MM Shorts 256: Another From Crushed Out

We posted a few weeks ago about Crushed Out (formerly Boom Chick) and their explosive hit of surf-garage momentum and rock & roll. Their debut full-length, Want to Give, is out on November 6 on the band’s own Cool Clear Water Records. Here is a second track from it, the primal Push Down & Twist. Download Crushed Out – Push Down & Twist mp3 (from … Continue reading MM Shorts 256: Another From Crushed Out

Mad Mackerel’s Best of the Month: October 2012

Our monthy round up of the best new tunes we’ve posted and a few brand new ones too. More than 30 tunes to set you up for the weekend. Enjoy. Wooden Wand – Southern Colorado Song Another brilliant example of our favourite, prolific troubadour’s storytelling prowess. a Download The Growl – With The Sharp End Of A Trowel mp3 (from Cleaver Lever EP) Soaked in the authentic … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best of the Month: October 2012

More From RTB2

RTB2 released their album 2 yesterday and to mark the moment they have given away a second track from the record, the simply named 32. It is more manic urgency borrowed from Detroit punk, rhythmic precision with Memphis roots, and sprawling art-rock aspirations that span prog, ambient and even math rock. Jerk yourself around! Visit their Bandcamp page here. Download RTB2 – 32 mp3 (from 2) Continue reading More From RTB2

A (Belated) Round Up

We missed these recently. You shouldn’t! First up are three tracks from Castle Face’s new re-imagining of the Velvet Underground & Nico album to celebrate 45 years since that seminal release. It features previous MM alumni The Fresh & Onlys, Burnt Ones, and Thee Oh Sees amongst others – and is limited to just 1,000 copies, on banana yellow vinyl with original art by another MM fave David … Continue reading A (Belated) Round Up