Fine Points, a new project featuring members of San Francisco psych band, and regular MM alumni, Sleepy Sun, will release their debut album, Hover, on July 17th via Dine Alone Records. For now, make do with a first taste of the record in the shape of the hazy, psych-tinged, cosmic fuzz of lead single Astral Season. . Continue reading MM Shorts 723: Fine Points
Following the release of her critically acclaimed album The Innocents, Pennsylvanian artist Weyes Blood (aka Natalie Mering) will play two UK shows in February, on Saturday 21st at the Old Blue Last in London (free show), and the day after at the Glad Cafe in Glasgow To mark the dates, their is a new video for album track Bad Magic directed by conceptual artist Joey Frank and shot … Continue reading New Video: Weyes Blood – Bad Magic
The new album from Diagrams (aka ex-Tunng member Sam Genders), titled Chromatics was officially released today on Full Time Hobby. A blend of folk, electronica, synths and melodic pop that combine to deliver a calmer, warmer whole than his previous record Black Light. Check out one of the standout tracks, the lovely Gentle Morning Song below. . Continue reading Diagrams – Gentle Morning Song
It appears Winston Yellen, the creative force behind Nightbeds, has taken a slightly different sonic direction from 2013’s excellent Country Sleep album. The first new track in a good while is Me Liquor And God and emphasises even further the more ambient electronic side that was always present, without sacrificing any of his unique vocal delivery. Intrigued? Have a listen. . Continue reading New From Nightbeds
Tragically it has been announced that Nick Talbot aka Gravenhurst has passed away aged just 37. His record label Warp said, “We are shocked and saddened to share the news that Nick Talbot aka Gravenhurst has passed away aged 37. An immensely talented singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and journalist, he will be hugely missed. Nick’s family and friends request privacy at this difficult time.” Chris T … Continue reading RIP Nick Talbot AKA Gravenhurst
We’ve posted Halloween mixes in the past (see here) and here are a few random Halloween related tunes, streams and videos linked by nothing other than the time of the year and the fact they’re all pretty damn good. . . . . . . . Continue reading It’s Halloween Music Time
1. Justin Townes Earle – Dreams (Fleetwood Mac cover) 2. Grouper – Holding 3. Andrew Bird & Nora O’Connor – I’ll Trade You Money For Wine (Robbie Fulks cover) 4. Chumped – Name That Thing 5. John Moore – Smoking On The Cancer Ward . . [Click through for free download] . . . . Continue reading Five Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Weyes Blood is the work of Natalie Mering, one time member of experimental troupe Jackie-O Motherfucker and guest on Ariel Pink’s Mature Themes. The sound of Weyes Blood is one of folk (with elements of psych and pop) set against electronics and tape effects, multi-part harmonies, collages and melodic qualities of delay. With vocals, often compared to Nico and of a rare purity and ethereal … Continue reading Weyes Blood – Some Winters
Our favourite ambient folkies Arborea have announced their only official release for 2014. It is a one-off digital single that is a acoustic-slide/vocal duet arrangement of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s classic choogler Bad Moon Rising. Have a listen below and it is available via the usual digital suspects or can be ordered via Bandcamp here. Sales will help fund a new album so make sure you buy a … Continue reading Arborea Rework Bad Moon Rising
The ethos and energy of punk rock first inspired Steve Palmer to pick up a guitar, but it was his discovery of the music of John Fahey in 2012 that renewed and deepened that interest. For his first full-length, Unblinking Sun, he filters cosmic krautrock, drone, and psychedelic improvisation through the vernacular of the American fingerpicked folk tradition. We have a couple of excellent tracks from it to stream or download, Cassini and Six … Continue reading Steve Palmer – Unblinking Sun
The Mad Mackerel 