The somewhat curiously named Jackie Zealous are a surf inspired garage rock trio from Santa Cruz, California. Next week (23rd) sees the release of their debut self-titled EP. It features six charmingly fuzzy tracks that demonstrate a keen ear for melody and a memorable hook. Lead track is the infectiously cheery jangle of Talk It. Have a listen… . Continue reading MM Shorts 729: Jackie Zealous
Paying homage to everything from glam to post-punk, Danish noiseniks Less Win churn together a melting pot of angular guitars, distorted bass-lines and hard-hitting, precise, organic drumming. Their debut UK EP Further, set for release tomorrow on the The Big Oil Recording Company, is powered by four explosive tracks that pack more than a punch: a sonic assault that is held together by a short fuse. Everything is … Continue reading Introducing >>> Less Win
Fine Points is a new project featuring members of San Francisco psych band Sleepy Sun. They mix crystalline guitars with hazy, psych-tinged melodies, and their new video for single Astral Season features the same mellow, dreamy West Coast vibes as the song, with kaleidoscopic shots of the band exploring California’s landscapes. Watch it here. . . Continue reading New Video: Fine Points – Astral Season
The wonderful, and wonderfully prolific, Parquet Courts are back with a new split single with Joey Pizza Slice, where each band covers a track by the other. It will be followed by a second split single with Brooklyn’s Big Ups, which will be in support of the legendary VERA venue in Groningen. Limited to a vinyl run of 500, this release sees Parquet Courts covering Pretty … Continue reading New Split Single From Parquet Courts
Via their Bandcamp page, Turchi (who have featured a few times on MM) have announced a final EP We Spoke In Song that marks the the final collaboration between Cameron Weeks, Andrew Hamlet, and Reed Turchi – the lineup that was active from November 2012 to October 2014, and recorded the albums Live in Lafayette, My Time Ain’t Now, and Can’t Bury Your Past together. We … Continue reading Farewell EP From Turchi
Fakers are a band from LA. Fakers members were in other bands. Some of the other bands include Piebald, The Henry Clay People, Vanaprasta, and Summer Darling. Realistically speaking, Fakers are a very loud band. Three electric guitars, distorted bass, and a frenzied drummer will do that. Heaps of scorching guitar riffs and noisey freak-outs means its exciting, visceral stuff and this track, $600 is proof of … Continue reading Introducing >>> Fakers
Suburban Birds are a new band from Salt Lake City. Their debut self-titled release is up on Bandcamp and is an intriguing mix of psychedelia, experimental pop and indie rock. Check out our favourite track from the EP, Eat You Alive below. Ones to keep a close eye on! . Continue reading MM Shorts 727: Suburban Birds
Hunters are a six piece band from San Francisco that have just released their third album, We All Go Up the Mountain Alone Together. Have a listen to the rolling, countrified rock of Ghost Town Blues with its touch points of Death Cab For Cutie and Wilco, but distinguished by Rosa del Duca’s crystal clear vocals. Buy from Bandcamp here. . Continue reading MM Shorts 726: Hunters
We’ve already shared Daddy Issues’ marvellous track The Bruise from their Ugly When I Cry cassette release via Infinity Cat (out 30th June). Now we have the second single, Unicorns & Rainbows (Boyfriend), which might just be their best yet as a potential boyfriend is given short shrift over one of the best guitar refrains we’ve heard in a punk song for a good long while. Order from Infinity … Continue reading Another From Daddy Issues
Boston’s Tomboy exhibit all the verve, energy and sass that you could ever want from a screw-you, all-girl punk group. New seven track release Sweetie is full of come-ons and put-downs, coyly cooed harmonies and vicious, scorching guitars. Anti-creep opener Tomboy Anthem is a 90 second call to arms whilst the righteous fury of I’m In The Fucking Band is a metaphorical punch in the face … Continue reading Introducing >>> Tomboy
The Mad Mackerel 