Category: Rock

Alternative, Indie, Music, Rock

Mad Mackerel’s Free Show at Blogtober Festival

Blogtober is assembling a month of free new music every night at The Finsbury, with names such as CLASH, Artrocker, Louder Than War, For Folk’s Sake, Indie Shuffle all hosting evenings amongst others. We’re delighted to be hosting  too – next Monday 3rd to be exact, when we will have the  triple delights of the acerbic social commentary of Coates, matched with the offbeat melancholy indie of Organised Scum … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Free Show at Blogtober Festival

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Alternative, Music, Post Punk, Psychedelic, Rock

Temples – Certainty

Psych-rock four piece, Temples have announced details of Certainty, the first track to be taken from their forthcoming album, due out early next year on Heavenly Recordings. Frontman James Bagshaw, describes it as wanting to create “something with almost an eerie, early Disney vibe, something playful and harmonious, but with a dark twist. The verses needed to reveal the thumping motion of the bass and the chorus was approached … Continue reading Temples – Certainty

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Alternative, Americana, Folk, Garage, Gothic, Indie, Music, Post Punk, Psychedelic, Rock

Eight Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

And so as we head north to Mackem country here are 8 songs to keep you company over the weekend. All lovingly culled from the week’s new releases for you and including songs from Hope Sandoval & The Warm Intentions featuring Kurt Vile, Greys, MV & EE, Honeyblood, Luxury Death and the incomparable Leonard Cohen. Enjoy. Greys – Fresh Hell Itasca – No Consequence Black Honey – … Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

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Alternative, Indie, Music, Pop, Punk, Rock

The Regrettes Get Hot…

Writing songs that proudly bear a brazen and unabashed attitude in the vein of acts Courtney Barnett or Karen O – but with a pop aesthetic reminiscent of 50s and 60s acts a la the Temptations or Buddy Holly – LA based four piece The Regrettes create infectious, heart-on-your-sleeve, punk driven tracks. We’ve previously shared A Living Human Girl and now you can wrap your … Continue reading The Regrettes Get Hot…

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Americana, Country, Folk, Music, Rock

Oldermost cover Graham Nash

Melding southern rock, gorgeous lap steel, and folk into their own heady and hazy brew of Americana, Oldermost’s cover of Graham Nash’s 1971 classic I Used To Be A King is well worth a listen. It is the third and final song that Oldermost is releasing this year, following their two excellent previous singles, Honey With Tea and Finally Unsure. Dive in…     Continue reading Oldermost cover Graham Nash

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Americana, Indie, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

MM Shorts 877: Jonny Debt

Sexy Cowboy, the alluring single (taken from the debut album Forever released later this year) showcases Jonny Debt’s unique and honest vocal style and his classic poetic approach reminiscent of the 1960s psychedelic era of songwriting.  He  pairs vocal hooks with erotic guitars in a way that has shades of Leonard Cohen and Van Morrison. Have a listen. Continue reading MM Shorts 877: Jonny Debt

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Alternative, Blues, Garage, Indie, Music, Rock

New Wave Pictures Single

Pool Hall is the new single by The Wave Pictures, taken from their forthcoming album Bamboo Diner in the Rain, due out on Moshi Moshi on 11th November. The new album is a bluesy, boozy love letter to the guitar, filled with American Primitive instrumentals, John Lee Hooker chugs and Link Wray style minor-key surf music. Listen to the single below and check out tour … Continue reading New Wave Pictures Single

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Alternative, Americana, Electronic, Folk, Garage, Indie, Music, Post Punk, Punk, Rock

Eight Songs You Should Have Heard… Last Week

The trip to deposit our eldest at University meant we couldn’t get this ready in time at the weekend. So belatedly as he discovers the joys of student freedom, here are our quick picks from the rest of the best of the new releases last week. Enjoy (nearly) new tracks from the likes of Kim Gordon, Purling Hiss, La Sera, Damaged Bug and a fine … Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard… Last Week

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