The Voyeurs (formerly Charlie Boyer & The Voyeurs) have announced details of the release of their new single – Train To Minsk will be released on Heavenly Recordings on 9th March. One of our favourite tracks on their recently released long player Rhubarb Rhubarb, the song is accompanied by a suitably dayglow video directed by renowned film-maker Douglas Hart. . . Continue reading New Video: The Voyeurs – Train To Minsk
No one does sunny indie-pop quite like Freedom Fry. Shaky Ground is their first single of 2015 and is another gem – upbeat, infectious and filled with a classic “Hey Na Na Na” chorus. Guaranteed to dispel the clouds and cheer up a January Sunday morning. Give it a spin. . Continue reading Freedom Fry – Shaky Ground
Our weekly round up of those songs you should have definitely caught this week already, including the welcome returns of Vetiver and the Mountain Goats. 1. The Mountain Goats – The Legend Of Chavo Guerrero 2. Rye Pines – Atlantic Ascent 3. MEW – Satellites 4. The Babies – Got Old 5. Yowler – 7 Towers 6. Marissa Nadler – It’s Easier Now (Jason Molina cover) … Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Rapturous gospel, urgent 60s protest soul, unhinged ferocious no-wave – all in one visceral package that is Algiers. New signings to Matador, this is their new track But She Was Not Flying. . . Continue reading MM Shorts 654: Algiers
Darlia release their new single I’ve Never Been To Ohio on the 2nd March, and it also features on their mini-album Petals which is set for release on 23rd February through B-Unique Records. Managing to evoke the classic grunge era albeit with a heavy injection of melody and some authentic punk snarl, the combination froths and fizzes like the evil experiment of some deranged scientist. Watch … Continue reading New Video: Darlia – I’ve Never Been To Ohio
With his first new material in four years, singer-songwriter Jesse Malin has returned with a new single Addicted which comes from forthcoming album New York Before The War. The track is built around a punchy hook-line, but while it sounds upbeat the song reflects upon difficult times and was written shortly after Malin lost his friend and neighbour Arturo Vega – the “fifth” Ramone and designer … Continue reading Jesse Malin – Addicted
Laura Marling returns with her new album Short Movie which will be released through Virgin Records on the 23rd March – we’ve already posted the title track here. The new album is a departure from previous releases, a freer and loser sound with a much bigger, electric feel. The latest track to be shared from it is False Hope. . . Continue reading Another New Laura Marling Track…False Hope
The excellent Tom Brosseau returns with a brand new album, Perfect Abandon, out on the 3rd March via Crossbill Records. For now, watch the beautiful video for the lead single, Roll Along With Me. . <p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/109960189″>Tom Brosseau – Roll Along With Me</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/andrewvanbaal”>Andrew van Baal</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p> . Continue reading New Video: Tom Brosseau – Roll Along With Me
A couple of things that we love are The Walking Dead (roll on the continuation of Season 5 next month) and psych-punk. An unlikely combination you might think, but not so. Enter Margaret Mead is a primitivist psych-punk band from Brooklyn, made up of the former members of other bands who share an interest in cultural anthropology. Ape Tag is an estranged love song, inspired by … Continue reading Introducing >>> Margaret Mead
The new album from Diagrams (aka ex-Tunng member Sam Genders), titled Chromatics was officially released today on Full Time Hobby. A blend of folk, electronica, synths and melodic pop that combine to deliver a calmer, warmer whole than his previous record Black Light. Check out one of the standout tracks, the lovely Gentle Morning Song below. . Continue reading Diagrams – Gentle Morning Song
The Mad Mackerel 