It started out as a project to release the solo compositions of Andrew “Goldy” Meredith (Pat Chow, Thee Gold Blooms), but soon some of his talented friends – Alanna Kusin, Dylan Szymkow, Sean Dominish, and Aidan Gordon – joined in and The Mackerels were born. Their debut album Driving Under is an uplifting collection of ten authentic indie rock songs, powerful and catchy, with entertaining lyrics. One moment jangly as Teenage Fanclub, the next folky as Tom Petty, but always with a sense of urgency. What is especially striking: the five musicians from Perth, Australia really enjoy what they do together, and you can tell by their tunes.
Driving Under is out now digitally and on cassette. Add to wantlist: Bandcamp