Little Wings (aka Kyle Field) most recently reappeared on the MM radar with an exceptional cover of I May Smoke Too Much for the recent Kris Kristofferson tribute album The Risin’ Cost Of Livin’ High and Lovin’ Hard (that we posted about here). So it was nothing less than serendipitous to discover that on February 5th Little Wings will release a new album, LAST. Recorded over … Continue reading New Album From Little Wings
We only came across John Murry relatively recently when following some obscure internet links took us to 2006’s World Without End, the historical album of violent and often brutal murder songs he co-wrote and recorded with Bob Frank. It is about as dark and forbidding as anything you’re ever likely to hear, and naturally it became an immediate favourite. The benefits of our late discovery meant we … Continue reading MM’s 5:1 Interview No 5: John Murry
We have posted about Blessed Feathers many times on MM, and they featured in our round up of our favourite albums of 2011. Last year they released a very fine five track EP Peaceful Beasts In An Ocean Of Weeds to much critical acclaim. They just announced a winter tour in support of the EP, which includes dates with Mount Moriah, Young Buffalo and a stop at … Continue reading Blessed Feathers New Track & Tour
The brilliantly ramshackle Americana and pedal-steel inspired psychedelia of the Futurebirds is the latest must-have free download from Noisetrade. They have put together an album titled Exhume which culls ten tracks from their self-titled debut EP, debut long-player Hampton’s Lullaby and the Via Flaminia EP plus a new demo (check it out below) and a live version of Megachills. The band will be releasing their … Continue reading MM Shorts 297: Futurebirds Offer Up Free Album Download
And so to the third instalment of our Round Up posts, catching up with our overflowing in-box, our favourite blogs and the internet at large. Today another 13 tracks to tickle your fancy. First up is another track from the brilliant Australian Tom Morgan and his forthcoming album Orange Syringe which is due on Fire Records on 4th February. This is the wonderfully stripped back and … Continue reading Round Up Time Again – Part 3
Videos today from the most promising Drenge and their incendiary new single Bloodsports, some melancholic Americana from Moses Luster, swooning indie rock from Daddy Lion, and the intense, and gorgeous, folk acoustics of Norway’s Moddi. a a a a a a a Continue reading Videos of the Day: Drenge || Moses Luster || Daddy Lion || Moddi
Following on from our Round Up Part 1 post yesterday, comes 16 more tracks from the in-box, our favourite blogs and the web in general for your aural delight. Kicking us off are Summer Hours and their single Close and Closer from forthcoming album Closer Still. Although they may initially sound simple, closer listening reveals complex song structures with intricate bass and guitar melodies. a Cobalt … Continue reading Round Up Time Again – Part 2
Yep, it is that time again. We’ve trawled back through all our e-mails, favourite blogs, and new music discoveries to bring you up to date with all that’s been good on the MM stereo recently. Because of the time of year it includes a few we missed from way back before Christmas, but which still more than deserve some ear-time – you may have missed … Continue reading Round Up Time Again – Part 1
Another Hundred Miles hones its telltale blend of gritty Americana rock on their second album A Thousand Weary Nights, which sees its official release today. Building on influences ranging from Tom Waits to Gillian Welch, this album spins classic tales of longing, loneliness, and revival. However, truth be told, so do lots of other folk – what sets this set apart from the rest of the … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends >>> Another Hundred Miles
Videos to enjoy from Everest Cale and the easy folky rhythms of Beast, from Eye And The Arrow and their warm invite to sample Honey Wine, from Newcastle’s Crooked Hands who hit the railroad for their video for the fragile, fluttering Under and finally the uncompromising garage rock of Gayze. a a a a a a a a Continue reading Videos of the Day: Everest Cale || Eye And The Arrow || Crooked Hands || Gayze
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