A couple of days ago we received in the mail a copy of Midnight Trail, the new album from The Cabin Dogs. It is released on the wonderfully named Crippled Hound label. Formerly the Kwait Brothers Band, this is the Philadelphia based twin brothers second release under the Cabin Dogs moniker and was mostly written in isolated mountain retreats. It retains the echoes of the … Continue reading Introducing…The Cabin Dogs
The Deep Dark Woods will be releasing new album The Place I Left Behind on Six Shooter Records. This track, Westside Street is another lovely example of their warm, resonant folk sound and it meanders slowly and surely along on the back of some lovely harmonies and easy going instrumentation. Don’t be deceived though, The Place I Left Behind promises to be a fine collection … Continue reading New from The Deep Dark Woods
We are new to Dennis Hopper Choppers and so, by name alone, were expecting some kind of acid fuelled, rambling lunacy so weren’t really prepared for the mix of steely Americana, Mariachi brass and the occasional controlled guitar freakouts that we actually got. Once we’d readjusted, the Morricone inspired spaghetti western feel and Tijuana style horns combine to give an authentic dusty desert twang to … Continue reading Introducing…Dennis Hopper Choppers
So, five go camping. Well, not quite yet; we do need a tent first – or at least one that fits us all. The last time I went camping was with MM’s predecessor. Two nights in the Black Mountains of Wales in torrential rain. We awoke in water. That cured any affection I had towards life under canvas, and to him. Still, life moves on. … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Saturday (2nd July)
Here is our regular Best of the month mix – more than twenty tracks of all shapes and sizes to get your ears into, plus a few new ones that we think you’ll love! So we’re off and running with… Download The Virgin Passages – Horizon mp3 (from Horizon) Euphoric, unhurried, hazy and hypnotic. Download St. Vincent – Kerosene (live) mp3 (Big Black cover) Visceral and stunning live cover … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: June 2011
We may be a little late to the party as far as this one is concerned, but what a cracking track it is so we don’t care! Indian Wars are the band and 8 Feet High is the track – it is a swaggering, rolling, undeniably catchy track that somehow, and seemingly effortlessly, marries a rollicking country twang with the lip curling sonics of the Black … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Indian Wars
We received a short e-mail from Steven at Big Hassle suggesting we check out a new artist by the name of Elle King. We’re glad we did. Although background info is pretty scarce we did discover she was born in Ohio and raised in Brooklyn by her mother. She retains her roots in a style that blends those two worlds of both grit and mid-western … Continue reading Introducing…Elle King
At the end of last month we posted about the debut album from psych tinged folk band Efren, titled Rise On Up And Melt. The album is released today and the band have made available a second track from the album – grab yourself some melancholy Moonshine below. Get a copy of the album here. Download Efren – Moonshine mp3 (from Rise On Up And Melt) … Continue reading More from Efren – Album Released Today
We recently posted the video for Lawn, the intricate and emotive first single from the new Collections Of Colonies Of Bees album, Giving. They have now made the song itself available to share so grab it below. The album is out via Hometapes on August 2. Pre-orders placed via Hometapes mailorder will receive the album three weeks early! Just click here. Download Collections Of Colonies … Continue reading Collections Of Colonies Of Bees Share First Single
What’s in a name? MM and I have been enjoying the new series of Luther with the rather magnificent Idris Elba. We’ve also been quite enjoying the music that goes with it. Bit of Massive Attack. Bit of Joan As Policewoman – speaking of which, do you think she has days when she feels a bit Joan As Saleswoman, or Joan As Veterinary Surgeon; Joan … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (24th June)
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