Category: Indie
Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (23rd November)
Team Hawley set out in the Dooper on Wednesday evening amidst such heavy rain and flooding, an ark would have been more helpful. Sadly, Sweet Mrs Stanley (SMS) couldn’t make it so we were just a gang of three. The bloody British weather and traffic hindered the journey and we missed King Charles – cue much gnashing of teeth. First Aid Kit were Swedishly good … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (23rd November)
MM Shorts 269: Free Single From The Deadline Shakes
Following hot on the heels of Glasgow based band The Deadline Shakes’ debut single Sweeten The Deal comes a new free single Don’t You Be Too Cool, out today as a free download via Bandcamp. a Continue reading MM Shorts 269: Free Single From The Deadline Shakes
Videos of the Day: Lovely Eggs || D.B. Rouse || Twin River
MM’s 5:1 Interview No 3: Communist Daughter
A few years ago John Solomon walked away from music. After a long struggle with addiction and a brief stint in jail he broke up his critically acclaimed band Friends Like These and moved to a small town in Wisconsin. And supposedly that was that. Even though Solomon left music, music never left him. After a long hiatus, he called some friends to come to … Continue reading MM’s 5:1 Interview No 3: Communist Daughter
David Cronenberg’s Wife Release Don’t Wait To Be Hunted To Hide
David Cronenberg’s Wife first crossed our radar when we heard the brilliantly skewed-folk drone of My Date With Jenna Bush from their debut long player Bluebeard’s Room. A wonderful combination of contempt, slyness, black humour and barbed viciousness – we loved it. So we have been waiting eagerly for the release of their latest full length, Don’t Wait To Be Hunted To Hide, which seems to … Continue reading David Cronenberg’s Wife Release Don’t Wait To Be Hunted To Hide
Videos of the Day: First Aid Kit || Liz Lawrence || Steady Sun || Reuben & The Dark
Introducing >>> Turn Off Your Television
Turn Off Your Television is a three man band from Sweden who claim influences from the 60s, 70s and the 90s (not sure what happened to the 80s). Inspired by the likes of Sparklehorse, Grand Archives, Luna and Belle and Sebastian, they have a new album Humble Waves out on a pay-as-much-as-you-want deal via their Bandcamp here. Grab yourself a taste in the form of … Continue reading Introducing >>> Turn Off Your Television
New Single From Sharkmuffin
Sharkmuffin is the dirty pop rock lovechild of singer/guitarist, Tarra Thiessen, bassist, Natalie Kirch, and drummer, Drew Adler. The Brooklyn based garage-popsters will release a new 7″ single next month. Their 90s alternative girl group-esque hooks are paired with heavy, hooky 70s-inspired guitar riffs to good effect. The 7″ features The Lake, a living eulogy to a best friend lost in a sea of addiction. Somehow, singer … Continue reading New Single From Sharkmuffin
