Caliana are a band named after their love for two states…California and Indiana. They happily cite influences as diverse as alt-country, reggae and soul and after listening to their EP Blood, Sweat & Beers it is possible to pick out elements of each. Far from being a sloppy mish-mash though, the four songs are tightly constructed roots-led rockers that demonstrate a nice line in lyrical … Continue reading Introducing…Caliana
Joe Johnson has the most common of names but demonstrates the most uncommon talent. He combines an unforgettable voice with an uncanny capacity for writing beautiful and moving songs. His south Mississippi drawl masking a keen intelligence and an encyclopedic knowledge of music, Johnson grew up watching his grandfather spinning records and creating innovative engineering techniques in the recording studio at WRJW in Picayune, Mississippi. … Continue reading Introducing…Joe Johnson
Here we are again. A mix of the best tracks we posted in February and a few new ones too. Twenty seven cracking songs to immerse yourself in! Download O’Death – Bugs mp3 (from Outside) Echoes of their ramshackle and punkish best, but this time it is cocooned in something more subtle and thoughtful too. Download The Whalers – That Rabbit mp3 (from How The Ship Goes … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: February
Can’t say I ever knew much about the Supersuckers, though plenty of others seem to like them, so when I got news of a solo album by former band member Eddie Spaghetti it was his great name (he even has a son called Quattro) that made me bother to find out a bit more. His third solo effort, Sundowner came out about a week ago and it … Continue reading New Album from Eddie Spaghetti
Early in January we posted about Chad Kichula and gave you an excellent stomp-along track called Killer from his latest album of the same name.. We now have the vidoe to bring you too, so watch and if you don’t have it yet, grab the song below. Visit his MySpace here. Or his website here. Download Chad Kichula – Killer mp3 (from Killer) Continue reading Killer Video from Chad Kichula
Both the previous releases from The Sandwitches have gone down very well here at MM, and their recent EP collaboration with Sonny Smith is still receiving repeated plays after making our December Best of posting. So we were delighted to find out via GvB that a new album, Mrs Jones’ Cookies is imminent, featuring more of the dark and poignant swirling psych-pop that so marked … Continue reading New from The Sandwitches
Canadians Timber Timbre’s self titled debut album rightly picked up a lot of plaudits for its spooky, sparse, sinister, and sometimes downright malevolent take on folk music. The restrained approach served the album exceptionally well, and we were particularly looking forward to them playing at the End of the Road festival last year. Sadly circumstances prevented them making it on the day, but we’re glad … Continue reading New from Timber Timbre
This week I’ve had a Charlie Bucket moment. I’ve got a golden ticket, I’ve got a golden ticket. Oh, yes indeed. I’m going to see the Cave Singers LIVE. And yes, I do realise they aren’t playing just for me, but the doors of the chocolate factory are open, and I’ve got a ticket to go in. I just can’t wait. Continuing in a this … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (18th Feb)
A few new videos that have caught our eye… The Airborne Toxic Event have released the first video in their new weekly video series, The Bombastic. This is a weekly series of one-shot, one-take acoustic performances by the band featuring new songs from the band’s upcoming sophomore album All At Once, to be released on April 26. This week’s video features the title track to … Continue reading New Videos
Middle Brother recently gave us the excellent track Me Me Me, and now here comes another: Middle Brother is (predictably) the title track from the band’s self-titled debut. Middle Brother is the brainchild of Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, John McCauley of Deer Tick and Matthew Vasquez of Delta Spirit, three individuals who have joined forces to create a kind of indie roots supergroup. We are itching to get … Continue reading More from Middle Brother
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