We’re a bit late to The Buddhist, the new album from Kye Alfred Hillig that saw a release around a month ago and is available as a free download via Bandcamp. But better late than never, with song titles like Some Good Things Just Have To Die, We Buried A Cop (download it below), and stunning album opener My Young Love Was As Blind As Ray Charles … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… Kye Alfred Hillig
Hello Sunlight is the newest release from Brooklyn psych-folk band, Wild Leaves. This collection of four songs is a follow-up to last year’s excellent debut, Wind & Rain. Here, the band’s characteristic sun-drenched harmonies and kaleidoscopic guitar lines take centre stage, ringing out with a sense of urgency. The soaring harmonies, assertive rhythm section, and shimmering electric guitars have understandably drawn comparisons to the west coast … Continue reading Wild Leaves – Hello Sunlight EP
Justin Townes Earle has experienced more than most, both personally and professionally. Between releasing four full-length-critically-acclaimed albums, constant touring, multiple stints in rehab, a new found sobriety, being born Steve Earle’s son, amicable and not-so-amicable break-ups with record labels, and facing the trials and tribulations of everyday life, it’s safe to say he has quite the story to tell. His fifth album, Single Mothers serves as … Continue reading New Video: Justin Townes Earle – Time Shows Fools
1. Grouper – Call Across Rooms 2. Bass Drum Of Death – For Blood 3. Girlpool – Jane 4. The Hussy – EZ/PZ 5. Kevin Morby – Parade 6. Parquet Courts – This Is Happening Now 7. King Tuff – Headbanger . . . . . . . . Continue reading Seven Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Here is the new video for Angus & Julia Stones’ track Grizzly Bear from their recently released self-titled album. . Continue reading New Video: Angus & Julia Stone – Grizzly Bear
John Southworth’s latest video, Ode To The Morning Sky, features the singer-songwriter wandering through fields and neighborhoods as a vintage clad football player, reflecting on his childhood through clips of home videos and family photos. Piano driven, and featuring his ever so slightly melancholic vocals, it is the latest track from his forthcoming double LP, Niagara, out September 30th on Tin Angel Records. . . . Continue reading New Video: John Southworth – Ode To The Morning Sky
Three-part vocal harmonies, acoustic guitars, and mandolins are the core of Mighty Oaks songs. Smooth bass lines and simple drums are the heartbeat of its sound with driving electric guitars adding depth as front-man Ian Hooper layers lyrics both melancholy and hopeful atop rustic refrains that call to mind the Pacific Northwest of the Seattle native’s birthplace. Stream/download the band’s debut single Brother. [Click through … Continue reading Mighty Oaks – Brother
Miraculous Mule are releasing a brand new mini album Blues Uzi on November 3rd. It comes pretty close on the heels of their excellent debut long player Deep Fried. The title track is a righteous fury of junkyard hip-hop influenced blues and can be streamed below… . Continue reading Miraculous Mule – Blues Uzi
We’re thoroughly enjoying this sweetly gentle slice of dreamy pastoral folk from Field Division. Faultlines is the debut single from the Des Moines duo and precedes a planned long-player, which on this evidence will be well worth getting hold of… I see you walking through the valley Heading straight to the ravine Where in the hell do you think you’re going, Nobody yet knows your … Continue reading Field Division – Faultlines
She Keeps Bees have unveiled a second, excellent single from new album Eight Horses. Radiance is another beautifully crafted, low-key slice of compelling, yet punchy Americana that is as emotionally dense and questioning as it is confident and challenging. Have a listen. . Continue reading More From She Keeps Bees
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