recommends…Goodnight, Texas

We must confess to being a little late to the charms of Goodnight, Texas – charms duly discovered once we’d had this song on repeat a few times. Jesse Got Trapped In A Coalmine has the authentic twang and gritty lyrics of the very best Appalachian folk and the echoes of its rootsy Americana hangs in the air like a ghostly fog long after the … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Goodnight, Texas

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Alternative, Electronic, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

New Album From Eternal Tapestry

Eternal Tapestry has a new album coming out in November called A World Out of Time. It is one of those records where the name and a single glance at the album cover tells you exactly what you are likely to get. And with these folks you won’t be disappointed – this is a patchwork of futuristic sci-fi and medieval traditional players – equal parts … Continue reading New Album From Eternal Tapestry

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New Single From Willy Mason

Ever since we first heard the brilliant Restless Fugitive, we have been waiting impatiently for more news of Willy Mason’s new album. Turns out it will be called Carry On, and will be released on the 3rd December. In stark contrast to the six minute dusty, world-weary hymn to moving on that was Restless Fugitive, the first proper single from it will be the altogether pithier, … Continue reading New Single From Willy Mason

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Guest Post: Movie Mate’s TFI Friday (12th October).

Mrs Mackerel has decided to take a short sabbatical and invite some friends, relatives and countrywomen to takeover her Friday night post, a Friday routine as regular in this household as a G&T with lime, or pizza Margherita for the sprats. For week four, we hand over the reins to her cinema going chum, Movie Mate… What is it with adults these days? I was … Continue reading Guest Post: Movie Mate’s TFI Friday (12th October).

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Introducing >>> MMOSS

MMOSS capture the psychedelic sounds of 60s like no other – from jangly organs, flutes and driving drums, unexpected arrangements, classic recording sounds and psychy harmonies, MMOSS emerge from the wilds of New Hampshire with a fully formed sound and vision. Trouble in Mind have announced the release of their sophomore album, Only Children will be available for trip-inducing consumption on November 13 and today … Continue reading Introducing >>> MMOSS

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Free Download From Wintersleep

Wintersleep’s latest release Hello Hum has been one of those slow burning albums that rewards more with every listen and one we are beginning to think might just be seen as a classic in the future. There are some superb tracks of shimmering psych-tinged country rock (none more so than In Came The Flood) and if there is any justice it is certainly going to … Continue reading Free Download From Wintersleep

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