Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: February

Here we are again. A mix of the best tracks we posted in February and a few new ones too. Twenty seven cracking songs to immerse yourself in! Download O’Death – Bugs mp3 (from Outside) Echoes of their ramshackle and punkish best, but this time it is cocooned in something more subtle and thoughtful too. Download The Whalers – That Rabbit mp3 (from How The Ship Goes … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: February

The Raveonettes Announce New Album

The Raveonettes will return to stereos on the 5th April with the release of new album Raven In The Grave. After the best part of a decade honing their instantly recognizable sound and seeing it co-opted by so many other bands aspiring for a similar level of greatness, the Danish-bred, American-based fuzz pop duo is blazing a newer, darker trail with their new record – … Continue reading The Raveonettes Announce New Album

Mrs Mackerel’s Late Late Late TFI Friday

Well, hip-hip-hooray it’s Saturday … Yes, I know it’s a day late and undoubtedly a dollar short but here goes anyway. MM did my birthday proud with, amongst other things, tickets to see Mumford & Sons in October. It was a genuine hand-waving-jump-up-out-of-the-chair moment of pure delight. Proving that you’re never too old (!) to get excited about music (well, the good stuff anyway). Awake … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s Late Late Late TFI Friday