Category: Indie
MM Shorts 238: Insound’s Free CMJ Mixtapes
To mark the advent of CMJ, Insound have put together two more of their excellent free mixes. The latest is in two parts with Part One featuring such artists as Daughn Gibson, Lowlakes, Tiny Victories, The Luyas, Young Adults and Orca Team. Part Two has (amongst others), Psychic Twin, King Tuff, Zulu Pearls, Grape Soda, High Highs, Selebrities and Yellow Red Sparks. To download Part 1 just … Continue reading MM Shorts 238: Insound’s Free CMJ Mixtapes
Video of the Day: WALL
a a Download WALL – No Secrets mp3 Check out her Daytrotter session here. Continue reading Video of the Day: WALL
Guest Post: Big Sair’s TFI Friday (5th October)
Mrs Mackerel has decided to take a short sabbatical and invite some friends, relatives and countrywomen to takeover her Friday night post, a Friday routine as regular in this household as a G&T with lime, or pizza Margherita for the sprats. For week three, we hand over the reins to Big Sair… And with a flourish of my long fishtail, I take the baton for … Continue reading Guest Post: Big Sair’s TFI Friday (5th October)
New From Matthew Friedberger
We always enjoyed the quirky, idiosyncratic output of Fiery Furnaces and we were pretty confident we would feel the same about Matthew Friedberger’s new solo album, titled as it is, Matricidal Sons of Bitches. Inspired by the films of Poverty Row and his current city of residence, Paris – it makes for a potent combination. Download yourself a taste in the form of Expectant Fathers – In … Continue reading New From Matthew Friedberger
MM Shorts 237: GuMM
GuMM’s recently released debut single Lionheart is one of those perfect introductions to a band, where you feel as though you are old friends after the first listen. A huge riff barrel rolls over you and the rip tide sucks you in, leaving you with no other choice than to swim within all of its good 80s greatness…you’ll jump straight back in afterwards. Out now … Continue reading MM Shorts 237: GuMM
Free Grant-Lee Phillips EP on Noisetrade
Since first emerging in the early ‘90s as the front-man and songwriter of trio Grant Lee Buffalo, founder Grant-Lee Phillips has been drawn to the conflicts at the heart of the American experience. Walking in the Green Corn, his newest album has ten songs drawn from Phillips’ intensive investigations into his native lineage. To mark the event he has made an EP, Green Corn Songs Live From … Continue reading Free Grant-Lee Phillips EP on Noisetrade
Angel Snow Releases Self Titled Album
The long awaited full length self-titled release from Angel Snow is now available to fans. The record has evolved into a pristine blend of her hopeful, sorrowful, and sincere music and songwriting. Combine this honesty with sweeping folk melodies and intricate guitar riffs, and the result is the captivating landscape of sound found on her previous album Fortune Tellers. Her haunting, chilling vocals paired with melancholy lyrics … Continue reading Angel Snow Releases Self Titled Album
More “Deathpop” From The Shamefaced Sparrows
Back in February we gave a warm welcome to the brilliantly named Shamefaced Sparrows and their own particular brand of ‘deathpop’. After too big a gap, they have thankfully got back in touch to say “…and now that we have emerged from our makeshift den, built amid an unmapped, tree-ringed field, that time has come.,..mop your brow with relief, pour yourself a stiff iced-drink, have … Continue reading More “Deathpop” From The Shamefaced Sparrows
