Dr Roddy’s Favourite Tunes of 2020

Now the dust has settled on the last fucked-up year, the inestimable Dr Roddy is the first to share his favourite tunes that saw him through lockdowns 1 and 2, and are probably sustaining him right now in lockdown 3, along with those Breakfast Club and Mannequin re-runs… So without further ado…   10 King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Automation With that guitar mantra … Continue reading Dr Roddy’s Favourite Tunes of 2020

Mad Mackerel’s Best Tracks Of 2020: Part 4 (25-1)

Here is the final part of this year’s countdown of our favourite tunes of 2020. Many thanks to MM stalwarts Chris T Popper and Dr Roddy (whose personal selections will come in the next couple of days) and to anyone who has read / listened and discovered something new in a year that truly sucked. Happy New Year and here’s to a better 2021.   … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Tracks Of 2020: Part 4 (25-1)

A Festive Round-Up

Here is a nice selection of ten new festive tunes to get you in the Christmas spirit. Kick off with Calexico, who have shared their version of John & Yoko’s classic Happy Xmas (War Is Over).   Porridge Radio sign off the year with the release of their original Christmas song The Last Time I Saw You (O Christmas) via Secretly Canadian.   Nashville indie outfit Creature … Continue reading A Festive Round-Up

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard – Double Denim Hop

The infectiously catchy Double Denim Hop, the new single from Welsh quartet Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, expertly mixes 70s glam stomp with a 90s slacker pop attitude, and somehow while remaining fresh, still comes up with a triumphant and nostalgic nod to the past. It is the opening track from an upcoming ten track release The Non-Stop EP, due out on the 10th July via Missing Piece … Continue reading Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard – Double Denim Hop