Videos of the Day: Jackson Scott || Men’s Adventures || Hindu Pirates || Sun Blood Stories || Kill Moon

Five excellent videos to start the weekend for you. First, the much lauded Jackson Scott with a surreal and eerie film to accompany stand out track That Awful Sound from his debut album Melbourne. Then we have the cinematic video for B.B. Vulture from one of favourite new discoveries of 2013, Men’s Adventures, and we have the garage punk and blues fusion of surf rockers Hindu … Continue reading Videos of the Day: Jackson Scott || Men’s Adventures || Hindu Pirates || Sun Blood Stories || Kill Moon

Wednesday Means Six Of The Best

Another in our semi-regular round-up of the best tunes to hit our inbox and the web. First up is another track from Scott & Charlene’s Wedding’s imminent new album, Any Port In A Storm. This latest, the album closer Wild Heart has more of a classic American slacker-pop feel to it a la Pavement or Mission Of Burma, it is a laconically heartfelt tale of … Continue reading Wednesday Means Six Of The Best

First 7″ Single From Burning Condors

The raucous, hard-hitting Burning Condors have featured on MM a couple of times and now they return with their first 7” vinyl, Love on the Rocks backed with a cover of Folsom Prison Blues. The single is set for release on 5th August 2013 through Snakehand Records. Have a listen to the A side, a perfect blend of sleazy, raw punk and classic skiffle beat … Continue reading First 7″ Single From Burning Condors

More From Men’s Adventures

We first featured the country-surf sounds of London’s Men’s Adventures back in February and now we have a new track from the duo that is taken from their debut four song EP Solitary Trip (out June 24th on Dirty Bingo Records). B.B Vulture gallops along on the back of a hypnotically groovy country-twang that would have the mighty Johnny Cash tapping his toe in approval. This … Continue reading More From Men’s Adventures

Roll Up, Roll Up: Round Up Time Again

Here is another collection of fifteen top tunes lovingly collected and filtered for your listening pleasure. So gather round and invest some time in these – a veritable aural treasure trove of tracks. First up is another track of swaggering blues rock and roll in the shape of New York Avenue from the Delta Routine’s recently released album, Cigarettes And Caffeine Nightmares. . In a … Continue reading Roll Up, Roll Up: Round Up Time Again

Amanda Jo Williams – New Album

Last year, we were gradually seduced by Amanda Jo Williams last album The Bear Eats Me (see our post here), which went on to become a real favourite. In particular the epic closing track Sick And Dying is still getting regular spins in various playlists here. So, good news then that her fourth album You’re The Father Of My Songs will see a release on the … Continue reading Amanda Jo Williams – New Album

Introducing >>> Thee Commons

We’re loving the rock’n’roll garage rumble of the Sunburn At Midnight EP by Thee Commons. Watch the video for the classic surf-inspired guitar twang of the title track and listen to the perfectly executed rockabilly of EP opener Rabbits And Rattles. Just brilliant. Unfortunately, we’re not too sure where you can buy the EP, but check their Facebook page here for more band info. . … Continue reading Introducing >>> Thee Commons

Mad Mackerel’s Best of the Month: February 2013

Here is our selection of the best of our February downloads together with a few brand new tracks to dig into. So go on. Knock yourself out. Blank Realm – Cleaning Up My Mess Sitting somewhere between the melancholic churn and burn of Mercury Rev and the noisy squall of Sonic Youth, the four-piece gleefully meld psychedelia with punk and pop and even a smattering … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best of the Month: February 2013

Videos of the Day: Scarlett Parade || Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer || Valerie June || Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside

Videos to enjoy today come from Scarlett Parade and their acoustic version of the achingly beautiful Call The Waves, (then click through on the Soundcloud link to grab a download of the equally good March of the Fallen). We have rootsy Americana from Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer with a video for a stunning live version of their standout track Serotiny (May Our Music), then … Continue reading Videos of the Day: Scarlett Parade || Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer || Valerie June || Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside