As we’re away for a few days we have scheduled a few posts to highlight some excellent stuff that has come our way, but which we haven’t had the time to do justice too in words! For lovers of Fidlar, Titus Andronicus, The Replacements, Parquet Courts and all bands who mix a fine blend of raw, garage, punk n’ roll, then we heartily recommend scuzzy … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… The So So Glos
As we’re away for a few days we have scheduled a few posts to highlight some excellent stuff that has come our way, but which we haven’t had the time to do justice too in words! Strugglin’ is the first single from the debut EP by the trio of Austin-based musical veterans that collectively form I Am The Albatross. The song begins as a stumbling, … Continue reading I Am The Albatross – Strugglin’
As we’re away for a few days we have scheduled a few posts to highlight some excellent stuff that has come our way, but which we haven’t had the time to do justice too in words! The Dirty Nil’s particular brand of feral, sordid, drunken, and distorted rock’n’roll focuses on the important things in life: booze, dope, girls, and parties. Safe to say, it has … Continue reading New EP From The Dirty Nil
As we’re away for a few days we have scheduled a few posts to highlight some excellent stuff that has come our way, but which we haven’t had the time to do justice too in words! So let us begin by telling you the debut album from Juan Wauters, N.A.P. North American Poetry, is a real gem. Comprised of 12 tracks that are simultaneously introspective … Continue reading Juan Waters – North American Poetry
The Coathangers have hit us with another brilliantly infectious tune, Springfield Cannonball, taken from forthcoming album Suck My Shirt which is out next month on Suicide Squeeze Records. Spiky garage pop punk of the very finest quality. You can pre-order the album here. . . Continue reading New From The Coathangers
Mono is the closing song on a new five track EP from Denton, Texas band Blessin’ called Do You. Described as “like Real Estate on codeine“, the comparison is a good one as guitars jangle in a blissful haze, weaving woozy lines amongst dreamily hypnotic percussion. Released on the 24th March on a limited edition run of 50 cassettes, you can order from Art Is … Continue reading Blessin’ – Mono
Coming Home is an outtake from Blitzen Trappers new album VII. They describe it as “good old-fashioned country funk, with horns and banjos side by side“. It sounds good. Download it below. [Click through for free download] . Continue reading Free Download From Blitzen Trapper
Videos to enjoy today from The Wet Secrets, the ever wonderful Pack A.D., something dark and unhinged from Deleted Scenes for Stutter, and a mix of groovy psychedelia and sun drenched nostalgia from Tail Feather. . . . . . Continue reading Videos of the Day: The Wet Secrets || The Pack A.D. || Deleted Scenes || Tail Feather
It’s Friday night and Sir Madam are a two-piece band from Huntington Beach California with a female vocalist/guitar player pushing fuzzed out break beat garage rock. It seems like a mighty fine way to kick off the weekend could be with some anti-Valentines mush? So here is a couple of tracks from their debut album Crooked Teeth (buy here). . . Continue reading Introducing >>> Sir Madam
We are looking forward immensely to Simone Felice’s new album Strangers (UK release on 24th March via Team Love Records). If the release of the first track from it, Molly O!, fed that anticipation, a first listen to Running Through My Head has fuelled it a whole lot more. More introverted, more isolated, it amply showcases his very considerable talents as a poet and songwriter. … Continue reading Simone Felice Reveals Running Through My Head
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