Once more drowning in a sea of new tunes, and so here is another quick and dirty round-up of the first seven to impress… Parts Primitive is the debut album from London-based band Primitive Parts. The band consists of Sauna Youth, Monotony and Male Bonding alumni who first practiced in 2012 after working together in a record shop in Crouch End with the goal to make something … Continue reading Monday Morning Round Up
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)
Boston’s Vundabar are sharing their new single Darla, a bouncy and energetic blast of the band’s unique surf pop influenced post-punk. It is taken from the band’s upcoming sophomore album, Gawk. East coast indie rock with a West coast soul. Give it a spin here. . Continue reading MM Shorts 740: Vundabar
Good day! We’ve been continuing our trawl back through the in-box for all the gems and hidden treasures that await us, and all to share with you this fine summer’s morning. Another eight tracks, some older than others, all worth some of your attention, give it to me now… The Ethical Debating Society have just released debut album New Sense on London’s excellent Odd Box Records. Across 14 … Continue reading Another Monday Round-Up
Following on from our Monday Morning Round Up post, here is a second instalment of another eight fine tunes that we have uncovered whilst trying to catch up with our in-box. All starting with some easy going country rock from Americana band The Afternoon Edition. The solid harmonies and laid back approach on their debut single Canyon Lights recalls such greats as The Band and Crosby Stills … Continue reading MM’s Wednesday Morning Round Up
Brooding post-punk trio, Slow Riot, are releasing their debut single, City Of Culture, via Straight Lines Are Fine on the 10th July. A three minute blast of angular, relentless, chiming guitars and half spoken / half shouted vocals, the song is a sardonic paean to the cultural status their native Limerick was awarded in 2014. Its a more unorthodox take than usual in an overcrowded … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends >>> Slow Riot
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