After what seems like an uncharacteristically long silence, longstanding MM fave Wooden Wand has shared details of a new album, Clipper Ship, to be released on the 5th May. The first taste from it is Mexican Coke, a typically understated, gently strummed and elegant folk song that reminds us all of what we’ve been missing these past months. Lyrically there are few who can match … Continue reading Wooden Wand Returns
Here is a quick selection of five excellent new videos that have caught our eye (and ears) recently. Jade Jackson creates a sound that is simultaneously new and old, merging a youthful spiritedness with a weary storyteller’s perspective usually reserved for veteran artists. Stylistically the sound is unapologetically country rock. It merges the heartbreak and resilience of Lucinda Williams with the melodic confidence of Emmylou Harris, yet … Continue reading New Videos: Jade Jackson, IDLES, Singapore Sling, Baked & Garrett Pierce
Another seven days have come and gone, although these felt infinitely more dangerous than any others. Hats off to Ewan McGregor at least this week! If nothing else it means new songs from those horrified by the new leader of the free world – so to kick us off we have offerings from Suuns, Meat Wave, Father John Misty and an update on a protest song classic … Continue reading Twelve Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
To coincide with their upcoming tour (see dates below), Josefin Öhrn + The Liberation will be releasing a gorgeous, reworked version of their sultry album track, Sister Green Eyes, this will be the band’s third single from last year’s excellent album Mirage. Sister Green Eyes sensuously throbs to a more Eastern drive, with an sedated Velvets droned melody, and a fluctuating groove straight out of the CAN … Continue reading Josefin Öhrn + The Liberation – New Single and Tour
Lorraine Leckie and Her Demons new single is America Weeping. “On November 7, Leonard Cohen died. The next day, Trump won the election. Since Leonard Cohen was my favorite songwriter, I’m very grateful that he didn’t have to see Trump elected as President. This is our response for a heartbroken nation” Leckie explains. Available as a free download from Bandcamp, the ominously bubbling groove and … Continue reading Lorraine Leckie and Her Demons – America Weeping
South London based neo-rockabilly upcomers, The Sly Persuaders have announced the release of their self-titled debut album, out via Roadkill Records on 24th February. The band make raucous garage rock soaked in heavily-effected, searing guitars. Their brand of Bad Seeds’ energy meets The Gun Club’s rockabilly psychosis oozes from their singles and surf-pop beats merge with layers of gypsy-psych percussion. The results we can tell you, … Continue reading Introducing >>> The Sly Persuaders
On 24th March, Don Giovanni Records will release the self-titled debut album by Brooklyn, NY indie-pop outfit, Kissing is a Crime. An invigorating blend of punk urgency and volume with jangling guitars, the band capture sunny optimism on one hand and melancholy, paranoia and alienation on the other. Have a listen to first single, Sheila’s Gone, which features guest vocals from Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming, … Continue reading MM Shorts 912: Kissing is a Crime
Guitarist, singer, harmonica player, and songwriter Mark Porkchop Holder is a founding member of the seminal Tennessee punk-rock/blues band The Black Diamond Heavies. Holder plays the blues, and after more than a decade of struggling with depression and addiction, he has finally come back home, in Chattanooga TN, and his debut solo studio effort Let It Slide (out on 10th February via Alive Naturalsound Records) is … Continue reading MM Shorts 911: Mark Porkchop Holder
Taking their cues from 60s artists such as the Beach Boys and modern indie groups like the Allah Las and Cool Ghouls, The Captain’s Son combine indie fuzz, beautiful layered harmonies and classic garage rock n’ roll. , Walking Around Purposely from an upcoming EP release in March, captures the three-piece’s signature sound with jangling guitars, catchy melodies and upbeat, driving drums reminiscent of early California surf pop. … Continue reading MM Shorts 910: The Captain’s Son
We’ve already had a pretty good week of new releases (Ty Segall, Timber Timbre, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Surfer Blood, Adam Torres, Cloud Nothings,Ha Ha Tonka and Hurray for the Riff Raff amongst others, but to kick off the weekend we’ve gathered up a few (ten!) more tunes that have been shared over the past seven days. So, check out new offerings from Angel Olsen … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
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