New Single From Bridie Jackson & The Arbour

On Monday Bridie Jackson & The Arbour will release their new single Far From The Tree via Like A Pergola Records. It is another fine example of their expert musicianship, crafting another exquisite track of traditional, haunting folk with gorgeous vocal harmonies and  set to a brooding, almost ominous backdrop. Stream it here. . Continue reading New Single From Bridie Jackson & The Arbour

Saturday @ The Great Escape

Having spent two days at the Great Escape mostly under a regular onslaught of aggressive guitars and drums, it was a relief to head out early and catch a marvellous set of twangy Americana, folk and country from The Crooked Brothers who were playing at the Alberta Music Week Canada Showcase – not only that but there was a mighty fine breakfast on offer too. … Continue reading Saturday @ The Great Escape

New Single From Bridie Jackson And The Arbour

We have been delighted to see the continuing rise of the excellent Bridie Jackson And The Arbour who first featured on MM in January last year and went on to become the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Winners giving them the opportunity to play the main stage. The four piece take traditional folk, baroque pop, a dash of southern gothic and even some gospel amongst other things … Continue reading New Single From Bridie Jackson And The Arbour

New Single From Bridie Jackson & The Arbour

Fresh from their recent success at the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition where they beat thousands of acts for a slot on the main stage as well as the Acoustic Tent, Bridie Jackson & The Arbour have announced the release of their new single, Prolong, on Debt Records. We featured previous single Scarecrow back at the turn of the year, and the follow up, Prolong, treads the … Continue reading New Single From Bridie Jackson & The Arbour

Videos of the Day: Tame Impala || Bridie Jackson & The Arbour || Feathers

Videos to savour from Tame Impala who unleash their inner hot-for-teacher on Mind Mischief, a new suitably atmospheric, monochrome video from Bridie Jackson & The Arbour for The Scarecrow, and Austin-based Feathers gorgeous video for their equally stunning track Land Of The Innocent. a a Continue reading Videos of the Day: Tame Impala || Bridie Jackson & The Arbour || Feathers

Mad Mackerel Recommends…Bridie Jackson & The Arbour

Bridie Jackson & The Arbour are an all-female four piece based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. A year ago they released their debut album and last November joined Debt Records. We received in the post an advance copy of their first release for the label – the  double A-sided single Scarecrow / All You Love Is All You Are. Immediate influences are Joanna Newsom, the Fleet … Continue reading Mad Mackerel Recommends…Bridie Jackson & The Arbour