New Single From Wild Smiles

Wild Smiles will release their debut album, Always Tomorrow, on Sunday Best Recordings on 27th October. The fast-rising trio, comprising brothers Chris and Joe Peden with drummer Ben Cook, have also released their new single, Never Wanted This, today. Taking in elements of Beach Boys surf pop, Velvet Underground drones, Jesus & Mary Chain low-fi garage clatter and Nirvana filth, they manage to concoct a … Continue reading New Single From Wild Smiles

May McDonough & Company – bullyboywithaglasseye

Neo-psychedelic-sex-punk band May McDonough & Company from Orange, CA, recently released their new full length album Bullyboywithaglasseye. They describe themselves as “kinda like Thee Oh Sees – meets- The Growlers – meets- Jefferson Airplane“. Sounds mighty fine to us. Take a listen to Wrap Around Porch… they might even have sold themselves a little short! Buy from Bandcamp here. . Continue reading May McDonough & Company – bullyboywithaglasseye

MM Shorts 597: The Highway Hymnal

The Highway Hymnal are a brooding psych rock four-piece from Boston. Their experimental sound has been influenced by artists coming from a variety of genres such as the 60s pop of The Beatles, the 70s garage rock of The Stooges, and the late 80s/early 90s shoegaze of The Jesus and Mary Chain and Spacemen 3. Listen to the intense noise-rock of Television below. . Continue reading MM Shorts 597: The Highway Hymnal

New Bands, New Singles, New Stuff – A Round Up (Pt. 2)

Following on from yesterday’s round-up of all things new and shiny in the MM inbox, here is a second instalment for your listening edification. First up are Philadelphia’s cult indie favourites Literature, who have shared New Jacket, another slice of master-crafted indiepop from their upcoming album, Chorus. Larkin Poe’s sister duo Rebecca and Megan Lovell, are descendants of tortured artist and creative genius Edgar Allen … Continue reading New Bands, New Singles, New Stuff – A Round Up (Pt. 2)

New Bands, New Singles, New Stuff – A Round-Up (Pt. 1)

Having returned from a few sunny days on the coast the in-box has been bulging with new singles, new bands and all manners of new stuff that is well worth sharing. So dive in and have a listen and we’ll put some more up tomorrow. San Diego’s Sister Speak’s first single from new album Rise Up For Love is the gritty Americana of Chicago Dream, … Continue reading New Bands, New Singles, New Stuff – A Round-Up (Pt. 1)

Video: The Ghost Wolves – Attack Attack Attack

The Ghost Wolves are inspired by delta blues, loud garage rock, and American roots music – a genre they call ‘stomp and roll.’ Their excellent new LP Man, Woman, Beast was released a few weeks ago and we’ve already posted the video for Gonna Live from the record. Now watch the video for the equally ferocious Attack Attack Attack. Buy the album here. . . Continue reading Video: The Ghost Wolves – Attack Attack Attack

The Growlers Release New Single & Announce UK Dates

Self-describing their music as “Beach Goth”, sunburned and salty, the term perfectly describes The Growlers distinctive melding of reverb heavy surf guitar and Bakersfield-style honky tonk with ‘80s post-punk. The band have announced details of the release of their new single Good Advice, which is taken from their forthcoming album Chinese Fountain, released through Fat Cat Records on Monday 29th September. . Additionally, the band … Continue reading The Growlers Release New Single & Announce UK Dates

Seven Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

1. Meatbodies – Tremmors 2. Foxygen – How Can You Really 3. J Mascis – Wide Awake 4. Marissa Nadler – Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings (Father John Misty cover) 5. Allo Darlin’ – I Wanna Be Sedated (Ramones cover) 6. Purling Hiss – Learning Slowly 7. Cymbals Eat Guitars – Warning . . . . . . . . Continue reading Seven Songs You Should Have Heard This Week