Just before Christmas we received an e-mail from Lord Buffalo with details of a new four track cassette EP called Castle Tapes. They explained it was a limited release to get a few songs out into the world before heading back into the studio to record a full length album. Amongst them is this folked-out, and truly excellent cover of the Roky Erickson classic Two … Continue reading New EP From Lord Buffalo
Last month, arch experimentalists Vision Fortune announced a new album, misleadlingly titled Country Music (out 9th February on ATP Recordings), and released the excellent, haunting first single, Dry Mouth. Now they have shared a creepy video which is a perfect compliment to the eerie, droning track. Watch it here. . . Continue reading New Video: Vision Fortunes – Dry Mouth
It appears Winston Yellen, the creative force behind Nightbeds, has taken a slightly different sonic direction from 2013’s excellent Country Sleep album. The first new track in a good while is Me Liquor And God and emphasises even further the more ambient electronic side that was always present, without sacrificing any of his unique vocal delivery. Intrigued? Have a listen. . Continue reading New From Nightbeds
Pink Mountaintops has partnered with French lifestyle site APRIL 77 for a limited-edition 7″ titled Asleep With An Angel. It features two exclusive songs, and only 250 copies of the pink splattered vinyl are available for purchase through April 77’s store. The tracks are also available digitally now via iTunes. Listen to the excellent A side below. . Continue reading Pink Mountaintops – Asleep With An Angel
Here is a selection of eight new music videos that have caught our eye, and ears, recently. There’s some creepy and weird stuff in there too – freaky clowns, burning dolls houses, epileptic horses, sacrifices… So dig in to offerings from Circa Waves, Maryleigh Roohan, Alex G, Whistlejacket, Sean Grant & The Wolfgang, Guts Club, Steel Trees, and Green Gerry. . . . . . … Continue reading Video Round-Up
Folk troubadour Elijah Ocean (who popped up in our end of year best of lists) has just shared this sweet version of Townes Van Zandt’s 1972 classic If I Needed You. Have a listen. . Continue reading Elijah Ocean Covers Townes Van Zandt
A perfect follow-up to our earlier post about BETS, and continuing a theme of female led indie-pop, we have Thea & The Wild for you. Thea Glenton Raknes is from Norway, (which given the Mackerel’s familial connections is always a good start) where she is already well established as a songwriter, lyricist, frontwoman, and now as a producer. With her project Thea & The Wild, she produces … Continue reading Introducing… Thea & The Wild
BETS are a bi-coastal, all-girl band. Their first track, Don’t Give A F#ck recently came out off their upcoming LP, Days Hours Nights. Despite the title, it is beguilingly hazy indie pop with just a hint of laid-back reggae rhythm, and topped with gorgeous dreamy vocals. Love this. Give it a spin. . Continue reading MM Shorts 646: BETS
Blackpool grunge-rock band Darlia have previewed the acoustic version of their track Pandemonium. It is taken from their forthcoming mini album Petals which will be released on 23rd February 2015 through B-Unique. Give it a whirl below. . Continue reading Darlia – Pandemonium
Great Spirit’s debut EP, Front Porch to Frontier (out January 13th), draws from a wide range of nostalgic influences. From field recordings to spirit animals, The Grateful Dead to the Lone Ranger – the EP pays homage to the greater mystery that encompasses it all. Have a listen to an excellent track from it, the easy-going, rolling Americana of Road Less Traveled. . Continue reading MM Shorts 645: Great Spirit
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