Here's another massive compilation, featuring 21 tracks that made March one of the best months for new artists I've seen this year. There's a bunch of great stuff here from a wide array of bands, featuring unsigned groups with a very bright future (The Twees, Que? Zoo and Dr Skull, Rural Ghosts), those just about

The first day of SXSW 2012 started off drowsy and jet-lagged but was invigorated and perked up by the sights and sounds of downtown Austin. Dismounting the R&R Shuttle Bus, I scouted a few parties and giveaways, including the Vintage Clothing Arcade, where Dubstep shook the walls of the room housing threads from the 60s-80s, before heading to the JanSport Party at Mohawk. Kicking off the day, Nashville's Fly Golden Eagle got the groove going with a seductive mix of R&B, reggae, and pop-rock. Next, Brooklyn's pride and joy, Bear Hands synthesizer-driven, punky rock brought the [...]
Tons of news this week: Taylor Swift heading to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Stripes call it quits, Yelawolf a hit in Antioch, Katy Perry to play the Bridgestone, Ke$ha has her first #1 hit (in the UK) and more Kings of Leon bull ish.
Interview with Nashville's Fly Golden Eagle, discussing the group's transformation from a one-man act to its present state and their ongoing focus on "music and its cosmic purpose."
Interview with Nashville's Fly Golden Eagle, discussing the group's transformation from a one-man act to its present state and their ongoing focus on "music and its cosmic purpose."
Guy and I decided to do a little research for Bonnaroo, and caught Stardeath and White Dwarfs at Exit/In on Monday. Stardeath will be joining The Flaming Lips in performing Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon at next month's festival, and it's going to be RADICAL! (Watch for those balloons during "Money.") There were [...]

Nashville's shimmering prince of synth pop is back with new material! The release party for Fly Golden Eagle 's second album 'Boreus' is this friday in a giant warehouse on the east side. Djs Majestico, Potamus, Meikle, Jitch Mones, Joey "The Shark" Delta, Duchamp, Ludwig von Wolfie, Square People and Fan Fiction (myself) will be spinning before the FGE set. Dress your best. It's a white tie event. For more info on how to get there check the Facebook Page. Bellow you can listen to a slice off the record. [...]
In this crazy, jam-packed nightlife calendar of ours, it's easy to get wrapped up and overly concerned with sold-out weekend events, consequently overlooking the lesser known gems throughout the wee... Continue reading "Jensen Sportag, Makeup and Vanity Set, Fly Golden Eagle at Mercy Lounge 2/18/09" >
Seems the jury is still out on both the definition of the Nashville electronic scene and whether or not it sucks, but making a strong case in its favor tonight is another aural and visual spectacle ... Continue reading "Get Hard, Stay Hard: Jensen Sportag to Climax All Night" >