We have been wading through an enormous backlog of tunes. Too many, and too many that are too good. Nice problem to have. Here are some of them – you decide hot or not… Ronjo V – Dying Wish [RIYL: Alt-rock, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Modest Mouse] The Myrrors – No Clear Light [RIYL: Slow burning psych, Moody Blues, Blue Oyster Cult] Egyptian … Continue reading Nickel In The Jukebox (Vol. 15)
With their mix of yearning alt-country and literary indie rock, Quiet Hollers featured large in our best of 2015 lists, and now we are excited to learn they have announced a brand new single, the gorgeous Broken Guitar. It is the first new song they’ve shared since their brilliant eponymous debut album that came out in October. Listen below, it is a hazy, harmony-filled heartbreaker and reminds us exactly why … Continue reading New From Quiet Hollers
Time for ten more tunes for you to check out and decide if they cut the mustard or not? This time, we’ve kept the selection to a (broadly) Americana feel so kick back and immerse yourself in these – some lovely stuff here… Josiah & The Bonnevilles – Cold Blood [RIYL: Father John Misty, Ryan Adams] J Burn – Moonshine [RIYL: Tom Petty, The … Continue reading Nickel In The Jukebox (Vol. 14 – the Americana edition)
After a week away, we’re back with eight tracks selected from the past week and covering everything from hardcore to goth-pop by way of some shoegaze and a classic cover. Enjoy. Hooded Fang – Dead Battery M. Ward – Time Won’t Wait Bonnie Prince Billy & Friends – Rubin & Cherise (Grateful Dead cover) Joana Serrat featuring Neil Halstead – Cloudy Heart The Don Darlings … Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
It’s Friday, and I’m bored waiting for my working week to finish. So instead of what I should be doing, here are a selection of videos that have caught my ears and eyes recently…kicking off with The Manimals and their Game of Thrones inspired musical film for Talk. Continue reading Some Friday Videos
Until now, Empty Houses have remained almost entirely out of the public eye, crafting the songs that comprise their debut album, Daydream. Now though they are ready to share the sheer infectiousness of their sound – a heady, euphoric pastiche of pop Americana that merges everything from soul and doo-wop to funk and indie rock. Listen to Falling Away below. The album sees a release on … Continue reading MM Shorts 841: Empty Houses
Refugee (out digitally on June 3rd through Brainfog) is a collaborative recording project which reflects, through song, the issue of the refugee crisis in its many forms, from Syria and beyond. It’s been curated by Scottish folk artist Robin Adams, who called on his close friends and musical colleagues from around the world to contribute to the project. Each track is an unreleased original song, from … Continue reading Bonnie Prince Billy Shares Most People From Refugee
It has been a month since the last Nickel in the Jukebox, so here are another collection of ten tunes to put before our most discerning jury… you. So give them a spin and decide, hot or not… The Vryll Society – La Jetee [RIYL: Space-rock, the Horrors, the Brian Jonestown Massacre ] Reddening West – The River [RIYL: Americana, Hiss Golden Messenger, Andrew … Continue reading Nickel In The Jukebox (Vol. 13)
Based on the tracks we’ve heard thus far, Singing Saw by Kevin Morby had gradually become one of most anticipated records of the year. The album was officially released a couple of days ago on Dead Oceans, and Destroyer is the latest track to be shared from it. A stunning, contemplative waltz that shuffles and sways as Morby poignantly questions what has become of his lover, his mother, … Continue reading Kevin Morby – Destroyer
Here are this week’s careful selections for you dear reader/listener. No less than ten new tunes, all released, blinking and dewy eyed into the spring sunshine over the past seven days. They include Spray Paint, Flat Worms and Diarrhea Planet for those who like the needle in the red and Money and Andy Shauf for those who prefer the more sedate, maudlin side of life. … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
The Mad Mackerel 