Begin the week with videos from Liars, and Folly & The Hunter with Moth In The Porchlight from their Wood & Wires Session (grab a free download of Ghost too). From Cobalt Cranes we have a weird LA road trip and lastly another video from decker for Killing Me, their truly heart-wrenching song about tumultuous relationships. . . . . Continue reading Videos of the Day: Liars || Folly & The Hunter || Cobalt Cranes || decker
This is the new Savages video for Shut Up which will open forthcoming album Silence Yourself. Watch and see why they were one of the standout bands of our trip to SXSW . Continue reading MM Shorts 361: Savages – Shut Up Video
The self-produced Sweetcure EP by Forest is four tracks of goodness combining scuzzy shoegaze, grungey pop, and infectious harmonies. Think somewhere between Dinosaur Jr., Teenage Fanclub and Ride. Listen to a couple of tracks below and order from Propermusic here. Continue reading MM Shorts 360: Forest
Long standing MM faves, Madison, WI’s psych punk duo The Hussy have released a free download of new track, Blame, from their forthcoming third LP, Pagan Hiss, slated for release on May 7th via Southpaw Records. The band’s sophomore LP, Weed Seizure, turned many heads, including ours, with its wicked array of pummeling drums and swirling guitars. Just a year later, we have Pagan Hiss: 14 … Continue reading New Album From The Hussy
Here is a third track from The Mohawk Lodge’s forthcoming album Damaged Goods. In contrast to the other two we’ve already posted, 1000 Violins is a more reflective ruminative song with dark themes at its heart – it is a cathartic coming to terms with longing, pain and desperation, haunting, affecting and ultimately rather beautiful. Have a listen. . Continue reading MM Shorts 359: The Mohawk Lodge’s 1000 Violins
Shady Elders’ sound is a mesmerizing conglomeration of musical forces. Combining elements of dream pop, dark-wave, doo-wop and shoegaze, on top of Britt Rodemich’s inimitable yet classic voice, the group has quickly established a unique identity. They recently released their debut No Favors EP via Hot Congress Records or digitally from Bandcamp as a pay what you like deal. Continue reading Introducing >>> Shady Elders
Today’s selections of videos to enjoy come from Bass Drum Of Death, American Royalty, Airstrip, and Lost Animal. . . Download Airstrip – Pleasure Center mp3 (from Willing) . Continue reading Videos of the Day: Bass Drum Of Death || American Royalty || Airstrip || Lost Animal
Long renowned for their “haunted, claustrophobic take on drunken folk“, The Baptist Generals have just released a free download of Broken Glass, the second single from their long-awaited new LP, Jackleg Devotional To The Heart. It is a cracker. Due for release on Sub Pop on 20th May over here and a day later in the USA. (Click through for free downloads) Continue reading MM Shorts 358: The Baptist Generals
Having just heard this on Radio 6, we checked back through our in-box and found we’d been told about Public Service Broadcasting (aka J. Willgoose, Esq. and his drumming companion, Wrigglesworth) way back in February. Of course, in typical fashion and in complete dereliction of our duty, we’d contrived to miss just how damn good this track is – so another post filed under “better late than … Continue reading MM Recommeds…Public Service Broadcasting
Last year, we were gradually seduced by Amanda Jo Williams last album The Bear Eats Me (see our post here), which went on to become a real favourite. In particular the epic closing track Sick And Dying is still getting regular spins in various playlists here. So, good news then that her fourth album You’re The Father Of My Songs will see a release on the … Continue reading Amanda Jo Williams – New Album
