With their frenetic, snotty, psych-surf rock ‘n’ roll sound in the vein of Ty Segall or The Cramps, Brighton’s Strange Cages have made big strides in their short existence. We featured them back in 2015, and now the trio are now set to release a new 6-track EP The Cracks on Vallence Records this June. First track to surface is Leader Of A Cult combining elements of krautrock and … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… Strange Cages
Quicksilver Daydream is the gothic folk alias of singer-songwriter Adam Lytle. Already known for his work with Wild Leaves, his new project presents a pure distillation of his DIY ethic and his message of standing up for who you are and what you believe in. The result is Echoing Halls, ten songs of longing draped in the murky arrangements of Mellotron strings, fuzz guitars and … Continue reading MM Shorts 944: Quicksilver Daydream
Offa Rex – The Queen of Hearts Lydia Loveless – Desire The Deslondes – Muddy Water Black Lips – Occidental Front Hunx & His Punx – Baby Of The Band Left Lane Cruiser – The Point Is Over Flowing The Geraldine Fibbers – Thank You For Giving Me Life Continue reading Seven Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Piss Test are a brilliantly named punk threesome formed in Portland, Oregon in 2012. LPII is (unsurprisingly) their second album, and consists of eleven tracks of snotty, sneering, garage-punk crammed into 19 minutes and 22 seconds. The shortest at 57 seconds, the longest a second over two minutes. Listen to ferocious album opener Marianne and ferocious album closer Whole Lot Of Whole Lotta Rosie. You’ll … Continue reading MM Shorts 943: Piss Test
Complete with angular guitars, lively drums and impassioned vocals from lead-singer Bea Fletcher, Leeds art-rock five piece The Golden Age of TV have shared their new single Dust, a spiky, off-kilter track reminiscing over a now dead relationship. Stream it here. Continue reading MM Shorts 942: The Golden Age Of TV
We’ve really liked what we’ve heard so far of Wavves new album You’re Welcome (out on the 19th May). The latest track to be shared from it is No Shade, a breakneck two minute track featuring Nathan Williams’ signature drawl over quick guitar riffs and a furious drumbeat. Play loud methinks… Continue reading Wavves – No Shade
Youngest sprat hits the dreaded teenage years today. He’s always had a good ear for a tune. Current obsessions (Philadelphia Eagles apart) are Bob Marley, The Clash, Idles and a soft spot for a Neil Diamond sing-a-long. Happy Birthday fella… Continue reading Happy Birthday Youngest Sprat
Guildford-based singer-songwriter Annabel Allum shows off a marvellously snarling and sarcastic voice with latest single Eat Greens, which was released as a single last week via Killing Moon Records. It is taken from a forthcoming summer EP. Expanding from her folk roots into fuzzier-slacker territory, the single is a true statement of intent and attitude with blistering riffs and frenetic vocals on display throughout. Give it a whirl. Continue reading MM Shorts 941: Annabel Allum
Justin Townes Earle – Graceland Hazel English – Love Is Dead Kevin Morby – Bag Of Rats Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit – Cumberland Gap Waxahatchee – Silver (Demo) ShitKid – Alright Big Thief – Breathe In My Lungs Trevor Sensor – High Beams Danny & The Champions Of The World – Swift Street Mac DeMarco – One More Love Song David Bazan – … Continue reading Twelve Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
London quintet Chemtrails have shared the third and final single from their upcoming second EP Headless Pin Up Girl. Forever Watching The Skies is a gem of hazy, hypnotic indie-psych that adds a contemporary twist to the halcyon days of bands like The Jesus & Mary Chain and Primal Scream. Listen below and buy the EP via Bandcamp here. Continue reading MM Shorts 939: Chemtrails
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