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Monday, June 30, 2008
Retro Video: Nirvana
Rediscovering ... Nirvana???
Fifteen years ago my life was full of youthful innocence and then, well, then came Nirvana. I spent the next two years with my ears wrapped around In Utero, Nevermind, Insecticide and then Unplugged.
By 1996, I fell in The Smiths and re-found the Cure (for whom I was almost beat up in '89). But by the late-'90's Nirvana had become radio staple, and I was tired of hearing them. From time-to-time I'd pull out Unplugged and escape to 1994, but the band became little more than a period piece.
A couple of years ago, Dirty Funker remixed Nirvana, and for a few months I put "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in my Friday night DJ rotation.
So here it, half way through 2008 and I think I'm ready to rediscover Nirvana again.
By 1996, I fell in The Smiths and re-found the Cure (for whom I was almost beat up in '89). But by the late-'90's Nirvana had become radio staple, and I was tired of hearing them. From time-to-time I'd pull out Unplugged and escape to 1994, but the band became little more than a period piece.
A couple of years ago, Dirty Funker remixed Nirvana, and for a few months I put "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in my Friday night DJ rotation.
So here it, half way through 2008 and I think I'm ready to rediscover Nirvana again.
Labels: nirvana
Friday, June 27, 2008
And Thus It Ends
In about two hours, Decatur Social Club will begin for the last time. Four years after it started DSC closes a chapter in the Atlanta social scene.
With many fond memories, I bid you farewell.
With many fond memories, I bid you farewell.
Friday, June 20, 2008
The Future Is Unwritten
Here's the trailer for the Joe Strummer film that is about to be released on DVD: The Future Is Unwritten
Labels: joe strummer, the clash, the future is unwritten
Video of the Day
Retro Video of the Day
Oasis - "Morning Glory"
I would have love to have posted the actual video, but it seems they all are disabled from reposting by YouTube. So here they are, live, from Letterman.
I would have love to have posted the actual video, but it seems they all are disabled from reposting by YouTube. So here they are, live, from Letterman.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Quick Hit Album Review: All The Saints
Atlanta's All The Saints are releasing their second album, Fire on Corridor X, this summer. The band, which has been somewhat undervalued during the city's three-year transformation into a relevant base of rocked-focused musical talent, shows the growth an maturity that one would hope one a new band's sophomore effort.
While still a raw around the edges, the band's sound on this album mixes traditional American psychedelic rock with hard-driving Brit-rock. For those who like the comparisons, they are reminiscent of The Black Angels mixed with early-'90's Catherine Wheel.
Tracks are available on the band's MySpace page. The band will be performing on June 20 at Beep Beep and on June 28 at LennyÕs Corndogorama in Atlanta.
While still a raw around the edges, the band's sound on this album mixes traditional American psychedelic rock with hard-driving Brit-rock. For those who like the comparisons, they are reminiscent of The Black Angels mixed with early-'90's Catherine Wheel.
Tracks are available on the band's MySpace page. The band will be performing on June 20 at Beep Beep and on June 28 at LennyÕs Corndogorama in Atlanta.
Labels: all the saints
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
News and Notes - Capitol Hill Block Party (Seattle)
July 25 and 26, in Seattle, will be the The 2008 Capitol Hill Block Party. Among the artists confirmed:
Fleet Foxes, Menomena, The Cave Singers, Throw Me The Statue, Jaguar Love, The Airborne Toxic Event, Schoolyard Heroes, Vampire Weekend, DeVotchKa, Les Savy Fav,
The Hold Steady, Girl Talk, Chromeo, Kimya Dawson, The Dodos, U.S.E. (United State of Electronica), Jay Reatard, Darker My Love and Akimbo.
For more information, visit: http://www.thestranger.com/blockparty
Fleet Foxes, Menomena, The Cave Singers, Throw Me The Statue, Jaguar Love, The Airborne Toxic Event, Schoolyard Heroes, Vampire Weekend, DeVotchKa, Les Savy Fav,
The Hold Steady, Girl Talk, Chromeo, Kimya Dawson, The Dodos, U.S.E. (United State of Electronica), Jay Reatard, Darker My Love and Akimbo.
For more information, visit: http://www.thestranger.com/blockparty
Labels: capitol hill block party, devotchka, fleet foxes, girl talk, menomena, the hold steady
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Retro Video(s) of the Day
In a late '90's mood this afternoon, so enjoy a few guilty pleasures:
Spacehog
Primitive Radio Gods
eels
Afghan Whigs
King Missle
Cool for August
The Flys
Spacehog
Primitive Radio Gods
eels
Afghan Whigs
King Missle
Cool for August
The Flys
Labels: afghan whigs, cool for august, eels, king missle, primitive radio gods, spacehog, the flys
News and Notes
- Canada's roots rockers The John Henrys are on tour, and will hit the US for shows in Texas this summer. They will also be performing at the One Music festival in Alabama in October.
- The Dandy Warhols' tour begins today with a scheduled show in Atlanta on September 23.
- The 12th Annual AthFest Music and Arts Festival kicks of this week in Athens, the indie music capital of the southeast. Among the acts are Vice Records newest signee, Dark Meat, and Modern Skirts
- All the Saints will be performing Friday, June 20th, Atlanta's Beep Beep gallery, which will be hosting a closing event for Blink and Rene Arriagada's show "Double Feature".
- Pistolero, Dropsonics and Arum Rea will perform free at Atlanta's Star Bar on Thursday, June 19.
- Catherine MacLellan recently kicked off a Canadian tour.
- Junk Science will join Against Me!, Reel Big Fish, and Be Your Own Pet on the Warped Tour.
- The Dandy Warhols' tour begins today with a scheduled show in Atlanta on September 23.
- The 12th Annual AthFest Music and Arts Festival kicks of this week in Athens, the indie music capital of the southeast. Among the acts are Vice Records newest signee, Dark Meat, and Modern Skirts
- All the Saints will be performing Friday, June 20th, Atlanta's Beep Beep gallery, which will be hosting a closing event for Blink and Rene Arriagada's show "Double Feature".
- Pistolero, Dropsonics and Arum Rea will perform free at Atlanta's Star Bar on Thursday, June 19.
- Catherine MacLellan recently kicked off a Canadian tour.
- Junk Science will join Against Me!, Reel Big Fish, and Be Your Own Pet on the Warped Tour.
Labels: all the saints, Catherine MacLellan, dark meat, modern skirts, news and notes, the dandy warhols, the john henrys
Monday, June 16, 2008
XM/Sirius Merger Finally Approved ... Maybe
After what seems to be years, the merger of XM and Sirius seems to be moving close to finalization. As an XM subscriber, I'm not sure how I feel about the merger. But as along as the don't mess with my stations, it will be nice to add a few additional channels into my rotation.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
The end of MIA
Friday, June 13, 2008
Tim Russert, dead at 58
NBC News' Meet the Press anchor, and political commentator Tim Russert died today at the age of 58. Russert was in Washington after being on holiday with his family in Italy.
Labels: tim russert
Thursday, June 12, 2008
- The Apples in stereo will be starting a tour, including a musical appearance on The Colbert Report
- Giraffes? Giraffes! recently started an east coast tour
- Apollo Sunshine release their first single, "666" this week. It is from the forthcoming album Shall Noise Upon out 09/02
- The Dandy Warhols' sixth LP, Earth To The Dandy Warhols, is set for release on 08/19. Here's the new single "The World Come On"
- Colourmusic is touring for their upcoming September 9 full-length debut
- Como Te Llama? the new album from Albert Hammond, Jr. will be released 07/08
- Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue, first released in 1977, is being re-released as a double CD. It was the first solo album by a member of the Beach Boys
- Giraffes? Giraffes! recently started an east coast tour
- Apollo Sunshine release their first single, "666" this week. It is from the forthcoming album Shall Noise Upon out 09/02
- The Dandy Warhols' sixth LP, Earth To The Dandy Warhols, is set for release on 08/19. Here's the new single "The World Come On"
- Colourmusic is touring for their upcoming September 9 full-length debut
- Como Te Llama? the new album from Albert Hammond, Jr. will be released 07/08
- Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue, first released in 1977, is being re-released as a double CD. It was the first solo album by a member of the Beach Boys
Labels: apollo sunshine, colourmusic, dennis wilson, giraffes, news and notes, the apples in stereo, the dandy warhols
DSC; Retro Video of the Day
Decatur Social Club, after four years, is ending June 27.
In honor of here's Bran Van 3000 (you forgot about them, didn't you?)
In honor of here's Bran Van 3000 (you forgot about them, didn't you?)
Labels: bran van 3000, dsc, kissatlanta, preston craig, video of the day
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
for those wondering
despite promises to the good people with several labels and agencies, to say nothing of the loyal readers of this site, that i would be back to posting regular content several months ago, i have failed to do so. i do hope to get back to regular updates - and i hope this is the beginning of said posts.
No on Sauce, Yes on Lamb
Last weekend's Georgia Barbecue Championship (non-pro division) ending with my sauce not placing, but we did win first place in the open division for a black pepper praline crusted rack of lamb. Congrats to Andy on that, because the rest of us with Team Goat Roast didn't do much to help on that one.
Labels: bbq, cartersville, goat roast
Those Dancing Days
My interview with the Swedish band Those Dancing Days has been up for a couple of weeks, so check it out!
Labels: interviews, those dancing days
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