(Indie Rock) The Machismo's - Brit Pop Fucked My Wife - 2015, MP3, 320 kbps

The Machismo's originally formed in 1995 by Sam Marsh after cult 90's grunge band Jacob's Mouse split up. Jacob's Mouse had risen to prominence in 1990 supporting the likes of Nirvana before they broke big, and were recently chosen to represent the letter 'J' in a documentary on DJ John Peels enormous record collection. At the time The Machismo's were voted in the NME as one of the 'band's to watch' that year, and were given an NME single of the week for ' My Narghile', which was also playlisted on BBC Radio 1. The future looked bright...However, as is often the case outside influences led to a lengthy break from the industry. But now The Machismo's are back in business 'putting the punk back into indie' whilst conforming to a Taoist lifestyle of peace, love, veganism, qi gong and yoga! It makes for a stark and compelling contrast, with elements of Ty Seagall Connan Mockasin, Alt-J as well as spikier, punchier moments akin to Royal Blood or Thee Oh Sees. The new album, subtly titled 'Britpop Fucked My Wife' after the bands perceived 'kick in the teeth' by Britpop's lad culture in the mid 90's, has roots stretching back 18 years, before drugs and depression put a halt to one of Indie's most promising trio's. But now, reinvigorated and refreshed, The Machismo's are back to their best with a planned future tour and more new music than ever before. There is an immediacy to their brand of rock that simply just isn't out there anymore, and it deserves to be celebrated. For proof, here is the powerfully pounding single 'My Narghile' (which is a Greek hash pipe- not something the band wishes to encourage the use of anymore!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN4jgoSEl4c&feature=youtu.be More experienced this time round, The Machismo's are determined to make their way forward with their unique brand of in your face experimental indie pop, coupled with mellower songs of peace and positivity. The name itself is something of an ironic reaction to the masculinity inherent in the music business, and indeed the world, and the band want to challenge this kind of behaviour in the laudable belief that it is time women should take control of everything, to make the world a better place. A true one-off in a music industry of copycats, The Machismo's have overcome many personal battles and demons to return to the stage stronger and better than ever.