1. Grouper – Call Across Rooms 2. Bass Drum Of Death – For Blood 3. Girlpool – Jane 4. The Hussy – EZ/PZ 5. Kevin Morby – Parade 6. Parquet Courts – This Is Happening Now 7. King Tuff – Headbanger . . . . . . . . Continue reading Seven Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
With a band name like Vagina Town, you might expect some basic, frenetic punk rock would be on the menu, but this is so much better than that. A 7″ single via the Kythibong label delivers the freneticism all right, but allied to a sharp ear for rhythm and melody that recalls classic garage sleaze, rockabilly rebels and a touch of the Cramps. Perhaps it is … Continue reading MM Shorts 610: Vagina Town
Formed in early 2013 through a mutual love for noise rock, punk and krautrock, USA Nails will release their debut long player, Sonic Moist in November via Smalltown America. With stripped back pulsating grooves, riffs and percussion married to a resolutely lo-fi sound, the influences of Neu, Sonic Youth, The Jesus Lizard and the Stooges are all present and correct. Check out Sometimes I’d Rather See … Continue reading MM Shorts 608: USA Nails
1. Iceage – Forever 2. King Tuff – Danger In The Dark 3. Modest Mouse – White Lies, Yellow Teeth 4. Foxygen – Cosmic Vibrations 5. Purling Hiss – Forcefield Of Solitude . . . . . . Continue reading Five Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Known for their howling vocals, pounding drums, and swaggering bass lines, check out the new single Do It to Me from Nashville-based, psych-grunge-rock trio The Grayces, taken from their forthcoming sophomore album Westing, out on October 14th. . Continue reading MM Shorts 606: The Grayces
Pink Mountaintops’ brilliant Get Back is one of our favourite records of the year and the band have released a new video for album track Shakedown. It tells the story of a not-so-typical commute through Los Angeles. The video floats through a headphone fueled dreamland full of arcade video games, roller skating, mixed drinks and kiddie pools. It stars Mandy-Lyn Antoniou and features a guest … Continue reading New Video: Pink Mountaintops – Shakedown
Portland’s The Shivas have announced the release of their fourth LP, You Know What To Do, out October 28th on Olympia-based label K and on cassette via Burger Records. Having drawn comparisons to bands like Thee Oh Sees and Black Lips, The Shivas blend elements of surf-pop, garage-rock, and good old fashioned rock ‘n’ roll, dousing their hook-filled melodies with a healthy dose of reverb. … Continue reading The Shivas – Manson Girls
Asheville-based garage rockers The Tills release their new six-track EP today, capturing smoldering definitive versions of songs upon which the band have built their raucously fun reputation. The vinyl 7” features 4 songs as well as a digital download card offering two additional tracks. Check out the catchy, garage-pop classic-in-waiting Gee Golly below. Continue reading MM Shorts 602: The Tills
Having already posted Cinnamon, the lead track from the Dirty Nil’s latest single, we now have the B side for your aural delight. Check out the equally raw and bruising Guided By Vices. Visit their Bandcamp page here, or order the vinyl from Fat Wreck Records here. . Continue reading The Dirty Nil – Guided By Vices
1. Thurston Moore – The Best Day 2. Hiss Golden Messenger – Mahogany Dread 3. Wampire – Wizard Staff 4. Twilight Sad – There’s A Girl In The Corner 5. Dinosaur Feathers – Zeitgeist 6. Terror Pigeon! – Girl! 7. Tyrannosaurus Dead – Local Bullies 8. King Tuff – Black Moon Spell . . . . . . . . . Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
The Mad Mackerel 