Militarie Gun’s debut EP, My Life Is Over, is out now via Convulse Records. The Los Angeles-based group was conceived by Regional Justice Center mastermind Ian Shelton and offers a menacingly melodic sound unlike anything he’s done before. Militarie Gun draw on a wide range of influences – from the unhinged guitar work of Born Against, to the propulsive bass of The Jesus Lizard, to … Continue reading New Video: Militarie Gun – Dislocate Me
Fontaines D.C. have shared a music video for A Lucid Dream, the thunderous and apocalyptic highlight off their newly-released, and very, very good second LP A Hero’s Death. UK 2021 headline tour dates: 1st May – Edinburgh Corn Exchange 3rd May – Nottingham Rock City 4th May – Bath Forum 6th May – Liverpool Mountford Hall 7th May – Manchester Academy – SOLD OUT … Continue reading New Video: Fontaines D.C. – A Lucid Dream
LA’s Death Valley Girls have always sought to wield their musical magic like ancient mystics, creating psychic bonds with willing ears through the medium of their fiery rock n’ roll. On the surface, previous albums like Glow in the Dark and Darkness Rains were rowdy mash-ups of early American punk, sun-baked psych rock, and proto-metal fire-and-brimstone guitar worship, yet there was always an undercurrent of … Continue reading Death Valley Girls – Under the Spell Of Joy
Following the early August surprise single release of Baby Let’s Make It Real, EELS have unveiled another new track titled Who You Say You Are. Band leader Mark Oliver Everett, a.k.a. E, says, “Here’s a way to forget your troubles for two minutes and 55 seconds. Listen to this song and think about my problems instead. You’re welcome!” Listen to both below. A limited edition 7” … Continue reading New from EELS
Got a whole load of tunes from the last three weeks to catch up on and share. First up is Adia Victoria’s new single, South Gotta Change. It is a mix of swampy blues and soul which combines powerful protest with cool, sharp-eyed reflection. Continue reading Adia Victoria – South Gotta Change
Cabbage have descended from the misted Pennines once more to release a wiry tribute to the nerve-jarring electricity of their home city. Get Outta My Brain chases the shadows of Shaun Ryder and the fast burning focus of his late-90s Black Grape-era, cutting gonzo punk fuzz with sharp-focus lyrical intent to affect an intravenous dose of similarly streetwise intellectualism. It is a taster from upcoming … Continue reading New Single From Cabbage
Each week Popper, Joe Fish and me meet to discuss an album, rate it, and pick our three best and one worst selection from the record. RADIOHEAD – OK COMPUTER (1997) 8.4 Popper 6.5 Joe Fish 7.5 Mad Mackerel AVERAGE: 7.5 THREE TOP TRACKS 1 EXIT MUSIC FOR A FILM 2 LET DOWN 3 CLIMBING UP THE WALLS LEAST FAVOURITE AIRBAG Continue reading Mad Mackerel Music Club # 4
Oakland trio Low Praise have released a new single, Angela. It is a catchy, post-punk anthem whose nervous energy and chanting hooks recall late ’70s acts such as The Fall and early Wire as well as the more contemporary Protomartyr. Give it a spin – well worth a listen. Continue reading Low Praise – Angela
Glasgow’s newest post-punk exports Dead Pony have shared a fiery new single, Sharp Tongues, which is out today. It is just under three minutes of furious, raging guitars, brutal percussion and vocals that drip with contempt. So, all in all, pretty fine stuff. Give it a spin. Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… Dead Pony
Thunderous indie trio The Rills have released a new single, The Angler, which is well worth a listen. The track bursts with a vast range of musical influences, channeling the raucous nature of IDLES, as well as an emphatic adoration of songwriters old and new, citing Hotel Lux, Fontaines D.C., The Pogues and a plethora of Speedy Wunderground artists as key inspirations. The Angler optimises the … Continue reading The Rills – The Angler
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