MM Shorts 748: The Oyster Murders

It has been a good while since we’ve heard from Australian dream-poppers, The Oyster Murders. The good news is that they are back with a new single – When You’re Wrong is a wash of distorted pop melodies, overdriven guitars and analog synths. This is the band’s first release since their 2013 Mourning Birds EP and it is good to have them back. Stream or download it … Continue reading MM Shorts 748: The Oyster Murders

New From Doubting Thomas Cruise Control

Doubting Thomas Cruise Control have shared their new single Soft Focus, the second taste from their sophomore full length, Remember Me John Lydon Forever (due 14th August via Fleeting Youth Records  and the band’s own Duckbill Records). The Brooklyn based quartet have created a quirky, heartfelt record filled with dynamic indie rock and slacker pop or as the band prefer to call it “debt punk“. Whatever it … Continue reading New From Doubting Thomas Cruise Control

Introducing >>> All Dogs

All Dogs is a loud rock band that plays pop songs, but with roots firmly planted in the DIY punk scene. Crammed with sincere and bittersweet songs, the Columbus, Ohio based quartet will be releasing their debut full length Kicking Every Day on Salinas Records. The first single from it is That Kind Of Girl, which you can stream here. . Continue reading Introducing >>> All Dogs

SpelZ Cover Camper Van Beethoven

We’re very taken with this cover of Camper Van Beethoven’s jangly classic track Sometimes by the curiously named SpelZ. It gives it a lovely upbeat psych-pop feel and is part of a new EP called The Ocean of Stories. Apparently, they have a full album ready for release in the autumn called The Book of the Forest, which is on the more folky side of psychedelia. We’ll keep our … Continue reading SpelZ Cover Camper Van Beethoven

Rayland Baxter – Young Man

We spent much of the weekend in the car driving hither and thither and listening to an advance copy of Rayland Baxter’s excellent new album Imaginary Man, which is out on ATO Records in the middle of next month. Treading a line somewhere between Bob Dylan, and the Shins, or maybe between Steve Earle and Beck, possibly our favourite track on the record (amongst many atmospheric … Continue reading Rayland Baxter – Young Man

Fifteen Songs You Should Have Heard This Week (Part One)

Despite it being the summer months, the quality and quantity of new releases coming our way shows no signs of slowing – quite the opposite in fact. Here then is part one of our round up of fifteen picks from the past seven days. 1. Mac DeMarco – I’ve Been Waiting For Her 2. Lowest Pair – Shortning Bread 3. Rayland Baxter – Mr. Rodriguez … Continue reading Fifteen Songs You Should Have Heard This Week (Part One)