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Alternative, Metal, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

Mad Mackerel Recommends…Black Forest Fire

Some bands have stranger influences than others. Take  for instance, the Austin, Texas trio Black Forest Fire. Among their influences, they cite:
 Enochian Vision Magic, The Transmutation of the Bioluminescent Frequencies from the Base Material of the Sublunar Plane into the Highest Vibrations of the Golden Halo Aura, The Transit of Venus, Flame Geometry, The Eternity of Dispair, Whiskey & Wine, The Psychotronic War for … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Black Forest Fire

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Alternative, Blues, Folk, Indie, Metal, Music, Pop, Psychedelic, Punk, Rock

More New Releases Rounded Up

New releases are coming thick and fast, and hot on the heels of last week’s Round Up, comes part II – ten more tracks of genre-spanning goodies for you to download and delight in. We kick off with All You Can Eat, a little taste from south Philly art rockers 722, whose new EP, Haunting Me, is set to be released on 31st October. Screaming guitars, classic … Continue reading More New Releases Rounded Up

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Americana, Folk, Indie, Music, Rock

Communist Daughter On Tour

We don’t often post tour dates, but we’re making an exception for MM faves and Minneapolis natives, Communist Daughter, as it gives us a chance to post their wonderful track Ghosts. So fresh on the heels of the July release of the Lions & Lambs EP (Grain Belt Records), they will be showcasing their unique spin on midwestern bred indie folk pop, as they continue their … Continue reading Communist Daughter On Tour

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Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Music

Introducing >>> Tall Heights

Tall Heights are a duo with captivating vocal harmonies that drive a folk-inspired accompaniment of cello and acoustic guitar. New EP The Running Of The Bulls is due out on the 2nd October and, despite what you may think, is inspired by the urban bustle of Boston and not the cabin-folk of the rural backwoods. Watch the brilliant I Don’t Know, I Don’t Know, and … Continue reading Introducing >>> Tall Heights

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New From Batwings Catwings

Batwings Catwings have posted this new teaser track up on their Soundcloud page. They describe it as “A new track to share, Blue Dream. There are a handful more on the way in the coming months. This is just a little unmastered teaser. Hope you like.” We do. We do a lot. It sounds like it has come snarling and spitting out of CBGBs in … Continue reading New From Batwings Catwings

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Alternative, Garage, Indie, Music, Pop, Psychedelic, Rock

MM Shorts 229: Insound’s Latest Free Vinyl Mixtape

Oh yes, it is that time again. Insound’s latest free Vinyl mixtape has thirteen tracks spanning the whole gamut of genres from synth pop to indie rock. Amongst the participants this time are a few we’ve featured on MM recently including the wonderful Angel Olsen and Josephine Foster as well as the Raveonettes, Efterklang, Sweet Lights and Dots Will Echo (amongst many others). Be quick it … Continue reading MM Shorts 229: Insound’s Latest Free Vinyl Mixtape

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