Belle Adair began as a weekend recording project between four friends living in different Alabama cities. About a year ago they self-released an eponymous, six song EP, on which you’ll find slow-building songs composed of a diverse set of instruments and sounds. Over twenty minutes, the band moves from the airy acoustic folk of No Reply to the swirling, suite-like Happy to Pretend. Now they are … Continue reading Introducing >>> Belle Adair
Here is another in our semi regular round-ups of new tracks that have found their way into our iTunes library via our inbox, some of our favourite blogs, and the internet. So eight artists and ten tracks to check out. Jump in. Be our guest. Have a browse. Pick and choose. Take what you want. Its all yours. Let us start with one of our … Continue reading Tuesday Means Eight Of The Best
London bands Crushed Beaks and Torches have announced the release of a split download single featuring cover versions of each others songs. Torches’ version of Crushed Beaks’ Close-Ups is the first to be released, with Crushed Beaks’ version of Torches’ VTOO appearing online very soon. However, appearing first with their lurching cover, Torches reweld the original’s upbeat urgency into something far more dark, brooding and synonymous … Continue reading Crushed Beaks / Torches Split Single
Luke Roberts is a native of Nashville, who has spent years in Portland, Brooklyn, and travelling the country by greyhound, train hopping and RV. His debut album Big Bells and Dime Songs reflected those wandering travels with a wild-west homeless feel, but new album, The Iron Gates at Throop and Newport has a different feel – more philosophical and with added flesh on the bones. While … Continue reading New Album From Luke Roberts
Jenny Gillespie’s new EP Belita is an intoxicating blend of folk, indie pop and post-rock. Here’s the wonderful opening track from the EP, Creature Of Our Make, featuring two more MM faves: Sam Amidon on backing vocals and violin, and alt-country stalwart Jim White on drums. Visit her website here. a Continue reading MM Shorts 100: Jenny Gillespie
Cheers Elephant are a psych-pop outfit from Philadelphia who describe their music as “Chew It Up, Spit It Out, Rock And Roll“, and so it proves on new album Like Wind Blows Fire. It is raw, rootsy, psychedelic pop rock, digging deep into three-part harmonies and arranging songs that’ll make your dad’s toe tap, your mom’s hip shake, and your sister’s heart throb. A style reminiscent … Continue reading New Album From Cheers Elephant
Tu Fawning are one of those bands that defy conventional descriptions. Following their acclaimed debut Hearts On Hold, comparisons varied wildly from Portishead to Tom Waits to the Liars and even Jay Z. What is obvious is their love and flair for both the antique and the modern, for big band jazz and crooners of the 20s, for hip hop and rap, for Hawaiian and … Continue reading The Return Of Tu Fawning
Another week, another gin. A creature of habit on a Friday night, contemplating the week gone by. Oh the times they are a changing. What’s so familiar has altered beyond all comprehension. Still look for the humour, as is the way. Pack off a very Southern sounding MM to the “ticket place” in the heart of Sunderland with four children and £30. Spend £30 make … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (17th February)
Here is another taste of migratory folk troubadour Guy Capecelatro III’s excellent new album North For The Winter. Girlfriends is the latest offering from it and it is another example of Capecelatro’s sly observation and mischievous lyrics as he ponders whether his old girlfriends still behave in the way they used to (drive their father’s fancy cars, drink peach schnapps and take their dresses off … Continue reading More From Guy Capecelatro III
We’re currently away for a few days so apologies for the paucity of detail with this post, but here are six tunes that tip the scales on the noisy side for you to enjoy (and scare the cat with). First up we have the full-on stoner onslaught of psych-rockers White Hills with a taste from forthcoming album Frying On This Rock and a perfect companion piece … Continue reading Thursday Means Six Of The Best
