Epsilona are an up-and-coming indie rock band hailing from California. This project equates to a splash of psychedelic and a tablespoon of soul; all baked on a cerebral loaf of curiosity. They yield a dynamic rhythm section and guitar melodies that creates a sound that pulls from multiple influences such as Tame Impala, Minus the Bear, and Toro Y Moi. Stream or download the wonderfully catchy … Continue reading 100 Songs in 100 Hours: 4 – Epsilona
First Year On Earth are a four-piece indie/folk band from Austin TX, led by Australian native Ryan Murphy. They recently released their debut self-titled EP, and it is easy to see why the airy harmonies of lead single Georgia have already gained them some positive attention. Give it a spin. 100 Posts in 100 Hours is a series rounding up the best of our inbox … Continue reading 100 Songs in 100 Hours: 3 – First Year On Earth
Our second post in our 100 in 100 series rounding up the best of our inbox from last year comes from Tiger Waves. In Retrograde is a breezy, psych-pop rocker that recalls the Byrds at their good natured best. Continue reading 100 Songs in 100 Hours: 2 – Tiger Waves
I rather love this song. And being a rather obsessive listener, it’s been on non-stop. If it strikes a chord then I will know every nuance, every hat tap, every little murmur; I can’t tell you how many hundreds of times I’ve listened to my numero uno of 2015. But that’s another story for another day. Truth be told, it’s been a rather pants introduction … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday: 8th January
Raised The Bar comes from Chris Storrow’s upcoming album, The Ocean’s Door, which is set to be released on 5th February. It’s a vibrant and warm slice of indie-pop that’s heavily influenced by the 60s AM Gold era of music with its elegant sound and tasteful use of organ and horns. Listen below. Continue reading MM Shorts 806: Chris Storrow
The Halfways are a psychedelic rock quartet from Austin, Texas that employs elements of various musical styles to create a unique mixture. Think folk rock with funk, baroque pop and jazz, and even some grunge in there too. Have a listen to the spacey funk of Not All Are To Be Trusted, the first single taken from their forthcoming debut EP. Continue reading MM Shorts 804: The Halfways
And so here is the final personal Top Twenty of the year. This time it is my turn! Another twelve months neatly wrapped up and delivered for your listening pleasure and here’s to 2016… 20. Quiet Hollers – Mont Blanc An apocalyptic, “end-is-nigh” rolling, country rock anthem. Pure poetry with the best coda to a song I heard all year, “shed a tear for the books … Continue reading MM’S BEST OF THE YEAR: MAD MACKEREL’S TOP TWENTY SONGS
Loop Line’s A Christmas Song is about Santa and aliens, inspired by The Clash and 1950s Sci-Fi. The song is sung from two perspectives: a group of aliens who believe that Santa Claus and his seemingly unlimited powers pose a threat to their civilization, juxtaposed with a group of Earthlings who try to convince the aliens that Santa is actually a symbol of peace and … Continue reading Festive Fayre (21): Loop Line
Our Best of the Year posts are coming to a close and for the penultimate list we hand over to the ever fragrant Mrs Mackerel. Over to you Mrs M… Another year banked. As ever, I look at my list and think yes, there are some that are keepers and others that maybe were just a mirage. A little like life really. 20 The … Continue reading MM’S BEST OF THE YEAR: MRS MACKEREL’S TOP TWENTY SONGS
Brought up as witness to the nightlife of her mother’s pubs and bars from Somerset to Spain and finally Bristol, Amy Yon’s songs are riddled with anecdotes and wry humour based on the colourful characters she has met on her way. Armed with a voice full of enchantment and wisdom that belies her tender years, her sound is reminiscent of a young Stevie Nicks, with … Continue reading Festive Fayre (19): Amy Yon
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