We are probably a bit late coming to the Only Thieves who are currently touring in support of their debut album Heartless Romantics that came out in January. However, having taking a listen to their classic bar-room style indie rock encompassing dynamic power pop with a splash of punk rock and a gritty blue collar sensibility that manages to be evocative rather than derivative, we … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Only Thieves
Becca Stevens is a New York-based singer, composer and instrumentalist whose debut for Sunnyside Records, Weightless, was released yesterday. It is her second album, following Tea Bye Sea, which she self-released in 2008. In addition to eight original compositions, the album features interpretations of songs by Animal Collective, Iron & Wine, Seal, and The Smiths. Bold stuff, but thankfully her lovely vocals and words float … Continue reading Introducing…Becca Stevens
Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Wray are a duo who multi-task on guitars, kick drum, banjo, mandolin, lap steel and harmonica. Their influences include Motown, 60s AM radio country and western movies. In February they packed up and left Chicago to live on the road in their Honda Element for all of 2011, playing about 20 shows a month all over the country. Their new EP … Continue reading Introducing…Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Wray
Grayson Capps‘ fifth studio album, The Lost Cause Minstrels, is set for release on 7th June via Royal Potato Family. The 11-track effort demonstrates his often unholy tales of the Southern Gothic have not lost any of their sting. Some songs shudder with the righteous indignation of the best bluesmen and others are smoothed over with the self-reflection and acceptance of the best soul singers – … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Grayson Capps
Back in May last year we posted about East London singer-songwriter Russell Joslin and the release of his album Jet Black And White. One of the tracks that we gave away was the excellent Country Dreams & Lanes and he has been in touch to share this ‘very summery’ video he has made for the song. It’s good – take a look and if you don’t … Continue reading New Video from Russell Joslin
Pet Scenes are scary. They are sort of folk I dread my daughter bringing home for a first boyfriend in a few years. Great music though. Watch the video for M.S.B. below…. a Download Pet Scenes – Man Contest mp3 Download Pet Scenes – Easily Fed mp3 Continue reading New Pet Scenes Video
Gaoler’s Daughter have featured a couple of times on MM – they have the ability to combine an ear for a great melody with an engaging blend of indie and folk that sets them apart from the majority of new bands in this rather overcrowded arena. Their Rhyme & Treason EP gets a release today and here is the radio edit of Angry Eyes that … Continue reading Gaoler’s Daughter Release Rhyme & Treason EP Today
Sun Araw inhabit the swampier end of the psychedelic spectrum, often turning out lengthy, crawling atmospheric cuts that can stretch time and sound into entirely new shapes. New 7″ single Houston Abstros is made up of two six minute tracks, the B-side is a cover of Teenage Fanclub’s December and in typical style it has been bent and warped into a whole new blissed-out incarnation … Continue reading Sun Araw Cover Teenage Fanclub
The Antlers new album Burst Apart is out soon. Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out is the second track to be released from it and calls to mind early-ish Radiohead. Pre-order here. Download The Antlers – Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out mp3 (from Burst Apart) Continue reading New From The Antlers
Julian Lynch’s new album Terra is out via Underwater Peoples on 26th April. We’ve already posted the title track and Back is the latest example of the slightly more organised and structured feel of the new record, without sacrificing the looseness and grooves that have helped make his name. You can pre-order here. Download Julian Lynch – Back mp3 (from Terra) Download Julian Lynch – … Continue reading More From Julian Lynch
