We are loving this track from Imagination Head that comes from forthcoming album Plastic Heart (out 15th October). They tell us has drawn comparisons with Dirty Projectors and Of Montreal, but for us the closest similarity is to prime time Mercury Rev. The track is Sand Castle and it is an absolute gem of gently swelling prog-folk spun through with gentle psychedelia. Visit their website here … Continue reading MM Shorts 202: Imagination Head
a Download Her Vanished Grace – Car Crash mp3 (from Star-Crossed) Continue reading Video of the Day: Her Vanished Grace
a Download Fierce Creatures – Catacomb Party mp3 (from Catacomb Party Single) Continue reading Video of the Day: Fierce Creatures
You know the score. Some of our favourite downloads from the past month neatly parcelled up into one tasty mix and decorated with a few new tunes too. Nearly forty in all. Jump in! Download Wye Oak – Spiral mp3 (from Adult Swim Singles Series) A change of approach and tempo from experimental folkies Download Unnatural Helpers – Hate Your Teachers mp3 (from Land Grab) Raging. Ferocious. Punk Download … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: July 2012
It is fair to say that Last American Buffalo are a band that have won universal admirers amongst all the MM shoal with their short series of free releases at the turn of the year. They exquisitely blend folk, blues and classic country rock with a bitter edge that spits and snarls its discontent with the world. However, since January all has been pretty quiet, … Continue reading Last American Buffalo Release Here She Comes
Despite being from the Midlands and not San Diego, JAWS still manage to play a charming and sparkling lo-fi blend of synth led, surf pop with some added guitar jangle and a splash of reverb. Their new single Toucan Surf is released on Rattlepop on the 27th August. Have a listen. a Continue reading Introducing >>> JAWS
After having badly bruised or sprained my toe in another half-witted and clumsy accident Tom and Jerry styley, I was unable to follow my usual sporting pursuits for most of the week so decided it would be a great idea to cycle to Big Sair’s for a glass or two of Pimms a couple of nights ago. Me and my great ideas! A lovely summer … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Sunday (29th July)
