Mr. Elevator eschews guitars for vintage synthesizers, organs, and electric pianos, setting themselves apart somewhat within the fuzzy, distorted contemporary psych-pop scene. Their new album When The Morning Greets You is out next week via Rad Cat Records (order here), and you can listen to Ending from it below. Continue reading MM Shorts 914: Mr. Elevator
We were big fans of I See You the first track from Bonny Doon’s upcoming self-titled debut. A beautifully judged mix of rolling Americana, freak folk, and a little psychedelia, the second track to be shared from the album is the equally good What Time Is It In Portland? Stream it below – the album is out on the 10th March via Salinas Records. Continue reading New From Bonny Doon
Not only did we have the return of Wooden Wand earlier, but Mac DeMarco has also announced his first full-length album since 2014’s Salad Days. Titled This Old Dog, he has shared two songs from it, the sweetly bucolic title track, and the jauntier, acoustic psych-pop of My Old Man. Both bode well for the new record, which he describes thus, “the majority of this album is acoustic guitar, synthesizer, some drum … Continue reading New Album From Mac DeMarco
After what seems like an uncharacteristically long silence, longstanding MM fave Wooden Wand has shared details of a new album, Clipper Ship, to be released on the 5th May. The first taste from it is Mexican Coke, a typically understated, gently strummed and elegant folk song that reminds us all of what we’ve been missing these past months. Lyrically there are few who can match … Continue reading Wooden Wand Returns
Here is a quick selection of five excellent new videos that have caught our eye (and ears) recently. Jade Jackson creates a sound that is simultaneously new and old, merging a youthful spiritedness with a weary storyteller’s perspective usually reserved for veteran artists. Stylistically the sound is unapologetically country rock. It merges the heartbreak and resilience of Lucinda Williams with the melodic confidence of Emmylou Harris, yet … Continue reading New Videos: Jade Jackson, IDLES, Singapore Sling, Baked & Garrett Pierce
Another seven days have come and gone, although these felt infinitely more dangerous than any others. Hats off to Ewan McGregor at least this week! If nothing else it means new songs from those horrified by the new leader of the free world – so to kick us off we have offerings from Suuns, Meat Wave, Father John Misty and an update on a protest song classic … Continue reading Twelve Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
To coincide with their upcoming tour (see dates below), Josefin Öhrn + The Liberation will be releasing a gorgeous, reworked version of their sultry album track, Sister Green Eyes, this will be the band’s third single from last year’s excellent album Mirage. Sister Green Eyes sensuously throbs to a more Eastern drive, with an sedated Velvets droned melody, and a fluctuating groove straight out of the CAN … Continue reading Josefin Öhrn + The Liberation – New Single and Tour
Lorraine Leckie and Her Demons new single is America Weeping. “On November 7, Leonard Cohen died. The next day, Trump won the election. Since Leonard Cohen was my favorite songwriter, I’m very grateful that he didn’t have to see Trump elected as President. This is our response for a heartbroken nation” Leckie explains. Available as a free download from Bandcamp, the ominously bubbling groove and … Continue reading Lorraine Leckie and Her Demons – America Weeping
South London based neo-rockabilly upcomers, The Sly Persuaders have announced the release of their self-titled debut album, out via Roadkill Records on 24th February. The band make raucous garage rock soaked in heavily-effected, searing guitars. Their brand of Bad Seeds’ energy meets The Gun Club’s rockabilly psychosis oozes from their singles and surf-pop beats merge with layers of gypsy-psych percussion. The results we can tell you, … Continue reading Introducing >>> The Sly Persuaders
On 24th March, Don Giovanni Records will release the self-titled debut album by Brooklyn, NY indie-pop outfit, Kissing is a Crime. An invigorating blend of punk urgency and volume with jangling guitars, the band capture sunny optimism on one hand and melancholy, paranoia and alienation on the other. Have a listen to first single, Sheila’s Gone, which features guest vocals from Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming, … Continue reading MM Shorts 912: Kissing is a Crime
The Mad Mackerel 