Watch the really rather good video for the Cribs new single, Leather Jacket Love Song, 17 years in the making and featuring the Jarman brothers performing alongside their teenage counterparts in 1997. We also have the indie rock of the Ecstatics and the soaring alt-rock of Aussie six piece Fairchild Republic. a a a a Continue reading Videos of the Day: The Cribs || The Ecstatics || Fairchild Republic
We only came across John Murry relatively recently when following some obscure internet links took us to 2006’s World Without End, the historical album of violent and often brutal murder songs he co-wrote and recorded with Bob Frank. It is about as dark and forbidding as anything you’re ever likely to hear, and naturally it became an immediate favourite. The benefits of our late discovery meant we … Continue reading MM’s 5:1 Interview No 5: John Murry
Monday’s videos for your viewing delight have Sin Fang’s pulsating 3-D effects for Look At The Light, the Obama themed claymation of Neil Nathan Inc’s Jumpstart and the Lord of the Flies-meets-masquerade feel of Fine Times video for Hey Judas. a a Download Neil Nathan Inc – Jumpstart mp3 (from Sweep The Nation) a a Continue reading Videos of the Day: Sin Fang || Neil Nathan Inc. || Fine Times
Vancouver’s The Shilohs and their upcoming album So Wild are all about perky, happy indie rock so stay away if you wish to remain in a melancholy mood. But if you’re up for it, you can listen to Get Ready Now and let it put a big smile on your face. The album is out on the 5th February via Light Organ Records. Continue reading New Single From The Shilohs
We have posted about Blessed Feathers many times on MM, and they featured in our round up of our favourite albums of 2011. Last year they released a very fine five track EP Peaceful Beasts In An Ocean Of Weeds to much critical acclaim. They just announced a winter tour in support of the EP, which includes dates with Mount Moriah, Young Buffalo and a stop at … Continue reading Blessed Feathers New Track & Tour
Insound’s latest free mixtape is up and available for the next week or so. This time it features tracks from Amor de Dias, Beach Fossils, Campfires, Free Energy, Gospels, Leapling, Mock & Toof, The Pharmacy, The Ruby Suns, Toro y Moi, Vatican Shadow, and Widowspeak! Just go here to grab it for nowt, or check a couple of our favourites from it first. Download Campfire – … Continue reading Latest Free Insound Mixtape
Gospel Claws have appeared a few times on Mad Mackerel, and they have made a new track available for free download from their recent album Put Your Sunshine Away. Looming Darkness has just the right amount of jangle and reverb to create an infectiously enjoyable slice of indie rock. Buy the album here. Download Gospel Claws – Looming Claws mp3 (from Put Your Sunshine Away) Continue reading MM Shorts 298: New Track From Gospel Claws
The brilliantly ramshackle Americana and pedal-steel inspired psychedelia of the Futurebirds is the latest must-have free download from Noisetrade. They have put together an album titled Exhume which culls ten tracks from their self-titled debut EP, debut long-player Hampton’s Lullaby and the Via Flaminia EP plus a new demo (check it out below) and a live version of Megachills. The band will be releasing their … Continue reading MM Shorts 297: Futurebirds Offer Up Free Album Download
Dive into the new video from Barry Sean’s favourites, the Bunnymen inspired Chapel Club, slow things down with the sweet harmonies in the new Eliza & The Bear video for Upon The North and get ready for a Saturday night with the inflammable garage punk and dirty surf rock from Australia’s Reptiles and more lo-fi grunge inspired indie rock from MM faves Speedy Ortiz. a … Continue reading Videos of the Day: Chapel Club || Eliza & The Bear || Reptiles || Speedy Ortiz
We are liking this new London band called Great Heat, who have a psychedelic / garage rock edge to them. Check out their top-notch first single Laid Bare. Looking forward to hearing more… Continue reading MM Shorts 296: Great Heat
