The somewhat curiously named Jackie Zealous are a surf inspired garage rock trio from Santa Cruz, California. Next week (23rd) sees the release of their debut self-titled EP. It features six charmingly fuzzy tracks that demonstrate a keen ear for melody and a memorable hook. Lead track is the infectiously cheery jangle of Talk It. Have a listen… . Continue reading MM Shorts 729: Jackie Zealous
Fine Points is a new project featuring members of San Francisco psych band Sleepy Sun. They mix crystalline guitars with hazy, psych-tinged melodies, and their new video for single Astral Season features the same mellow, dreamy West Coast vibes as the song, with kaleidoscopic shots of the band exploring California’s landscapes. Watch it here. . . Continue reading New Video: Fine Points – Astral Season
Suburban Birds are a new band from Salt Lake City. Their debut self-titled release is up on Bandcamp and is an intriguing mix of psychedelia, experimental pop and indie rock. Check out our favourite track from the EP, Eat You Alive below. Ones to keep a close eye on! . Continue reading MM Shorts 727: Suburban Birds
We’ve already shared Daddy Issues’ marvellous track The Bruise from their Ugly When I Cry cassette release via Infinity Cat (out 30th June). Now we have the second single, Unicorns & Rainbows (Boyfriend), which might just be their best yet as a potential boyfriend is given short shrift over one of the best guitar refrains we’ve heard in a punk song for a good long while. Order from Infinity … Continue reading Another From Daddy Issues
This week we have collected no less than ten new releases for your listening pleasure. Every one a winner! 1. Ausmuteants – Echo Beach (Martha & The Muffins cover) 2. Bueno – Assed Out 3. Day Wave – Drag 4. The Foetals – Fine 5. Nathaniel Rateliff – S.O.B. 6. The Lighthouse And The Whaler – I Want To Feel Alive 7. The Creeping Ivies – … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Avalanche, the new EP from Canadian songwriter Kalle Mattson, is set for release on the 21st August on HOME Music Co. While still firmly anchored in his folk roots, lead single A Long Time Ago is built around a delayed hip hop beat and features plenty of synths as well as a drum machine, and perfectly encapsulates the EP’s themes of anxiety, nostalgia, the past, and the … Continue reading Kalle Matson – Avalanche EP
Widowspeak are back with a new album of elegant dream-pop and slowcore rock and roll full of easygoing melodies and dusty, snaking guitars. Titled All Yours, it will be released on Captured Tracks on September 4th. They have shared the title track via NPR here, and also shared the first single Girls which you can stream below. . . Continue reading Widowspeak Announce New Album
The Cigarette Bums recently finished recording Goofs On The Loose, their follow up LP to debut Holy Smokes. It sees a release in September. With influences ranging from The Stooges to The Black Lips the band is gearing up to showcase their brand of energised 60s garage punk and power pop via their first national US tour. The album includes unique tracks such as Strange in … Continue reading The Cigarette Bums – Goofs On The Loose
It has been a good while since we’ve posted a round up of some of the best videos (and songs) that have found their way into our in box. So we’re righting that wrong this weekend with a Sunday collection for your viewing and listening pleasure. We have the Mynabirds, Dirty Blonde, Vanish Valley, Buffalo Rodeo, The Tarantula Waltz, The Worry Dolls, Phobophobes, Charles Howl, … Continue reading Big Video Round Up
The ever wonderful Sandwitches have shared another track from their forthcoming new record Our Toast. Miggy is a fabulous slow moving indie pop song featuring hymn like harmonies and showcasing a sweetly tender side to the band. Lovely, lovely stuff. Stream it here. . Continue reading More From The Sandwitches
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