Category: Americana
MM Shorts 172: More From Kyle Adem
The first track that we posted (Brother Follow) from Kyle Adem’s new album, Armour has proved hugely popular with the Mackerel clan, and regularly soundtracks the school run (the highest accolade possible in this household). It is a pleasure therefore to offer you a new song, the title track, from the album for your listening pleasure. Another first class example of bruised, heartfelt storytelling with a … Continue reading MM Shorts 172: More From Kyle Adem
Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Great American Desert
The Great American Desert is the new nom-de-plume of Max Holmquist who was previously known by the stage name South of Lincoln. Confused? Don’t be. All you really need to know is that he will release a superb album of intense, pared back, sparse folk called Carson City on June 26th via Yer Bird Records (digital and vinyl only). It is every bit as gorgeously melancholic and … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Great American Desert
Sonny Smith’s One Act Plays
We’ve posted recently about the upcoming Sonny & The Sunsets album, but at the same time, Secret Seven Records are releasing Sonny Smith’s solo album One Act Plays that was originally recorded in 2006 and is being released here on vinyl for the first time in an edition of 400 hand numbered copies. The record started out as real one act plays written for the theatre, … Continue reading Sonny Smith’s One Act Plays
Introducing >>> The Chorderoys
The Chorderoys are a three-piece originally from Charleston, South Carolina, but now resident in Austin Texas. They have released an EP titled No Man’s Land and it is a most appealing blend of indie rock, alt-Country, folk and Americana. The four tracks range from the haunting and nostalgic (lead single The Train) to the poetic and hopeful (Docile Girl) and the coolly profound (High Horse), … Continue reading Introducing >>> The Chorderoys
No Direction Home Festival: Free Mix
As you read this I will probably still be speeding northwards through the torrential rain on the M1 heading for Sherwood Forest and the inaugural No Direction Home music festival. Having spent the last two years happily enjoying the fantastic End of the Road festival, my plans were scuppered for a hat-trick by a sneaky move in dates making it clash with our first overseas … Continue reading No Direction Home Festival: Free Mix
Video of the Day: Arborea
a Download Arborea – A Little Time mp3 (from Red Planet) Download Arborea – Careless Love mp3 (from Red Planet) Continue reading Video of the Day: Arborea
MM Shorts 170: Another Free Insound Mix
The latest Insound free digital mixtape is available for June. The sampler is full of great tracks from Airbird, Bear in Heaven, Crocodiles, Guantanamo Baywatch, Jaill, Magic Trick, Peaking Lights, Poliça, Princeton, Yeasayer, Young Heel and more. But remember, the sampler is only available for the next week so grab it now while you can – just click here. Here are a couple of appetisers… Download … Continue reading MM Shorts 170: Another Free Insound Mix
Daytrotter Reaches 2,000
The wonderful Daytrotter recently announced their 2,000th session and managed to get none other than Country music legend Glen Campbell in to record it, followed swiftly by a new session from the brilliant Delta Spirit. For those that don’t know Daytrotter sessions are typically four songs in length, recorded live to quarter-inch tape in a matter of a couple hours, with no overdubs. They are then made available … Continue reading Daytrotter Reaches 2,000
The Mad Mackerel 