Thus Owls – Turning Rocks

As we’re away for a few days we have scheduled a few posts to highlight some excellent stuff that has come our way, but which we haven’t had the time to do justice too in words! Thus Owls are a transatlantic band comprised of husband and wife duo Erika and Simon Angell. Their new record is both a scrapbook of memories and oral transmissions from … Continue reading Thus Owls – Turning Rocks

Ghost To Falco – Soft Shield

Soft Shield is the fourth full length album from Ghost To Falco, of whom Eric Crespo is the sole constant member. While it features appearances from long time collaborator Ryne Warner of Ohioan, as well as Heather Broderick of Efterklang, Nathan Crockett of Horse Feathers and Erik Clampitt of Power of County, it has been a true labour of love for Crespo, taking three and … Continue reading Ghost To Falco – Soft Shield

MM Shorts 522: Everyone Is Dirty

As we’re away for a few days we have scheduled a few posts to highlight some excellent stuff that has come our way, but which we haven’t had the time to do justice too in words! Oakland’s grungy, violin wielding Everyone Is Dirty have released a storming single Mama, No, which is the second to be taken from their forthcoming debut full-length. Check out the … Continue reading MM Shorts 522: Everyone Is Dirty

Video: Charles Howl – Garden Train

Charles Howl are a four piece outfit who perfectly combine psychedelic and garage-y vibes, creating a delicious splendour of brilliantly crafted psychedelic pop. These psychedelic leanings perfectly fuse with their brash, joyous and infectious riffs. Garden Train is the second single from their self-titled EP. . . Continue reading Video: Charles Howl – Garden Train

MM Shorts 521: The Greeting Committee

As we’re away for a few days we have scheduled a few posts to highlight some excellent stuff that has come our way, but which we haven’t had the time to do justice too in words! Taking their musical cues from delta blues, surf rock and the expansive sounds of Phil Spector, and mixing up sun-dappled melodies, scabrous passages of drone and feedback, and mutant blues with … Continue reading MM Shorts 521: The Greeting Committee

I Am The Albatross – Strugglin’

As we’re away for a few days we have scheduled a few posts to highlight some excellent stuff that has come our way, but which we haven’t had the time to do justice too in words! Strugglin’ is the first single from the debut EP by the trio of Austin-based musical veterans that collectively form I Am The Albatross. The song begins as a stumbling, … Continue reading I Am The Albatross – Strugglin’

New EP From The Dirty Nil

As we’re away for a few days we have scheduled a few posts to highlight some excellent stuff that has come our way, but which we haven’t had the time to do justice too in words! The Dirty Nil’s particular brand of feral, sordid, drunken, and distorted rock’n’roll focuses on the important things in life: booze, dope, girls, and parties. Safe to say, it has … Continue reading New EP From The Dirty Nil

Juan Waters – North American Poetry

As we’re away for a few days we have scheduled a few posts to highlight some excellent stuff that has come our way, but which we haven’t had the time to do justice too in words! So let us begin by telling you the debut album from Juan Wauters, N.A.P. North American Poetry, is a real gem. Comprised of 12 tracks that are simultaneously introspective … Continue reading Juan Waters – North American Poetry