Monday, May 20, 2013
Music news Cosmic Psychos to play the Earl on Sept. 26
Posted by Bobby Moore on Mon, May 20, 2013 at 2:43 PM
The Cosmic Psychos announced today that the group is set to make a rare Atlanta appearance on at the Earl on Thurs., Sept. 26. Since forming in 1982, the legendary Australian punk trio has mixed wah pedals with '70s punk, and in the process became one of the strongest trestles in the bridge between CBGB's and grunge. They became inflential by cranking out catchy and intense songs about what, to them, seemed like relatable topics, such as rural living and dead kangaroos.
News of this Atlanta show leaked over the weekend via Facebook, as the group was already planning to be in Memphis in late September to play Goner Fest. The announcement comes shortly after the trailer for a documentary about the band, titled Blokes You Can Trust, hit the web as well.
Cosmic Psychos play the Earl on Thurs., Sept. 26. $10. 8:30 p.m. 488 Flat Shoals Ave. 404-522-3950.
Photo Gallery Photos: Party in the Park
Posted by Jon Whittaker on Mon, May 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM
- Jon Whittaker
- A crowd in Centennial Olympic Park dances along to Yeasayer's tunes
Atlanta's Centennial Park hosted the annual Party In The Park Saturday to a capacity crowd of all ages. This year's all day festival brought the happiest, most danceable acts that have ever graced Centennials lawn. Opening the festival was Atlanta's own quickly rising stars Electric Sons followed by the heavy rhythm clad Yeasayer, the party crowd favorite, L.A.'s Grouplove, British import of the day Ellie Goulding, and the evening finished with a set from Passion Pit. Despite threats of rain, not a single drop fell form the sky, giving festival goers a perfect day to enjoy the park.
Tonight DKA Records issues first 7-inch, hosts release party at 529
Posted by Bobby Power on Mon, May 20, 2013 at 10:18 AM
- CHRIS DARESTA
DKA, humble purveyors of cold wave and organizers of Atlanta's recurring Goth Danse Party series, has broadened its horizons and will begin releasing material as DKA Records. First up is a split 7-inch between echoed synth enthusiast Dylan Ettinger (Not Not Fun/Night-People) and buzzy post-punk duo Goldendust (Night-People). To celebrate, Goldendust will perform at 529 along with fellow Iowa City-native Alex Body and DKA-affiliates Featureless Ghost and Anticipation. There will be copies of the 7-inch available at the show, or purchase a copy from the label's site. Check out the video for the Ettinger's "The Pale Mare," the A-side of DKA001:
More samples from all acts after the jump.
Free. 9 p.m. 529. Tonight (Mon., May 20). 529, 529 Flat Shoals Ave. 404-228-6769.
Music news / Randomania Tracklist: Kanye, Taylor win the weekend
Posted by Spencer Sloan on Mon, May 20, 2013 at 8:13 AM
>> In case you missed it, you really missed it, but not really because this is the future and the internet so you never really miss anything anymore, and isn't that reassuring and so who really needs DVRs for anything anymore right? ... ANYWAY, Kayne pretty much destroyed SNL with serious new tunes, "Black Skinhead" and "New Slaves." In a related, The Lonely Island got that "Diaper Money."
>> Another day, another bassist leaves another band. This time it's Tame Impala's Nick Allbrook.
>> Good job/great GIF, Miguel.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Photos Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge blasted 'Twelve Reasons To Die' Saturday
Posted by Chad Radford on Sun, May 19, 2013 at 8:32 PM
- Chad Radford
- Ghostface Killah walked among the living at Terminal West on May 18.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
VIDEO / New Music Mamma Bear debuts tonight
Posted by Bobby Moore on Sat, May 18, 2013 at 3:20 PM
From its hard-hitting '70s glam drumming to the modern indie rock sound of distorted vocals and wall of wailing guitars, Mamma Bear's debut video for "Red's Dead" offers a nice mix of influences from the mind of head bear Kyle Gordon (of Young Orchids). The band, which started out as Gordon's recording project, makes its live debut tonight (Sat., May 18) at the Star Bar.
Muuy Biien, Salts, JBros, and MIDIitis also perform. $7. 9 p.m. The Star Bar.
Music news Natural Child brings Southern garage jams back to EAV
Posted by Bobby Moore on Sat, May 18, 2013 at 3:03 PM
Nashville's Natural Child brings its very Southern garage jams back to Atlanta tonight (May 18) for a show at 529, its second East Atlanta Village appearance in less than a month. Natural Child's expanded Family Band lineup played the opening night of the Atlanta Mess-Around on April 26, and now the group returns as a three-piece.
Though the group mixes a laid-back stoner vibe with modern garage-punk, its members aren't afraid to wear their hearts, and Tennessee flags, on their sleeves.
Among the local support is El Fossil, bringing its gritty, instrumental surf rock from Hades back to the stage. The group has been a short break while bassist Mike Morgan was in Kenya filming a documentary with his Foresee Films partners.
Natural Child, El Fossil, and Pussy Pussy play 529 tonight (Sat., May 18). $7. 9 p.m.
Free S#!t Win tickets to see Ghostface Killah tonight
Posted by Chad Radford on Sat, May 18, 2013 at 12:51 PM
Tonight, Tony Starks AKA Ghostface Killah of the Wu-Tang clan makes a stop at Terminal West in support of his latest album, Twelve Reasons To Die, and we've got a pair of tickets to give away.
All you've gotta do is be the first person to leave the correct answer to the following question in the comments section of this Crib Notes post and the tickets are yours.
What is the name of the woman who leads Tony Starks to his death on the Twelve Reasons to Die album?
Good luck ... Go!
Ghostface Killah, Adrian Younge's Venice Dawn, the Difference Machine, DJ Dug Boogie, and Fort Knox play Terminal West tonight (Sat., May 18). $25. 10 p.m.
Music news Singing more than the blues: Blind Willie McTell festival expands its vision
Posted by James Kelly on Sat, May 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM
- Courtesy New West Records
- BuddyMiller & JimLauderdale
McTell was born William McTier just south of Thomson, and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1990. This year marks the 20th anniversary of his adopted hometown's festival. Over the years, the featured music has gradually drifted a bit from the deep blues of the early days, but the vibe and the groove are still strong. Started and continuing as a fundraiser for the city's local arts community, the Festival has had its ups and downs with weather issues, money problems, and shifting leadership, but the music has always taken a front seat. From the beginning, it wasn't just blues, but rather a festival of roots oriented musical genres.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Music news / Randomania Tracklist: Wu-Tang open the vaults
Posted by Spencer Sloan on Fri, May 17, 2013 at 9:16 AM
>> Some adorable little girls just want to watch the world burn. Like the one in Magneta Lane's new video for "Burn."
>> Former and forever Sonic moppet Thurston Moore talks to Rolling Stone about his current steady project Chelsea Light Moving.
>> Oh, look. It's golden-throated hit-maker (I don't know) Bruno Mars and a black leopard on the cover of the big SUMMER MUSIC PREVIEW issue of Entertainment Weekly.
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