Category: Folk
Introducing >>> Screen Gems
Screen Gems are a new band to us, but we were told about this track Jazz Records by the wonderful Savaging Spires who produced it, so we knew it would be worth a listen. In typical fashion, all they revealed was “London / Washington DC based band. Recorded in Stoke Newington, London. In a studio surrounded by massive foxes roaming the streets with narrowed eyes that … Continue reading Introducing >>> Screen Gems
MM Shorts 181: Another From Ivan & Alyosha
Following our post a couple of days ago about their free EP of demo tracks from forthcoming album, All The Times We Had, Ivan & Alyosha have now debuted the title track (which also features the vocals of Aimee Mann) as the first ‘proper’ track from the album. It is beautifully simple and melodic and tells a bittersweet tale of goodbye. Download Ivan & Alyosha … Continue reading MM Shorts 181: Another From Ivan & Alyosha
Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (22nd June)
Hello! Swum out of hiding for a brief frisson on a Friday. This week saw Big Sair and I take to the open road once more and try and find our way to old London Town. And so we began by chanting the gospel according to Big Sair: what’s said in the car, stays in the car. I like that. Off we shot, with Doris … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (22nd June)
Free Ivan & Alyosha EP
Ivan & Alyosha are the latest to offer a free sample of their wares via NoiseTrade. Their EP is called The Cabin Sessions and features four demos of tracks that will appear on their forthcoming debut album All The Times We Had. It is a good opportunity to get a flavour of the new record after all the buzz that their excellent Fathers Be Kind … Continue reading Free Ivan & Alyosha EP
Thursday Means Six of the Best
A few new releases on the radar and well worth some ear-time we think. We have a new single from Van Pierszalowski aka Waters following on from his excellent debut album Out In The Light last year, If Only is another quality slice of psych-pop with added fuzz. Download Waters – If Only mp3 (from If Only Single) After a four year hiatus, Cat Power has a new album, … Continue reading Thursday Means Six of the Best
Video of the Day: The Giving Tree Band
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MM Shorts 179: New From Strand Of Oaks
Picked this up from the excellent Hear Ya blog, and as it was about Timothy Showalter, better known as Strand Of Oaks (and a big MM fave), we figured it was well worth a re-post. This is Maureen’s, the first taste of his forthcoming album Dark Shores, the follow-up to the outstanding Pope Killdragon. Apparently this album is going to rock out more – the Beatles … Continue reading MM Shorts 179: New From Strand Of Oaks
Video of the Day: First Aid Kit
a Download First Aid Kit – The Lion’s Roar mp3 (from The Lion’s Roar) Taken down under DMCA notice due to some retarded fuckwit not knowing the song was given away as a free download everywhere. Contact us first you muppet and we’ll show you the authorisation we have to post. Anyway, you can get it via Soundcloud instead. a Continue reading Video of the Day: First Aid Kit
New EP From Salesman
Salesman have released a new EP this week titled Wasp, containing six more tracks of their off kilter, somewhat warped take on Americana and desert country folk flavoured with a healthy dollop of psychedelia and no little experimentation. The songs are provocative, nothing if not a little unsettling, and are guaranteed to push listeners a little out of their comfort zones. All in a good … Continue reading New EP From Salesman
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