Cold Shoulder is the closing track from Sandtimer’s recently released five track EP Different Seas. Inspired by the sparse textures of early Appalachian folk, and having drawn comparisons to the likes of the Milk Carton Kids, the duo’s blend of acoustic rock and lyrical folk is well worth checking out. Continue reading MM Shorts 811: Sandtimer
We were big fans of Long Bridge, the first track from the new Murals debut album that we posted as part of our mammoth 100 in 100 series. Now we have Watching In The Dark for you, another mighty fine example of their slow, seething brand of tripped out psych-folk. Continue reading New From Murals
We’ve been grooving along to an advance copy of Crystal Cafe, the new album from London trio Witching Waves, due out on 25th February on Soft Power (UK) and Happy Happy Birthday To Me (US). Listen to Twister below, a sonic blast of edgy noise-pop that doesn’t sacrifice the melody at the heart of the song and has one of those bass lines that punches … Continue reading Witching Waves – Twister
Day Hang, the debut full-length album by North Carolina’s Serfs, arrives through Self Aware Records on January 29th. It follows the release of three digital singles and 2013’s Common Feelings EP. Mixing indie rock with twangy surfy guitars, a dash of punk and some garage rock, the album was recorded over a weekend at Old House Studio and marks a change in sound for the … Continue reading Serfs – Can’t Get Control
Telephone Jones is the new single by North Wales’ SEAZOO. A three-and-a-half minute pop nugget of skuzzed guitars, restored chapel organ and Terry – the old Korg synth. It is taken from an EP which will be released late March. Listen below. Continue reading MM Shorts 810: SEAZOO
US cult Americana-rockers, and very long-standing MM faves, Blitzen Trapper are releasing new three-track EP titled Mystery And Wonder today ahead of their February European tour including UK dates in London and Brighton. They have just unveiled the video for the EP’s title track which we think you’ll agree is neither short of either of those attributes…it’s a perfectly crafted track, breathing with melancholy and folk-soul. … Continue reading New Video: Blitzen Trapper – Mystery And Wonder
Since forming in 2010, The Third Sound have enjoyed significant support from none other than Anton Newcombe including an album released on his label ‘a Recordings’ and supporting The Brian Jonestown Massacre in Europe. Most recently the group has shared members with Newcombe and Tess Parks’ band, which has led to this collaboration. Featuring the aforesaid Tess Parks on vocals, the single You Are Not Here echoes the baggy … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… The Third Sound
We’re loving this track, Job Done, with its heady mix of guitars meeting synths and spiraling threads of psychedelia. It comes from Belfast duo exmagician, and is taken from their upcoming debut album Scan The Blue, due March 25th on Bella Union. Listen to the hazy crush of infectious strummed guitars, distorted garage wig out and propulsive non-stop percussion below. Marvellous. Dive in. Continue reading Introducing >>> exmagician
Sea Pinks have shared their new single Yr Horoscope, which is taken from just released new album Soft Days via CF Records. Anchored by a excellent droning, surf-inflected intro, it is a wonderfully catchy slice of indie-guitar-pop that is impossible to resist. Listen below, buy from Bandcamp here. Continue reading MM Shorts 809: Sea Pinks
We’re a bit late to the party this weekend with our round-up of the best of the new releases of the past seven days. No matter – consider it a nice late finish to Sunday or a nice new start to the new week. Courtney Barnett – Three Packs A Day Woods – Sun City Creeps Soft Fangs – Birthday Matthew And The Atlas – … Continue reading Eleven Songs You Should Have Heard This/Last Week
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