Quite literally just last week I was talking to someone about what had happened to A.A.Bondy who was last heard of (musically at least) back in 2011 when he released the outstanding Believers, itself a follow-up to 2009’s equally brilliant When The Devil’s Loose album. Two fabulous records from a brilliant songwriter who then just seemed to disappear without trace. I was excited for a … Continue reading After Eight Long Years… A.A. Bondy Returns
I have been absent from the house of Mackerel for a couple of years now, and have missed this time of year so it is nice to be welcomed back to the shoal. What a time to re-join, a bountiful year of boss tuneage. 10 Drenge – Bonfire Of The City Boys Always nice to receive a playlist with Drenge on it. I have loved … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Favourite Songs of the Year – Dr Roddy’s Selections
Jason Lytle of Grandaddy, Kyle Field of Little Wings, and Kramies have decided to release the first ‘Split- Trio’ or Tri-Single’ as some might put it. The unique concept sees the three musicians each writing and recording an original song using only one instrument, their voice, and one microphone. Intentionally lo-fi, the recordings use no frills or studio tricks, making for an intimate release of home … Continue reading Jason Lytle, Little Wings and Kramies – Split Single
London-based traditional folk duo Copper Viper have released their latest single Hung Up Alone. Beginning intimately with just intricate vocal harmonies and the gentle hum of frogs croaking in the distance, a sense of warmth is immediately apparent. The pace then picks up as some mesmerising fiddle playing comes into play alongside melodic acoustic guitar, giving Hung Up Alone a classic British folk feel. Listen … Continue reading Introducing >>> Copper Viper
Hailing from Amsterdam, Dusty Stray features the alt-folk repertoire of Texan expat Jonathan Brown. He delves into universal themes of unrequited love, heartbreak, loneliness, and death, but (almost) always with a small dose of hope and redemption. The melodic, lightly psychedelic acoustic-based songs are often accompanied by a number of unusual instruments and toys. He grew up in Texas as the son of a preacher … Continue reading Dusty Stray – Through The Atmosphere
Parquet Courts – Today Your Love, Tomorrow The World (Ramones cover) Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros – London Is Burning Woolen Men – Brick Horizon Muncie Girls – Falling Down Sinister Purpose – Warp Yr Head The Shifters – Work/Life, Gym Etc Cash Savage & The Last Drinks – Pack Animals together PANGEA – Money On It (Acoustic) Elephant Micah – Surf B Thee MVPs … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Lots and lots of good new stuff this week…lucky thirteen in fact! Courtney Barnett – City Looks Pretty Father John Misty – Disappointing Diamonds Are The Rarest Of Them All T. Hardy Morris – Be Fidlar – Alcohol Okkervil River – Famous Tracheotomies Wavves – All Star Goth Tancred – Queen Of New York Iceage – The Day The Music Dies Mazzy Star – Quiet, … Continue reading Thirteen Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Dr. Dog – Heart Killer Haley Heynderickx – Rex’s Blues (Townes Van Zandt cover) Beach Skulls – That’s Not Me Mourn – Barcelona City Tour Wedding – Hands In The Till Amyl And The Sniffers – Cup Of Destiny Culture Abuse – Calm E Crocodylus – My Love Jessica Risker – I See You Among The Stars … Continue reading Nine Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Eels – Bone Dry Joan Shelley – The Bridge (Dolly Parton cover) feat Bonnie Price Billy Breakfast Muff – Patient Manchester Orchestra – No Hard Feelings (Avett Brothers cover) Hinds – Finally Floating Laura Veirs – Lightning Rod Medistation – Pool Of Blood Wye Oak – Lifer Eureka California – Mexican Coke Continue reading Nine Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Among Horses is a wonderful collaborative project from the Son Canciones label. They put two musicians who do not know each other in a horse farm in the middle of nowhere in the north of Spain (the label is based in Barcelona), and they get one week to get to know each other, become pals, write six songs and record them, surrounded only by pine … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… Zoe Boekbinder & Dustin Hamman
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