We’ve been fans of Vandaveer ever since we came across them on the excellent compilation The Old Lonesome Sound a couple of years ago. Equal parts folk and pop, towing a line where Nick Drake and Andrew Bird set up shop, Vandaveer tells campfire stories under the guise of crafty, quiet, dynamic torch ballads, beautifully executed and brilliantly captivating. Balancing between the theatrical weaving pontificating … Continue reading New Vandaveer Video & Album
The delicate acoustics and honest lyrics of Benjamin Francis Leftwich are causing more than a few ears to prick up around the music world at the moment. Following acclaim for his two previous EPs (check our post on the Pictures EP here), the buzz is set to heighten with the release of the beautifully poetic and melancholy new single Box Of Stones – out on the … Continue reading New Single from Benjamin Francis Leftwich
The Morning Birds album The Quickening has slyly seduced us over the past few days and weeks with its infectious blend of sunny harmonies and groovy rhythms. We posted the lovely Hearts Desire from the album a couple of weeks ago. Now they are giving the title track away as a free download – take the chance to be seduced too. Visit their website here where you can … Continue reading More From The Morning Birds
Mrs Mackerel is a big fan of retro and vintage fashions and the iconic styles of the 50s. That being the case, the new album from Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside could be the perfect choice for a soundtrack. Dirty Radio is bursting with swinging roots rock, rockabilly rhythms, country, jazz and blues – and all the dots on the musical spectrum are joined up … Continue reading Introducing…Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside
The Skeleton Dead have been back in touch with two more tracks of delicately beautiful acoustic tracks that still reveal some wonderfully dark and sinister undertones. Lock The Doors is a brilliantly realised tale of the macabre – follow the twists and turns of a murderous burglar told over a sparse backdrop of gentle instrumentation that acts as a wonderful counterbalance to the coiled menace … Continue reading More From Skeleton Dead
The Owsley Brothers made a big impression on us when we posted about them back in March with their excellent mix of gothic folk tales and authentic blues licks. The good news is you can now get their album Separated At Birth completely free from their Last FM page. If you need convincing try another track from the album below, or head straight over here … Continue reading The Owsley Brothers – Free Album Download
It’s been a week of surprises. Surprising amount of alcohol consumed last weekend. Surprisingly bad hangover for MM. (Well shouldn’t have surprised him, really.) An unexpected travelling companion to Isla – nice surprise. Youngest sprat had a birthday – felt surprisingly emotional about the passing of time. Social misfit with the big red face reprises her role as Nurse Ratched by threatening me with a … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (on Saturday Again, 7th May)
We posted a few days ago about Witches and their forthcoming album Forever. The release date for the album has been pushed back from May to the 21st June, but to tide you over here is a new track of fizzing punk-pop goodness. Download Witches – Black Dog mp3 (from Forever) Download Witches – Creature Of Nature mp3 (from Forever) Continue reading More From Witches
We’re loving this title track from Abigail Washburn’s recent and very well received album City Of Refuge. A charming, upbeat and uplifting mix of Appalachian folk and bluegrass topped with a gorgeous vocal delivery. Try it below, and also listen to the equally excellent new single from the album, Chains. a Download Abigail Washburn – City Of Refuge mp3 (from City Of Refuge) Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Abigail Washburn
Following our post about Races and their Big Broom 7″ on Jaxart Records, we have label-mates, the noise pop trio Polls and their follow up to their well received debut EP with a brand new 7 inch single, Mouth of A Fox b/w Careful Way, which is out May 24th. Only 250 copies will be made on translucent blue vinyl. Order your copy here. Download Polls … Continue reading Polls – Mouth Of A Fox Single
