We were very taken with the juddering, post-punk leanings of Aathens’ track I Wanna Be A Totem that we recently shared. Now we have another – the equally good, and equally confrontational, Idiot Thing. Both come from their debut TVEP. Have a listen. Continue reading Another From Aathens
Punk Slime Recordings have announced the official debut album from Birmingham’s wonderfully named Swampmeat. Gin & Tonic will be released on November 25 and is a collection of countrified rock and roll, that recalls Creedence, The Clash and the man in black, confidently straddling the edge between country, punk and rock and roll. Lead single Brand New Cadillac (not a cover!) serves as a perfect introduction to the world … Continue reading Introducing >>> Swampmeat
Pool Hall is the new single by The Wave Pictures, taken from their forthcoming album Bamboo Diner in the Rain, due out on Moshi Moshi on 11th November. The new album is a bluesy, boozy love letter to the guitar, filled with American Primitive instrumentals, John Lee Hooker chugs and Link Wray style minor-key surf music. Listen to the single below and check out tour … Continue reading New Wave Pictures Single
The Coathangers’ excellent new album Nosebleed Weekend has been getting regular spins here at MM. The record kicks off with Perfume, a song that marries sultry pop vocals with toothy guitar riffs and is the subject of a brand new video from the band. Watch it below. Continue reading New Video: The Coathangers – Perfume
The trip to deposit our eldest at University meant we couldn’t get this ready in time at the weekend. So belatedly as he discovers the joys of student freedom, here are our quick picks from the rest of the best of the new releases last week. Enjoy (nearly) new tracks from the likes of Kim Gordon, Purling Hiss, La Sera, Damaged Bug and a fine … Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard… Last Week
Sun Angle’s singular brand of frenetic and sprawling psych-punk draws inspiration from mid-period SST bands like Meat Puppets while simultaneously connecting the threads between Can, 70s-era Miles Davis and early Fleetwood Mac. Their new record, Skullflower is out on the 21st October and you can listen to Drink The Moon from it below. According to the band, the song is “about a person fed up … Continue reading Sun Angle – Drink The Moon
The Staches are a four-piece from Switzerland combining visceral garage rock with punk and lo-fi pop into one delightful and unholy mix. Latest single is Total Commitment, out via French DIY label Six Tonnes De Chair Records. Listen below. Buy the limited edition vinyl here. Continue reading MM Shorts 876: The Staches
People That You Meet is the latest song to be shared from Slaves’ upcoming album Take Control (out on the 30th September). The raucously, infectious new track was written with Joel Amey from Wolf Alice whilst on the road in the US, and he also features on drums. Watch the chaotic, hairdressing themed video for it below. Continue reading New Track From Slaves
Drive-By Truckers have released a lyric video for their new song, Filthy and Fried, the third offering from the group’s soon-to-be released new album American Band. Watch/listen below. Continue reading New Drive-By Truckers Single
Hot on the heels of The Lovely Eggs new single we also have a new track from kaleidoscopic Swedish psych-explorers Goat. Union of Mind and Soul sees the band continue the catchy but stripped down, unplugged approach that was heard on I Sing in Silence. At the new single’s core is a driving acoustic guitar and a ridiculously catchy recorder riff that will have you … Continue reading New From GOAT
The Mad Mackerel 