It is more than two years since we’ve posted about Dead Stars, and I have to confess we somehow missed their debut album Slumber last summer. Calm Punk is the band’s first new release since then and is a welcome return and reminder of the Brooklyn-based trio’s fuzzy, hook-filled brand of indie-rock. Stream it here. . Continue reading MM Shorts 718: Dead Stars
Our monthy round up of the best new tunes we’ve posted and a few brand new ones too. More than 30 tunes to set you up for the weekend. Enjoy. Wooden Wand – Southern Colorado Song Another brilliant example of our favourite, prolific troubadour’s storytelling prowess. a Download The Growl – With The Sharp End Of A Trowel mp3 (from Cleaver Lever EP) Soaked in the authentic … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best of the Month: October 2012
Brooklyn band Dead Stars recently self released a new single Fractured. Influenced by bands like Dinosaur Jr., Yuck, and Nirvana it is a most enjoyable tune that races along in a tumble of reverb, gruff vocals and a nagging guitar line that also puts us in mind of Silversun Pickups Lazy Eye. Whatever, it is proper rock’n’roll so just grab it and enjoy. Download Dead Stars … Continue reading MM Shorts 252: Dead Stars
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