Introducing…The Great American Canyon Band

Folky and ambient with a bit of dream pop and rock and roll. That’s The Great American Canyon Band, and their track A Song For The Rest has been getting repeat plays here. You can find it on their Wild Heart EP. Purchase the EP from their Bandcamp page here. Visit their website here. Download The Great American Canyon Band – A Song For The … Continue reading Introducing…The Great American Canyon Band

Mad Mackerel Recommends…Only Thieves

We are probably a bit late coming to the Only Thieves who are currently touring in support of their debut album Heartless Romantics that came out in January. However, having taking a listen to their classic bar-room style indie rock encompassing dynamic power pop with a splash of punk rock and a gritty blue collar sensibility that manages to be evocative rather than derivative, we … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Only Thieves

Introducing…Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Wray

Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Wray are a duo who multi-task on guitars, kick drum, banjo, mandolin, lap steel and harmonica. Their influences include Motown, 60s AM radio country and western movies. In February they packed up and left Chicago to live on the road in their Honda Element for all of 2011, playing about 20 shows a month all over the country. Their new EP … Continue reading Introducing…Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Wray

Mad Mackerel Recommends…Grayson Capps

Grayson Capps‘ fifth studio album, The Lost Cause Minstrels, is set for release on 7th June via Royal Potato Family. The 11-track effort demonstrates his often unholy tales of the Southern Gothic have not lost any of their sting. Some songs shudder with the righteous indignation of the best bluesmen and others are smoothed over with the self-reflection and acceptance of the best soul singers – … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Grayson Capps

Gaoler’s Daughter Release Rhyme & Treason EP Today

Gaoler’s Daughter have featured a couple of times on MM – they have the ability to combine an ear for a great melody with an engaging blend of indie and folk that sets them apart from the majority of new bands in this rather overcrowded arena. Their Rhyme & Treason EP gets a release today and here is the radio edit of Angry Eyes that … Continue reading Gaoler’s Daughter Release Rhyme & Treason EP Today

Sun Araw Cover Teenage Fanclub

Sun Araw inhabit the swampier end of the psychedelic spectrum, often turning out lengthy, crawling atmospheric cuts that can stretch time and sound into entirely new shapes. New 7″ single Houston Abstros is made up of two six minute tracks, the B-side is a cover of Teenage Fanclub’s December and in typical style it has been bent and warped into a whole new blissed-out incarnation … Continue reading Sun Araw Cover Teenage Fanclub

More From Julian Lynch

Julian Lynch’s new album Terra is out via Underwater Peoples on 26th April. We’ve already posted the title track and Back is the latest example of the slightly more organised and structured feel of the new record, without sacrificing the looseness and grooves that have helped make his name. You can pre-order here. Download Julian Lynch – Back mp3 (from Terra) Download Julian Lynch – … Continue reading More From Julian Lynch

More from Races

Having already posted the excellent title track from Races debut single Big Broom, they have now made the second track, Cruel & Rude available too. As we said last week, the seven piece offer a beguiling mix of indie rock and psych-pop – lush, brooding songs with orchestral flourishes and a strong sense of melody. Order the physical singe (out via Jaxart Records) from their … Continue reading More from Races