Category: Indie
MM Premiere: Edmund II’s Golden Lung
We are delighted to bring you an exclusive premiere of Golden Lung, the second track to be released from Edmund II’s forthcoming album Floating Monk. He served his apprenticeship in the underground rock scenes of the Midwest including the cello-rock band Utah!, and in North Carolina where he performed and collaborated with The Rosebuds, Bowerbirds and Megafaun amongst others. Now after a lengthy writing sabbatical, and … Continue reading MM Premiere: Edmund II’s Golden Lung
Video of the Day: Dr. Dog
MM Shorts 174: Ryan Monroe’s Solo Album
Ryan Monroe – multi-instrumentalist for Band Of Horses – will release his new album A Painting Of A Painting On Fire on June 12th. The album spans everything from elaborate pop rockers to complex but melodic ballads. We’ve already posted the upbeat, sunny Any Way, Shape Or Deformity and now you can have a listen to the smooth pop-rock tones of Turning Over Leaves. a Download … Continue reading MM Shorts 174: Ryan Monroe’s Solo Album
More From Heyward Howkins
A while ago we posted a video by Heyward Howkins a singer songwriter described as equal parts British tweed (Nick Drake, John Cale, The Smiths) and dusty American flannel (Bon Iver, M. Ward, Damien Jurado) from his album, The Hale & Hearty. He has now made a track available for free download and Spanish Moss is well worth checking out, having enough of an element of surprise about … Continue reading More From Heyward Howkins
Video of the Day: Kelli Scarr
MM Shorts 172: More From Kyle Adem
The first track that we posted (Brother Follow) from Kyle Adem’s new album, Armour has proved hugely popular with the Mackerel clan, and regularly soundtracks the school run (the highest accolade possible in this household). It is a pleasure therefore to offer you a new song, the title track, from the album for your listening pleasure. Another first class example of bruised, heartfelt storytelling with a … Continue reading MM Shorts 172: More From Kyle Adem
Sonny Smith’s One Act Plays
We’ve posted recently about the upcoming Sonny & The Sunsets album, but at the same time, Secret Seven Records are releasing Sonny Smith’s solo album One Act Plays that was originally recorded in 2006 and is being released here on vinyl for the first time in an edition of 400 hand numbered copies. The record started out as real one act plays written for the theatre, … Continue reading Sonny Smith’s One Act Plays
Video of the Day: Town Hall
MM Shorts 171: New Album From The Whigs
We’ve long been admirers of Georgia’s no nonsense, full on rockers The Whigs who have announced a new album Enjoy The Company, which will see a release on September 18th. With more than a nod to the Ramones on the one hand and the Walkmen on the other, the band play tight, melodic, driving rock songs that is summed up perfectly with this taster track … Continue reading MM Shorts 171: New Album From The Whigs
