We’ve long been fans of the Young & Lost Club and their regular offering up of corking tracks for free download. Indeed MM faves The Sunderbans were discovered this way as well as a whole host of other up and coming bands. The latest release is this indie gem from Aussie teenagers Gold Fields that joyfully bounces along as though the sun were still shining … Continue reading Latest from The Young & Lost Club
Other than our darling daughter’s birthday, a fair smattering of fireworks, and shorter autumnal days, the eleventh month signifies the fine tuning of the MM top ten for the year. I’m already playing and re-playing favourite tracks and wondering where and what will be the common songs in each lovingly crafted submission. Sometimes there’s even a late surprise which creeps in when no-one was expecting … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday
The rather awesome Blitzen Trapper have just completed their fifth Daytrotter session – a record apparently. The four songs include a version of The Tree, one of the many) standout tracks from recent album Destroyer of the Void. Download it below or get the whole session for free from Daytrotter here. Buy the album from Amazon here. Visit Blitzen Trapper’s MySpace here. Download Blitzen Trapper – … Continue reading Blitzen Trapper on Daytrotter
You might not know it yet but you already know The Violet May’s lead singer Chris McClure. He was the iconic dishevelled figure on the front cover of the massive selling debut Arctic Monkeys album, Whatever You Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not and also the brother of John McClure of Reverend & The Makers. Now fronting his own band The Violet May, he … Continue reading Introducing…The Violet May
If nothing else, Balding College Girls by The Hairs would be a contender for song title of the year. Thankfully, the music backs up the title and we have a band that is quirky, funny and clever, able to match classic pop riffs with a lo-fi aesthetic and a confidence that makes it hard not to be immediately captivated. From Brooklyn, The Hairs are as … Continue reading Introducing…The Hairs
We have posted previously about Chicago’s premier psychedelic rockers Secret Colours and their excellent self-titled debut record. They have returned with a digital EP, In The Absence, which is a more acoustic affair than we’ve previously been used to, but may well be our favourite track of theirs so far. Once again we get the 60s influenced chiming guitars, hypnotic percussion and spaced out vocals, … Continue reading New from Secret Colours
Dark Horses debut single Alone will be released on Singles In The Suburbs/ Beggars Banquet in the UK on 29 Nov 2010 on limited 7″ and international download. Pulsating, beguiling electro-psychedelia – and we love it. Listen below and be seduced. a Visit their MySpace here. Continue reading Introducing…Dark Horses
Outer Minds play pristine nuggets of 60s inspired garage rock. New single on Hozac Records, Bloodshot Eyes delivers up three tracks of twangy, rough-cut harmonies backed by perfect hooks and a classic wall of sound noise. Buy from Insound here. Visit their MySpace here. Download Outer Minds – Until You’re Dead mp3 (from Bloodshot Eyes 7″) Continue reading Introducing…Outer Minds
Here is our regular round-up of the very best of October’s postings. Twenty great tracks for a great mix, plus three new ones to enjoy too. You can check out all of our previous best of the month mixes just by clicking the links for April, May, June, July. August and September. No Age – Fever Dreaming mp3 (from Everything In Between) A full on, … Continue reading MM’s Best Of The Month: October
We don’t usually do themed mixes, but Halloween is different. So many great songs lend themselves to a night of ghoulish wrongdoing and sorcery. So to get you in the mood, download a marvellous combination of folk, punk, psych-rock, paisley jangle, experimental, indie, and straight up rock ‘n’ roll. Fifteen great songs, all treats and no tricks. Download The Dream Syndicate – Halloween mp3 (from … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Halloween Mix
