Mad Mackerel Recommends…Scott & Charlene’s Wedding

As long past Neighbours fans, just the name Scott & Charlene’s Wedding is enough to evoke memories of life on the dole, cashing a giro and buying cheap white wine to accompany Madge and Harold’s latest shenanigans. So, all in all, we couldn’t fail to be seduced by Craig Dermody’s artistic moniker, and news of the release of Para Vista Social Club (named for the Adelaide suburb … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Scott & Charlene’s Wedding

Earlimart Release System Preferences

We’ve had a soft spot for Earlimart ever since we became acquainted with 2003’s  Everyone Down Here and its smorgasbord approach to indie rock, post punk, chamber pop and folk. Now after a four year absence they are back with a new release, System Preferences and we have a slinky taster in the shape of 10 Years. You can order the album digitally here. A … Continue reading Earlimart Release System Preferences

Introducing >>> Hunting Ulysses

Hunting Ulysses are a lo-fi garage rock band from Kent, influenced by the likes of Sonic Youth, Velvet Underground, Black Keys and Bloc Party. Their self-produced and self-released debut, The Feral Youth EP, saw the light of day in August, and can be downloaded on a pay what you want deal from their Bandcamp page here. Alternatively grab the excellent lead track, the bleeding knuckle rawness … Continue reading Introducing >>> Hunting Ulysses

MM Shorts 226: More From Josephine Foster

Today Josephine Foster releases Blood Rushing via Fire Records. Here is the title track, a rock-ballet chanté, the music is set to a Pueblo drum’s metapulsing Pan-American heartbeat. Download Josephine Foster – Blood Rushing mp3 (from Blood Rushing) Download Josephine Foster – Child Of God mp3 (from Blood Rushing) Continue reading MM Shorts 226: More From Josephine Foster

Introducing >>> Crushed Out

Pure guitar/drum adrenalin rush, plenty of fuzz, tremolo, riffs, chunky chords, slide and Black Sabbath power chords. Formerly known as Boom Chick, now Crushed Out, a duo that rides the crest of the garage-surf and pure rock’n’roll wave. Their debut full-length, Want to Give, is out on 6th November, on their own Cool Clear Water imprint. Try Weigh You Down on for size and check … Continue reading Introducing >>> Crushed Out

Introducing >>> Quarter Mile Thunder

Chicago folk-rock band, Quarter Mile Thunder, officially release their latest album, Twist, which can now be downloaded for free or a donation at their Bandcamp page. Folk-rock is not really a term that does the band justice however, for there is much more going on than that straightforward description might suggest. There is a good degree of sonic experimentation in evidence, more than a knowing nod … Continue reading Introducing >>> Quarter Mile Thunder