Well, Mrs Mackerel unbound! Shaking free from the rather genteel tethers of a typical Friday night in downtown Charlbury, we are heading towards the Big Smoke for a gig where I reckon MM and I could be the oldest fish there. And hurray, we have seats! I’m far too old to stand up for too long, even if it is Mumford & Sons. Poor little … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday
So last night it was off to Oxford to see recent Mercury Prize nominees The Villagers supported by Cate Le Bon. I was accompanied by major-league Villagers fan Stu, so was hoping that expectations would be met… We only managed to catch the end of Cate Le Bon’s set (on at a ridiculously early 7.30pm), but what we heard was enough to make us wish … Continue reading The Villagers Live
Without doubt, Florida’s Howling Owls are one of our favourite new music discoveries of 2010 – we’ve featured three songs to date (as and when they’ve come through from the band) and so you can imagine our delight over the weekend when we received another new track. There’s a slight change in mood to Mood Ring – it’s a little quicker, more staccato, less downbeat, but … Continue reading New from Howling Owls
Pancake Breakfast gave us the ridiculously catchy (and current Mackerel family fave) The Ballad Of Maynard Noe recently. It comes from their new self-titled album, and the band have now embarked on a plan to release a video for each of the eleven tracks on the album. So, first up is the marvellous Pedro Infante. Watch it below in all its monochrome beauty. Buy the album … Continue reading Pancake Breakfast unveil new videos
Fever Dreaming is the latest offering from No Age’s Everything In Between, and is hands-down our favourite track of theirs to date. It is a full on, take-no-prisoners punk rock anthem with a massive guitar riff, howling vocals that somehow remind me of the end of Anarchy In The UK, and brutal, pummelling percussive support. Absolutely marvellous. Buy the album direct from Sub Pop here. … Continue reading More from No Age
The Black features David Longoria on guitar and vocals (formerly of …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead), Matt Simon on drums (formerly of Voxtrot), Jason Chronis on bass (formerly of Voxtrot), and Alan Schaefer on guitar (son of famous guitar maker Ed Schaefer). The material on new album Sun in the Day, Moon at Night is pure rock and roll at … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Black
So here we are again. A round-up of our favourite posted tracks from September, all beautifully compiled and presented for you to put on one lovely mix. And as always, a couple of new tracks for you too. Enjoy. The Rakehells – Lost Weekend mp3 Aggressive, yet danceable pop with an in-your-face attitude and catchy hooks The Moondoggies – It’s A Shame, It’s A Pity … Continue reading MM’s Best of the Month: September
Her Name Is Calla play music that you need to immerse yourself in. It is dark, and tense, effortlessly evoking an eerie atmospheric and full of gravity and bombast. The instrumentation accumulates with guitar, cello, mighty percussion and violins, lyrics are as much intoned as sung and do not deal with the lighter side of life that’s for sure. Her Name Is Calla are one … Continue reading Introducing…Her Name Is Calla
When Seagreen Incorruptible got in touch with us, they simply (and rather brilliantly) described their record 10 Things To Do With 90,000 Sequins as “a party record for people with no friends”. Citing influences from MBV to Nirvana to Guided By Voices and old time radio shows, the album is as much psychedelic Americana as it is experimental garage rock, and there is much therein … Continue reading Introducing…The Seagreen Incorruptible
MM faves Phosphorescent have been confirmed as support for the forthcoming huge National tour throughout Europe. Phosphorescent will join The National for the majority of their shows in both mainland Europe, England, and Ireland starting November 11. Dates are below. Download Phosphorescent – Mermaid Parade mp3 (from Here’s To Taking It Easy) Download Phosphorescent – It’s Hard To Be Humble (When You’re From Alabama) mp3 (from … Continue reading Phosphorescent confirmed as support for The National in the UK
