We’ve grabbed ourselves a whole host of free stuff recently from Noisetrade, Insound and American Songwriter that is just too good not to share. Noisetrade have put up free downloads from Said The Whale, Josh Rouse & The Long Vacations, Rachael Yamagata, The Kansas Bible Country and Joshua James (with a free download of his brilliant 2009 album Build Me This). Insound’s latest free mixtape features (amongst … Continue reading Lots Of Free Stuff
We missed this first time round in the deluge of Halloween themed songs and videos that came our way, which is a pity as this is easily amongst the best of them. It is New York indie band’s Linfinity’s free Halloween single offering. Originally recorded for a horror film surrounding a child plagued by night terrors in a psych ward, both songs are stripped down and … Continue reading MM Shorts 263: Linfinity
MM faves, Tom Williams & The Boat are lining up an end of year release which they’re calling, Yearbook. It includes four unreleased tracks from the Teenage Blood sessions, a brand new 30 minute documentary by Anthony Jarman, session tracks, B-Sides, all their music videos from Teenage Blood and plenty more. All in a beautifully hand made, hand numbered limited run of 200! It will … Continue reading New Release From Tom Williams & The Boat
With songs that awaken the weary and compel the wild at heart, The MiCKS, a three-piece garage rock band based out of the burgeoning Jersey City, N.J. arts scene, are carving out an unflinching foothold beyond the abounding vagueness of modern music. On 11th December, they will release the self titled EP The MiCKS, and you can download Dancing With Smokers from it here. a Continue reading MM Shorts 262: The Micks
Indian Jewelry’s sixth and most adventurous work to date, Peel It sees the uncompromising Houston collective venturing into the darklands of noise, psych, dub, and experimental rock. Though currently based in Brooklyn, the band remain flagbearers for the long Texas tradition of outsider rock ‘n’ roll, a grand, precarious history spanning the 13th Floor Elevators and Red Krayola, Jandek and Butthole Surfers. Tracks like Eva … Continue reading New From Indian Jewelry
A couple of days ago Space Wolves released their second cassette tape, simply titled II, on their own UT Records. It is a mix of garage, surf, and pop, in the vein of The Babies. It is also available as a free download from their Bandcamp page here. Check out the lead track 6th Street. a Continue reading MM Shorts 261: Space Wolves
Lowe Country presents 13 artists–most of them up-and-coming and/or left-of-center–interpreting songs from Nick Lowe’s 4½-decade career. They are the leading lights of a new generation of artists who use classic country music as a springboard for their unique musical explorations. Have a watch…Buy here. a a a a Continue reading Videos of the Day: Nick Lowe Covers
Tall For Jockeys (great name) are a 4 piece from Manchester, their interests include crap films, Arnie quotes and cheap Tesco lager. They play alternative, grungey rock and Loveless is their satisfyingly crunchy new single. a Continue reading MM Shorts 260: Tall For Jockeys
