Video Round Up
Something for the weekend sir? Why yes, a selection of excellent new music videos please. Certainly sir. Will these suffice? . . . . . . . . . . Continue reading Video Round Up
Category: Folk
Twenty Songs You Should Have Heard This Week (Part 1)
A bumper round up this week – new songs from The Decemberists, Steve Earle & The Dukes, Saintseneca, the mighty Killing Joke, cover songs from Iron & Wine and Okkervil River and plenty more besides. The Decemberists – Why Would I Now? Saintseneca – River Alela Diane & Ryan Francesconi – Shapeless Killing Joke – I Am The Virus The Lovely Eggs – Goofing’ Around (In Lancashire) … Continue reading Twenty Songs You Should Have Heard This Week (Part 1)
Introducing >>> Boroughs
In the span of less than a year, Boroughs have become one of Southern California’s most exciting and sought after Americana roots musical collectives. The four-piece blends elements of country rock, gritty folk and soulful Americana reminiscent of the likes of some of the very best in the genre – think early Neil Young, Ryan Adams, and Wilco. With poignant stories of heartbreak, confusion and … Continue reading Introducing >>> Boroughs
Nickel In The Jukebox (Vol 2)
Our second collection of ten new tunes for you to spin and decide… hit or miss? The Yawpers – Deacon Brodie (RIYL: Biker blues, MC5, Blue Cheer) . Tedo Stone – By Your Side (RIYL: Fuzzy guitar rock, T Rex, Dinosaur Jr) . Alberta Cross – Ghost Of Santa Fe (RIYL: Southern rock, My Morning Jacket, Crazy Horse) . Flora Cash – This Breeze (RIYL: Folk, … Continue reading Nickel In The Jukebox (Vol 2)
Mad Mackerel Recommends… Kodiak Deathbeds
It is probably fair to say that The Cave Singers, Black Mountain and Lightning Dust are all bands that would feature prominently in an all time MM Best of list, and all have given us some of our favourite live shows that we’ve ever seen. So it is a joy to discover Kodiak Deathbeds, not as one might guess a punk or hardcore industrial noise … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… Kodiak Deathbeds
Introducing >>> Yeti Love
Yeti Love are a folk duo who see the genre as the punk music of the modern age. Using their lyrics to address the ills of today’s society, they are an issue driven pair with a whimsical side, as evidenced by their name. Previous single Lonely Road saw them establish a hybrid sound which they call ‘alt-rogue-folk-rock’. This unique approach is further developed with new … Continue reading Introducing >>> Yeti Love
MM Shorts 770: The Lion And The Wolf
The Lion And The Wolf, aka Tom George, has announced his second release, a special 7 inch storm grey vinyl, My Fathers Eyes, limited to 250 copies. You can hear the b-side, Bar Stools from it below. His dejected, yet hopeful songs coupled with truthful and earnest vocals have seen him building up audiences all over Europe. This track is inspired by a drunken walk home, a kicked down … Continue reading MM Shorts 770: The Lion And The Wolf
Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Another cracking week of new tunes from the likes of Wand, Girl Band, Childbirth and Phil Cook amongst others. Wand – Dungeon Dropper Guards – Devil’s Haircut (Beck cover) Yung – God Childbirth – Since When Are You Gay? Girl Band – Pears For Lunch Rats On Rafts – Powder Monkeys Whalers – Death Drive Psychic Blood – Waves Will Kill You Phil Cook – … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
New From Jeffrey Lewis
Anti-folk hero Jeffrey Lewis is back with a new record. Manhattan is his seventh studio album, and his first since 2011’s A Turn In The Dream-Songs. Whilst the album is named after, and inspired by, New York, the city of which Lewis is a lifelong resident, it is done so in a way that links his wryly detached observations of his hometown to his emotionally rich and scalpel sharp … Continue reading New From Jeffrey Lewis
Nickel In The Jukebox…
New regular feature (maybe). Ten tunes. Hit or miss? You choose… Animal Omen – Dirty Air (RIYL: Psych-rock, Blue Oyster Cult, Modest Mouse) . Pony Time – Really Nice Guys (RIYL: Garage rock, Fleetwood Mac) . Gun Outfit – Gotta Wanna (RIYL: Desert blues, Giant Sand, Other Lives) . The Folk Today Project – The Reason For Living (RIYL: Protest songs, Pete Seeger, Joni Mitchell) . Art … Continue reading Nickel In The Jukebox…
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