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‘Unhinged’ band focuses on staying true to itself

With the state of the music scene leaning toward a more trippy, electronic feel with various dissonant sounds, it’s a breath of fresh air when a band can stay true to themselves and leave it all on the stage. Drawing influence from the likes of Mastodon, Hot Snakes and Red Fang, Cinemechanica creatively incorporates a [...]

Modern Skirts aim for rebirth

Every band seems to go through its growing years — that awkward little time when it takes everything off the table and wipes the slate clean. There’s always a chance that the fans won’t be as on board for a drastic fresh start as the band. However, it doesn’t seem to matter for Athens’ own [...]

listen up! : 180 degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless documentary soundtrack

Though rare, every once in a while you come across a CD that just seems to resonate excellence before it’s even ripped out of the package. The 180 Degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless soundtrack just so happens to be that kind of album. Featuring the likes of semi-indie-gods Isaac Brock, lead singer of Modest [...]

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The Migrant “Travels in Lowland,” the début album of Denmark native Bjarke Bendtsen — also known as The Migrant — is a lush yet barebones baring of the soul.  Written on the road, the album draws its listeners into the life of a vagabond musician whose sole companion is a guitar. Every track feels warm [...]

AthFest Review: TeenScreen Film Fest at Cine

Cine’s TeenScreen FilmFest was better than I expected.  The screening featured a series of compiled shorts made by aspiring local teen film makers. The different shorts varied on subject matter from a boy faced with a killer sandwich to a modern Breakfast Club homage.  I could see the amount of time and dedication these teens [...]

AthFest: Kite to the Moon

Kite to the Moon’s high-energy, kick-ass romp of rock was an Athfest Saturday highlight.  For anyone who missed it, you missed out.  I was extremely impressed by their psychedelic post-punk sound. Their poppy chords are characterized by juvenile lyrics that seem vacant of any serious meaning yet catchy and fun.  This group does an excellent [...]

AthFest Review: Perpetual Groove

Perpetual Groove expertly commanded their mammoth audience Saturday night and left me wanting more.  You can tell when you watch Perpetual Groove that this is a group who knows its audience and knows how to please.  Their cool light show and techno jam fest immersed the audience in euphoria. Everyone was screaming and dancing and [...]

AthFest Review: The Spring Tigers

The Spring Tigers — although somewhat melodically appealing — what was good was drowned out by a melange of noise.  Their sound system needs some serious work. It was hard to enjoy a show that was constantly interrupted by loud squealing speakers and amps. Their performance was somewhat engaging with their energetic romps on-stage. I [...]

AthFest Review: Venice is Sinking

Venice is Sinking layers lush symphonic brass with light pop melodies crafting some of the crème de la crème of Athen’s indie scene.  Daniel Lawson’s lead vocals beautifully complement and enhance the band’s sound. Their chemistry was obvious on-stage.  I loved how their songs would snowball, beginning often as a single sound and gradually adding [...]

AthFest review: Modern Skirts

Modern Skirts? More like the modern hurts. I have to admit, I was expecting a lot out of one of the most popular local bands, and I regret setting such high standards. As the Skirts set up stage, hordes of fans flocked to Pulaski Outdoor Stage to see one of the highlights of AthFest. I [...]

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