If you’ve not checked in lately, it is worth heading over to Daytrotter as they’ve posted some top notch free sessions recently. We’ve picked out tracks from three we’ve really enjoyed including class folk act The Deep Dark Woods, new-to-us psychedelic groovers Snake Rattle Rattle Snake, and MM faves The Low Anthem, who do a superb version of one of the standout tracks from their wonderful new … Continue reading New Daytrotter Sessions
As you know we’ve been supporting the brilliant Wooden Wand’s Kickstarter project. It only has a couple of days left to go before it closes, and some more pledges would be very welcome – in return for some very cool stuff. You can check out the latest update by clicking here. Download Wooden Wand – The DNR Waltz mp3 (demo) Continue reading Wooden Wand Kickstarter Update
Ahh, now there’s a proper band name. You can probably guess what you’re going to get when The Dirty Lungs explode out of your speakers and you’d be right – a slinky hipped rambunctiousness and a sly wink to the garage greats of yesteryear, all wrapped up in some down ‘n’ dirty southern blues rock. In June they’re releasing a new 7″ alongside a video, … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Dirty Lungs
This week Polly Pocket introduced us to Singing Adams by way of this video for their majestic new single Bird On The Wing. It is released on the 28th March and precedes their album Everybody Friends which comes out a week later on the 4th April. Lead singer Steven Adams used to ply his trade with the rather good Broken Family Band, and while elements … Continue reading Introducing…Singing Adams
It’s Friday again and it’s been a busy week. Little Joe, youngest sprat, caught Lyme’s disease from a tick while mini-beast-safari-ing in the wilds of the North. Joe is recovering but the tick met with an unpleasant end at the hands of MM. I’ve also been mixing it with the other half (or perhaps that should be five per cent) on a counselling course. Methinks … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (4th March)
Here are a few tasty new releases and a couple of tracks acquired via the blogosphere to brighten up your Friday. A veritable smorgasbord for you to sift through and pick out the ones you like. First up is a second track from Canadians The Rural Alberta Advantage taken from their (very good) new album Departing and showcasing again their ear for a perfectly pitched … Continue reading New Release Round Up
White Denim have quietly gone about their business in establishing themselves as one of the most admired ‘rock’ bands of recent times. New album D is due out in May and Drug is the first taste of what’s to come. Mainstream beckoning? Reckon so… Download White Denim – Drug mp3 (from D) Continue reading New from White Denim
We’ve mentioned the excellent label Sleep All Day Records before on MM and they have been back in touch to say they are gearing up to release the second EP from East London’s Weird Dreams titled Hypnagogic Lullaby. Following the band’s sold out tape on Sleepy King Cassettes, and a split 7″ with Brooklyn’s Total Slacker on Marshall Teller Records, Weird Dreams see the addition of a … Continue reading New EP from Weird Dreams
Swimclub’s Gene Davenport sensed he had a ghostly visitor in his NYC apartment, but rather than pack his bags he used his nightly hauntings as a source of inspiration capturing the gradual transformation of these encounters from the unsettling to the mundane. The result: a shimmering new pop tune, She’s A Teaser, with a driving beat, jangly guitars and hooks aplenty. There are more jangly guitars … Continue reading Introducing…Swimclub
Caliana are a band named after their love for two states…California and Indiana. They happily cite influences as diverse as alt-country, reggae and soul and after listening to their EP Blood, Sweat & Beers it is possible to pick out elements of each. Far from being a sloppy mish-mash though, the four songs are tightly constructed roots-led rockers that demonstrate a nice line in lyrical … Continue reading Introducing…Caliana
