Keeping the dream pop theme for the day, if there is any artist who deserves a rest, it would be dream-pop songstress Shannon Curtis. That may be what she had in mind when she penned her upcoming single, Let’s Stay In. And although listeners may gladly heed the suggestion and curl up with a loved one as the air cools and the days shorten this … Continue reading Introducing…Shannon Curtis
Swedish duo Korallreven aka Marcus Joons and Daniel Tjäder (of The Radio Dept) have debuted a brand new single, Sa Sa Samoa featuring the atmospheric guest vocals of Brooklyn-based experimentalist and MM fave Julianna Barwick. They incorporate her trademark vocal loops into a deeply meditative soundscape that eventually builds to an ecstatic eruption. The single is taken from their forthcoming debut full-length, An Album By … Continue reading New Single From Korallreven
We’re a little late to this one, but Australian band the John Steel Singers are best known for their ‘60s-flavored pop, falsettos, and sky-high harmonies. They recently released their debut album Tangalooma and it is a brilliant combination of indie rock meets dance-a-long pop, whilst maintaining their feel for unassumingly darker storylines. This has been their trademark on hits such as Overpass, Rainbow Kraut and The Masochist. Tangalooma showcases a … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…The John Steel Singers
The follow up their acclaimed 2009 Dreamstate EP, Sydney’s Only The Sea Slugs have announced the release of their new mini album Street Music. Heralded for their brooding, enchanting sound and intriguing tempos, the Street Music mini album follows a string of lauded releases including their 2007 recording You’re The Reason Drugs Are Useless, and their 2008 track We, The Odd One. The record is contagious, layered and intriguing … Continue reading Introducing…Only The Sea Slugs
Pyyramids is a new collaboration by OK Go’s Tim Nordwind and singer Drea Smith. Living in the dark, atmostpheric grotto midway between the dance floor and the mopey teenage bedroom of the mind, Pyyramids’ six-song debut, Human Beings, will be available on October 31st from Paracadute. Download Pyyramids – That Ain’t Right mp3 (from Human Beings EP) Continue reading MM Shorts 21: Pyyramids
Every now and then they just appear there in your inbox, without any specific reason and with no real explanation. What we are talking about is a new track from the trio Twiggy Frostbite called In Darkness Lights Are Out. We can’t tell you much other than to mention its ethereal, fragile dream-pop quality – but that is obvious. What is it actually, truly, really … Continue reading More From Twiggy Frostbite
Last weekend was due to feature the debut UK live performances from Memphis’ Nick Burk, aka Acid Glasses. Unfortunately, due to issues with UK immigration, on arriving at Heathrow Airport things didn’t go to plan. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Acid Glasses dates were cancelled at the last minute. This new collection of material was set to be brought over on a very limited cassette tape … Continue reading More From Acid Glasses
Antique Boy sent this track, Pain, through on an e-mail titled “Sad Music”. It simply said, “it’s pretty slow and monotonous with a slight pick up at the end, it’s good for playing on repeat while in laying in bed.” He’s right. Download Antique Boy – Pain mp3 (Demo) Continue reading MM Shorts 18: Sad Music
Communicating Vessels is releasing part two of their lavishly packaged 7″ vinyl recordings of secret songwriters from the southeast of the USA. Born equally of bright lights and seedy charm, The Grenadines might be Birmingham, Alabama’s sexiest band. Fronted by husband and wife team Michael and Lauren Shackelford and thrust into widescreen by guitarist David Swatzell and bassist Jesse Phillips, The Grenadines have been making a name for themselves in … Continue reading Communicating Vessels 7″ Series
It’s nearly winter and it’s nearly raining. Here we go again. The raindrops running down cars and buses, you know, the ones that swell up your trouser leg or soak your tights and cement you to your shirt are here again, forever, it seems. As if in preparation for this Up have come together to pen a collection of songs so bright their blazers and … Continue reading Introducing…Up
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