New Video From Jolie Holland
All Those Girls comes from Jolie Holland’s excellent new album Pint Of Blood (Anti- Records). a Visit her website here. Continue reading New Video From Jolie Holland
Category: Folk
Truck Festival – In Pictures
The sun shone, the bands played, and, as ever, a good time was had by all. Roll on Truck Festival 2012. Download Richmond Fontaine – The Boyfriends mp3 (from We Used To Think The Freeway Sounded Like A River) Download Cashier No. 9 – Lost At Sea mp3 (from To The Death Of Fun) Download Pete & The Pirates – Mr Understanding mp3 (from Little Death) Download … Continue reading Truck Festival – In Pictures
Introducing…Bigbee of the Whitetree
Some songs are perfect for sitting around the campfire, enjoying the company of friends and contemplating the interconnectedness of the universe. Beautiful (Peyote Version), the first song from Bigbee of the Whitetree’s upcoming Fairytale Dust, is one of those songs for a good reason. Bigbee has lived in some amazing places, coastal California, a geodesic dome in Joshua Tree National Park and most recently on … Continue reading Introducing…Bigbee of the Whitetree
Introducing…Case Studies
Both Mrs Mackerel and I were much saddened by the recent demise of duo the Dutchess & The Duke. Over the two albums they released together their special brand of folk harmonies and brilliant lyrical wordplay was a consistent joy to listen to. The first new activity to rise from these ashes is Case Studies, a new project from Jesse Lortz (aka The Duke), and his … Continue reading Introducing…Case Studies
Big Hitters Round Up
A few of the big hitters and bloggers favourites have released tracks lately. Here’s our round up in case you’ve missed any. Download St Vincent – Surgeon mp3 (from Strange Mercy) Download Girls – Vomit mp3 (from Father, Son, Holy Ghost) Download The War On Drugs – Come To The City mp3 (from Slave Ambient) Download M83 – Midnight City mp3 (from Midnight City) Download Twin Sister … Continue reading Big Hitters Round Up
Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Dreaming Spires
It seems entirely appropriate to post today about Oxford’s The Dreaming Spires – formed as they are by Truck Festival founders Robin and Joe Bennett. The band have already been getting critical acclaim for their debut single Everything All The Time, which is officially released on Monday. They are headlining Truck tomorrow night in what will inevitably be a legendary performance. We will be there. … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Dreaming Spires
Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (22nd July)
After a brief absence last week, of which a lot was lost to a rather brilliant book I was enjoying (Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter); some of it was lost travelling from A to B to C to… Z; some of it to failing technology, and some of it to failing memory. Gained a little perspective on some matters and caught sight of a little light … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (22nd July)
Truck Festival – Free Download Mix
Tomorrow sees the start of the marvellous Truck Festival near Oxford. We went last year and had a brilliant time and are thoroughly looking forward to this year’s event where the line-up includes Gruff Rhys, Graham Coxon, Saint Etienne, John Grant, The Young Knives, Edwyn Collins, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, The Duke & The King, Tunng, Justin Townes Earle, Alessi’s Ark, Sea Of Bees, Pete & … Continue reading Truck Festival – Free Download Mix
Introducing…Rhubarb Whiskey
Alcohol soaked, southern Gothic murder ballads are the order of the day from Rhubarb Whiskey and their new album Cautionary Tales. Stories are told with a flourish and a touch of the theatrical using mandolin, guitar, accordion, fiddle and upright bass. Mixing classic American folk songs with a gypsy punk ethic works wonderfully well and chief among the highlights is a unique tale of bears and … Continue reading Introducing…Rhubarb Whiskey
Roadside Graves Album Out Today
MM faves, Jersey’s Roadside Graves release their new LP We Can Take Care of Ourselves, inspired by S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, today via Autumn Tone Records. We’ve already given you a taste through the superb Love Me More, and to mark the album release the band have made a second track, Double Feature available for your edification and enjoyment. Buy the album here. Download The … Continue reading Roadside Graves Album Out Today
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