Killer Mike, Cibo Matto, Egyptian Lover, Hardy Morris and more will perform at the 2014 Athens Intensified, which will take place September 11, 12, 13 and 20 in Athens, Ga. [Link]
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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
Luxembourg Signal at Magnet
Made up of previous members of Aberdeen and Trembling Blue Stars, the Luxembourg Signal readies for release of debut album on September 30. “We Go On,” the first single off the LP, is a dream-pop hit. Its soothing vocals add to the melodies and subtle electronics throughout the track, making for a smooth trip. Download the song below. [Link]
Lunchbox at Magnet
Tim Brown and Donna McKean recently started a new band called Hard Left, but before that, they were Lunchbox. And now they’re back. Lunchbox has just released second LP Lunchbox Loves You via Jigsaw Records. “Give A Little Love,” a single from the new album, is dream pop at its core, equipped with “do do do”s and “oh oh… Continue reading Lunchbox at Magnet
Joe Jack Talcum at Magnet
Joe Jack Talcum is probably best known for his part in the Dead Milkmen, an insane ’80s punk act out of Philadelphia. But now Talcum shows off his softer, more humorous side with his solo work. This comedy is exemplified on new old track “Talk.” To give you a small hint, the chorus repeats just one… Continue reading Joe Jack Talcum at Magnet
Bastards of Fate at Magnet
The Bastards Of Fate are unabashedly quirky and unquestionably inventive, and they hail from Roanoke, Va. Their latest record, Vampires Are Real And Palpable(This Will Be Our Summer), walks the line between visionary and downright freaky. It’s a beautiful cacophony. [Link]
Eureka California at Magnet
Jake Ward’s Eureka California is a fast, hard-hitting rock band that is actually not from Eureka, Calif. Originally from Raleigh, N.C., but later transplanted in Athens, Ga., the duo is just now releasing its second album in 18 months, Crunch, which is filled to the brim with two-minute-long garage/punk tirades. Download album track “Happy Again” and Guided By… Continue reading Eureka California at Magnet