On 29th July, the Mark Lanegan Band will release a brand new five track EP entitled No Bells on Sunday through Flooded Soil/Vagrant Records in North America. Only 1,500 copies of the limited edition EP are being pressed on vinyl and will be available exclusively through the Vagrant Records webstore. It precedes a new full length, Phantom Radio, which will be out in the Autumn. In … Continue reading New Video: Mark Lanegan Band – Sad Lover
For most people the idea of an intimate evening with Joe Jack Talcum playing songs in their living room sounds terrifying given the reputation of his better-known band The Dead Milkmen, but the appearance in 2011 of Home Recordings: 1984-1990 revealed a sadder, more intimate side to a songwriter better known for his sense of humour. Now via HHBTM Records, comes the second volume, from … Continue reading Joe Jack Talcum – Home Recordings: 1993-1999
For the first time in years, Pissed Jeans’ debut long player Shallow is getting reissued on vinyl, and it’s also been completely remastered. Out on 7th October via SubPop, it now includes a bonus 7” reproduction of their first single included in the LP sleeve (a download code for those songs is included in the CD version). Pre-order here. What better excuse then to post the … Continue reading Pissed Jeans Remaster Shallow
Comets is the first taste from Ladada’s forthcoming debut EP. It is a blissful slice of languid yet sunny, psych-drenched atmospheric pop that carries at its heart the good natured optimism of classic Motown. Take a ride and float away on the back of its slow-moving melodies. Download it below. . Continue reading Introducing >>> Ladada
The fizzing garage rock and power pop of Broncho is showcased better than ever on their new single Class Historian which comes from forthcoming long player Just Enough Hip To Be Woman. Have a listen. . Continue reading MM Shorts 591: Broncho
Eureka California is a skuzz-pop, indie-rock duo from Athens, Georgia. Crunch marks their second long player in eighteen months; eleven eminently hummable tracks that recall the Replacements, early Jam and a scrappier Ramones. Check out Twin Cities. The album is out now via HHBTM Records. . Continue reading MM Shorts 590: Eureka California
1. Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires – Born In The USA 2. DZ Deathrays – Less Out Of Sync 3. Bat For Lashes – Skin Song 4. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Terrified 5. Speedy Ortiz – Bigger Party . . . . . . Continue reading Five Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Tommy Ramone, the last surviving founding member of seminal US punk band The Ramones, has died aged 62 in New York, the group has announced. Loved The Ramones. Download The Ramones – Blitzkreig Bop mp3 (from The Ramones) Download The Ramones – Beat On The Brat mp3 (from The Ramones) Download The Ramones – Sheena Is A Punk Rocker mp3 (from Rocket To Russia) Continue reading RIP Tommy Ramone
Nicole Atkins’ excellent new animated video for Who Killed The Moonlight is based on a dream she had that inspired the lyrics to the song. . . Continue reading New Video: Nicole Atkins – Who Killed The Moonlight
Here is another track from San Antonio garage-pop outfit The Hawks (of Holy Rosary). It’s Just Work is another infectious power-pop jam from upcoming long player What Team Am I On? It is two and a half minutes of exuberant energy, sing-along hooks, joyous three-part harmonies, and catchy keyboard riffs. Have a listen. What Team Am I On? will be out July 22nd via Texas Is Funny Records … Continue reading More From The Hawks (Of Holy Rosary)
The Mad Mackerel 