Well I started off writing the old looking forward, looking back, eating less, drinking less, spending less routine. But then I thought bollocks, why state the obvious when I never do anyway? January comes around with increasing swiftness the older I get, so it’s with a wince of mental planning and a little bit of trepidation that I look forward to this year’s thrills and … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (6th January)
In all the craziness of Christmas our in-box got overwhelmed with videos from all sorts of interesting folk. So here’s your chance to give them a viewing and pick up one or two nice mp3s. Those Lavender Whales have come up with a novel way of showcasing their track Growth In Question from their new record, Tomahawk Of Praise, which is due for release on … Continue reading Mega Video Round-up
Garage/surf rock supergroup Darling Pet Munkee, as part of their series of tunes celebrating the many bizarre items that were sold in comic-book ads of yore, is releasing Kung-Fu Sandals, a grungy tune with screaming guitars, a fuzzy interpretation of the famous Oriental theme, and vocals that channel The Violent Femmes. Grab it for nowt below. This is the edgy last installment of their EP … Continue reading MM Shorts 70: Darling Pet Munkee
We posted back in October about Last American Buffalo and their excellent free self-titled EP of dusty, sunbaked Americana. They have returned with a new song, Yucca Bacatta which comes with a short statement “Getting your heart ripped out makes for a lot of songs. So cheers.” They have also made this song available for free. Have a listen and then download it. a Continue reading New From Last American Buffalo
Night Genes sing bold, dark folk infused songs that are sometimes traditional, sometimes experimental, but always engaging. Unlike much currently on offer, their new album Like The Blood is full of tracks that have a underlying core strength, which gives them the capacity to hold the listener’s attention and invokes the Old West in a way that seems effortlessly authentic. Grab yourself Cyber Me below, … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Night Genes
Mrs M was very taken with this, the new Howler single, Back Of Your Neck when she heard it on Radio 6 today. They are generating quite a stir and it is easy to see/hear why. It is taken from the album America Give Up, due out in a couple of weeks. a Continue reading MM Shorts 69: New Howler Video
Dan Sartain and his 50s style greased back rockabilly swagger and pencil-thin mustachioed menace have long been favourites here at Mad Mackerel. Therefore we are looking forward immensely to his forthcoming album Too Tough To Live which crams 13 tracks into 19 frenetic minutes of rock’n’roll. This is the first track from the album, the 80 second long Now Now Now featuring ex-Go Go Jane Wieldin. … Continue reading Dan Sartain: New Single & Album
Alice Michel is a French songstress who has provided us with this hauntingly effective and affecting cover of the Led Zeppelin classic Whole Lotta Love. Utilising piano, cello and an unashamedly feminine touch, it will stay with you long after the last note has faded. a Continue reading MM Shorts 68: Alice Michel Covers Led Zeppelin
So Barry-Sean was in his parents attic over Christmas sorting some stuff out and discovered some old mixtapes that we used to listen to a lot – this was one from 1987 that B-S has modernised into a digital playlist on his iTunes. Even though it is nearly 25 years ago – there are some cracking tunes on there from many of the cream of … Continue reading Blast From The Past – Barry-Sean Discovers ‘Lost’ 1987 Mixtape
Here is our final monthly Best Of mix of songs from 2011 – despite all the Christmas fayre on offer, there were still a whole plethora of cracking new tracks to enjoy, and as always we’ve gathered the best of our December posts into one lovely mix for you with a couple of new tracks to sample too. Don’t forget to check out all our … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: December 2011
