Tag: Blitzen Trapper

Americana, Country, Folk, Indie, Music, Rock

New Video: Blitzen Trapper – Mystery And Wonder

US cult Americana-rockers, and very long-standing MM faves, Blitzen Trapper are releasing new three-track EP titled Mystery And Wonder today ahead of their February European tour including UK dates in London and Brighton. They have just unveiled the video for the EP’s title track which we think you’ll agree is neither short of either of those attributes…it’s a perfectly crafted track, breathing with melancholy and folk-soul. … Continue reading New Video: Blitzen Trapper – Mystery And Wonder

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Festive Fayre (24): Blitzen Trapper

In recognition of the season of giving, Blitzen Trapper have shared a song off their debut self-titled release, Christmas Is Coming Soon, as a pay-what-you-wish download. All proceeds will go directly to Mercy Corps, who’s mission is to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping to build secure, productive and just communities in some of the toughest places in the world. Frontman Eric Earley, “This is … Continue reading Festive Fayre (24): Blitzen Trapper

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Alternative, Americana, Country, Folk, Indie, Music, Pop, Psychedelic, Rock

Nine Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

After last week’s bonanza collection we’re back to an altogether more manageable collection of nine songs gathered up from the past seven days just for you. Calexico – Tapping On The Line Blitzen Trapper – Love Grow Cold Alex Chilltown – Cwtch Lucero – Can’t You Hear Them Howl Sun Kil Moon – The Weeping Song (live) (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds cover) Avers – Calling … Continue reading Nine Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

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Blitzen Trapper Announce All Across This Land

Blitzen Trapper, one of our favourite and most enduring bands on MM, are set to release All Across This Land on October 2 via Lojinx in Europe and on Vagrant in the US. By incorporating a vast array of influences, they have released albums in the past that touch on a myriad of genres: indie, folk, rock, roots, alt country, psychedelia and pop, while maintaining a … Continue reading Blitzen Trapper Announce All Across This Land

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Alternative, Americana, Country, Electronic, Folk, Garage, Indie, Music, Punk, Rock

Six Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

1. Mark Lanegan Band – Harvest Home 2. Hurray For The Riff Raff – Everybody Knows 3. Hollis Brown – Wait For Me Virginia 4. Diarrhea Planet – Heatwave 5. Blitzen Trapper – To Be Young (Is To Be Sad, Is To Be High) (Ryan Adams Cover) 6. Field Report – Marigolden . . . . . . . Continue reading Six Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

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Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: February 2014

Another month, another free mix of the best of our downloads from February. As always the mix includes some new tunes too from the retro 60s swagger of The Rebel Light, quirky bedroom pop from Copenhagen’s Eerie Glue, the excellent Lou Reed inspired, slacker rock of Posse, and King of Prussia’s literate, indie pop jangle. Download them all below. . The Woodgrains – Devils Disheveled … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: February 2014

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Mad Mackerel’s Favourite Albums Of 2013 (Part 2: 30 -11)

Here is the second instalment of our favourite albums of 2013, counting down from 30 to 11. 30 Nick Cave – Push The Sky Away . 29 Caitlin Rose – The Stand-In . 28 Coke Weed – Back To Soft . 27 Georgia’s Horse – Weather Codes . 26 Alela Diane – About Farewell . 25 Foxygen – We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Favourite Albums Of 2013 (Part 2: 30 -11)

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