Category: Music
MM Shorts 172: More From Kyle Adem
The first track that we posted (Brother Follow) from Kyle Adem’s new album, Armour has proved hugely popular with the Mackerel clan, and regularly soundtracks the school run (the highest accolade possible in this household). It is a pleasure therefore to offer you a new song, the title track, from the album for your listening pleasure. Another first class example of bruised, heartfelt storytelling with a … Continue reading MM Shorts 172: More From Kyle Adem
Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Great American Desert
The Great American Desert is the new nom-de-plume of Max Holmquist who was previously known by the stage name South of Lincoln. Confused? Don’t be. All you really need to know is that he will release a superb album of intense, pared back, sparse folk called Carson City on June 26th via Yer Bird Records (digital and vinyl only). It is every bit as gorgeously melancholic and … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Great American Desert
Sonny Smith’s One Act Plays
We’ve posted recently about the upcoming Sonny & The Sunsets album, but at the same time, Secret Seven Records are releasing Sonny Smith’s solo album One Act Plays that was originally recorded in 2006 and is being released here on vinyl for the first time in an edition of 400 hand numbered copies. The record started out as real one act plays written for the theatre, … Continue reading Sonny Smith’s One Act Plays
Video of the Day: Town Hall
MM Shorts 171: New Album From The Whigs
We’ve long been admirers of Georgia’s no nonsense, full on rockers The Whigs who have announced a new album Enjoy The Company, which will see a release on September 18th. With more than a nod to the Ramones on the one hand and the Walkmen on the other, the band play tight, melodic, driving rock songs that is summed up perfectly with this taster track … Continue reading MM Shorts 171: New Album From The Whigs
Introducing >>> The Chorderoys
The Chorderoys are a three-piece originally from Charleston, South Carolina, but now resident in Austin Texas. They have released an EP titled No Man’s Land and it is a most appealing blend of indie rock, alt-Country, folk and Americana. The four tracks range from the haunting and nostalgic (lead single The Train) to the poetic and hopeful (Docile Girl) and the coolly profound (High Horse), … Continue reading Introducing >>> The Chorderoys
New Meursault Album
We were first introduced to Meursault via the Song, By Toad blog, and they were soon established as a firm favourite of Barry-Sean’s. Their reputation amongst the Mackerels was further cemented by the wonderful single Nothing Broke and their excellent album All Creatures Will Make Merry. They have a new album scheduled, their third, on Song, By Toad Records and rather aptly released on Barry-Sean’s birthday – … Continue reading New Meursault Album
Video of the Day: Two Wounded Birds
No Direction Home Festival: Free Mix
As you read this I will probably still be speeding northwards through the torrential rain on the M1 heading for Sherwood Forest and the inaugural No Direction Home music festival. Having spent the last two years happily enjoying the fantastic End of the Road festival, my plans were scuppered for a hat-trick by a sneaky move in dates making it clash with our first overseas … Continue reading No Direction Home Festival: Free Mix
