Check Out Poor Remy
Check out folk trio Poor Remy’s excellent new track North Carolina. The track comes off their brand new EP Bitters, which comes out November 12th. Continue reading Check Out Poor Remy
Category: Folk
New Track From Jus Post Bellum
We recently posted the country twang of Gimme That Gun from Jus Post Bellum’s new album Oh July, and it has gone on to become one of our favourite tracks of the moment. They’ve followed it up with another exceptional track, the civil war inspired Abe and Johnny – this is dark, intensely beautiful, and throughly authentic, Americana of the very best kind. Have a listen – … Continue reading New Track From Jus Post Bellum
Running Red Lights – Mulberry Love
Mulberry Love is the excellent debut single from Toronto four-piece Running Red Lights. It is almost six minutes of beautifully contrasting sweet folk, honeyed harmonies, and dark pop – like a musical equivalent of Snow White and that juicy, tempting red apple. You can listen, but you’d better not touch. “Oh she leaves and arrives like the skies of a rolling storm and while away … Continue reading Running Red Lights – Mulberry Love
WALL Becomes Lyla Foy. Signs To Sub Pop
Sub Pop has signed Lyla Foy (formerly known as WALL) to their roster and will release her debut album next year. We were fortunate enough to see her perform an intimate and fragilely lovely show in the hushed surroundings of Austin’s Central Presbyterian Church at SXSW this year. Preceding the album will be the Easy / Head Down single, available from the 19th November as … Continue reading WALL Becomes Lyla Foy. Signs To Sub Pop
Introducing >>> Old Cabin
Yukon based Old Cabin release their self-titled debut LP on the 26th November. Lighthouse, the first single from Old Cabin, is available for free download. Old Cabin is the pseudonym of Jona Barr. In the last three years he has brought his music out of the woods and shared it with new fans across Canadian soil. In 2012, he released a six song EP entitled … Continue reading Introducing >>> Old Cabin
Mad Mackerel’s Massive Monday Round-Up
Time for another big round up of just a few of the many quality tunes that have found their way into our in-box and into our ears. We have not had enough time over the past few weeks to do them proper justice, but we promise all are worth some of your time to get to know them better. Enjoy. First up are Banded Stilts, … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Massive Monday Round-Up
MM Shorts 469: The Hunting Party
The Hunting Party are an indie-folk band from New York. Their EP North was released in October. Reminiscent of smoky backwoods bars, it is a collection of songs of longing, nostalgia, and the uncertainty of both past and future. Download the top-notch single Bobby and stream Poor Proud Fool, the two songs that bookend an excellent EP. Continue reading MM Shorts 469: The Hunting Party
Introducing >>> My Darling Fury
The dreamy soundscapes of My Darling Fury are both haunting and beautiful, reminiscent of acts such as Andrew Bird meets Fleet Foxes meets a bit of Rufus Wainwright. The vocal melodic phrases are long and wide-ranging, placing a strong emphasis on evocative lyrics with a broad emotional span. The use of bowed double bass with effects adds atmosphere and a sometimes psychedelic quality. Two guitarists juxtapose … Continue reading Introducing >>> My Darling Fury
Josh Ritter’s Halloween-themed Evil Eye Video
Just in time for the witching hour on Halloween, we have the video for Josh Ritter’s Evil Eye – a suitable end to the night… Continue reading Josh Ritter’s Halloween-themed Evil Eye Video
Free Halloween Mix 2013
Here is our traditional free Halloween Mix for 2013 – twenty five great tunes and the fourth year we’ve provided a soundtrack for one of the best nights of the year. Download a perfect mix of ghouls, ghosts, spooks, and all manner of assorted monsters…from all genres and the past 40 years. No trick, all treat! Download Gene Vincent – Race With The Devil mp3 … Continue reading Free Halloween Mix 2013
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