So I'd never of BalconyTV until last night, but, holy fuckballs, it's badass, right? The concept is so simple and easy to produce, and there is such a charming intimacy to the performances, it's no wonder the site has a global presence with over 20 million video views. The question is: why aren't more Atlanta bands doing this? I could rattle off a couple dozen names that I would love to see/hear take part in this format. Indie singer/songwriter Monica Arrington, aka Nerdkween , is the latest local to participate in the series and, accompanied [...]

Nerdkween Editor's Note: On the heels of her first SXSW as both an attendee and performer, Monica Arrington (AKA Nerdkween) provides this first-hand account of her sojourn to Austin with Nick Black. This continues our series of artist-written Op-Ed's that bring you the undiluted voice of the artist the best way possible: directly from the source SXSW Recap by Monica Arrington We were super excited about making our first trip to Austin and to make an appearance at SXSW. For [...]

THIS WEEK'S BEST BET: Wild Nothing w/ Abe Vigoda, Roman Photos Tuesday, February 8 Drunken Unicorn - 736 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE in Atlanta 30306 Admission $10 / Purchase Tickets There are a lot of good shows in Atlanta this week. And if you're the type that scours music blogs in search of the latest buzz band, this week you've pretty much hit the jackpot. Jack Tatum's one-man indie and dream pop band, Wild Nothing , fits snugly into this category, [...]
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mp3: Nerdkween - "Let Me Go" New song from ATL's Nerdkween aka Monica Arrington. She has a minimalist guitar style with ambient noise and loops mixed within. Her disarming, soothing vocals ties it altogether. Gentle and ethereal. Nerdkween's new album is Profitandloss out now from Fieldhouse Recordings .

By Matt Jarrard When I'm asked about "who my favorite Atlanta bands are", my list almost inevitable includes the enigmatic Nerdkween . Those conversations usually end with me saying something along the lines of "you've got to see her live to understand...". In a city which showcases so much exceptional indie, country, hip-hop, blues, and rock music; Nerdkween manages to be all of those things, yet none of them at the same time. She took a few moments to answer some questions, and tell me about her upcoming release [...]
This Thurs. night Tealights, Nerdween and Hope For Agoldensummer kick off WAC's free Nights on the Piazza June concert series
Jamie Stewart cancels WonderRoot show on Sat., April 25 but open bands still open

The theme for today is Atlanta artists. In fact, all of these acts are on the Atlanta label Stickfigure. I find myself liking so much of their roster. Sorry No Ferrari If you read Ohmpark regularly, you know I'm a fan of this mathy, posty 4-piece instrumental outfit. They totally destroyed it at the WonderRoot show we put on over the summer and this 5 track EP they have recently put out displays they are just as impressive [...]

With all this talk about Res repping Brooklyn, I thought I'd ressurect a vastly-overdue-for-posting song from where the other half of Resonator resides-Atlanta. One of the biggest surprises the past year has held for me is that of the resurgence of dreamy, wind-and-feedback swept school of shoegaze. Don't get me wrong, I'd sell my left anything (or right anything, or only anything) for the chance to experience My Bloody Valentine raging into "You Made Me Realise" for like 25 minutes until synapses are bloody pulps, nerves are raw and all sound is apathy-inducing, but on [...]