Boy Genius "Staggering" Brooklyn indie pop outfit Boy Genius release their second full-length " Staggering " this week. Working with producer Mitch Easter (Pavement, Superchunk, Dinosaur Jr), the album was recorded on tape, mixed to tape and mastered directly from tape to the lacquers that press vinyl albums. While the decision to rely heavily on tape proved arduous at points, the result is an album that has all the warmth and charm of a classic vinyl pop record. Check out [...]
Sam Coomes' songwriting has always had an evil side to it. From breakup omen "I Never Want to See You Again" to the blunt "Fuck Hollywood," he's never really been known to hide his emotions. Still, of everything he's released in his 17 year career with drummer Janet Weiss as Quasi, nothing is as purely Satanic as the gnarly riff that opens "Repulsion," American Gong 's amazing first single. On "Repulsion," Quasi balances the anger—check the nasty guitar sludge that's one part J. Mascis and one part Mudhoney—with the goofy. It also announces the return of [...]
Here's a list of my Favorite Songs Of 2009 . Granted, I may be missing some quality tunes and I've done my best not to repeat artists, but these 99 seemed to stick out the most. Please feel free to leave any thoughts/concerns and be on the lookout, tomorrow, for my Favorite Albums Of 2009 list. 99. Do Make Say Think - Do 98. Yo La Tengo [...]
Tonight at the Firebird, get your folk on with a fine triple bill. Locals Beth Bombara and the Northwoods and Athens, Georgia, singer-songwriter Allison Weiss. In the paper this week, I described ... Continue reading "Tonight! Allison Weiss, Beth Bombara and the Northwoods at the Firebird" >
It's award season! Can you feel it in the air? The Golden Globe nominations are already creating Oscar predictions, Ryan Seacrest is polishing his lifts and red carpets are being shampooed into a glory befitting of Angelina Jolies pumps. The Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominees were announced today and basically the SAG awards are actors patting each other on the back. Regardless, it's a chance to flaunt fashionable creations and I hate to equate it to the prom, but that is pretty much what it is. I am pulling for Meryl Streep for her performance in "Julie [...]
Every month I like to put together a collection of songs (a Monthly Mix) that I currently dig and or have caught my attention in one way or another. Unfortunately the whole Muxtape thing went downhill after a few months and then someone wasn't having the idea of me posting a zip file, so now the end result is hoping that you take the time to search out these songs and listen to them in this particular order. I've included a few mp3s, however I suggest searching the rest out over on the Hype Machine [...]
Allison Weiss - ...Was Right All Along 01. I Was An Island (4.5) 02. Fingers Crossed (4.25) 03. From You To Me (4.25) 04. July 25, 2007 (4.5) 05. You + Me + Alcohol (4.25) 06. Try To Understand (4) 07. Why Bother (4.25) 08. Yer Going Down (4.5) 09. Ghost Stories (4.25) 10. Let's Leave (4.25) 43/50 = 8.6 A promising release [...]
Zu diesem Wochenende möchte ich Euch einer der wohl schrägsten Interpreten vorstellen, die die moderne Musikwelt bislang kennenlernen durfte. Thomas Alan Waits (* 7. Dezember 1949 in Whittier, Kalifornien) ist ein US-amerikanischer Sänger, Komponist, Schauspieler und Autor. Biografie Kindheit und Jugend Nach seinem Biographen Barney Hoskyns wurde Tom Waits in der Stadt Whittier im Los Angeles County geboren, einer Stadt, die auch lange nach seiner Geburt so typisch für das Bild Amerikas der 1950er [...]
To celebrate the coming of the Fall and the birth of Athens' own Owl Scooters , Kindercore is throwing a 3 day party! From Thursday September 17th - Saturday September 19 come party in Athens for 3 days of music, scooters and mayhem - plus you are entered to win 1 of 2 Owl scooters being given away just for attending (see bottom of this post for the deets). Thursday: The Caledonia Lounge - $7 Je Suis France The Agenda The Matt Kurz One [...]
Below, TWO interviews for the price of one. Call it a recession special, an early Independence Day gift, an informational overload, whatever you prefer, here's EF contributor Victoria Lebron with Le Rug's Ray Weiss and Awesome Color's Allison Busch... Le Rug I sat down with Ray Weiss—lead singer and driving force behind the band Le Rug —in his home, The Market Hotel. We discussed the joys of two drum sets on stage, his ideal backing band (since he is currently without one), his label, Tamur [...]
Monday 6/15/09 [Pick of the Night] The Lassie Foundation / Amusement Parks on Fire / Magic Mirror / The Broken Remotes @ The Echoplex (Free) – This is a celebration for the anniversary of Bronson's Buzz Bands blog. [Recommended] Charlie Wadhams / Joseph Childress / Mia Maestro and Aaron Robinson @ Silverlake Lounge (Free) – Recommended for Wadhams, I'm not familiar with the other artists. [Recommended] Castledoor / Deep Sea Diver / Gumshoe / Agent Ribbons [...]
As I get caught up on some albums and acts neglected here I've been busy, I thought it perfectly appropriate to review several acts by Athens and Atlanta bands here at once. I went to the CD release party for a couple of these albums last month, and they've all made me further appreciate my home region. Casper & the Cookies - Modern Silence [ buy ] Modern Silence is the first record from Casper & company since [...]
Jill & The New Wahinis have been practicing a bit in my basement for this benefit. Tonight @ The Eagle's club! Musical Entertainment UPDATE! 6-1-09 approximate times and order of appearance UPDATE! 6-1-09 THIS SHOULD BE CLOSE TO REALITY!! The Whole Lotta Loves w/Scott & Jim Browning, Mark & Alma Engebretson, R. Seeling - 7:15 Stephanie Says about 7:45 David Beckey of the late/great Autumn Leaves about8:15 Brian Tighe & Allison LaBonne (w/ Jacqueline) of The [...]
Athens singer/songwriter Allison Weiss has released a new video for her "Let Me Go"... and there's a brawl in it . See Allison kick ass: Allison plays at Kavarna in Decatur (Oakhurst) on Sunday night with Bess Rogers and Allie Moss .
I told my sister Christian, "That the time has come. You don't listen to Allison Weiss? Don't worry you're not the only one, okay? Last night I was listening to her through my neighbor's door, then his young boys turned on their PS2. Its true! *** band of the week #9: Allison Weiss (Official Site)(Myspace) The guitar is one of music's most popular weapons when embarking on overt musical
In the midst of sorting through this year's offerings for the "best albums of the year" type list that music bloggers are basically obliged to do (I've got mine sorted at this point, I think, just some fine tuning), it occurred to me that in addition to great albums, a lot of great songs were put out this year. So I made a collection of a few of my favourites to share with WOR. It should be noted that this is not a "best of" list. Albums are hard enough, there's no bloody way [...]
Athens' own Allison Weiss is releasing a new EP, Allison Weiss & The Way She Likes It , and to celebrate she's having a CD release party tomorrow night (October 10) at Caledonia Lounge . It's the first full-band studio release from Weiss, so it should be something new for even long-time fans. Allison Weiss - "I'm Ready" Allison Weiss & The Way She Likes It is now available for pre-order , or can be [...]
Broad Street, Athens, Georgia (courtesy of Online Athens ) I've been working downtown today, so I thought I'd share an assortment of free and legal sounds from here in Athens, Georgia. Some new, some old, all worth a listen. Don Chambers - Highwater [with Patterson Hood] Liz Durrett - Wild as Them Ruby Isle - Hey Hey Hey (That Kid's Okay) Allison Weiss - I'm Ready [live] Drive-By Truckers - The Great Car Dealer [...]
At the Jacket Lunch Box blog , album covers are replicated in food. Pitchfork reviews the new Okkervil River album, The Stand Ins (out tomorrow). In short, the band complements and counterbalances Sheff's cerebral songwriting simply by rocking out. His braininess is perhaps his greatest asset, and he's become one of the best lyric-writers going in indie rock, with a dense and distinctive style that trades on wordplay and internal rhymes. Song for [...]
A Day at the U.S. Open by Molly Young The U.S. Open is not a typical American sporting event. The score is announced by a voice with a vague European accent and the event is sponsored by luxury brands: Lexus, JP Morgan, Heineken. I meet a pair of Italian princesses on my way into Arthur Ashe stadium. Most of the people occupying courtside seats are tinkering with blackberries, and there are significantly more blondes and Chanel cap-toe shoes than you'd expect to find at, say, [...]
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