The new video for Naomi Punk’s Television Man was created by Robin Stein, who “found inspiration in 1970s imagery of body building and the Philip Lorca Dicorcia photography series “Lucky 13”. I know what 1970s bodybuilding looked like, but didn’t have a clue about Philip Lorca. Still, it’s a good video for a good song. Watch it here. . . Continue reading New Video: Naomi Punk – Television Man
London three-piece indie rock band Wulf will release their debut single Fire on 1st December through BMG Chrysalis. Taken from the band’s debut EP Lairs (due for release Spring 2015) theirs is an emotive, confessional style of songwriting, rooted in the blues, in gospel and soul. Sonic references include Black Keys, White Stripes, James Vincent McMorrow, Cold War Kids and Band of Horses. Have a … Continue reading MM Shorts 629: Wulf
On latest album Nest, Brooklyn based Backwords blends modern psychedelics with folk-rock, 60s-pop and a myriad other sonic surprises. On the one hand the band delivers gentle, lazy melodies that stick to the tongue and cannot be forgotten, and on the other hand there is a fury—a swooping darker underside that the band is not hesitant to embody – be it in lyrical cynicism, primal growl, or feedbacking … Continue reading New Video: Backwords – I’m Not Lying
1. The Dead Weather – Buzzkill(er) 2. Jason Lytle – Bell’s View 3. She & Him – Time After Time (Frank Sinatra cover) 4. Elephant Micah – By The Canal 5. Big Ups – Not Today 6. Songs: Ohia – Blue Chicago Moon (Demo version) 7. Mourn – Silver Gold . . . . . . . . Continue reading Seven Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
We’ve posted Halloween mixes in the past (see here) and here are a few random Halloween related tunes, streams and videos linked by nothing other than the time of the year and the fact they’re all pretty damn good. . . . . . . . Continue reading It’s Halloween Music Time
After a too long hiatus, we’ve resurrected our best of the month mix capturing our favourite tunes from October’s posts, plus a couple of new tracks too. So more than 25 songs to discover…dive in! The September Girls – Veneer Dark-hearted pop smothered in drenched feedback . God Damn – Horus A red-hot burning molten pot of pop hooks and grinding, bludgeoning riffs and rhythms. . … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: October 2014
Five cool new videos to enjoy from sweet folk sisters First Aid Kit, dream-popsters Beverly, indie rockers Virginia Wing and Allo Darlin’, and Darlia. Press play and enjoy… . . . . . Continue reading New Video Round-Up
Chicago based punk duo Tinkerbelles new EP is a collection of post-punk inspired trash-pop in the vein of Japanther and No Age with a dash of Wire style spikiness. Order from Bandcamp here. . . Continue reading MM Shorts 627: Tinkerbelles
With Are We There, Sharon Van Etten released an exceptional album this year, with a highlight (amongst many) being the dramatic Your Love Is Killing Me – a confessional that documents with unflinching honesty and intensity the final crumbling and disintegration of a relationship. Already recognised as one of 2014’s most powerful songs we now have the long-awaited video directed by Sean Durkin (Martha Marcy May … Continue reading New Video: Sharon Van Etten – Your Love Is Killing Me
Aussie duo My Old Dutch is an explosive two-piece lo-fi rock’n’roll outfit from Melbourne, bashing out 50s inspired tales of love lost, found and stolen. First single Howlin’ Marilyn is a crankin’ two and a half minute ditty. Driven by a fuzzed-up, rocking riff soaked in magneto feedback, glued together with a thumping beat and some old school jukebox vocals. It tells the story of lust’n’love … Continue reading Introducing >>> My Old Dutch
