The A List: New music from Andrew Kingston and the Darling Noise, ArtsATL remembers Jane Little, and more music news
A roundup of local music links and happenings.
Photo credit: Jessie Ramos
Flower frontman and Megafuss label owner Jack Fowler has launched a new community of DIY musicians, venues, and promoters called http://tourdiy.orgtourdiy. The idea is to build a network for DIY bands across the country to help each other book tours. Check out the Facebook group to learn more.
Fowler is also hosting a benefit show for Kevin Scheidt, the local photographer/musician who passed away on May 17. The show is at The Pony Ranch and features Flower, Fox Wound, Not Having Fun, Harris, Poison Coats, and Walking Machine. All proceeds will go to Scheidt’s memorial fund, in the hopes of offsetting his family’s expenses. A GoFundMe page has been set up as well.
Local sound artist Andrew Kingston has recorded a new album of ambient drone and musique concrète titled Decompositions. Stream it and read more about his creative process at Bandcamp.
ICYMI, members of Sons of Toniatuh, Dropout, and Final Crisis make up a new project called the Darling Noise. This Body Glows Red is streaming via Bandcamp. Thanks to M. Chvasta from Dead Register for the heads-up!
Mothers have a new video for “Copper Mines,” the third track from this year’s When You Walk A Long Distance You Are Tired. Watch it at Immersive Atlanta. The band opens for Built To Spill at Terminal West on Tues., June 7.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra honored founding member Jane Little, who collapsed during a concert at Symphony Hall last month, at a memorial service on Sunday night. ArtsATL has a review of the memorial concert, as well a piece written by fellow orchestra member Michael Kurth. Thanks to Creative Loafing contributor and Omni drummer Billy Mitchell for the heads-up — give his story a read on Crib Notes.
The 5th annual Desert Daze festival will take place in Joshua Tree, CA, from October 14-16. Deerhunter joins the roster which also includes Suicide, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, and more.
Steve Gunn has released a new song from Eyes on the Line (out June 3 via Matador). “Park Bench Smile” is streaming at USA Today. Amanda Petrusich has also written about him at The New Yorker. Catch the singer-songwriter in an intimate performance at Eddie’s Attic on Fri., July 15, with Spacin.
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