Free Sampler from William Fitzsimmons

Former mental health therapist turned songwriter William Fitzsimmons is a superb musician and lyricist – his music ranges from the stark and acoustic to the voluminous and electronic, but irrespective of the style or approach his songs are accessible, poignant, thought-provoking and rich in imagery and message. Last year’s critically acclaimed fourth album, Gold In the Shadow, has now been released as a Deluxe version, which includes … Continue reading Free Sampler from William Fitzsimmons

New Album From D.B. Rouse

Following on from our introduction to the restless wanderings of folk troubadour D.B. Rouse back in November, he has released a new album Meal-Ticket and it is available for free download from his Bandcamp page here. If you need any persuading avail yourself of a couple of tracks below: both are fine examples of his unique view of the world married to a sharp lyrical … Continue reading New Album From D.B. Rouse

New Track From Brother Gruesome

A little less than a year ago we posted a track from the superbly named Brother Gruesome so it was a pleasant surprise to receive an e-mail from the band with details of a new track, 5AM, which they have made available for free download from their Bandcamp page. Apparently a full length album is in the pipeline, which they have been recording in New … Continue reading New Track From Brother Gruesome

Mad Mackerel Recommends…Bonesetters

We are thoroughly enjoying the uptempo blend of indie rock and folk that is the domain of the Bonesetters. Debut album Savages was finally released last month after being much delayed following the demise of previous label Mossback Records. A successful Kickstarter campaign meant it finally saw the light of day albeit a few months late. The wait appears very much worth it though on … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Bonesetters

Introducing…The Slytest

The Slytest, consisting of young Swedes Dan Axelsson and Simon Larsson profess to have had a fascination for American music pretty much since birth. On this, their first EP they let this fascination take a couple of different shapes – from the Tom Petty sounding guitars of Who You Are to the Ryan Adams style duet Where Did You Go To Sleep Last Night?. The band also … Continue reading Introducing…The Slytest

Introducing…Farrar, Johnson, Parker and Yames

Not that they should need much introducing really as together they make up a kind of Americana supergroup. Jay Farrar (Son Volt, Gob Iron, Uncle Tupelo), Will Johnson (Centro-matic, South San Gabriel), Anders Parker (Varnaline, Gob Iron) and Yim Yames (My Morning Jacket, Monsters of Folk) have delivered New Multitudes, an intimate interpretation of American icon and musical legend Woody Guthrie’s previously unrecorded lyrics. Under … Continue reading Introducing…Farrar, Johnson, Parker and Yames

New From Damon Moon & The Whispering Drifters

We have been fans of Damon Moon & The Whispering Drifters and their bold, experimental take on Americana for a while now. So it was good to discover the band’s second LP entitled Lungs, Dirt, & Dreams (which was recorded in a cabin on a mountain near Tiger, GA.) will be released on February 21st via Adair Park Recordings. Moon says of the record, “The whole idea of … Continue reading New From Damon Moon & The Whispering Drifters

MM Shorts 77: Shearwater

Here is another track to see the light of day from Shearwater’s forthcoming Sub Pop album Animal Joy. You As You Were is another galloping, impassioned tune and based on this and Breaking The Yearlings, the early signs for the album are certainly enormously promising. Pre-order the album here. Download Shearwater – You As You Were mp3 (from Animal Joy) Download Shearwater – Breaking The … Continue reading MM Shorts 77: Shearwater

Free EPs from The Delta Spirit

MM faves The Delta Spirit will be releasing their new, self-titled album on March 13th. To warm everyone up they’ve made two previous EPs, their 2005 debut I Think I’ve Found It and most recent offering, The Waits Room available for free download via Noisetrade. Grab a taste from each below or just head over here to get both. Download The Delta Spirit – When … Continue reading Free EPs from The Delta Spirit