American folkies Dark Dark Dark will release their new album Who Needs Who on 1st October in the UK via Melodic. They will also be heading out on a big UK tour in support. Single, and taster track Tell Me is a gorgeously melancholic, piano led lament for a lost lover and bodes extremely well for the full album. Have a listen, check the tour … Continue reading New Album & Tour From Dark Dark Dark
Blood Rushing is the title of the forthcoming album from Josephine Foster, which will be released on trusty Fire Records on 18th September. Lead track Child of God is a perfect showcase for her enchanting, uniquely swooping vocals while partner Victor Herrero’s guitar provides consummate accompaniment. The record also features the talents of Paz Lenchantin (The Entrance Band), Heather Trost (A Hawk and a Hacksaw) and … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Josephine Foster
After another clumsy week in which thankfully no animals or children were hurt in the making of, I have managed to emerge unscathed physically, but sadly not so the bank balance… A lovely visit from nephew Harry is restorative and exhausting in equal measures. Exhausting managing four sprats, an over-affectionate hound, two cats (one that should be six feet under and not still crapping in … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (3rd August)
You know the score. Some of our favourite downloads from the past month neatly parcelled up into one tasty mix and decorated with a few new tunes too. Nearly forty in all. Jump in! Download Wye Oak – Spiral mp3 (from Adult Swim Singles Series) A change of approach and tempo from experimental folkies Download Unnatural Helpers – Hate Your Teachers mp3 (from Land Grab) Raging. Ferocious. Punk Download … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: July 2012
It is fair to say that Last American Buffalo are a band that have won universal admirers amongst all the MM shoal with their short series of free releases at the turn of the year. They exquisitely blend folk, blues and classic country rock with a bitter edge that spits and snarls its discontent with the world. However, since January all has been pretty quiet, … Continue reading Last American Buffalo Release Here She Comes
Jenee Halstead’s album Raised By Wolves is released on 13th August. It has taken us a while to get round to listening to it, and in all honesty part of that was overcoming the terrible cover, which unfortunately looks like something from Narnia. Perhaps a rejected promo for a straight-to-DVD version of The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. However like the wardrobe and the treasures … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Jenee Halstead
This post is about the single biggest reason we blog – for that wonderful moment when you get a discovery of a new band. A new band like Wild Leaves. The band’s e-mail simply said, “We are 5 friends who moved to Brooklyn, from the midwest. That distance is recalled in our songs. Each one, a look back at what we left behind. The sound … Continue reading Introducing >>> Wild Leaves
After having badly bruised or sprained my toe in another half-witted and clumsy accident Tom and Jerry styley, I was unable to follow my usual sporting pursuits for most of the week so decided it would be a great idea to cycle to Big Sair’s for a glass or two of Pimms a couple of nights ago. Me and my great ideas! A lovely summer … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Sunday (29th July)
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