Category: Indie

Alternative, Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Indie, Jazz, Music, Punk, Rock

Mad Mackerel Recommends… Absinthe Rose

Boston based folk punk band Absinthe Rose have announced their upcoming full length Black Earth, set to release September 4th via Screech Owl Records and available digitally via Bandcamp. Led by singer-songwriter Kimbo Rose, the album tackles themes of self discovery, social justice, and environmental issues with dense lyrical content matched with ever changing musical stylings. From traditional folk to alternative rock to gypsy jazz, Kimbo’s powerful vocals … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… Absinthe Rose

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Alternative, Ambient, Indie, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

New Video: Aura Blaze – A Glass Of Tears Half Empty

Rhode Rachel records retro-infused psych rock for his solo project Aura Blaze, exploring the catchiness inherent in the music of the ’60s and ’70s while, on the other end of the sonic spectrum, delving into the abstract and avant-garde. Some of his many influences include Tame Impala, The Doors, Goat, Temples, Pink Floyd, Type O Negative, Strawberry Alarm Clock and The Beatles. His love for the cosmic … Continue reading New Video: Aura Blaze – A Glass Of Tears Half Empty

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Americana, Country, Indie, Music, Rock

Mad Mackerel Recommends… Monk Parker

On October 15th, Monk Parker releases his debut solo record How The Spark Loves The Tinder on Bronze Rat Records. Featuring over 30 musicians including members of The Polyphonic Spree and Okkervil River, it was recorded over a two-year period of illness and dislocation following the breakup of his previous band The Low Lows and Parker’s subsequent move from New York back home to Austin … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… Monk Parker

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Americana, Country, Folk, Indie, Music, Pop, Psychedelic, Rock

Introducing >>> GospelbeacH

The five members of GospelbeacH possess a prestigious collective resume that includes membership in Beachwood Sparks, Further, The Tyde, the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Ryan Adams and the Cardinals and Everest. But one listen to the quintet’s warmly wonderful debut album Pacific Surf Line will instantly dispel any preconceptions about supergroup self- indulgence or side-project slumming. The band’s breezy tunes swim with swirling Hammond organ, soulful … Continue reading Introducing >>> GospelbeacH

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Alternative, Americana, Country, Folk, Indie, Music, Psychedelic, Punk, Rock

Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

Here we are again, another week older, and another week of new tunes to discover. This is our regular round-up of some of the best tracks of the past seven days. Alex Bleeker And The Freaks – The Rest The Futurebirds – Deadbeat Hits Destroyer – Times Square Wavves – Heavy Metal Detox Jacuzzi Boys – Sun Bueno – Babyface Zachary Cale – Blue Moth … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

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Alternative, Garage, Indie, Music, Punk, Rock

Black Tambourines Announce Freedom

We received an advance copy of the new Black Tambourines album Freedom in the post recently and were instantly reminded just how good their mix of distorted garage grooves, surf rock and hazy 60s melodies is, particularly on irresistible first single She Don’t Mind. Freedom is out on the 4th September, you can pre-order from iTunes here. . Catch them live: 22nd August: London Fields … Continue reading Black Tambourines Announce Freedom

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Americana, Country, Folk, Indie, Music

Cape Snow – One More Time

Cape Snow is a collaboration between New England’s Tiger Saw collective and LA-based Bree Scanlon, that draws comparisons to such artists as  Mazzy Star, the Cowboy Junkies and Low.   One More Time is simply gorgeous – a haunting, magical Americana waltz that slowly reveals the sorrow and heartbreak at its core, “I’d do most anything to say hello, one more time.” Desolation never felt so languorous or … Continue reading Cape Snow – One More Time

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