GuMM’s recently released debut single Lionheart is one of those perfect introductions to a band, where you feel as though you are old friends after the first listen. A huge riff barrel rolls over you and the rip tide sucks you in, leaving you with no other choice than to swim within all of its good 80s greatness…you’ll jump straight back in afterwards. Out now … Continue reading MM Shorts 237: GuMM
Since first emerging in the early ‘90s as the front-man and songwriter of trio Grant Lee Buffalo, founder Grant-Lee Phillips has been drawn to the conflicts at the heart of the American experience. Walking in the Green Corn, his newest album has ten songs drawn from Phillips’ intensive investigations into his native lineage. To mark the event he has made an EP, Green Corn Songs Live From … Continue reading Free Grant-Lee Phillips EP on Noisetrade
JEFF the Brotherhood just released a limited split single with New York’s Hell Beach in which each band covers a song from Hole. Have a listen to their take on Turpentine. a Continue reading MM Shorts 236: Jeff The Brotherhood Cover Hole
The long awaited full length self-titled release from Angel Snow is now available to fans. The record has evolved into a pristine blend of her hopeful, sorrowful, and sincere music and songwriting. Combine this honesty with sweeping folk melodies and intricate guitar riffs, and the result is the captivating landscape of sound found on her previous album Fortune Tellers. Her haunting, chilling vocals paired with melancholy lyrics … Continue reading Angel Snow Releases Self Titled Album
Back in February we gave a warm welcome to the brilliantly named Shamefaced Sparrows and their own particular brand of ‘deathpop’. After too big a gap, they have thankfully got back in touch to say “…and now that we have emerged from our makeshift den, built amid an unmapped, tree-ringed field, that time has come.,..mop your brow with relief, pour yourself a stiff iced-drink, have … Continue reading More “Deathpop” From The Shamefaced Sparrows
Jemez Mountain Hawkz is single-handedly blurring the lines between Americana and indie pop with their debut EP, Hey-Mez, which the band released yesterday. The brainchild of former Scared of Chaka bassist Dameon Lee Waggoner, the group has created a sound that is reminiscent of classic Southern California interwoven with southern rock circa 1969 and contemporary indie vibes. Think a modern day Flying Burrito Brothers, and … Continue reading Jemez Mountain Hawkz Release (hey-mez) EP
Here are a stack more of cracking new releases that you need to hear! Marching Church is another new project from Iceage’s Elias Bender Rønnenfelt – this time the music is nothing short of spectral – glacial goth anyone? a Flock of Dimes is the solo project of Wye Oaks Jenn Wasner, (This Is Why) I Can’t Wear White is the new single and pretty good it … Continue reading Streaming Round Up: New Releases
Combining the pop sensibilities of The Black Keys with the dark mystique of Nick Cave, The Growl are a howl of dirty barroom blues from Down Under. They are also the ‘other’ band of Cameron Avery who with Pond, already released an outstanding album earlier in the summer. For us though, this might be even better! Their self-produced debut EP Cleaver Lever is five tracks … Continue reading Introducing >>> The Growl
