MM Shorts 932: DUMB

A couple of weeks ago, DUMB saw the proper release of their debut album Live Fast Die Dumb, which had previously been released on cassette only. Now the band have announced their new album Less will see the light of day on Friday 31st March through Axis Mundi Records (order here). The Austin, TX guitar trio create a pretty tasty and unique blend of rock’n’roll, … Continue reading MM Shorts 932: DUMB

Introducing >>> Shrimpwitch

From the depths of Melbourne’s rock pool, Shrimpwitch have emerged from the waves with their debut Eggs Eggs Eggs EP, a ferocious mix of high energy garage punk and rock’n’roll. The duo going under the monikers Georgi Goonsack and Kim Prawn, are the first release from the Hysterical Records label. Listen to Lust For A Kick below, a lustful, boozy, hedonistic tale of pleasure and pain. You can pre-order the EP … Continue reading Introducing >>> Shrimpwitch

Introducing >>> Arc Flash

Lawrence, Kansas duo Arc Flash, who will release their full length debut Carbon Copy on 31st March, via High Dive Records, have shared the record’s latest single, Divination. The duo of Mark Rockwell (drums) and James Thomblison (guitar/vocals) who also play in garage psych band Psychic Heat, offer their own unique brand of sonic space rock and intense mutant pop, built on blistering punk energy, infectious hooks, and raw, fuzzy … Continue reading Introducing >>> Arc Flash

MM Shorts 927: Scab Hand

Scab Hand are another band to emerge from Brighton’s febrile underbelly, a three-piece forged from former Love Buzzard frontman and guitarist Kevin Lennon, former Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster drummer Rob Ling and bassist Dan Stirrat. Irregular Bed is their debut single, a hugely enjoyable squelching fuzz pot of squealing aural mayhem. Have a listen.   Continue reading MM Shorts 927: Scab Hand

Nine Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

This week our round up includes a brilliantly angry and frustrated single from Swedish sisters First Aid Kit for International Women’s Day, another track from the prolific Ty Segall’s upcoming EP, the first taste from Bonnie Prince Billy’s Merle Haggard covers record with a version of the classic Mama Tried. This week’s offering from the Our First 100 Days Project comes from Self Esteem (none other … Continue reading Nine Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

Otherkin – Bad Advice

Irish garage punks Otherkin were a most enjoyable discovery at the Great Escape last year, and after the success of the 201 EP and it’s successor The New Vice EP the four-piece are back with their first single of 2017, Bad Advice. It is the lead track from their upcoming debut album and cements their reputation for furious, old fashioned, punk rock. Have a listen.   Continue reading Otherkin – Bad Advice