Last month we shared the stunning Crease from Thayer Serrano’s forthcoming long player Shaky (out 28th August) and now we have another track from the album for you. Touch My Face is a masterpiece of swirling, atmospheric psych-rock. Stream it below. . Continue reading More From Thayer Serrano
Long established MM faves, NYC-based trio, Ten Ton Man, have shared their first single, Crazy Theory, from their upcoming new EP, Permission To Sin. Ten Ton Man deal in the kind of seedy Americana that wouldn’t be out of place in True Detective or a David Lynch film, and Crazy Theory is another fine example of their noirish, unsettling approach. It brilliantly juxtaposes a jaunty rhythm with lyrics that … Continue reading New From Ten Ton Man
Rhode Rachel records retro-infused psych rock for his solo project Aura Blaze, exploring the catchiness inherent in the music of the ’60s and ’70s while, on the other end of the sonic spectrum, delving into the abstract and avant-garde. Some of his many influences include Tame Impala, The Doors, Goat, Temples, Pink Floyd, Type O Negative, Strawberry Alarm Clock and The Beatles. His love for the cosmic … Continue reading New Video: Aura Blaze – A Glass Of Tears Half Empty
Friends and label-mates with Swedish psych collective Goat, Gotenburg-based Hills release their third album, Frid at the end of this month. Taking their cues from a tradition of Swedish psychedelia that found its origins in the late ’60s and early ’70s freakouts and mind melts, Hills have a rich and intoxicating sound that sidesteps the cliches and humdrum stylistic foibles that often plague modern day psych. … Continue reading MM Shorts 761: Hills
On October 15th, Monk Parker releases his debut solo record How The Spark Loves The Tinder on Bronze Rat Records. Featuring over 30 musicians including members of The Polyphonic Spree and Okkervil River, it was recorded over a two-year period of illness and dislocation following the breakup of his previous band The Low Lows and Parker’s subsequent move from New York back home to Austin … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… Monk Parker
The five members of GospelbeacH possess a prestigious collective resume that includes membership in Beachwood Sparks, Further, The Tyde, the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Ryan Adams and the Cardinals and Everest. But one listen to the quintet’s warmly wonderful debut album Pacific Surf Line will instantly dispel any preconceptions about supergroup self- indulgence or side-project slumming. The band’s breezy tunes swim with swirling Hammond organ, soulful … Continue reading Introducing >>> GospelbeacH
Here we are again, another week older, and another week of new tunes to discover. This is our regular round-up of some of the best tracks of the past seven days. Alex Bleeker And The Freaks – The Rest The Futurebirds – Deadbeat Hits Destroyer – Times Square Wavves – Heavy Metal Detox Jacuzzi Boys – Sun Bueno – Babyface Zachary Cale – Blue Moth … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Moon Types hail from Sweden and their latest three track EP features a set of easy-going and jangly indie-pop songs in the vein of Ladybug Transistor and Real Estate. Have a listen to lead track, Know The Reason with its instantly catchy melody and bouncy feel. You can order the EP from Jigsaw Records here. . Continue reading MM Shorts 760: Moon Types
We received an advance copy of the new Black Tambourines album Freedom in the post recently and were instantly reminded just how good their mix of distorted garage grooves, surf rock and hazy 60s melodies is, particularly on irresistible first single She Don’t Mind. Freedom is out on the 4th September, you can pre-order from iTunes here. . Catch them live: 22nd August: London Fields … Continue reading Black Tambourines Announce Freedom
New videos. New videos. Roll up, roll up. New videos. Everyone a winner! Featuring Vetiver, Demob Happy, the Hinds, Together PANGEA, The Arcs, White Reaper, Dilly Dally and the brilliant Songhoy Blues.. . . . . . . . . Continue reading New Video Bonanza
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