We are lucky to live on the edge of the Cotswolds and on the fringes of the beautiful Cornbury Park Estate. Previously it was home to the Cornbury Festival, which was unfortunate in, for a few years, consistently having the worst musical line-up you could contrive to put together. It was a source of constant disappointment to us. However, last year the Cornbury Festival thankfully … Continue reading Live Review: Wilderness Festival (Day 1)
It is that time again – another free mix from the fine folk at Insound, available only for the next few days. This one includes thirteen tasty cuts from, amongst others, Slug Guts, Ariel Pink, Grasscut, Lightning Love, Bearcat and Fergus + Geronimo. Head here to grab the whole thing for free, or check out a couple of our choices below from Poor Moon and a stormer … Continue reading MM Shorts 205: It’s Insound Mixtape Time Again
Wisconsin’s excellently spooky Americana duo Blessed Feathers return with a new release, Peaceful Beasts In An Ocean Of Weeds on 9th October. It will be available as hand-numbered, limited-edition digital vinyl discs and all pre-orders of the album will receive a free copy of the new Summer/Fall 2012 issue of frontman Donivan Berube’s literary zine, Sleeping in a Torn Quilt / Dreaming of Gold. The forthcoming issue … Continue reading New From Blessed Feathers
Conner Youngblood has released a new ‘single’ from forthcoming album Sketches Pt. 2, which is released on the 28th August. It is our first real introduction to him, and The Warpath is a imaginative blend of folk and electronics that combine into a genre-bending, ultra-smooth whole, topped off by his laid-back nonchalant vocal that fits the mood perfectly. Grab it below. Visit his Facebook page … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Conner Youngblood
American folkies Dark Dark Dark will release their new album Who Needs Who on 1st October in the UK via Melodic. They will also be heading out on a big UK tour in support. Single, and taster track Tell Me is a gorgeously melancholic, piano led lament for a lost lover and bodes extremely well for the full album. Have a listen, check the tour … Continue reading New Album & Tour From Dark Dark Dark
Blood Rushing is the title of the forthcoming album from Josephine Foster, which will be released on trusty Fire Records on 18th September. Lead track Child of God is a perfect showcase for her enchanting, uniquely swooping vocals while partner Victor Herrero’s guitar provides consummate accompaniment. The record also features the talents of Paz Lenchantin (The Entrance Band), Heather Trost (A Hawk and a Hacksaw) and … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Josephine Foster
After another clumsy week in which thankfully no animals or children were hurt in the making of, I have managed to emerge unscathed physically, but sadly not so the bank balance… A lovely visit from nephew Harry is restorative and exhausting in equal measures. Exhausting managing four sprats, an over-affectionate hound, two cats (one that should be six feet under and not still crapping in … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (3rd August)
Tiny Birds have a new single out for free, which comes in advance of a new EP the band are currently working on. Bread And Pickle is a typically melodic slice of their indie-folk with peculiarly British lyrics about pickles, being pickled and vomiting, but hey who doesn’t love bread and pickle? a Continue reading MM Shorts 201: Tiny Birds
You know the score. Some of our favourite downloads from the past month neatly parcelled up into one tasty mix and decorated with a few new tunes too. Nearly forty in all. Jump in! Download Wye Oak – Spiral mp3 (from Adult Swim Singles Series) A change of approach and tempo from experimental folkies Download Unnatural Helpers – Hate Your Teachers mp3 (from Land Grab) Raging. Ferocious. Punk Download … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: July 2012
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