Amen Dunes will release a new EP on January 20th. Cowboy Worship features expanded editions of four tracks from Love, a new version of Lezzy Head from 2011’s Through Donkey Jaw, and a stunning cover of This Mortal Coil’s rendition of Song to the Siren played as a duet with virtuoso guitarist Ben Greenberg (aka Hubble & alumni member of The Men). Sound good? Od … Continue reading Amen Dunes New EP & Song To The Siren Cover
Here is another track from banjo wielding duo The Lowest Pair’s sophomore LP, The Sacred Heart Sessions. Howl is a slow, beguiling ramble through the late night conversations of wolves and is simply gorgeous. . Continue reading The Lowest Pair – Howl
Stomping good time alt-folkies Ringlefinch have just released their first Christmas single, Ringle All The Way, a sort of “hot alt-folk meets Eastern-European jazz” take on a traditional Christmas tune. It is a tale of hopes, symbols, and one girl’s dream of a traditional Christmas in a modern world… and there’s even a squirrel playing the trumpet in the video. . . Continue reading Festive Post No 2: Ringlefinch
Here are our selections of new tunes from this week that you really ought to have heard by now. 1. Sleater-Kinney – Surface Envy 2. The Soft Moon – Black 3. Elephant Micah – Slow Time Vultures 4. Strand of Oaks – Alex Chilton (Replacements cover) 5. The Dodos – Goodbyes And Endings . . . . . Continue reading Five Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Tragically it has been announced that Nick Talbot aka Gravenhurst has passed away aged just 37. His record label Warp said, “We are shocked and saddened to share the news that Nick Talbot aka Gravenhurst has passed away aged 37. An immensely talented singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and journalist, he will be hugely missed. Nick’s family and friends request privacy at this difficult time.” Chris T … Continue reading RIP Nick Talbot AKA Gravenhurst
To us, a name like Bat Manors sounds like they should be a punk band. Far from it, Cabin 4 is a lovely example of the Utah band’s pastorally tinged chamber folk, that is as intricate as it is subtle. Have a listen. It comes from debut long player Literally Weird. . Continue reading MM Shorts 639: Bat Manors
Butch Walker has unveiled another track from his seventh studio album Afraid of Ghosts, coming out on the 3rd February via Dangerbird Records in the US and Lojinx in the UK/Europe. Bed On Fire is a dark epic country infused ballad of tortured love. It has a haunting production style, incredible swelling strings and a scorching lead guitar solo which all ends in a chill-inducing distorted crescendo. It follows … Continue reading Butch Walker – Afraid Of Ghosts
Bloodlet is the first single from Munroe’s debut EP, set for release in February on Hidden Pony. It is a chilling folk-noir ballad steeped in Southern Gothic creepiness…listen to the most hypnotic, disconcerting, and compelling two minutes you’ll spend all day. Right up MM’s street. Stream/download it below. . Continue reading MM Shorts 635: Munroe – Bloodlet
Soulful, folk troubadour Nathaniel Rateliff will release a new six-track EP in January titled Closer. Have a listen to the title track that is a perfectly judged exercise in sparsely beautiful, yet genuinely emotive, songwriting that uses the seasons as a metaphor for the ups and downs of a relationship. . Continue reading New EP From Nathaniel Rateliff
A plethora of excellent videos have hit our in-box recently and here is a small selection which are well worth hitting play on – from stoned out psychedelia to bleak nihilistic punk rock by way of traditional British folk, classic Americana and infectious indie rock. So dive into musical films from Side Saddle, The Wands, Caddywhompus, WATERS, The Unthanks and Bad Breeding. . . . … Continue reading Video Round Up
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