Americana, Country, Folk, Indie, Music

Mad Mackerel Recommends… Small Houses

It has been a couple of years nearly since we featured the softly crafted folk of Small Houses, aka Philadelphia based singer-songwriter Jeremy Quentin. This track, Seventeen In Roselore comes from his upcoming album Still Talk; Second City, it is a bare, wistful song, steeped in poignant nostalgia, lyrically brilliant, and which also features vocals by Samantha Crain. It is well worth a few minutes in the headphones. . Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… Small Houses

madmackerelJanuary 8, 2015January 7, 2015Leave a comment

Alternative, Garage, Indie, Music, Psychedelic, Punk, Rock

New From Ty Segall

Here is the acoustic led Mr Face, a new song from psych-garage rocker extraordinaire Ty Segall, and the title track from a new four track EP of the same name. It is available via Famous Class Records on Bandcamp. . Continue reading New From Ty Segall

madmackerelJanuary 7, 2015Leave a comment

Alternative, Electronic, Gothic, Indie, Music, Pop, Psychedelic, Rock

MM Shorts 647: Shady Elders

Have a listen to Denver trio Shady Elders’ new single The Night Air, combining elements of dark-wave, dream pop, doo-wop and shoegaze, all on top of vocalist Fox Rodemich’s inimitable, singular voice. Buy the EP from Bandcamp here. . Continue reading MM Shorts 647: Shady Elders

madmackerelJanuary 7, 2015January 6, 2015Leave a comment

Alternative, Indie, Music, Punk, Rock

Viet Cong – Silhouettes

To whet your appetite for their forthcoming self-titled album Viet Cong have shared their second single Silhouettes – 4 minutes and 12 seconds of ferocious indie rock. Have a listen and also if you’ve not heard it yet, check out previous single Continental Shelf. The album is out on January 19th via Jagjaguwar. . . . Continue reading Viet Cong – Silhouettes

madmackerelJanuary 6, 2015January 6, 2015Leave a comment

Americana, Folk, Indie, Music, Rock

New Album From Two Gallants

The marvellous Two Gallants return with their fifth studio album, We Are Undone, out on February 2nd via ATO Records. They will also be playing five live dates in the UK next month too. Have a listen to the excellent title track… . UK Dates: Friday 20 February – MANCHESTER – Gorilla Saturday 21 February – GLASGOW – Stereo Monday 23 February – LEEDS – … Continue reading New Album From Two Gallants

madmackerelJanuary 6, 2015Leave a comment

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

New EP From Lord Buffalo

Just before Christmas we received an e-mail from Lord Buffalo with details of a new four track cassette EP called Castle Tapes. They explained it was a limited release to get a few songs out into the world before heading back into the studio to record a full length album. Amongst them is this folked-out, and truly excellent cover of the Roky Erickson classic Two … Continue reading New EP From Lord Buffalo

madmackerelJanuary 5, 2015Leave a comment

Alternative, Indie, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

New Video: Vision Fortunes – Dry Mouth

Last month, arch experimentalists Vision Fortune announced a new album, misleadlingly titled Country Music (out 9th February on ATP Recordings), and released the excellent, haunting first single, Dry Mouth. Now they have shared a creepy video which is a perfect compliment to the eerie, droning track. Watch it here. . . Continue reading New Video: Vision Fortunes – Dry Mouth

madmackerelJanuary 4, 2015January 4, 2015Leave a comment

Ambient, Americana, Electronic, Folk, Indie, Music

New From Nightbeds

It appears Winston Yellen, the creative force behind Nightbeds, has taken a slightly different sonic direction from 2013’s excellent Country Sleep album. The first new track in a good while is Me Liquor And God and emphasises even further the more ambient electronic side that was always present, without sacrificing any of his unique vocal delivery. Intrigued? Have a listen. . Continue reading New From Nightbeds

madmackerelJanuary 4, 2015January 4, 2015Leave a comment

Alternative, Garage, Indie, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

Pink Mountaintops – Asleep With An Angel

Pink Mountaintops has partnered with French lifestyle site APRIL 77 for a limited-edition 7″ titled Asleep With An Angel. It features two exclusive songs, and only 250 copies of the pink splattered vinyl are available for purchase through April 77’s store. The tracks are also available digitally now via iTunes. Listen to the excellent A side below. . Continue reading Pink Mountaintops – Asleep With An Angel

madmackerelJanuary 4, 2015January 4, 2015Leave a comment

Alternative, Americana, Electronic, Folk, Gothic, Indie, Metal, Music, Pop, Psychedelic, Punk, Rock

Video Round-Up

Here is a selection of eight new music videos that have caught our eye, and ears, recently. There’s some creepy and weird stuff in there too – freaky clowns, burning dolls houses, epileptic horses, sacrifices… So dig in to offerings from Circa Waves, Maryleigh Roohan, Alex G, Whistlejacket, Sean Grant & The Wolfgang, Guts Club, Steel Trees, and Green Gerry. . . . . . … Continue reading Video Round-Up

madmackerelJanuary 3, 2015January 3, 2015Leave a comment