Video: Owen Tromans – Golden Margins
Here is the video for the Byrds-ian twang and thrum of Owen Tromans’ Golden Margins single. . . Continue reading Video: Owen Tromans – Golden Margins
Category: Rock
The Franklys – Puppet 7″
Today, Swedish/UK/US all girl quartet The Franklys are digitally releasing their debut single Puppet b/w Imaginarium on Electric Woods Records which is a twisted freakbeat flavoured 7” fiery rocket to the eardrums. The single is a freewheeling slab of garage-rock and 60s inspired Rhythm and Blues, combining raucous hooks, spiraling guitar lines and a tight and taught rhythm section that nods towards the British Invasion bands of … Continue reading The Franklys – Puppet 7″
The Dune Rats – Funny Guy
We love the party-lovin’, irreverent stoner-pop of Brisbane’s The Dune Rats and after a series of infectiously catchy EPs and single releases, they are gearing up for their debut self-titled long-player release via Ratbag Records in a couple of months time (on Dune 1st of course)! This is the first single, Funny Guy, two and a half more minutes of pumped up, guitar-fuelled garage rock that … Continue reading The Dune Rats – Funny Guy
Those Mockingbirds – A Ballad From Hell
Here are a couple of tracks from Those Mockingbirds who are a rock band consisting of all kinds of sounds like drums, guitars, more guitars, keyboards and violin. At times dirty and heavy, or ambient and unresolved. A Ballad From Hell is about Ouija boards being used to talk to dead prostitutes while Destroy My Love ploughs a rockier, more anthemic furrow… Have a listen. . … Continue reading Those Mockingbirds – A Ballad From Hell
Videos of the Day: Miraculous Mule || Shivery Shakes || Keys || Bear Hands
Kick back and enjoy some excellent videos from Miraculous Mule, Shivery Shakes, Keys and Bear Hands. . . . . . Continue reading Videos of the Day: Miraculous Mule || Shivery Shakes || Keys || Bear Hands
MM Shorts 545: Graham Weber
Graham Weber is a singer-songwriter who hails from Texas by way of Ohio. We’re thoroughly enjoying his new album Faded Photos, which captures the landscapes of both territories, sunburned and frozen simultaneously. Check out YNRN and Boston below. . . Continue reading MM Shorts 545: Graham Weber
MM Shorts 544: Trick Mammoth
New Zealand’s Trick Mammoth have a winning way with floral indie pop that recalls the halcyon days of C86. Check out Days Of Being Wild from recently released long player Floristry. Buy the album from Bandcamp here. Continue reading MM Shorts 544: Trick Mammoth
Video: Lost Dawn – Song For Robert
Lost Dawn are a 2 piece from Falmouth, Cornwall, but much more than that is difficult to find out. However, their Song For Robert video hints at exciting times, being a distorted, glammed-up stomper that sounds not unlike someone dug up Marc Bolan…. . Continue reading Video: Lost Dawn – Song For Robert
Clouder – Sister Raygun
Brooklyn-based five-piece Clouder recently released their sophomore album, Sister Raygun, via Fleeting Youth Records. It is a record that over ten tracks explores themes of emotional turmoil, anxiety, paranoia, debauchery, loneliness, and reverie. We have the first two singles for your listening edification. The first is Lost In Reverie, a romping rock track about a faceless female presence that’s propelled by antsy guitars that morph in and out of surf … Continue reading Clouder – Sister Raygun
Mad Mackerel Recommends… Geronimo!
Geronimo!, are a trio from Chicago who specialize in a mix of psych, post-punk, krautrock, noise, and indie rock to almighty good effect. The band will release their new album Cheap Trick (named after their shared home origins of Rockford, IL) on May 13th via Exploding In Sound Records. It’s a dynamic record that manages to shift from sound to sound in a moments notice, … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends… Geronimo!
