The Top 200 – Mad Mackerel’s favourite songs of the last ten years (Part 3)

The third part of our epic countdown of our favourite songs of the past ten years. 160 The Pink Mountaintops – North Hollywood Microwaves (2014)   Filthy, snarling, primal rock’n’roll featuring some pornographic rapping from Annie Hardy (ex-Giant Drag). A case of the bite being much worse than the bark.   159 Calexico – Two Silver Trees (2008) Atmospheric and relaxed, Two Silver Trees meanders … Continue reading The Top 200 – Mad Mackerel’s favourite songs of the last ten years (Part 3)

New Single & Album From Tom Williams & The Boat

One of our favourite discoveries of the past three or four years has been Tom Williams & The Boat, and they have featured many times in MM posts since their 2011 debut album Too Slow and excellent follow up Teenage Blood. They will soon be releasing a new album Easy Fantastic which they have spent much of the past year writing and recording and you can … Continue reading New Single & Album From Tom Williams & The Boat

Mad Mackerel’s Favourite Albums Of 2012 Part 2: 15 – 1

The final post about our favourites of the year, here are numbers fifteen down to top spot of the albums we have most enjoyed in 2012. Don’t forget to check back for our 100 Favourite Tunes and the MM contributor’s best of lists too. 15 Shearwater – Animal Joy a 14 Patterson Hood – Heat Lightning Rumbles In The Distance a 13 Sharon Van Etten … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Favourite Albums Of 2012 Part 2: 15 – 1

2012 MAD MACKEREL’S 100 FAVOURITE SONGS PART 5: 20 – 1

And so the moment to reveal Mad Mackerel’s final favourites of 2012. Here are numbers 20 down to top spot. Dig in and enjoy. 20 OF MONSTERS AND MEN – LITTLE TALKS Duelling male / female voices from Iceland’s finest and bitter sweet lyrics (only with igloos and saunas instead of pubs and football). They also shout “Hey!” a lot which can’t be a bad thing. … Continue reading 2012 MAD MACKEREL’S 100 FAVOURITE SONGS PART 5: 20 – 1

New Release From Tom Williams & The Boat

MM faves, Tom Williams & The Boat are lining up an end of year release which they’re calling, Yearbook. It includes four unreleased tracks from the Teenage Blood sessions, a brand new 30 minute documentary by Anthony Jarman, session tracks, B-Sides, all their music videos from Teenage Blood and plenty more. All in a beautifully hand made, hand numbered limited run of 200! It will … Continue reading New Release From Tom Williams & The Boat

Stream The New Tom Williams & The Boat Single

Anyone who is more than an occasional visitor to MM will know how much we like Tom Williams & The Boat. A lot. They’ve got a lot going on with their new album eagerly awaited (pre-order here), a brilliant taster out already in the form of My Bones, a release date for the USA (1st May – pre-order here) and now a stream of new … Continue reading Stream The New Tom Williams & The Boat Single