No stranger to performing in Athens, Atlanta rapper Killer Mike still made a splash when Athens Intensified, the weekend-long music festival that rose from the ashes of Pop Fest, announced him as this year’s headliner alongside Japanese weird pop duo Cibo Matto at the festival kicking off next Thursday. Killer Mike’s past dates at New… Continue reading Athens Intensified at Athens Banner-Herald
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Joe Jack Talcum at Vinyl District
For anybody coming of age in late-‘80s USA that harbored curiosity into left of center sounds, making the acquaintance of The Dead Milkmen was basically inevitable. Popular with skate rats, lovers of college-rock, scores of MTV junkies, the surly backpack/trench coat brigade and even the occasional metalhead, they were truly a boundary-crossing outfit. In general,… Continue reading Joe Jack Talcum at Vinyl District
Hobbes Fanclub at Dagger
Keep an eye out for the Shelflife label, especially this year. While they’ve always had a strong stable of bands, this year with releases by bands like this and the Luxembourg Signal (plus 7”s by Gingerlys and Close Lobsters) is especially strong. The band began in 2008 in Bradford, England by pop lover Leon Carroll.… Continue reading Hobbes Fanclub at Dagger
Joe Jack Talcum at dublab
For most people the idea of an intimate evening with Joe Jack Talcum playing songs in their living room sounds terrifying given the reputation of his better-known band The Dead Milkmen, but this collection of home recordings show a more intimate side to a songwriter better known for his sense of humor. “Talk” and the rest of the… Continue reading Joe Jack Talcum at dublab
Joanna Gruesome/Trust Fund at Buzz
A somewhat incestuous new split 12″ sees Joanna Gruesome’s first new material since last year’s Weird Sister album. Nothing new here, it’s more of the same mid-1990’s indie that we’ve come to expect. More interesting fare comes with Trust Fund’s three tracks as they display significantly sharper sound and snappier songwriting. [Link]
Hobbes Fanclub at Big Takeover
Six years into their musical life, Bradford, UK’s The Hobbes Fanclub finally release a debut album that fully delivers on the sound developed on their early CDr and 7” releases. Up At Lagrange embodies all that is great about dreamy, psychedelic fuzz pop. By combining The Jesus and Mary Chain’s immediate genius with the atmospheric qualities ofCeremonial-era Savage… Continue reading Hobbes Fanclub at Big Takeover
Hobbes Fanclub at Pittsburgh in Tune
British shoegaze trio The Hobbes Fanclub are looking to make a name for themselves in the United States with the release of “Up at Lagrange.” It’s solid gathering of 11 tunes that are positively awash in distortion and reverb. Leon Carroll (vocals/guitar), Louise Phelan (bass/vocals) and Adam Theakston (drums) are clearly influences by fellow U.K.… Continue reading Hobbes Fanclub at Pittsburgh in Tune
Hobbes Fanclub at Beethobear
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Hobbes Fanclub at Magnet
The Hobbes Fanclub, out of Northern England, has just released debut album Up At Language via Shelflife Records. Singer/guitarist Leon Carroll started the band solo, releasing two splits in 2008. Not long after those singles, Carroll gathered a few friends and filled the rhythm section.”Stay Gold,” the first single off the new album, packs quite an indie-pop punch. The bass line… Continue reading Hobbes Fanclub at Magnet
Joanna Gruesome at Side One Track One
Here’s an infectious little gem from Joanna Gruesome. They’re quickly becoming one of my favorite pop acts, and I hope a new full length isn’t too far off. The band’s split 12″ with Trust Fund is due out September 23 via HHBTM Records. [Link]