Picked this up from the excellent Hear Ya blog, and as it was about Timothy Showalter, better known as Strand Of Oaks (and a big MM fave), we figured it was well worth a re-post. This is Maureen’s, the first taste of his forthcoming album Dark Shores, the follow-up to the outstanding Pope Killdragon. Apparently this album is going to rock out more – the Beatles … Continue reading MM Shorts 179: New From Strand Of Oaks
Koko Beware are a married couple who enjoy the simple things in life – particularly when that comes to music. They release their debut album Something About The Summer in August and it is packed full of summery guitar pop that throws caution to the wind and just concentrates on one thing – having a good time. Influences are joyfully celebrated from the surf … Continue reading Introducing >>> Koko Beware
a Download First Aid Kit – The Lion’s Roar mp3 (from The Lion’s Roar) Taken down under DMCA notice due to some retarded fuckwit not knowing the song was given away as a free download everywhere. Contact us first you muppet and we’ll show you the authorisation we have to post. Anyway, you can get it via Soundcloud instead. a Continue reading Video of the Day: First Aid Kit
Salesman have released a new EP this week titled Wasp, containing six more tracks of their off kilter, somewhat warped take on Americana and desert country folk flavoured with a healthy dollop of psychedelia and no little experimentation. The songs are provocative, nothing if not a little unsettling, and are guaranteed to push listeners a little out of their comfort zones. All in a good … Continue reading New EP From Salesman
Efren’s new album is somewhat of a departure from previous releases, mining a rich seam of raw, bruising southern rock inspired by the bitterness a marriage break-up can bring. The second track to be released from Write A New Song is If My Heart Don’t Fail Me and is another excellent example of barrelling bar-room boogie and another hymn to the redemptive powers of hard … Continue reading MM Shorts 178: More From Efren
Little Poems, the new 7″ from Canada’s expansive indie-rock collective Rah Rah, is out via Hidden Pony Records. The band has previously given the digital version away as a free download and now they have also put out the b-side track from the single titled I Could Tell You I’m Sorry. Little Poems has been released in preparation for their upcoming full-length album The Poet’s Dead, … Continue reading Rah Rah Release Little Poems Single
With their heady blend of bluegrass and gypsy jazz, The Appleseed Collective croons a sentimental folk duet with their latest single Something New (Changes) from forthcoming album Baby To Beast. With some whimsical fiddle playing and washboard flare, this is a the tale of a couple yearning for something to change, a daydream of what’s to come. Download The Appleseed Collective – Something New (Changes) … Continue reading MM Shorts 177: The Appleseed Collective
Southampton band Woven Bird are due to release their debut album on Folkwit later this year and preceding it is their new single, Saw You In Two, due out on 25 June. It is a most promising slice of off-kilter pop that offers a nod to The Shins or even Vampire Weekend. Have a listen. a Continue reading MM Shorts 176: Woven Bird
