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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)

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Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

Another cracking week of new tunes from the likes of Wand, Girl Band, Childbirth and Phil Cook amongst others. Wand – Dungeon Dropper Guards – Devil’s Haircut (Beck cover) Yung – God Childbirth – Since When Are You Gay? Girl Band – Pears For Lunch Rats On Rafts – Powder Monkeys Whalers – Death Drive Psychic Blood – Waves Will Kill You Phil Cook – … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week

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Whalers – Chrome Ocean

A little while ago we ran a 5:1 Interview with reverb loving surf-rocking band Whalers who will imminently be releasing their new album Submarine Sun. In it, they nominated Chrome Ocean as one song of theirs they’d like to still be played in fifty years time. Now they’ve shared it with the world as the second single from the album and you can hear exactly why they chose … Continue reading Whalers – Chrome Ocean

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MM’s 5:1 Interview No. 16: Whalers

Austin’s top notch indie-rockers Whalers are long established MM faves and their forthcoming album Submarine Sun is due out in April – suffice to say it features high on our list of most anticipated releases for 2014. A brilliant blend of influences ranging from surf rock, Americana, rock’n’roll, and the occasional country twang, the five band members create a whole infinitely greater than the sum of … Continue reading MM’s 5:1 Interview No. 16: Whalers

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The Whalers Are Back…MM Rejoices

A couple of years ago an EP called How The Ship Goes Down by a band called The Whalers reached our in-box. On that EP was a track called That Rabbit. It was a stonewall instant classic. Then later in the year came an excellent three track EP called Paddle Easy. Then things seemed to go all quiet bar the odd track surfacing on Bandcamp. … Continue reading The Whalers Are Back…MM Rejoices

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MM’s 2011 Top Ten Series: No 5 Barry-Sean

Next to share their favourites of the year is part man part canine Barry-Sean… What a fantastic year for music this has been for me. I don’t just mean for music that has been produced this year but more about the music that I’ve discovered from previous years (or, more accurately in most cases, music that has been discovered for me). And, because I’ve spent … Continue reading MM’s 2011 Top Ten Series: No 5 Barry-Sean

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Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: November 2011

Despite the end of the year fast approaching, thankfully the quality of new music shows no signs of slowing. Here are the best of our November offerings, together with some tasty new tracks to round off the mix.Over thirty great songs – just right for the roaring fire and the cocoa! Download Siskiyou – Twigs And Stones mp3 (from Keep Away The Dead) Brilliantly judged … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: November 2011

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Return Of The Whalers

We loved The Whalers first EP How The Ship Goes Down so it was good news to discover they released a new EP, Paddle Easy, yesterday. Paddle Easy is another varied, five-song release that demonstrates the bands growing aptitude for creating diverse music within the rock and roll genre, from the surf-inspired Cheat on Each Other, to the elegance of I’m a Pixel in Your … Continue reading Return Of The Whalers

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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

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Introducing…The Whalers

We picked up That Rabbit by The Whalers from the always excellent Rollo & Grady blog and it was one of those first play moments where you get to the end and say to yourself “how good was that?”, before hitting repeat. So we figured we ought to share the track here for anyone who has missed out on the band so far plus another … Continue reading Introducing…The Whalers

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