The eerie, sometimes disturbing and often unsettling, Americana of Timber Timbre is showcased to perfect effect in their new video for Grand Canyon – a track from their Hot Dreams long player, released earlier this year. . . Continue reading New Video: Timber Timbre – Grand Canyon
The new single from Gothenburg based The Don Darlings is a masterpiece of southern gothic Americana. If You Can’t Be Good is an odyssey about the life of an infamously pathological liar who some believe was named Johnny Bode. The title is a veiled, yet precise, warning about how life can turn out through a destructive device of doing everything you can in the most … Continue reading Introducing >>> The Don Darlings
A couple of years back we waxed lyrical about the drifter rock of San Francisco’s Steakhouse, which somehow managed to merge dusty country inflected Americana with krautrock influences to create something that was as hypnotic as it was eerie. We’re pleased to report that they have a first “proper” full length album coming out soon, and here are a couple of tracks from it for your … Continue reading New Album From Steakhouse
Here is another taste from the marvellous Elliott Brood’s new album Work And Love. Nothing Left is another example of their rollicking, infectious Americana cut through with bluegrass, folk-rock and, with this track, a definite glam-rock flavour. Have a listen! . Continue reading Another From Elliott Brood’s New Album
Here is the new single from long-time chronicler of the lives of the downtrodden, the seedy and the desperate, Moses Luster. Until I’m Saved is available on Bandcamp now for free…what are you waiting for? . Continue reading MM Shorts 622: Moses Luster
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
We’ve already posted the lovely warm Americana of Elijah Ocean’s Ride It Out, and now we have a second track to share with you. Bring It All In is another fine example of classic backwoods, porch-rocking folk, and is the title track of his new album released yesterday and available to buy via Bandcamp here. . Continue reading Another From Elijah Ocean
We are proud to be able to bring you the premiere of Gwyneth Moreland’s brilliant new single Slaughterhouse Gulch, taken from her forthcoming album Ceilings, Floors, and Open Doors, which is out on November 18th. It is a perfect blend of authentic, classic country that feels as genuine as it does timeless, with songs that are steeped in the rural landscapes and the rugged coastline of Northern … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Premiere: Gwyneth Moreland’s Slaughterhouse Gulch
Danish pedal steelist/singer Maggie Bjorklund has revealed a second track from her new album Shaken which is out next week via one of our favourite labels, Bloodshot Records. Fro Fro Heart, featuring Lambchop’s Kurt Wagner, is one of the standout tracks and absolutely demands a listen. Brooding, profound and unforgettable. It is stunning stuff. . Continue reading Another From Maggie Bjorklund
1. The Amazing Snakeheads – Can’t Let You Go 2. Angel Olsen – All Right Now 3. Hookworms – On Leaving 4. Ultimate Painting – Ten Street 5. Chumped – Songs About Boats , . . . . . Continue reading Five Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
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