Since the indefinite hiatus / demise of Wolf Parade, Spencer Krug has been concentrating on new project Moonface. Last year saw the release of Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I’d Hoped and he has now announced a follow up that has been recorded with Finnish band Siinai called With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery. This is the first taste from the album and it is a stormer – all … Continue reading New From Moonface
Bang on the money this week: gin in hand, more snow outside, Andy Williams is playing… You know that feeling (maybe?) that you just want something to dance to that your Dad used to play on vinyl when you were small… I still have the moves, Pops: Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, followed by a bit of Moon River. Anyway, enough of that. You … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (10th February)
We happened upon this bit of news via the consistently excellent Folk Hive blog and knew it was worth a re-post, concerning as it does The Shakey Graves. They released an excellent album of spooky folk last year with Roll The Bones (the brilliant title track from said album being a song that made it on to many MM playlists) and now they have followed … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…The Shakey Graves
Dig Your Grave is the title of a new 7″ EP from The Pharmacy which is as good an example of indie-pop-garage bliss as you’ll find. We included the title track in our January Best of the Month mix. Here is the equally good video for it – a super 8 mess of violence, fire and (what else) graveyards. a Buy it here. Or limited … Continue reading MM Shorts 93: The Pharmacy Video
In late 2008, with no money to her name, Jesse Thomas headed for Los Angeles. Alone. After a few open mic nights in the Valley and some raw demo recordings, she caught the attention of producer Jim Roach at Red Parade Music Group. Jim found something special in Jesse that countless others would soon come to recognize: a hilarious yet poignant personality shining through that … Continue reading Introducing…Jesse Thomas
For some inexplicable reason it has taken us far too long to put up a post about Buxton, especially considering what a delightful album they released at the end of January in the shape of Nothing Here Seems Strange. Hailing from Houston Texas (incidentally the first place I ever visited in the States, and where hats were mighty impressive accessories for most folk in the … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Buxton
Defining and describing the sound of Orpheum Bell is a tricky task. There is some Eastern European folk in there for sure, but equally they have a classic Country thing going on too. Country & Eastern? Gypsy Americana perhaps? Whatever, these are mere labels. What matters is the music and on new album The Old Sisters’ Home, their particular blend is a heady, intoxicating brew … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Orpheum Bell
You know the drill by now. The latest free monthly Insound digital mix can be grabbed just by clicking here. Featuring another stellar lineup including Pontiak, Of Montreal, La Sera, Nite Jewel, Porcelain Raft and Bowerbirds amongst others, here are a couple of our own favourites from the mix: firstly another track from Sharon Van Etten’s wonderful new album and some icy dance-goth from Black Marble. … Continue reading MM Shorts 92: Insound’s Free February Mix
If forthcoming debut album No Expiration Date is anything to go by, The Forty Nineteens are up for a good time. A hellishly good time. The record is one of unashamed raucous enjoyment, of high energy, old fashioned motor city rock ‘n’ roll and nothing demonstrates it better than our taster track Turn It Around. Take influences such as The Ramones, Elvis Costello, The Stooges, … Continue reading Introducing…The Forty Nineteens
We have been very much looking forward to the new Tom Williams & The Boat album following their stunning debut, Too Slow which was near the very top of our End of Year Best Of list. Teenage Blood will see a release this spring on Moshi Moshi, and here is the video for the excellent new single My Bones. a You can also download the … Continue reading MM Shorts 91: Tom Williams & The Boat Video
