Category: Rock

Alternative, Metal, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

Introducing >>> Golden Void

Golden Void is a new project of Isaiah Mitchell (Earthless) and Camilla Saufly-Mitchell (Assemble Head in Sunburst Sound), they will release their self-titled debut LP on Thrill Jockey this November. Although the songs drift into moody and dark territories, the prevailing sentiment is optimistic. Golden Void is a record of unpretentious, extremely well crafted, totally addictive rock and roll. Download the brilliant, galloping riffage of The Curve below … Continue reading Introducing >>> Golden Void

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Alternative, Metal, Psychedelic, Rock

MM Shorts 231: Negative Pegasus

Negative Pegasus are a consciousness expanding, hard-psych three-piece from Brighton. The tracks on debut album Looming weave between primordial bone-shakers, stretched-out growls and ethereal retro-pop nuggets. For fans of Oneida, Ex Models and Can. Have a listen to the gnarly riff that just about manages to anchor Psychic Energy. The album was released this week – order from Smalltown America Records here. Continue reading MM Shorts 231: Negative Pegasus

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Alternative, Americana, Country, Electronic, Folk, Garage, Indie, Music, Pop, Psychedelic, Rock

Watch These! Video Round-Up

As well as our regular Video of the Day posts, these vids have also caught our attention recently, and given the backlog we have, we thought it was time for a big round up of these as well. So here goes. Mean Creek’s video for Young & Wild perfectly captures the innocence, the excitement and the carefree joy of youthful moments reflected in the song’s message. a … Continue reading Watch These! Video Round-Up

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Mad Mackerel Recommends…Black Forest Fire

Some bands have stranger influences than others. Take  for instance, the Austin, Texas trio Black Forest Fire. Among their influences, they cite:
 Enochian Vision Magic, The Transmutation of the Bioluminescent Frequencies from the Base Material of the Sublunar Plane into the Highest Vibrations of the Golden Halo Aura, The Transit of Venus, Flame Geometry, The Eternity of Dispair, Whiskey & Wine, The Psychotronic War for … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Black Forest Fire

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Alternative, Blues, Folk, Indie, Metal, Music, Pop, Psychedelic, Punk, Rock

More New Releases Rounded Up

New releases are coming thick and fast, and hot on the heels of last week’s Round Up, comes part II – ten more tracks of genre-spanning goodies for you to download and delight in. We kick off with All You Can Eat, a little taste from south Philly art rockers 722, whose new EP, Haunting Me, is set to be released on 31st October. Screaming guitars, classic … Continue reading More New Releases Rounded Up

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Americana, Folk, Indie, Music, Rock

Communist Daughter On Tour

We don’t often post tour dates, but we’re making an exception for MM faves and Minneapolis natives, Communist Daughter, as it gives us a chance to post their wonderful track Ghosts. So fresh on the heels of the July release of the Lions & Lambs EP (Grain Belt Records), they will be showcasing their unique spin on midwestern bred indie folk pop, as they continue their … Continue reading Communist Daughter On Tour

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New From Batwings Catwings

Batwings Catwings have posted this new teaser track up on their Soundcloud page. They describe it as “A new track to share, Blue Dream. There are a handful more on the way in the coming months. This is just a little unmastered teaser. Hope you like.” We do. We do a lot. It sounds like it has come snarling and spitting out of CBGBs in … Continue reading New From Batwings Catwings

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MM Shorts 229: Insound’s Latest Free Vinyl Mixtape

Oh yes, it is that time again. Insound’s latest free Vinyl mixtape has thirteen tracks spanning the whole gamut of genres from synth pop to indie rock. Amongst the participants this time are a few we’ve featured on MM recently including the wonderful Angel Olsen and Josephine Foster as well as the Raveonettes, Efterklang, Sweet Lights and Dots Will Echo (amongst many others). Be quick it … Continue reading MM Shorts 229: Insound’s Latest Free Vinyl Mixtape

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