Yesterday we had ShitKid, today we have London based duo Shit Girlfriend, which, if anything is an even better name! Formed earlier this after coming up with the concept on a trip to LA (a DIY period-punk femme explosion meets the sticking out tongue emoji), they recorded and shared their debut single Mummy’s Boy in February and soon signed to PNKSLM Recordings for the release of their debut AA-sided … Continue reading MM Shorts 947: Shit Girlfriend
From Glasgow’s fertile DIY punk scene come Breakfast Muff, a wonderfully uncompromising trio who are set to release their new album Eurgh! on 7 July via Amour Foo Records. Featuring songs about sexuality, feminism and feelings, Eurgh! ranges from soft to screechy in a cacophony of anxiety, celebration and creativity. Listen to R U A Feminist, which laments the use of feminism to mask violence and is well worth a spin. Stream it … Continue reading MM Shorts 945: Breakfast Muff
The National – The System Only Dreams In Total Darkness Monks – I’m Watching You Chastity Belt – 5am This Is The Kit – Moonshine Freeze Elf Power – Watery Shreds Terror Watts – Time Bomb Milk – Lord, Don’t Take Me To Prison Neils Children – I Am Not Anchor Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Piss Test are a brilliantly named punk threesome formed in Portland, Oregon in 2012. LPII is (unsurprisingly) their second album, and consists of eleven tracks of snotty, sneering, garage-punk crammed into 19 minutes and 22 seconds. The shortest at 57 seconds, the longest a second over two minutes. Listen to ferocious album opener Marianne and ferocious album closer Whole Lot Of Whole Lotta Rosie. You’ll … Continue reading MM Shorts 943: Piss Test
We’ve really liked what we’ve heard so far of Wavves new album You’re Welcome (out on the 19th May). The latest track to be shared from it is No Shade, a breakneck two minute track featuring Nathan Williams’ signature drawl over quick guitar riffs and a furious drumbeat. Play loud methinks… Continue reading Wavves – No Shade
Youngest sprat hits the dreaded teenage years today. He’s always had a good ear for a tune. Current obsessions (Philadelphia Eagles apart) are Bob Marley, The Clash, Idles and a soft spot for a Neil Diamond sing-a-long. Happy Birthday fella… Continue reading Happy Birthday Youngest Sprat
Spoilers made our end of year best of lists and are back with a new self-released single on the band’s own label Vibe/Anti-Vibe label, available on limited edition orange cassette and 7″ lathe cut especially for Record Store Day. Nothing is another cracker – sharp, catchy punk rock reminiscent of early Wire, Parquet Courts and Uranium Club. Have a listen. Order here. Continue reading New Single From Spoilers
Brooklyn punks Sharkmuffin have featured a few times on MM, and will release new album Tsuki on the 5th May. They have shared the first taste from it – an ode to The X Files, Scully is a Sharkmuffin is a droney, echoing dive into the unknown. Stream it here. Continue reading New From Sharkmuffin
Car Seat Headrest – That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore (Smiths cover) Royal Blood – Lights Out Iggy Pop – Asshole Blues Hurray For The Riff Raff – Be My Baby (Ronettes cover) YAWN – Hum Land Of Talk – Loving (featuring Sharon Van Etten) Kevin Morby – Aboard My Train Wavves – Million Enemies Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
The Dirty Nil have an upcoming compilation release, Minimum R&B, out April 28 via Dine Alone/Fat Wreck Chords. They’ll also be playing some UK dates this month too. From it we have Caroline for your listening pleasure -it was originally appeared on a small-run, self released EP the band burned onto CDs and released in 2009. See them live 18 – Southampton @ Talking Heads 19 – … Continue reading New From The Dirty Nil
The Mad Mackerel 