Elvis Depressedly is a duo holed up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. They will release the Holo Pleasures / California Dreamin’ LP on Run For Cover Records on 3rd June. It is both a re-issue of their 2013 Holo Pleasures EP and a new EP of unreleased material on the B-side, California Dreamin’. Slip is a wonderfully woozy slice of two minute psych-pop … Continue reading Elvis Depressedly – Slip
The story goes Arbor Labor Union was born from a peach tree in Georgia in the American south, and on that tree they heard a bird singing, a calling. The four members have reinterpreted that birdsong into a psychedelic, repetitious and joyful rock ‘n’ roll call for arms just for you. It’s called Mr Birdsong and it’s the brilliant, opening chugging juggernaut of a track … Continue reading Arbor Labor Union – Mr. Birdsong
Until now, Empty Houses have remained almost entirely out of the public eye, crafting the songs that comprise their debut album, Daydream. Now though they are ready to share the sheer infectiousness of their sound – a heady, euphoric pastiche of pop Americana that merges everything from soul and doo-wop to funk and indie rock. Listen to Falling Away below. The album sees a release on … Continue reading MM Shorts 841: Empty Houses
It has been a month since the last Nickel in the Jukebox, so here are another collection of ten tunes to put before our most discerning jury… you. So give them a spin and decide, hot or not… The Vryll Society – La Jetee [RIYL: Space-rock, the Horrors, the Brian Jonestown Massacre ] Reddening West – The River [RIYL: Americana, Hiss Golden Messenger, Andrew … Continue reading Nickel In The Jukebox (Vol. 13)
Following the release of their last album Shadow in 2014, Little Barrie embarked on a worldwide tour. The low budget US west coast leg of the tour involved travelling from Tokyo to Los Angeles, crossing the International Date Line and arriving before they left. They picked up their van and had 48 hours before they were due on stage in Seattle. This was the tone … Continue reading Little Barrie – I.5.C.A.
herMajesty have released their new single, a cover of the 1979 Patti Smith classic Dancing Barefoot. herMajesty’s version rises to the challenge and confidently reimagines the original’s incandescent groove, esctatic shaman call and ephemeral multi-layered vocals as psych-infused dream-pop. Listen below or click through for a free download. Continue reading MM Shorts 840: herMajesty
Named after a skater society from the 70s, The Zephyr Bones are a surfer-psych-pop band based in Barcelona. Having moved from Chile to Spain to start a band, their music is full of summery beach vibes and the sea is a huge inspiration to them, drawing on the never-ending sunsets, all roads leading to the ocean. Taking their inspiration from US bands such DIIV, The … Continue reading Introducing >>> The Zephyr Bones
Using Sarah Records-inspired pop as a basis for and sonic experimentation, Philadelphia’s Mercury Girls make a jangly virtue of shimmery and adventurous guitar interplay over a sturdy rhythmic base, creating a sound that’s equally lush and driving. Listen to Ariana, one half of their tasty new 7″ from Slumberland Records below. One hundred and fifty three seconds of sweet indie-pop perfection. Pre-order a copy here. Continue reading Introducing >>> Mercury Girls
Based on the tracks we’ve heard thus far, Singing Saw by Kevin Morby had gradually become one of most anticipated records of the year. The album was officially released a couple of days ago on Dead Oceans, and Destroyer is the latest track to be shared from it. A stunning, contemplative waltz that shuffles and sways as Morby poignantly questions what has become of his lover, his mother, … Continue reading Kevin Morby – Destroyer
Loving this track from The Moles! A short burst of chugging guitars and spinning wordplay Damien Lovelock, apparently named after the lead singer of 80s Australian rockers The Celibate Rifles (and current sports broadcaster), doubles as songwriter Richard Davies as he whiles away his time in a bookshop through his listless 20’s. It comes from a new album Tonight’s Music, released later this year via … Continue reading MM Shorts 839: The Moles
The Mad Mackerel 