Skin & Bones are are a folk and blues duo that spent most of their beginnings busking under the sun in Venice Beach. With a sound that consists of a distorted violin, sometimes played like a lead guitar, deep vocals, bluesy guitar riffs and suitcase drums, we’ve become rather fond of forthcoming single Bad Feeling. Watch the video for it here and download it below. . … Continue reading MM Shorts 759: Skin & Bones
Heart Of Oak is the first single from Richard Hawley’s new album Hollow Meadows. Built around an instantaneous, driving riff, Heart Of Oak is one of the album’s unbridled rock’n’roll moments, as well as a heartfelt tribute to all the people who’ve influenced and nurtured Hawley throughout his life. The video was filmed in Hope Valley near Sheffield. It’s inspired by Murad Ossman who did … Continue reading New Video: Richard Hawley – Heart Of Oak
Tijuana Bibles mix grunge-based riffs, groove laden rhythms and heavy traces of swampy Louisiana blues. They sit somewhere between Black Sabbath and the Black Keys… We posted a free download of their fierce track Toledo last year and now they are back with a new single Ghost Dance taken from forthcoming EP, Ghost / Dance / Movement, both of which get a digital release on the 4th September. … Continue reading MM Shorts 758: Tijuana Bibles
Buffalo-based psychedelic indie art rock band Aircraft make catchy pop tunes with lush vocal harmonies, swirling guitars, melodic bass lines and powerful drumming that create the perfect atmosphere for fragile vocals to float in and out of. The band is set to release their new EP 7 Gems From The Sparkling Void later this summer, seven songs that find these sonic astral adventurers setting the controls … Continue reading MM Shorts 757: Aircraft
We have been hugely taken with new band Fakers and their initial tunes $600 and Gold Room. So we’re delighted to be able to offer the premiere of their new track Seasons Greetings, which also comes from their forthcoming debut EP release Personality Voices. Hailing from LA and a local supergroup of sorts with members taken from another MM fave band the Henry Clay People as well as Piebald, Vanaprasta, … Continue reading MM Premiere: Fakers – Seasons Greetings
Hailing from Blackpool, three-piece Strange Bones’ first track SOIA (Sick Of It All for those not in the know) is an exceedingly pleasing mix of incendiary, crash and burn guitars, aggressive riffing, bleak vocals and all anchored by a growling, hypnotic bass line. Definitely ones to watch… . . Continue reading Introducing >>> Strange Bones
The pensive and drifting combination of hazy, wistful guitars and crooning vocals define Table Talk, the leading cut off of Grand Courriers debut self titled EP (out August 24th). It is a lovely warm blend of Americana and indie rock that gives an expansive, cinematic feel and is well worth some listening time below. . Continue reading MM Shorts 756: Grand Courriers
We’re loving this track, City Of The Angels from Elyse Weinberg’s previously unreleased 1969 album Greasepaint Smile. It was the planned follow up to her well received debut Elyse, but due to financial difficulties at the label it never saw the light of day and as the 1960s were closing their doors, the bright lights began to dim and she quietly walked away. Informed by her astrological study … Continue reading Elyse Weinberg – Greasepaint Smile
Brisbane’s Virginia Sook are teaming up for a split release with Lake Michigan from the UK. Featuring two tracks each from both acts, this will be released on cassette on Ruined Smile in Brisbane, and Wolf Town DIY in the UK. Virginia Sook’s two songs complement Lindsay Roser’s haunting vocals and harp with delicate, folky acoustics and percussion, and are a perfect match for the … Continue reading Virginia Sook / Lake Michigan Split Cassette
Time once again for the weekly collection of new releases in one convenient package for you. This week it is lucky eleven… . 1. Ezra Furman – I Can Change (LCD Soundsystem cover) 2. Potty Mouth – Cherry Picking 3. Israel Nash – Strangers 4. Beach Slang – Bad Art & Weirdo Ideas 5. Widowspeak – Dead Love (so Still) 6. The Ukiah Drag – … Continue reading Eleven Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
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