Sorry that is a terrible title for a post. Anyway, last summer we introduced you to the laid back, and sunnily optimistic folk of BigBee of the Whitetree via his debut EP Fairytale Dust. He has been busy since then – very busy and we have two new projects to tell you about. Firstly, just a couple of weeks ago he released a full album … Continue reading Big Bee Of The Whitetree has been a busy bee…
In advance of releasing her second solo album Rose Elinor Dougall has made a three track EP of some earlier demos available for free download. While apparently not representative of the new record (these demos were recorded shortly after the release of Without Why in 2010 and ‘rediscovered’ in December) she thought it a waste not to share them and we’re all the better for … Continue reading Free EP From Rose Elinor Dougall
You know the score by now. Each month Insound release a free monthly digital mix which is around for a week or so and which you can get for the price of an e-mail address or sometimes a Facebook like. Either way it is worth it because they are unfailingly good and there are always one or two new gems to discover along with some … Continue reading Insound’s Free January Mix
Valentine’s Day sees the release of Hearts & Arrows, the new record from a pretty new incarnation of Danny & The Champions Of The World. To mark the occasion they will be heading out with Billy Vincent on The Pubs Rock Tour (dates below) and are also giving away You Don’t Know (My Heart Is In The Right Place) for free as well. The record is … Continue reading New From Danny & The Champions Of The World
Cheyenne Marie Mize introduced herself internationally on the 10″ release Among the Gold with Bonnie “Prince” Billy – an inventive take on a variety of late 19th century American parlor music handpicked by her and Will Oldham. We first discovered her when we posted her Valentine’s Day recording – a lush and spine-tingling cover of said same Bonnie Prince Billy’s I Called You Back from his 2006 release The Letting Go. Her … Continue reading New EP From Cheyenne Marie Mize
Here is a quick and dirty round up of some of the new tracks starting to circulate the web and on some of our favourite blogs. A chance to pick up any you might have missed… We have some very tasty surf infused pop from Vivian Girl Katy Goodman’s side project Le Sera, a second taste from Of Montreal’s imminent new album, some viciously uncompromising … Continue reading New Year Round Up
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
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
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
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