Manchester based lo-fi pop act The Foetals is the new project from a rather busy Jolan Lewis (he’s also the frontman of The Pink Teens, and plays in Francis Lung’s (ex WU LYF) band as well as Aldous RH). The Foetals’ upcoming debut LP Meet The Foetals, is due on December 4 via PNKSLM Recordings on limited edition 12″ vinyl and as a special edition deluxe … Continue reading MM Shorts 798: The Foetals
Swedish quintet Francis has been active on the Swedish indie scene for almost a decade now. Following their acclaimed This Must Be Blood EP in 2012, the band is now getting ready to release their long-awaited, second full-length album Marathon. Originally formed back in 2006 as a punky interpretation of American folk (think a mixture of Tom Waits and Patti Smith) the new record has evolved … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… Francis
This excellent cut of scrappy garage tinged indie rock is the first taste we’ve had for a while from Leland Sundries. Frontman Nick Loss-Eaton wrote Radiator Sabotage in response to the maximum-temp heating blast common through winter in NYC’s old apartment blocks. It is taken from forthcoming debt long-player Music For Outcasts which is due in early February next year. The bones of the record actually came together … Continue reading Leland Sundries – Radiator Sabotage
There must be something in the water in Brighton as they seem to be producing new bands faster than we can write about them. The latest are Our Girl will release their debut single Sleeper through Cannibal Hymns on Friday December 11th. The single, which features Level on the flipside, is a luscious array of sounds: rhythmic drum and guitar hooks make dynamic jumps to … Continue reading MM Shorts 796: Our Girl
In the rather overcrowded spaces of jangly indie and dream pop, West London based five piece Saltwater Sun manage to set themselves apart from the rest with a lovely blend of shimmering, crystalline guitars and hooks tinged with just enough sweetness to avoid over indulgence. They have just released debut EP Wild, and this is the lead track. Continue reading MM Shorts 795: Saltwater Sun
Our regular collection of the best of the week’s new tunes. This week no less than x new tracks for you. The Felice Brothers – Carriage Smoke Fairies – Wild Winter Savages – T.I.W.Y.G. Meat Wave – Symmy Theo Verney – Sailed Long WALL – Fit The Part Cassie Ramone – Run Run Rudolph (Chuck Berry cover) Pinemen – That Certain Flavour … Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
It’s been four years since Norwich indie quartet, Sennen released their last album of visceral shoegaze noise and beautiful dream pop Lost Harmony and exactly ten years this month since their debut album Widows was released. Now you can get a taste of their new single, Autopilot. At just over seven minutes long, this opus is a hypnotic, haunting and ultimately violent sprawl across abandonment and rediscovery. “Are … Continue reading The Return Of Sennen
Brighton rockers Thyla have announced the forthcoming release of their new single Us And Them. The track is a scintillating grunge pop anthem that recalls elements of Wolf Alice, Warpaint and Garbage. Very promising stuff indeed – give it a whirl. Continue reading MM Shorts 794: Thyla
House of Spirituals – Too Many Days [RIYL: Chain-gang gospel, Blind Willie Johnson, Alabama Shakes] The She’s – Cherry Red [RIYL: Surf-rock, the Go-Go’s, Shonen Knife] Gang – Animalia [RIYL: Fuzzy psych, Dinosaur Jr., Wand] Sixties Future – Saint [RIYL: Rust-belt Americana, Delta Spirit, Futurebirds] Morning Smoke – Soft Decay [RIYL: Noise-rock, Eagulls, Sonic Youth] Corinna Rose – I’m So Lonesome … Continue reading Nickel In The Jukebox (Vol. 9)
As well as the anticipation, there is always a slight sense of trepidation when an artist or band that you have a particular affinity with releases something new. More than anything you want that special sense of rapport and harmony that you feel to be prolonged and enhanced, and not to be spoiled – for your personal love affair with said artist’s music to continue. So this … Continue reading The Cave Singers Are Back, MM Rejoices
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