The Top 200 – Mad Mackerel’s favourite songs of the last ten years (Part 3)

The third part of our epic countdown of our favourite songs of the past ten years. 160 The Pink Mountaintops – North Hollywood Microwaves (2014)   Filthy, snarling, primal rock’n’roll featuring some pornographic rapping from Annie Hardy (ex-Giant Drag). A case of the bite being much worse than the bark.   159 Calexico – Two Silver Trees (2008) Atmospheric and relaxed, Two Silver Trees meanders … Continue reading The Top 200 – Mad Mackerel’s favourite songs of the last ten years (Part 3)

MM’s Best of 2017: Mad Mackerel

The third of our personal countdowns… 20 Metz – Drained Lake Angular, ear-piercing and provocative. Imagine the clatter of early Sonic Youth brought up to warp speed.   19 Cabbage – Fraudulent Artist Cabbage’s Extended Play of Cruelty was our EP of the year by a country mile – a collection of brilliantly acerbic, witty and spiky tunes. Fraudulent Artist is a furious, up-tempo rant that … Continue reading MM’s Best of 2017: Mad Mackerel

Mad Mackerel’s Albums Of The Year

  30 Meat Wave – The Incessant   29 L.A. Witch – L.A. Witch   28 Oh Sees – Orc   27 Pissed Jeans – Why Love Now   26 Deer Tick – Deer Tick Vol. 1   25 Ty Segall – Ty Segall   24 Public Service Broadcasting – Public Service Broadcasting   23 Phoebe Bridgers – Stranger In The Alps   22 Alvvays … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Albums Of The Year

Mad Mackerel’s Tracks Of The Year 50 – 26

50 Hiccup – Teasin’   49 Nervous Dater – Bad Spanish   48 Sun Abduction – Acid Pyramid   47 Roadhouses – Drinkin’   46 Dream Police – Revenge   45 BAIT – Push The Elephant   44 Meat Wave – The Incessant   43 Young Fathers – Only God Knows   42 Ty Segall – Big Man   41 The Sugarmen – Our Gallows … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Tracks Of The Year 50 – 26

Mad Mackerel’s Tracks Of The Year 75 – 51

75 Sleaford Mods – Moptop   74 Silver Torches – If I Reach   73 Idles – Divide And Conquer   72 King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Rattlesnake   71 King Krule – Dum Surfer   70 Naomi Punk – Chapter II   69 The Reptaliens – If You Want   68 Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – French Press   67 Ron Gallo … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Tracks Of The Year 75 – 51

Videos: Black Lips / Black Angels / King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard / Mac DeMarco / Deslondes / Left Lane Cruiser

This week has seen a few MM faves all share some top-notch new tunes via YouTube, and so here is a quick video collection from garage rockers Black Lips, psych-juggernauts Black Angels, psych-freaks King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, hazy troubadour Mac DeMArco, some classic old-time Americana from The Deslondes and some amphetamine filled blues boogie from Left Lane Cruiser.           … Continue reading Videos: Black Lips / Black Angels / King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard / Mac DeMarco / Deslondes / Left Lane Cruiser

New Album From The Black Angels

Since we began MM on Google’s chronic Blogspot, we’ve been posting music by muscular psych-rockers Black Angels, which means getting on nine or ten years now. After a too-long four year hiatus, the band have confirmed details for their upcoming album, Death Song, out on the 21st April. Stream the scorching opening track Currency below. It is a cracker.   Continue reading New Album From The Black Angels

The Black Angels & Sonic Jesus – Split Single

Fuzz Club Records have announced the next issue of their Split Single Series, a regular release of 10” vinyl limited edition, featuring exclusive tracks from some of MM’s favourite artists. This latest one is no different, following on from Alan Vega of Suicide and The Vacant Lots, the next issue will feature The Black Angels and Sonic Jesus. The former offer up the nearly nine minute epic … Continue reading The Black Angels & Sonic Jesus – Split Single

New Video: The Black Angels – An Occurrence at 4507 South Third Street

The Black Angels have released a powerful new video for An Occurrence at 4507 South Third Street, which examines the suspension of time. In the clip, a woman falls following a struggle; the result is an exploration of life and what can transpire within that final instant, as she sees the various ghouls of everyday life while spiraling down to her final breath. Inspiration was taken … Continue reading New Video: The Black Angels – An Occurrence at 4507 South Third Street