herMajesty have released their new single, a cover of the 1979 Patti Smith classic Dancing Barefoot. herMajesty’s version rises to the challenge and confidently reimagines the original’s incandescent groove, esctatic shaman call and ephemeral multi-layered vocals as psych-infused dream-pop. Listen below or click through for a free download. Continue reading MM Shorts 840: herMajesty
Named after a skater society from the 70s, The Zephyr Bones are a surfer-psych-pop band based in Barcelona. Having moved from Chile to Spain to start a band, their music is full of summery beach vibes and the sea is a huge inspiration to them, drawing on the never-ending sunsets, all roads leading to the ocean. Taking their inspiration from US bands such DIIV, The … Continue reading Introducing >>> The Zephyr Bones
Using Sarah Records-inspired pop as a basis for and sonic experimentation, Philadelphia’s Mercury Girls make a jangly virtue of shimmery and adventurous guitar interplay over a sturdy rhythmic base, creating a sound that’s equally lush and driving. Listen to Ariana, one half of their tasty new 7″ from Slumberland Records below. One hundred and fifty three seconds of sweet indie-pop perfection. Pre-order a copy here. Continue reading Introducing >>> Mercury Girls
Loving this track from The Moles! A short burst of chugging guitars and spinning wordplay Damien Lovelock, apparently named after the lead singer of 80s Australian rockers The Celibate Rifles (and current sports broadcaster), doubles as songwriter Richard Davies as he whiles away his time in a bookshop through his listless 20’s. It comes from a new album Tonight’s Music, released later this year via … Continue reading MM Shorts 839: The Moles
Here are this week’s careful selections for you dear reader/listener. No less than ten new tunes, all released, blinking and dewy eyed into the spring sunshine over the past seven days. They include Spray Paint, Flat Worms and Diarrhea Planet for those who like the needle in the red and Money and Andy Shauf for those who prefer the more sedate, maudlin side of life. … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Say goodbye to the week and head off into the weekend on a blaze of psychedelic guitars and full throated roar of percussion from Sun Voyager. Ghost Valley comes from a split 7″ with The Mad Doctors and is an immense slab of sonic stoner rock that requires playing at a very loud volume indeed, whist chasing down the sunset… Continue reading Sun Voyager – Ghost Valley
Danish quartet Yung are sharing Uncombed Hair, the second single to be taken from forthcoming debut full-length, A Youthful Dream (out 10/06 on Fat Possum & Tough Love). Musically it may sit in the worlds of Ty Segall, Super Chunk and Jay Reatard, but it is a deceptively tragic song that covers difficult emotional terrain in a very personal way, noticing the burden a friend … Continue reading Yung – Uncombed Hair
Karen Meat & The Computer’s Pizza And Beer featured prominently in Chris T Popper’s favourite tunes of last year. Now the slacker-pop four piece are back with On The Couch, the title track from their forthcoming four track 7″ single out on the 3rd June. Tune in below to another fine example of their mix of catchy hooks, barstool drawl and off-kilter jangle. Continue reading New From Karen Meat & The Computer
Electric bluesman John J Presley is streaming his take on Tom Waits’ Heart Attack and Vine. A favourite from his live set, it was recorded during a live session, laid down in a single take, and is a great example of his ability in stripped back form. Listen below. Continue reading John J Presley Covers Tom Waits
Liverpool quartet, Strange Collective will release their debut EP Super Touchy via Salvation Records on 1st July. To celebrate the news they’re streaming brand new single Heavy in full ahead of its release on 22nd April. Specialising in psyched-up garage jams that feel like they’ve been frazzled in the San Fran sun, this shady quartet are a fearsome package demonstrating a controlled menace that struts and stalks … Continue reading Introducing >>> Strange Collective
The Mad Mackerel 