Jemez Mountain Hawkz Release (hey-mez) EP

Jemez Mountain Hawkz is single-handedly blurring the lines between Americana and indie pop with their debut EP, Hey-Mez, which the band released yesterday. The brainchild of former Scared of Chaka bassist Dameon Lee Waggoner, the group has created a sound that is reminiscent of classic Southern California interwoven with southern rock circa 1969 and contemporary indie vibes. Think a modern day Flying Burrito Brothers, and … Continue reading Jemez Mountain Hawkz Release (hey-mez) EP

Streaming Round Up: New Releases

Here are a stack more of cracking new releases that you need to hear! Marching Church is another new project from Iceage’s Elias Bender Rønnenfelt – this time the music is nothing short of spectral – glacial goth anyone? a Flock of Dimes is the solo project of Wye Oaks Jenn Wasner, (This Is Why) I Can’t Wear White is the new single and pretty good it … Continue reading Streaming Round Up: New Releases

New Album From Wooden Wand (MM Rejoices)

Our favourite wandering troubadour, the prolific, and prolifically talented, Wooden Wand will release a new album Blood Oaths Of The New Blues in January via the brilliant Fire Records. That’s three months to wait, but the good news is that to keep us all going they have made Southern Colorado Song available for free download via Soundcloud. Just click below to get it for nothing and join … Continue reading New Album From Wooden Wand (MM Rejoices)

New Limited Edition Walkmen Single

Fat Possum Records has announced that The Walkmen are releasing a limited edition 7-inch single, featuring the previously unreleased tracks, Dance With Your Partner and Vermeer ’65. The release is limited to 1,000 copies and will be available on Tuesday, November 6th. Additionally the first 100 people to be at The Walkmen’s Terminal 5 show (support from the Dum Dum Girls) on Thursday October 18th … Continue reading New Limited Edition Walkmen Single

Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: September 2012

  Here we are again – a massive free mix containing the cream of last month’s posts, a couple of new tunes and, all in all, an eclectic set of top quality tunes to kick off the onset of autumn for you. From folk to garage, from country to psychedelia and from originals to covers, there is a multifaceted, multifarious, heterogeneous, assorted miscellaney of delights for … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: September 2012

Its Damon Moon & The Whispering Drifters Again

Here is (yet) another track from Damon Moon & The Whispering Drifters from their excellent album Lungs, Dirt, & Dreams, but not to worry as it is another top notch offering. This time it is the slow burning seven minute ache and yearn of We Make Our Own Traditions (Homesick Blues). Download Damon Moon & The Whispering Drifters – We Make Our Own Traditions (Homesick … Continue reading Its Damon Moon & The Whispering Drifters Again