Very recently we posted new tracks from Black Lips and Of Montreal. Now both have offered up new tracks hot on the heels of those ones. Black Lips are releasing a new split EP with Pierced Arrows, and Of Montreal have released a second advance from forthcoming album False Priest. You can enjoy both below. Visit Black Lips MySpace here. Visit Of Montreal MySpace here. … Continue reading More from Black Lips & Of Montreal
The latest free digital mix from Clash magazine has the usual eclectic range of bands, but as always, has a couple of absolute standouts as far as MM is concerned. Chief among them the return to the form of The Coral and their wonderful psych-rock classic-in-waiting Butterfly House and a track from the Bombay Bicycle’s Club new acoustic folk album. You can also get tracks … Continue reading New free mix from Clash Magazine
Not long back we posted a couple of tracks by oddball, indie experimentalists Ball Of Flame Shoot Fire that came from their acclaimed debut album Jokeland. Now, fresh from a couple of shows at the Northside Festival, they’ve given us this – The Glaive – the first single from their, as yet untitled, new album due out in a few months time. The band most … Continue reading New from Ball Of Flame Shoot Fire
Without doubt The Roadside Graves are one of MM’s very bestest bands. For us, they are up there with the cream of the current crop and we greet each new release with as much excitement and anticipation as we do for anyone. So, in support of the recently released 6 song EP You Won’t Be Happy With Me, out now on Autumn Tone Records, we have … Continue reading New from The Roadside Graves…MM Rejoices
We have mentioned the fantastic Buffetlibre / Amnesty PEACE project on MM a couple of times since we discovered it. The mammoth collection of 180 mp3s from all over the world and including some fantastic bands will only be available until July 12th, so head over there now and spend $5 (or more) to get them. In the meantime they have furnished us with some special … Continue reading Bonus from Buffetlibre’s PEACE Project
Here is our regular monthly round up of 25 of the best tracks posted on Mad Mackerel in the past month, and three new gems too. That’s a more than decent mixtape sorted even if we were crap in the World Cup! The Futurebirds – Battle For Rome mp3 Glorious, up-tempo alt-country gem that recalls Neil Young at his finest Puro Instinct – California Shakedown … Continue reading MM’s Best Of The Month: June
These United States will be releasing their new album (and their fourth in little more than two and a half years) on July 20. Titled What Lasts, the early advance track, The Great River, is another example of their top-notch country rock and songwriting chops. Perhaps this time a little edgier and a little darker? Visit their MySpace here. Download These United States – The … Continue reading New from These United States
Sharon Van Etten has a voice that could make angels weep. This is her simply stunning contribution to the Music For The Builder compilation, a collection of songs coinciding with the upcoming film The Builder, and released by Jagjaguwar on 27 July. It is called I Couldn’t Save You, and it is languid, lonely and desolate. Just about as stark a heartbreaker as you could … Continue reading Sharon Van Etten on Jagjaguwar Compilation
Royal Baths (formerly just The Baths) are a new addition to the Woodsist label and are releasing an album titled Litanies in September. Taster track Nikki Don’t has been around a while previously appearing on a cassette release from the band, and is a suitably cautionary tale delivered with a dark, 80s indie-goth flourish. While it may have its references in the past, there is … Continue reading Introducing…Royal Baths
One of MM’s favourite labels, Woodsist, release a compilation on 20th July called Welcome Home Diggin’ the Universe: A Woodsist Compilation. It will only be available on LP and cassette only, without seemingly a download option, and will feature new tracks from many of the top notch acts on their roster including The Woods, Ducktails, Alex Bleeker, The Fresh & Onlys, Moon Duo, and others. Bar … Continue reading New Woodsist Compilation Looks Good
