Survival, the 2008 debut album from Forest Fire was one of those records that slowly and surely crept up on you and seduced you with its charming mix of weirded out country, folk and blues. It deservedly garnered much critical acclaim and their set at the End of the Road festival last year more than lived up to mine and Barry-Sean’s expectations. Now, after too … Continue reading New Album From Forest Fire
We’ve already given you a taste of the lyrical music of The Great Book of John – recalling Jeff Buckley’s psychedelic soul and Leonard Cohen’s poetic (and lacerating) wordplay, and matched to some fiery fretwork. Whereas the band’s debut album, Yves’ Blues, was a largely acoustic affair recorded in one long session, new album, the self-titled The Great Book of John is brimming with amplified crunch and a thick, somnambulant atmosphere. The album is … Continue reading New Track From The Great Book Of John
Here is the latest track to be released from melodic noise rockers Male Bonding’s second album, Endless Now which sees a release on Sub Pop at the end of this month. Tame The Sun is another excellent slice of punky power pop and follows the rather more lengthy Bones out of the traps. Download Male Bonding – Tame The Sun mp3 (from Endless Now) Download Male Bonding – Bones … Continue reading More From Male Bonding
While we are still very sad at the demise of Port O’Brien, who are one of our stand out memories from our trip to SxSW in 2009, Van Pierszalowski’s new project Waters is shaping up to be a more than adequate replacement. We’ve already given you the rousing For The One from new album Out In The Light, and now we have the more delicate and … Continue reading More From Waters
We’ve taken the sea, the sunshine and a lot of sand. We’ve been outside. A lot. I’ve done a little bit of running, a fair bit of reading; eldest sprat has done a marathon of fishing, while the other two have spent quite some time splashing in the waves. It’s been very chilled, harmonious and sultry. The Ventnor wall lizards are basking and we count … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (5th August)
The beginning of the month always means a new free digital mix from Insound. Available for about a week it is always a great and eclectic collection of the new, the unknown and the buzzworthy. This month is no different featuring Washed Out, The Fruit Bats, Tim Cohen, Fountains Of Wayne and lots more. Check out a couple of our favourites from Jim Ward and … Continue reading It’s Insound Digital Mix Time Again
Bad Penny is to be the debut album from UK singer-songwriter Louis Jones, better known as Spectrals. This is the first single, the spritely, upbeat Big Baby, that melds 60s girl group fizz with Elvis Costello in an entirely good way. The single will precede the album, which is out in October on Wichita. Download Spectrals – Big Baby mp3 (from Big Baby 7″) Continue reading Spectrals Prep New Album
Named after a Walker Brothers’ album, residing in Kilburn, with origins in darkest Lancashire, Niteflights have drawn comparisons to the likes of Orange Juice, Metronomy and Mystery Jets. With their songs rooted in the “indie” and/or “pop” tag, Niteflights set out to create something that bulldozes past these walls and builds, in their place, a captivating and dynamic sound that will leave you tapping your … Continue reading Introducing…Niteflights
Let’s take a journey to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where there is some grand folk rock being made. Jack & The Bear are next up in a long line of future breakout stars coming out of this scene. Following in the footsteps of acts such as Mumford and Sons and The Avett Brothers, Jack & The Bear attribute a similarly raw sound, that’s both haunting and … Continue reading Introducing…Jack & The Bear
Here’s the latest from indie experimentalists Cymbal Eat Guitars. This is the title track from forthcoming album Definite Darkness. Download Cymbals Eat Guitars – Definite Darkness mp3 (from Definite Darkness) Download Cymbals Eat Guitars – Rifle Eyesight (Proper Name) mp3 (from Definite Darkness) Continue reading New From Cymbals Eat Guitars
