Western States Motel play an intriguing blend of country and folk with a modern twist. Try Country and Western Song from their latest full-length Freeway Freeway Riverbend, which sees a release in February 2011. The California natives show traces of classic influences (Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash), in an end product that perhaps falls slightly more into indie-pop territory with its clever use of … Continue reading Introducing…Western States Motel
The new Joan As Police Woman album, The Deep Field begins with the words “I want you to fall in love with me,” and continues to unfurl an unashamed lust for life. It is, in Joan’s own words, “my most open, joyous record.” A rocking, soulful journey, The Deep Field is Joan’s most personal, and her most universal album to date. The title refers to … Continue reading New Video from Joan As Police Woman
Here at MM we share, chat, argue, bury and praise music on a pretty regular basis…like daily. So throughout the year, the Mackerel crew (Mrs Mackerel, Barry-Sean, Christy-Popper, Dr Roddy, Polly Pocket, Starbar, MM and others) keep their own ever-changing top tens ready for publication at the climax of the festive season. Time for our fourth instalment, the meandering mind of Barry-Sean… Hmmmmmm! A few … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s 2010 Top Ten Series: No 4, Barry-Sean
We’ve long been admirers of Julianna Barwick and were delighted to discover she has now signed to leading indie label Asthmatic Kitty. Her new album is titled The Magic Place and is out in February. The title track is a typical example of her unique (and incredible) vocals and experimental, but accessible style. Visit her MySpace here. Download Julianna Barwick – The Magic Place mp3 … Continue reading New from Julianna Barwick
Here at MM we share, chat, argue, bury and praise music on a pretty regular basis…like daily. So throughout the year, the Mackerel crew (Mrs Mackerel, Barry-Sean, Christy-Popper, Dr Roddy, Polly Pocket, Starbar, MM and others) keep their own ever-changing top tens ready for publication at the climax of the festive season. Now is the time to reveal all… Our third contribution this year comes … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s 2010 Top Ten Series: No 3, Dr Roddy
While we’ve somehow not been inclined to leap on the Beach House bandwagon, which is probably our fault and certainly not theirs, this seasonal offering, I Do Not Care For The Winter Sun, had us hooked from the first listen. Probably the best winter song since Laura Marling’s exquisite Goodbye England (Covered In Snow) last year. We think so. Download Beach House – I Do Not … Continue reading Beach House’s Seasonal Song is a Cracker
Here at MM we share, chat, argue, bury and praise music on a pretty regular basis…like daily. So throughout the year, the Mackerel crew (Mrs Mackerel, Barry-Sean, Christy-Popper, Dr Roddy, Polly Pocket, Starbar, MM and others) keep their own ever-changing top tens ready for publication at the climax of the festive season. Following Polly Pocket’s submission yesterday, today is Starbar’s debut top ten. Enjoy! 10 … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s 2010 Top Ten Series: No 2, Starbar
A true original, and a true great. Download Captain Beefheart – Sure ‘Nuff ‘n Yes I Do mp3 (from Safe As Milk) Continue reading Captain Beefheart RiP
The old day job has provided less joy than usual recently, and it was with much sadness that we waved goodbye to the lovely Polly Pocket this week. The occasion was marked by a visit to the local farm café. It was a shame the red-faced old buzzard was circling but next to the organic turkeys, you’d barely notice the difference. In skin tone and … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (17th December)
Here at MM we share, chat, argue, bury and praise music on a pretty regular basis…like daily. So throughout the year, the Mackerel crew (Mrs Mackerel, Barry-Sean, Christy-Popper, Dr Roddy, Polly Pocket, Starbar, MM and others) keep their own ever-changing top tens ready for publication at the climax of the festive season. This year, to start the ball rolling we have, the already much missed … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s 2010 Top Ten Series: No 1, Polly Pocket
