Saturday, May 30, 2015

Sleep Therapy unveils 'Matriarch' from forthcoming 'Creatures' EP

Tonight (Sat., May 30), Sleep Therapy headlines a show at the Earl with A Drug Called Tradition and Twin Studies.

The group was an active tenant of Atlanta's indie music scene circa 2005-2010.…

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Shelby Lynne’s great imagination: A seasoned veteran’s perspectives on the music world

Alabama-raised singer/songwriter Shelby Lynne released her first album in 1989, and won a Grammy Award for “Best New Artist” in 2001. Not one to lose the sense of irony, she took it all with a grain of salt and realized she was finally making the right decisions.…

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Friday, May 29, 2015

Tracklist: Max Martin wrote that

>> You can thank Max Martin for Katy Perry and Taylor Swift and Britney Spears.

>> "I love John Prine, his witty turns of phrase.…

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Yukon Blonde Drop “I Wanna Be Your Man”

Yukon Blonde have a new single perfect for the coming summer, prickling you like static electricity with its double-dose of folk rock and heavy rock. This is “I Wanna Be Your Man”. The song shimmers like a heat haze, showcasing excellent mixing and production from Tony Hoffer and Colin Stewart. On Blonde is shaping up […]

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Easily Suede shifts pitches with 'Sustained Chord'

Under the name Easily Suede, Adam Babar (Faun and A Pan Flute) creates upbeat and narcotic suites of isolated and processed found sounds that pull from hip-hop instrumentals, modern classical, and experimental minimalism. Babar's penchant for sampled psychedelia has already graced the masses with wistful sound collages, a one-off Nomen Novum collaboration, and a "chopped and stewed" Lonnie Holley remix, among other curiosities.…

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Tracklist: Kendrick #1

>> Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood," feat. Ellen fav Kendrick Lamar, is #1.…

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Tracklist: Lorde likes Mad Max

>> 18-year-old friend of Taylor Swift Lorde went to see the new Mad Max: Fury Road movie, and she really enjoyed it, and she's been thinking about it for days.

>> "I really despise pop music these days, so I can't have people walking away humming songs.…

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Michelle Malone’s latest fortifies and inspires

Michelle Malone shows off her latest album, 'Stronger Than You Think,' at Eddie’s Attic May 30. by Doug DeLoach In January 2014, during a tribute concert at Symphony Hall dedicated to the music of Georgia native and Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell, Michelle Malone wowed the crowd with a scintillating duet performance, paired with none other than Gregg Allman, of the Ike and Tina Turner classic hit "I've Been Loving You (Too Long)." Despite occasional high-profile appearances and more than a dozen albums under her name, a few readers out there still might not be familiar with one of our city's finest musical talents.…

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Samadha’s legacy comes alive

After more than a decade on the periphery of Atlanta’s jazz fringes, Samadha releases its first full-length. by Omar Khalid Samadha was founded circa 1999 of equal parts Atlanta's free jazz scene, the electro-organic sounds of Prefuse 73, and the eclectic ingenuity of composer, pianist, and founding member Chris Case. The group emerged from the kiln of Atlanta's musical creativity, finding its way through the fire, and finally settling into solid form.…

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The tragedy and triumph of Glenn Phillips’ 'Lost at Sea'

Hampton Grease Band co-founder Glenn Phillips relives the tragedy and triumph of his debut album, 'Lost At Sea' by Chad Radford May of 1973 was a dark time for Glenn Phillips. The guitarist and co-founder of Atlanta's late '60s and early '70s art-rock trailblazers the Hampton Grease Band was set adrift when the group broke up.…

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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

How do you say Hello Ocho 'In Portuguese?'

It’s been nearly three years since Hello Ocho unveiled its self-titled debut CD. However, the recent arrival of “In Portuguese,” a teaser song plucked from the group’s forthcoming album of the same name, proves that Hello Ocho’s personnel haven’t spent the down time sitting idly by.…

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Criminal Records' new releases for May 26-June 1

It's Tuesday. That means today a boatload of new music is landing in record stores.…

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Tracklist: Jenny Lewis busy with weed

>> Thanks for consulting on the new Batman #ArkhamKnight #BeTheBatman trailer, Trent Reznor.

>> Terrible media coach Janessa Slater has some super duper bad advice for weed-lovin' Troop Beverly Hills' lead singer Jenny Lewis.…

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Jonathan Jackson + Enation at Vinyl

Jonathan Jackson + Enation dropped by Vinyl for the second stop on the Radio Cinematic Tour, giving the Atlanta crowd a dose of melodious rock and electric presence. If you missed the show, catch the gallery and be sure to follow the Enation tour dates as the band continues headlining through the summer!

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Saturday, May 23, 2015

Brothers Osborne: Working too hard to pretend

Brothers Osborne, TJ and John, are one of several acts leading the charge to put artistry back into what can seem like an unvarying landscape of similar singles in country radio. Their latest single "Stay A Little Longer" resonates with country fans all the more for it.…

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Friday, May 22, 2015

Tracklist: Jo Bro pulls Bieber

>> Last Night on Late Night: Based Grammy nom Meghan Trainer talked high school lunch and interrupting her with Jimmy, and then stuck around to do "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" with a little help from Chrissy Teigen's hubba John Legend, DIY duo Matt and Kim did "Get It" and "Can You Blame Me" and "Hey Now" on Daly, and the Biebs did carpool karaoke on Corden.

>> "I struggle to understand why you have to spend so long promoting one record.…

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Artists to Watch: WASI

LA’s WASI have the best creation story. The band came together in a way that seems like it’d be straight out of a high school movie–vocalists ₵osmo and Jess joined forces when “₵osmo booked a show with a non-existent band. In that 3-week notice, they picked up their instruments for the first time and performed under […]

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Thursday, May 21, 2015

The Enation “Radio Cinematic” Universe with Jonathan Jackson

Jonathan Jackson is a busy guy. He juggles being both actor and musician: playing Avery Barkley on ABC’s Nashville, making an appearance  at the Chicago stop of the Nashville Live Tour, and gearing up for another tour with his longtime band. Jonathan Jackson + Enation kick off the Radio Cinematic Tour tomorrow in Nashville, headlining dates across […]

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Bubbapalooza turns 23

Atlanta’s Redneck Underground unites once again to celebrate its Southern roots at Bubbapalooza, now in its 23rd year. The annual country music gathering is held in remembrance of founder, Gregory Dean Smalley, who died from complications related to HIV in 1996.…

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Dad’s Garage and High Museum Team Up for Free Improv Nights

Atlanta’s best comedy theater teams up with the High Museum for two improv performances at the Los Trompos installation. The Dad’s Garage crew will interact with the large-scale spinning tops in Sifly Plaza, but they need you there as well! It’s free! Go! And as always, you can catch the Dad’s Garage at 7 Stages Theatre in Little 5 Points. […]

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Tracklist: Vampire Weekend will return

>> Last Night on Late Night: Foo Fighters did "Everlong" one more time for Dave's final show, Sting did "Every Breath You Take" on Corden, Pitbull did a "Fun/Time Of Our Lives" medley on Fallon, Hundred Waters did "Murmurs" on Daly, The Tallest Man On Earth did "Sagres" on Coco, Allen Stone did "Freedom" on Meyers, and earlier in the day, Tove Lo did "Talking Body" on Ellen.

>> "I kinda feel like, a little bit more relaxed like ‘Yeah we’ll definitely make a fourth album.’ I’m not in a rush to dive into making an album because I feel like I want the next album to kinda feel like a new era anyway, so I’ve been kind of enjoying this time just chilling."…

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Dust-to-Digital rescues Cambodian rock ’n’ roll

Dust-to-Digital’s ‘Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten’ chronicles little-known history of Cambodian pop in the late ‘60s and early ’70s. by Doug DeLoach For Americans of a certain age, learning that the Southeast Asian country of Cambodia and its capital, Phnom Penh, served as the proving ground for a thriving, progressive rock 'n' roll movement during the 1960s and '70s is an astonishing revelation. Released in May, Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll is the soundtrack to a documentary film by John Pirozzi, which chronicles this little-know facet of modern history.…

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Atlanta Jazz Fest’s rising stars

CL Music writer Carlton Hargro’s 7 must-see acts at Atlanta Jazz Fest 2015 by Carlton Hargro Take a look at the lineup for the Atlanta Jazz Festival, and even casual jazz fans recognize legends such as singer Diane Schuur and saxophonist Pharoah Sanders. But artists appearing at the annual Atlanta music mainstay that haven't yet achieved such iconic status shouldn't be slept-on.…

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Godflesh cometh!

Today, Godflesh, the proto-industrial metal outfit founded by Justin Broadrick (Jesu, Napalm Death, Pale Sketcher, Techno Animal, et al.) and G.C. Green (Vitriol, Fall of Because), announced a rare set of live dates, including a mid-September date at Terminal West. The Birmingham, U.K.-based duo has seen a slew of members come and go, with Broadrick and Green being the only constants and two remaining members of the project.…

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Hornbuckle stamps in time the Plastic Plan’s RGB legacy

Since launching in 1994, Hornbuckle Records has slowly and quietly operated as a boutique to showcase David Hornbuckle's aural passions. Existing across two decades and three states (Alabama to Georgia to California), the imprint has released music that celebrates unknown giants of mico-genres (Bit Shifter), modern crooners (Lisa Papineau), and tasteful vanity projects by the founder himself.…

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Big K.R.I.T., Two-9, and Trinidad Jame$ added to Raurfest lineup


We now know more about the lineup for Raurfest 2015. Aside from sending out the longest flier ever, the LoveRenaissance just announced that joining Raury for the June 26 concert will be Trinidad Jame$, Big K.R.I.T., Two-9, India Shawn, Keith Ape, and 6lack. 

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Todd Rundgren Exclusive on Backstage with Citi

Yahoo! and Backstage with Citi drop an exclusive interview with artist Todd Rundgren “about the early days of MTV and being on the forefront of technology from the set of his tour rehearsals.” Rundgren discusses stumbling by accident into hit singles territory, as well as his focus on doing what nobody else is doing, a personal mantra that framed […]

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Tracklist: Dylan goes Jazz

>> Last Night on Late Night: Bob Dylan did the popular jazz standard "The Night We Called it a Day" (1941) on Letterman, Jamie Foxx played Wheel of Musical Impressions and did "Baby's in Love" with a little help from Kid Ink on Fallon, Incubus did "Dance Like Your Dumb" on Coco, Faith No More did "Sunny Side Up" on Daly, and earlier in the day, Luke Bryan did "Kick Up The Dust" on Ellen.

>> "I was petulant in my 20s.…

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