MM Shorts 593: Generationals

Generationals are a duo that have featured a few times on MM, and their infectious brand of breezy, sunshine guitar pop is showcased to excellent effect on new tune Gold Silver Diamond. It is taken from their upcoming album, Alix, out on the 16th September. Pre-order the album on 180-gram “cloud colored” vinyl (limited to 500), CD, cassette, or digital here. . Continue reading MM Shorts 593: Generationals

MM Shorts 592: Elephants And Castles

The sobering story of professional footballer Justin Fashanu is one that many football fans will know well – the first million pound black footballer, the first openly gay pro footballer in the UK, and a tragic suicide in May 1998, aged only 37. Released yesterday, Fashanu is the debut single from South London’s elephants and castles, and it is appropriately described as a gem of bruising, … Continue reading MM Shorts 592: Elephants And Castles

Joe Jack Talcum – Home Recordings: 1993-1999

For most people the idea of an intimate evening with Joe Jack Talcum playing songs in their living room sounds terrifying given the reputation of his better-known band The Dead Milkmen, but the appearance in 2011 of Home Recordings: 1984-1990 revealed a sadder, more intimate side to a songwriter better known for his sense of humour. Now via HHBTM Records, comes the second volume, from … Continue reading Joe Jack Talcum – Home Recordings: 1993-1999