Category: Americana
MM Shorts 188: Hello Wheels
Hello Wheels are a four-piece hailing from Austin, Texas and describe themselves as a ‘stomp-folk’ band. Their latest release is the EP Baby John The Fox, which does boast some rather fetching cover art. Grab yourself a taste with a free download of Matches And Wood, a fine example of their craft, melding traditional instruments and a foot-tapping chorus into one dynamic harmony driven whole. Get … Continue reading MM Shorts 188: Hello Wheels
MM Shorts 187: Denver
Hot on the heels of Middle Brother and Diamond Rugs, comes Denver, the latest Americana ‘supergroup’ collaboration – this time between members of the wonderful Blitzen Trapper and Alela Diane’s Wild Divine. The Way It Is is the first song to be released from their forthcoming self-titled debut album, and a better slow-burn of dusty, country rock you’ll be hard pressed to find this side of Laurel … Continue reading MM Shorts 187: Denver
Time For Another Video Round Up…
Although we now have a regular Video of the Day post on Mad Mackerel, we still can’t keep up with all that we’re being sent and here are a few more of the videos we would like to have featured well before now. Face-melting UK four piece Trails are making quite a name and quite a noise for themselves. Latest video is for new track Is … Continue reading Time For Another Video Round Up…
Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Driftwood Singers
Weaving worn guitars, Autoharp, banjo, fiddle, mandolin and two hauntingly powerful voices and embracing a love for the Carter Family and a DIY punk ethos, The Driftwood Singers encapsulate an old timey era with decidedly forward looking and somehow timeless songs. They have announced a string of US summer tour dates. Download If I Take That Notion from their most recent 7″. Tour dates can be … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Driftwood Singers
Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (6th July)
Well, Jesus may not want me for a sunbeam, but Beth Jeans Houghton has made me an honorary Hoof of Destiny. That tops all previous great life achievements, barring children/childbirth I think. I have been balancing on four coconut shells ever since, eating from a nosebag, rejecting my piscine ways and embracing the equine style. There are now plenty of flies on me, but none … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (6th July)
Friday Means Six of the Best
Here are another six tunes to try and cheer you up a little bit on another dank and dreary Friday in England… First up is Hardly Art’s Unnatural Helpers and their raging first single, Hate Your Teachers, from upcoming album Land Grab. River City Tanlines keep the energy levels fizzing with their own garage-punk howl and shred of Stop My Heart taken from the forthcoming release … Continue reading Friday Means Six of the Best
Introducing…Houndmouth
Hailing from New Albany, Indiana, Houndmouth are a new four-piece who are releasing their debut self-titled EP via Rough Trade on 28th August. The track we have for you is called Penitentiary and is about as good a slab of rolling, easy paced Americana as we’ve heard in a good long while, with a chorus that recalls classic era Band and boy/girl harmonies that are … Continue reading Introducing…Houndmouth
Video of the Day: Stone Cold Fox
Free Music You Should Have!
Here are a few freebies that you need to have! Firstly, Noisetrade have another offering well worth an e-mail address. We became aware of The Ludlow Thieves thanks to Debbie in New York who recommended them via their free EP – theirs is a grand American vision told with a rustic, dusty charm. It was described by Debbie as “sounds like U2 accompanied with an orchestra and … Continue reading Free Music You Should Have!
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