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Mad Mackerel Recommends… Snowblind Traveler

On his latest album Confederate Burial, Snowblind Traveler, aka Long Island born songwriter Matt Dorrien, plays the song of the common man. His music is inspired by the rolling expanse of middle America, the fog and lichen draped cathedral of redwoods of the northwest, the lulling whisper of a New England blizzard, the sorely disappointed, the dearly loved, the true and honest, those who are … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… Snowblind Traveler

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Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Music

(At Last) A Ted Hawkins Tribute Album

Back in the 1980s when I first moved out of home and into a shared house, our days and nights were soundtracked for a long time by the wonderful Ted Hawkins. Largely overlooked in the States, he became hugely popular overseas later in his lifetime, but now, Cold and Bitter Tears: The Song of Ted Hawkins, (out on 23rd October on Austin-based Eight 30 Records), marks … Continue reading (At Last) A Ted Hawkins Tribute Album

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Elyse Weinberg – Greasepaint Smile

We’re loving this track, City Of The Angels from Elyse Weinberg’s previously unreleased 1969 album Greasepaint Smile. It was the planned follow up to her well received debut Elyse, but due to financial difficulties at the label it never saw the light of day and as the 1960s were closing their doors, the bright lights began to dim and she quietly walked away. Informed by her astrological study … Continue reading Elyse Weinberg – Greasepaint Smile

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Virginia Sook / Lake Michigan Split Cassette

Brisbane’s Virginia Sook are teaming up for a split release with Lake Michigan from the UK. Featuring two tracks each from both acts, this will be released on cassette on Ruined Smile in Brisbane, and Wolf Town DIY in the UK. Virginia Sook’s two songs complement Lindsay Roser’s haunting vocals and harp with delicate, folky acoustics and percussion, and are a perfect match for the … Continue reading Virginia Sook / Lake Michigan Split Cassette

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Eleven Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

Time once again for the weekly collection of new releases in one convenient package for you. This week it is lucky eleven… . 1. Ezra Furman – I Can Change (LCD Soundsystem cover) 2. Potty Mouth – Cherry Picking 3. Israel Nash – Strangers 4. Beach Slang – Bad Art & Weirdo Ideas 5. Widowspeak – Dead Love (so Still) 6. The Ukiah Drag – … Continue reading Eleven Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

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MM Shorts 755: Brady Enslen

Small town prairie life is the heart and soul of Brady Enslen‘s music. His songs and lyrics embody the nostalgic simplicity of growing up in rural Alberta; his steady-going guitar playing and accessible melodies create a backdrop for lyrics that are honest and meaningful. Debut album Beautiful Things is songs from the road, of love and innocence, trains, geography and whiskey. Have a listen to lead … Continue reading MM Shorts 755: Brady Enslen

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Introducing >>> Julien Baker

Stripped-back and raw with emotion, Sprained Ankle is an intimate and exquisite debut from nineteen year-old Julien Baker. It was written following her move from Memphis to Murfreesboro for college. Away from her family and close friends writing proved to be a creative, cathartic outlet for her loneliness. The resultant songs are confessional yet accessible, unsparingly honest yet deeply heartening – and filled with tales … Continue reading Introducing >>> Julien Baker

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More From Kyle Cox

We loved Kyle Cox’s recent cover of the Rolling Stones’ classic Sympathy For The Devil and now he is shortly about to release a new EP that collects up some of his B-sides. The first single from it, which he describes as “real ethereal and sombre with a big build at the end“, is called I Ain’t Been Lonely, Until I Met You. Listen below. . Continue reading More From Kyle Cox

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New Album From Jeffrey Foucault

Salt As Wolves, the title of the new album from Jeffrey Foucault is a line from Othello describing boldness; a fitting title to frame a record of blues played bold and loosely, without rehearsal or cant. With his fifth collection of original songs Foucault continues to quietly build a deep, resonant catalogue of songs about love, memory, God, desire, wilderness and loss. The first track available … Continue reading New Album From Jeffrey Foucault

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New Video: Kalle Mattson – Avalanche

Kalle Mattson’s video for Avalanche was filmed in one day on a sound stage in Toronto. The video features Mattson faithfully recreating the iconic covers of 35 classic albums that influenced his work including Ramones’ Ramones, Jay Z’s The Blueprint, Elliott Smith’s Figure 8, The Clash’s London Calling and many more. Watch it below. . . Continue reading New Video: Kalle Mattson – Avalanche

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