It appears Winston Yellen, the creative force behind Nightbeds, has taken a slightly different sonic direction from 2013’s excellent Country Sleep album. The first new track in a good while is Me Liquor And God and emphasises even further the more ambient electronic side that was always present, without sacrificing any of his unique vocal delivery. Intrigued? Have a listen. . Continue reading New From Nightbeds
Here is a selection of eight new music videos that have caught our eye, and ears, recently. There’s some creepy and weird stuff in there too – freaky clowns, burning dolls houses, epileptic horses, sacrifices… So dig in to offerings from Circa Waves, Maryleigh Roohan, Alex G, Whistlejacket, Sean Grant & The Wolfgang, Guts Club, Steel Trees, and Green Gerry. . . . . . … Continue reading Video Round-Up
A perfect follow-up to our earlier post about BETS, and continuing a theme of female led indie-pop, we have Thea & The Wild for you. Thea Glenton Raknes is from Norway, (which given the Mackerel’s familial connections is always a good start) where she is already well established as a songwriter, lyricist, frontwoman, and now as a producer. With her project Thea & The Wild, she produces … Continue reading Introducing… Thea & The Wild
And so we bring our round up of favourite songs, albums, covers, and guilty pleasures to a close with the final “best of” post, Mad Mackerel’s own top twenty. 20 Kye Alfred Hillig – My Young Love Was As Blind As Ray Charles And Half As Cold As Heat . 19 Parquet Courts – Black And White . 18 Jamie T – The Prophet . 17 … Continue reading Best of the Year: Mad Mackerel’s Top Twenty
Our penultimate offering comes in the shape of Mrs Mackerel’s favourite songs of 2014… …I think, being a fish of some advancing years now, I know what I like – but at least that ranges quite widely (she says, defiantly). As usual, though, I’m late to deadline, so without further pontification or procrastination, here are my favourite songs of 2014. 20. War On Drugs – … Continue reading Best of the Year: Mrs Mackerel’s Top Twenty
20) Natural Child – Dancin’ With Wolves . 19) Hamilton Leithauser – 11 O’Clock Friday Night . 18) Faces On Film – Percy . 17) Early Winters – A Thing For You . 16) Sleaford Mods – Routine Dean . 15) Eels – Mistakes of My Youth . 14) Chimes – Total Sunflower . 13) Dust From A 1000 Yrs – Smoke Em Up . … Continue reading Best Of The Year – Chris T Popper’s Top Twenty
Los Angeles Police Department (aka Ryan Pollie) generated a lot of buzz this summer with the release of his self-titled debut album, full as it was of plaintive, whispered nuggets of casually strummed yet wholly affecting dreamy indie pop and rock. A pleasure then to have his melancholic take on Christmas classic Oh Holy Night. Have a listen. . Continue reading Festive Post No 15: Los Angeles Police Department
Milwaukee’s Field Report has released a new seasonal track titled On Christmas Eve. It starts with the tale of a car crash and finishes in a wholly more existential space and is well worth two minutes of your listening time… . Continue reading Festive Post No 14: Field Report
Day three of our countdown – tracks 60 through to 41 of our favourite songs of the year. 60 Cate Le Bon – He’s Leaving . 59 Jamie T – The Prophet . 58 Mark Lanegan Band – Sad Lover . 57 The Districts – Funeral Beds . 56 The Amazing Snakeheads – Here It Comes Again . 55 Sleaford Mods – Routine Dean . … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Favourite Songs Of 2014: 60-41
Taking a break from the countdown of our favourite 100 songs of the year to bring you five new excellent videos from some MM faves – Hurray For The Riff Raff (who will be featuring in the top 100 shortly), Fat White Family, Cheatahs, Mini Mansions and an excellent live video from Dr. Dog. Enjoy. . . . . . Continue reading New Videos: Hurray For The Riff Raff || Fat White Family || Cheatahs || Dr. Dog || Mini Mansions
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