Category: Rock

Alternative, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

Introducing…A Scribe Amidst The Lions

Formed in 2005, A Scribe Amidst the Lions (or simply, “Scribe”, to many friends and fans) are a San Diego-based band, specializing in a strain of psych-rock that aims at imagination and wide narrative. Lyrics are cryptic, themes expansive, songs structured progressively, instruments swapped at will. In addition to the core band at the center of their songs, Scribe utilizes a second drummer/percussionist, along with … Continue reading Introducing…A Scribe Amidst The Lions

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Alternative, Blues, Folk, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

New Album from Peg Simone

Peg Simone is in the studio working on her new album to be out in the winter of 2012. She has been playing music for over twenty-five years and has been a part of five different bands, but is now focusing on her solo career. American guitarist and writer Lenny Kaye praised Peg Simone’s fifth album saying that she “…sing-speaks ghostly and shadowy narratives from … Continue reading New Album from Peg Simone

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Alternative, Country, Folk, Indie, Music, Rock

Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (24th June)

What’s in a name? MM and I have been enjoying the new series of Luther with the rather magnificent Idris Elba. We’ve also been quite enjoying the music that goes with it. Bit of Massive Attack. Bit of Joan As Policewoman – speaking of which, do you think she has days when she feels a bit Joan As Saleswoman, or Joan As Veterinary Surgeon; Joan … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (24th June)

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Folk, Indie, Music, Rock

Mad Mackerel Recommends…Daniel Knox

We’re late to this one, but never mind – you like us might have missed the dubious charms of Daniel Knox – until now. Knox’s album, Evryman for Himself was recorded at home in his Chicago bedroom. Released last month, it is the second album in an envisioned trilogy, falling in between the self-released Disaster and the forthcoming, Chasescene. Some of the songs lure, some … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Daniel Knox

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Alternative, Indie, Music, Pop, Psychedelic, Rock

Introducing…Sundress

Sundress is an American psychedelic-pop band, formed in Denton, Texas in 2010 by principle members Ryan McAdams, bassist Drew McCary, guitarist Kennon Talley, keyboardist Jim Harrington and drummer Brack Cantrell. The band have a sound that brings in influences all across the board. Slowdive, Pink Floyd, Sparklehorse, Spiritualized, Radiohead and more. By unlike most, these boys do it well. Check out Derelict from their forthcoming … Continue reading Introducing…Sundress

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Blues, Country, Folk, Music, Rock

Roots Round Up: Americana / Country / Folk

As regular visitors to the blog will know we are suckers for most things with a”roots” tag. In fact, anything half-decent ticking the Folk, Country, or Americana boxes is in with a chance on MM and this bunch is a whole lot more than half-decent. From start to finish, Jo Henley’s album Mohawk is brimming with story-songs: a rollicking retelling of the Schenectady Massacre of … Continue reading Roots Round Up: Americana / Country / Folk

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Alternative, Garage, Indie, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

New Single From Mono Stereo

Following on from the success of last year’s releases, Sweden’s Mono Stereo return with new single Girl, I Love You, released yesterday. It is a perfect, tie-dye infused summer anthem, bouncing along on a garage swing of distortion soaked guitar melodies before driving through the sixties hue that Mono Stereo have become renowned modern purveyors of, with the effortlessly infectious chorus proving impossible to not … Continue reading New Single From Mono Stereo

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Alternative, Garage, Indie, Music, Punk, Rock

Witches Album Released Tomorrow

We’ve already posted a couple of times about Witches and their debut album Forever. The record gets its official release tomorrow and the band have made a third track from the album available for you to sample. Check out the barbs and arrows of Count To Ten. You can buy the album from Bakery Outlet Records here. Download Witches – Count To Ten mp3 (from … Continue reading Witches Album Released Tomorrow

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Country, Folk, Indie, Music, Rock

Blitzen Trapper Announce New Album

Sub Pop have announced a new album from MM faves Blitzen Trapper entitled American Goldwing. Set for a September 13th release, American Goldwing is full of the introspective and striking storytelling that countless fans and critics have fallen in love with. With subjects ranging from falling in love to drug running good old boys and the final high school dance, American Goldwing is a freewheeling … Continue reading Blitzen Trapper Announce New Album

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