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Iceage – “How Many”

3789 days ago
StereogumI’ve heard people compare Iceage’s new Plowing The Fields Of Love to the Mekons’ 1985 classic Fear And Whiskey, but when I listen to it, the album I’m reminded of most is the Libertines’ self-titled second record. That resemblance is most a... more info

Mekons frontman Jon Langford releasing 'Here Be Monsters,' touring this spring (dates & new track stream)

4013 days ago
Brooklyn VeganMekons frontman Jon Langford will release his new solo album, Here Be Monsters, on April 1 via Bloodshot. Says Langford, "The subtext of the album is maybe the things our civilization thinks of as fixed and immovable might actually... more info

bruce springsteen – wrecking ball – 6.5

4596 days ago
melophobeLike Steven Spielberg, Bruce Springsteen needs redemption and hope with his rage and bitterness, even when his despairing characters have every right to their raw anger. So, beware the synth-dominated, sappy clunkers here. That still leaves an EP’s... more info

Martin Creed: Love to You – review

4602 days ago
Guardian Music(Moshi Moshi)Better known as the artist-provocateur responsible for winning the 2001 Turner Prize for lights going on and off in an empty room, Martin Creed's musical forays are much beloved of the Cribs and Franz Ferdinand, and you can hear why. The... more info

The Waco Brothers and Paul Burch - Great Chicago Fire Review

4666 days ago
411 ManiaThe Mekons' Jon Langford brought his honky tonk side project, the Waco Brothers, into the studio with Americana stalwart and sometimes Lambchop member Paul Burch. This one is for the beer drinkers and bar brawlers. 411's Chris Bell is neither, so can... more info

(Scene and Heard) The Mekons at The Bell House

4856 days ago
Impose MagazineBritish punk rockers The Mekons played a show at The Bell House on Friday, October 7 with Chris Mills. See more images from this post. more info

What's going on Saturday? (Yom Kippur)

4866 days ago
Brooklyn VeganScreaming Females @ House of Vans in July (more by BBG) today in NYC * The Mekons @ City Winery * NT, State Champion, EULA @ The Gutter * Rostam & other DJS @ Santos Party House * Stretch Armstrong... more info

Mekons Share New MP3 via RollingStone.com & Add More US Shows‏

4887 days ago
AltsoundsThe Mekons are getting ready for the release of their 26th record, Ancient & Modern, on September 27th as well as embarking on a special US tour kicking off at the end of this month. They're taking their new (and old) songs on the road, and have d... more info

New podcast! Matthew Sweet, Mekons and much more

4905 days ago
Pop CandyOn the last podcast, I counted down my favorite songs of the week. I keep that theme going this week, and, as a result, we end up with some pretty ... more info

Mekons releasing 26th LP, touring (MP3 & dates)

4916 days ago
Brooklyn VeganDOWNLOAD: Mekons - "Space in Your Face" (MP3) UK country punks Mekons are back with their first full length since 2007's Natural. The new LP, their 26th, titled Ancient and Modern, is set for a September 27 release on their... more info

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