Dax Riggs fronted one of MM’s favourite bands, the criminally under-rated Deadboy & The Elephantmen. Playing a scuzzy, hypnotic blend of swamp rock with buzzsaw guitars and a healthy dose of psychedelia their album We Are Night Sky is a classic you should hunt down (or at least get off eMusic). Since the demise of the band, he is due to release his second solo … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Dax Riggs
We were asked to ‘guest edit’ for the rather marvellous Track of The Day website a little while ago, and the results are up today. Track of The Day offer a free download of new music every day, and it covers all genres, new, old, signed and unsigned. You can sign up via e-mail to get a daily reminder and summary of what’s on offer … Continue reading MM Guest Edits on Track of The Day
We received an e-mail from a band called Psychobuildings. They are a three piece from Brooklyn and look pretty cool. We liked the cover art a lot, and we like the song, Terror Management a whole lot too. It is a welcome addition to the ever popular chilled, synth-led lo-fi stable, and is also a welcome addition to that summer playlist as the sun melts … Continue reading Introducing…Psychobuildings
Well, hip-hip-hooray it’s Saturday … Yes, I know it’s a day late and undoubtedly a dollar short but here goes anyway. MM did my birthday proud with, amongst other things, tickets to see Mumford & Sons in October. It was a genuine hand-waving-jump-up-out-of-the-chair moment of pure delight. Proving that you’re never too old (!) to get excited about music (well, the good stuff anyway). Awake … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s Late Late Late TFI Friday
Wisconsin four-piece Jaill are a Sub Pop! signing and will be releasing their album That’s How We Burn on July 27th. They are from the more raucous end of the label’s spectrum with riffs and gunfire drumming a-plenty. Our favourite is The Stroller, a gritty psych-rocker of great promise with Everyone’s Hip not far behind. You can pre-order here. You can visit their MySpace here. … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Jaill
A few years ago, MM was lucky enough to spend a fair bit of time in southern Georgia and very enjoyable it was too. So when we got this release all the way from the land of Gram Parsons in the swamps and backwoods of Waycross, Georgia from a band called Hayshaker we were hoping for good things. The band has recently self-released their sophomore … Continue reading Introducing…Hayshaker
You can get the full story here at Song By Toad, but basically they’re encouraging you to donate the price of a pint (or whatever you feel like really) to help save Phil from Meursault having to sell his guitar. For those who don’t know, Meursault are a superb band and the chap needs his guitar… Visit their MySpace here. Download Meursault – Crank Resolutions … Continue reading Help buy Phil’s Guitar…
Although from the West Coast, to MM’s ears, The Stone Foxes play no-nonsense, straight up southern rock, but thankfully do it really well. While we suspect that there might be a Drive-By Truckers album or two in their collection, it doesn’t detract from the enjoyment of listening to the full on bluesy roar of I Killed Robert Johnson (a confessional from the point of view of … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Stone Foxes
Great Lakes formed in Athens, Georgia in 1996. Founded around the songwriting partnership of Ben Crum and lyricist Dan Donahue, they released an eponymous debut in 2000. Over time Crum and Donahue relocated to Brooklyn, releasing The Distance Between in 2002, and Diamond Times, which appeared in 2006. In 2009 Donahue moved back to Athens, leaving Crum to carry on in New York. 2010’s Ways … Continue reading New from Great Lakes
The latest monthly sampler from Insound is now available. It is a collaboration with NYC’s Seaport Music promoting their free summer shows. The mix features Avi Buffalo, Best Coast, Bear In Heaven, Zola Jesus, Woven Bones and plenty more besides. In other words, the usual good stuff. And all for free if you sign up with an e-mail address. As always, only available for a … Continue reading Latest Free Insound Sampler Available
