Category: Music
Introducing >>> WALL
WALL is a London-based singer – songwriter. Her minimal, intimate music is as haunting and powerful as anything we’ve heard for a good while. Influenced by artists such as St Vincent and Patti Smith, WALL takes her lead from women with a strong sense of identity, using her unique formula of layered production as an integral part of the writing process. WALL creates sparse soundscapes, … Continue reading Introducing >>> WALL
Mad Mackerel Recommends…Josephine Foster
Blood Rushing is the title of the forthcoming album from Josephine Foster, which will be released on trusty Fire Records on 18th September. Lead track Child of God is a perfect showcase for her enchanting, uniquely swooping vocals while partner Victor Herrero’s guitar provides consummate accompaniment. The record also features the talents of Paz Lenchantin (The Entrance Band), Heather Trost (A Hawk and a Hacksaw) and … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Josephine Foster
Video of the Day: Nature Set
MM Shorts 202: Imagination Head
We are loving this track from Imagination Head that comes from forthcoming album Plastic Heart (out 15th October). They tell us has drawn comparisons with Dirty Projectors and Of Montreal, but for us the closest similarity is to prime time Mercury Rev. The track is Sand Castle and it is an absolute gem of gently swelling prog-folk spun through with gentle psychedelia. Visit their website here … Continue reading MM Shorts 202: Imagination Head
Video of the Day: Her Vanished Grace
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Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (3rd August)
After another clumsy week in which thankfully no animals or children were hurt in the making of, I have managed to emerge unscathed physically, but sadly not so the bank balance… A lovely visit from nephew Harry is restorative and exhausting in equal measures. Exhausting managing four sprats, an over-affectionate hound, two cats (one that should be six feet under and not still crapping in … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (3rd August)
MM Shorts 201: Tiny Birds
Tiny Birds have a new single out for free, which comes in advance of a new EP the band are currently working on. Bread And Pickle is a typically melodic slice of their indie-folk with peculiarly British lyrics about pickles, being pickled and vomiting, but hey who doesn’t love bread and pickle? a Continue reading MM Shorts 201: Tiny Birds
Video of the Day: Fierce Creatures
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Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: July 2012
You know the score. Some of our favourite downloads from the past month neatly parcelled up into one tasty mix and decorated with a few new tunes too. Nearly forty in all. Jump in! Download Wye Oak – Spiral mp3 (from Adult Swim Singles Series) A change of approach and tempo from experimental folkies Download Unnatural Helpers – Hate Your Teachers mp3 (from Land Grab) Raging. Ferocious. Punk Download … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: July 2012
