Category: Indie
Mad Mackerel Recommends…Ending People
Formed from a cast of well-respected Denver musicians, each with an impressive musical background, Ending People, play dream-filled pop layered with new-wave inspired guitars and droning synthesizers. Their debut effort, Fill Your Lungs, is a six-song journey through a maze of nostalgia and mystery. The apparent bleakness of their name masks a contrary playfulness echoed through sleek songwriting that is danceable yet haunting. Watch the video … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Ending People
MM Shorts 246: New Free Insound Mixtape
Another week, another Insound free vinyl mixtape for all their loyal newsletter subscribers, but hey we’re not complaining. Far from it. Especially as this one has great tracks from amongst others Blue Hawaii, Cold Showers, Dum Dum Girls, Jason Lytle, Maus Haus, Pinback, Pink Playground, PUJOL, Savoir Adore, Tamaryn, Turf War and White Laces. A couple of our favourites below, or grab the whole thing directly … Continue reading MM Shorts 246: New Free Insound Mixtape
Video of the Day: Love L.U.V.
Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (19th October)
Hey there: long time no write. Big thanks to the quartet of lovelies who gave me a much-needed break; now it’s time for me to bore my hardcore readership of three (and I include myself in that) once more. I haven’t bought a band t-shirt for a very, very long time. In fact, I think I’ve only bought one before, eons ago (and I’m not … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (19th October)
Introducing >>> Spiders
Spiders hail from the ever-fertile indie breeding grounds of Sheffield and their credentials are clearly well up to the mark having being taught music by Alex Turner’s (Arctic Monkeys) dad, and recording their EP at the world famous 2Fly Studios with Alan Smyth (Richard Hawley, Pulp, Reverend and the Makers). Their debut EP was released at the beginning of this month and we have the … Continue reading Introducing >>> Spiders
Video of the Day: Marika Hackman
New Album From Mice Parade
Candela is the new full-length from Mice Parade, which will see a release early next year. It is a record that omniverously references source material from across the globe, and rebuilds it all into the distinctive, inimitable voice that Mice Parade has come to represent, and where there are plenty of heady moments of pop brilliance amongst abstract, restrained eloquence. Download This River Has A Tide, and … Continue reading New Album From Mice Parade
More From Rural Ghosts
We were able to catch up on a whole host of tracks this afternoon on the slow train to Bicester, and this beauty from Rural Ghosts metaphorically stopped us in our tracks. A little rawer and a little more powerful than when we heard previously from them before, but still overflowing with haunting beauty. Eyes is the first single from the upcoming Hug Exotic, due … Continue reading More From Rural Ghosts
Introducing >>> Chemical Smile
Chemical Smile are an eclectic three-piece originally from the south coast of England who have fast become frequent faces on the London circuit, blending the sonic sounds of late 60s Garage and Psychedelic rock’n’roll, with the angst and swagger of classic indie acts. Born out of the classic breeding ground of the apathy of youth they combine soul-stomping melodies with quirky riffs and interrogating lyrics. … Continue reading Introducing >>> Chemical Smile
