We’ve posted about the much under-rated psych-pop-folk of Pepper Rabbit in the past, and we’re hoping that their forthcoming new album Red Velvet Snow Ball will get them much more of the attention they surely deserve. We have a couple of tasters from the record for you. Murder Room (via Stereogum) is a cracker, the dark undertone takes its time to bubble to the surface before dragging … Continue reading New from Pepper Rabbit
We’ve given you a couple of tracks from Madeline’s new album, Black Velvet, full of dark twisted pop and crooning psychedelia. This is the new video for Red Light Bulb. Download Madeline – Gather The Feathers mp3 (from Black Velvet) Download Madeline – Hurry Up Pronto mp3 (from Black Velvet) Continue reading Madeline Video For Red Light Bulb
This is young London rock band R O M A N C E. Their angular guitars, tribal drumming, creeping bass lines and soaring vocals have, so we’re reliably informed, already led them to being hailed as the pioneers of the growing ‘glam noir’ movement. Try River Runs Red and decide for yourself. Download R O M A N C E – River Runs Red mp3 Continue reading Glam Noir Anyone? Try Some R O M A N C E
Portland’s chief exponents of literary rock, Richmond Fontaine have announced the release of Lost in the Trees, their new single and first from the upcoming album The High Country. The single will be released through Trash Aesthetics/Decor Records on August 29th. Richmond Fontaine will be touring acoustically this summer and have shows at the Port Eliot and Truck festivals amongst others lined up; they also … Continue reading Richmond Fontaine Announce New Single & Album
The Tallest Man On Earth has lent his gravelly tones and strummed acoustics to the Adult Swim free singles roster. This is Weather Of A Killing Kind – what more do you need to know? Download The Tallest Man On Earth – Weather Of A Killing Kind mp3 (Adult Swim free single) Continue reading New from The Tallest Man On Earth
It has to be said, Jacuzzi Boys play homage to the classic garage and surf sounds of the 60s better than most. They have announced the release of their second album Glazin’, on Hardly Art. It is out at the end of August. ‘Til then console yourself with this little number, at just over two minutes, Cool Vapors is as perfect an introduction to the band … Continue reading New from Jacuzzi Boys
The Parson Red Heads will release their latest album, Yearling on August 16th. A band full of truly talented musicians, whose music harkens to the most prolific and inventive elements in the canon of West Coast psych-folk, the band’s music is intricate, gorgeous and rich – in fact it is the perfect match for the warm harmonies of Blind Atlas who we posted about yesterday. Visit their Facebook … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Parson Red Heads
We thoroughly enjoyed the repetitive electonica and stoner grooves of Suuns debut album Zeroes QC, which called to mind the best bits of Clinic, Suicide and Slowdive in equal measure. Since the release, Suuns have built a reputation for supremely intense live shows, but this is maybe the first video that has properly captured the sheer force of their live performance. The new video comes via … Continue reading Suuns – New Video & Tour
It is always a pleasure to discover a new Brown Bird song, and even more so when it heralds a new album from the wonderfully talented folk duo. Ever since The Devil Dancing in 2009, we have been firm fans of their traditionally dark and eerie sound that is often backed with some of the most ominous and foreboding lyrics you’re likely to hear – … Continue reading Brown Bird Prep New Album
Hailing from Denver and disparate points around the UK,Blind Atlas came together in the bohemian suburbs of south Manchester, united by a shared preoccupation with drinking, failed relationships and the Flying Burrito Brothers. Having released a couple of singles, the band have a new three track EP, Iron Wall, out now. The title track is an epic, dark, tribal piece of music and the finale to … Continue reading Blind Atlas – Iron Wall EP
