Ruby Force is the musical brainchild of Erin McLaughlin, and her debut album of country and roots rock Evolutionary War is an invitation to listen and engage in her twisted tales of life and love, lost and gained. For fans of Rilo Kiley, Neko Case or even Cat Power, check out Church And State and Ode to Vic Chesnutt below. Buy from Bandcamp here. Continue reading MM Shorts 965: Ruby Force
White Castle Creek Mother is the second single from the self-titled sophomore album by Joseph Childress. We’ve already shared Virginia Bound and on the new single his acoustic guitar and vocals hang in the air with such intimacy that you feel that he’s playing in a small room just for you. Have a listen. The album is out on the 10th October via Empty Cellar Records … Continue reading Another From Joseph Childress
The beguiling I’m A Man marks the return of Morgan Nagler’s Whispertown – it is the title track from her upcoming record out at the start of September, and the follow-up to 2012’s Parallel. It is a stripped back acoustic album, set in a naturally psychedelic world. Whispertown is the latest iteration of the unique vision of Nagler. What was once The Whispertown 2000 has morphed … Continue reading Whispertown – I’m A Man
One of the true greats… Continue reading RIP Glenn Campbell
The War On Drugs – Pain Dream Syndicate – Glide Flat Worms – Motorbike Weaves – #53 Elijah Ocean – Bad Dreams Billy Bragg – King Tide And The Sunny Day Flood Hamilton Leithauser – Road To Nowhere (Talking Heads cover) Hand Habits – Yr Heart SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave SaveSaveSaveSave SaveSave Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard (Last) Week
Founding member of the wonderful Mekons and also the Waco Brothers, Jon Langford’s new album Four Lost Souls was recorded in The Shoals, Alabama with members of the Swampers in just four dark days following the U.S. election. It is a record of pure Americana, not just because of where it was recorded or who played on it, but because it is beyond the news … Continue reading New Album From Jon Langford
The marvellous Micah P. Hinson has shared new track Oh, Spaceman, taken from his new album Presents The Holy Strangers, out on Full Time Hobby on 8th September. He’ll also be playing a lot of dates in the UK and Ireland in the autumn. About the song, he says “It was the first song I wrote for my boy, Wiley Tex, after he was born, … Continue reading More From Micah P. Hinson & UK Tour
David Nance, Omaha veteran of warble and hiss, returns with Negative Boogie, his new concoction of chug, throb and greasy swagger. Amongst the tracks is this cracked, nerve shredding cover of Merle Haggard’s Silver Wings. Try it on for size… Continue reading MM Shorts 959: David Nance
Ian Felice – Kingdom Of Dreams Torres – Three Futures Together PANGEA – Money On It Oh Sees – Animated Violence Prism Tats – Brainwaves A. Savage – Winter In The South Protomartyr – A Private Understanding Beaches – Void Sloan Peterson – Rats Speedy Ortiz – Screen Gem DIIV – Cow (Sparklehorse cover) Continue reading Eleven Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Compared to Townes Van Zandt, Jackson C. Frank, Jason Molina, and Bob Dylan (his biggest influence), Joseph Childress’ emotionally charged voice captivates over guitar playing that ranges from delicate finger-style to furious strumming. Drawing inspiration from his close relationships and the wild nature of the American west, the tracks on his new self-titled album are borne from his most recent adventures working on a cattle … Continue reading MM Shorts 958: Joseph Childress
The Mad Mackerel 