MM Shorts 278: New From Josh Ritter

Josh Ritter has a new album, The Beast In Its Tracks, due out on 5th March next year. He wrote and recorded this record in the 18 months after his marriage had fallen apart. They are personal songs, stark even – little nuggets of spite, remorse or happiness – with a corresponding simplicity of production. Listen to Joy To You Baby. Pre-order the album here. Continue reading MM Shorts 278: New From Josh Ritter

Mad Mackerel’s 2010 Top Ten Series: No 1, Polly Pocket

Here at MM we share, chat, argue, bury and praise music on a pretty regular basis…like daily. So throughout the year, the Mackerel crew (Mrs Mackerel, Barry-Sean, Christy-Popper, Dr Roddy, Polly Pocket, Starbar, MM and others) keep their own ever-changing top tens ready for publication at the climax of the festive season. This year, to start the ball rolling we have, the already much missed … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s 2010 Top Ten Series: No 1, Polly Pocket