Marvellous, experimental folkies Tunng have returned with a new song, their first in four long years. Inspired by Edwin Abbott Abbott’s 1884 book of the same name about a two-dimensional world, Flatland is a track wrapped in their trademark sound of experimental electronics and acoustic instrumentation. They have also announced some live UK dates as well, so check those below and stream the song here. OCTOBER … Continue reading Tunng Return
Pop. 1280 – When No One Cares Speedy Ortiz – Lean In When I Suffer Hiss Golden Messenger – Passing Clouds Willie Breeding – Ride On Snail Mail – Pristine Dead Tongues – Won’t Be Long King Tuff – Thru The Cracks (feat. Jenny Lewis) ESCONDIDO – You’re Not Like Anybody Else Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Ben Littlejohn and Denis Sager, otherwise known as Bent Denim, make glitchy, lush, Americana and dream-indie for the defeated – the kind that envelopes you whole and talks to you like an old friend. They have shared the brief, but exquisitely insular Chasing Catherine, the first track from their forthcoming new album Town and Country. Have a listen. Continue reading Bent Denim – Chasing Catherine
The hazy melancholy and summery guitar swirls of Boony Doon’s self-titled debut album, released early last year, was a delightful discovery. Now the band are back with its follow-up Longwave, a conscious about-face from the sonic experimentation of the first album, and a journey inward. Delicate and spartan, we have the earnest and compassionate title track for you as well as the churning lope of A Lotta … Continue reading New Album From Bonny Doon
Singer songwriter Kevin Devine has shared his new song Kuala Lumpur, which comes off of his split with Craig Finn & The Uptown Controllers. Inspired by a daydream, the energetic strum of the upbeat track reveals a darker side through the lyrics. Stream it below. Devinyl Splits No. 7, is set to be released on March 30th on Bad Timing Records. Continue reading Kevin Devine – Kuala Lumpur
We are muchly looking forward to Simone Felice’s new album The Projector, described as “a handcrafted album of lone guitars echoing in the twilight, nocturnal electronics and woodsy vocals.” The second track from it is The Fawn, and it certainly seems to be living up to the hype – intense, mesmeric and building to an undeniably powerful coda. Listen below. Continue reading Simone Felice – The Fawn
The Decemberists – Once In My Life The Black Lips & The Khan Family – Too Much In Love The Hold Steady – Eureka Flasher – Skim Milk Jess Williamson – I See The White Hinds – The Club Forth Wanderers – Nevermine Gang Of Four – Lucky Courtney Marie Andrews – I’ve Hurt Worse Half Waif – Torches Iron & Wine – Tomorrow On … Continue reading Twelve Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Here is the third track from Dr. Dog’s upcoming, much anticipated, upcoming record Critical Equation. The hazy psychedelia and slow burn of Buzzing In The Light boasts some beautifully layered harmonies and is another massive appetite whetter for the album! Dive in. Continue reading Dr. Dog – Buzzing In The Light
Damien Jurado is an oft-featured, well loved fave on MM, so news of new music from him is always cause to celebrate. The Horizon Just Laughed, is the title of his new record due out May 4th, via Secretly Canadian (pre-order here). An early preview can be heard in the scenic video for warmly elegant first single, Over Rainbows and Rainier. Enjoy! Continue reading Damien Jurado Announces New Album
Portland based band Horse Feathers have announced the release of their forthcoming album Appreciation, out on the 4th May via Kill Rock Stars. It is a mixture of strutting ‘70s-style country-pop, supple soul and folk ballads. The first single from the album is Without Applause. It is a singularly upbeat song which shows off their Northern Soul sensibilities in a swirl of Hammond organ, strings, and horns, while the … Continue reading New Album From Horse Feathers
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