Random Music

First up is Bossman. A band from Providence RI, active during the 90's. Ties to the defunct band Laurels. We once crashed at their place after a show with them. Really cool sounds, echoey and jerky.
Bossman Mp3
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Miss May 66 from Columbus OH. They helped us get shows in OH which was great. Nice people playing a sort of power pop I guess. Catchy songs. Not sure where they are now. I know the drummer went on to play with a few other band round Columbus.
Best Friends Mp3

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Morsel from Ann Arbor MI. Awesome band. Around during the 90's. Great mix of controlled noise with melodies. They helped us get shows in and around that area. We played together many many times. Excellent band!
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Glangkoon mp3 from 1995 ep
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The Stimulants were a 3 piece all girl pop/rock band from here in Atlanta. Good vocals helped them stand out a bit in the city. Fun to watch. Not sure how long they were around for. We played with them at Dotties quite a bit. Wonder where Sue is?
Track 1 mp3
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Old Live Band Photos

Here are some old photos from tours and shows. Most from the 90's in and around Atlanta.

First up, some old shots of Melt Banana.









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Chinese Stars

Jay Retard mp3

If you are a Jay Retard fan he has posted a new mp3 up on his site from his upcoming album "Watch Me Fall," due out August 18 2009 on Matador records.
Get it Here














Some upcoming tourdates:
* Thu May 28 - Barcelona @ Primavera Festival
* Thu June 11 - San Diego @ Casbah with The Oh Sees + Earthmen and Strangers
* Fri June 12 - Los Angeles @ The Echo with Thee Oh Sees
* Sat June 13 - San Francisco @ The Independent w/Thee Oh Sees
* Mon June 15 - Seattle @ Crocodile Cafe with Thee Oh Sees
* Tue June 16 - Vancouver @ Biltmore
* Wed June 17 - Portland @ Dante’s with The Oh Sees + Nice Boys
* Fri June 19 - Long Beach, CA @ Alex’s Bar with Digital Leather
* Fri June 26 - Chicago @ Bottom Lounge with TV Smith of the Adverts
* Sat June 27 - Detroit @ Magic Stick with TV Smith of the Adverts
* Sun June 28 - Cleveland @ Grog Shop with TV Smith of the Adverts
* Mon June 29 - Toronto @ Mod Club with TV Smith of the Adverts
* Tue June 30 - Montreal @ La Sala Rossa with TV Smith of the Adverts
* Wed July 1 - New York City @ Stuyvesant Oval, FREE
* Thu July 2 - Brooklyn @ Music Hall of Williamsburg w/TV Smith of the Adverts
* Fri July 3 - Allston, MA @ Harper’s Ferry with TV Smith of the Adverts
* Sat July 4 - Philadelphia PA @ Johnny Brenda’s with TV Smith of the Advert
* Sun July 5 - Washington DC @ Black Cat with TV Smith of the Adverts
* Tue July 7 - Asheville @ Orange Peel with TV Smith of the Adverts
* Wed July 8 - Knoxville @ Pilot Light with TV Smith of the Adverts
* Thu July 9 - Nashville @ The End with TV Smith of the Adverts
* Fri July 10 - Memphis @ Hi-Tone Café with TV Smith of the Adverts
* Sat July 11 - Oxford MS @ Proud Larry’s with TV Smith of the Adverts

No Atlanta dates listed as of yet.

Ponytail Photos and Video - May 23 2009

Some photos from the Ponytail show sat night, May 23 2009 at 529 Atlanta.
Video of one song also below.
All Photos/Video Kim Cook

Grammal Seizure

©2009 Erik Stanger

Grammal Seizure was part of a comp I was on that that came out in April. Because God Told Me to Do It, is an internet only release with 4 parts. His music is not for the faint of heart. Dark, electronic soundscapes that rise and fall to take you through vast spaces then throw you into a claustrophobic frenzy. Frequency storms outside trying to get in. Utterly amazing if you ask me. Definitely check it out if you are in need of something different.

According to his myspace,
"Mainly a visual artist, but have played in various punk / hardcore bands and electronic projects over the past 20 years. I started GRAMMAL SEIZURE to use as sound / music for my art installations / gallery exhibits for my visual art. It has emerged into a full fledged music project that I continue to exhibit ideas and sounds with. Grammal Seizure is a real labor of love for me. I hope you all enjoy it as well. Grammal Seizure is part of THEE TRANSMISSIONARY MOVEMENT. THE ART MOVEMENT I STARTED FOR VISUAL / PERFORMANCE / TRANSGRESSIVE / SOUND / ART..... "

Erik Stanger Blog
Myspace
Buy Mdse
The Dark Times mp3 from the newly released Esoteric.

Ponytail in Atlanta @ 529

Ponytail will be playing @ 529 over in East Atlanta this Saturday night May 23. Hailing from Baltimore (along with Thank You and Double Dagger) this 4 piece is really cool. I highly suggest you all checking them out Sat night. Kind of a great mixture of rock, a bit experimental, noise with very interesting vocals.

We Are Free Label
Myspace
Buy Merch
Mp3 - Celebrate the Body Electric

Watch them perform Beg Waves

New AkuYou Mixes

Here are some new mixes from one of my projects, AkuYou.

Sidewinder Mp3
Henry Mp3
Piano Somewhere Mp3

Myspace
Official Website
LastFm
The Sixttyone

Enjoy

Double Dagger Coming Soon

Photo: Scott Russell

Double Dagger is a really cool band from Baltimore with a really cool new album on Thrill Jockey.
Loud, noisy, heavy. Kinda reminds me of 90's noise rock from Am Rep style bands and the such.
New album is called "MORE" and is available NOW. Go see them live on June 20th in East Atlanta at the awesome 529.

The Lie the Truth Mp3
We Are the Ones Mp3 from Gimme Tinnitus
Buy New Album "MORE"

Tour Dates:
Jun 18 2009 8:00P The Triple Richmond, Virginia
Jun 19 2009 8:00P New French Bar Asheville, North Carolina
Jun 20 2009 8:00P 529 E ATL Atlanta, Georgia
Jun 21 2009 8:00P Alabama Music Box Mobile, Alabama
Jun 22 2009 8:00P Saturn Bar New Orleans, Louisiana
Jun 23 2009 8:00P Super Happy Fun Land Houston, Texas
Jun 24 2009 8:00P Red 7 Austin
Jun 25 2009 8:00P Garage Tequila El Paso, Texas
Jun 26 2009 8:00P People Mover Phoenix, Arizona
Jun 27 2009 8:00P J Dee’s Landing Palm Springs, California
Jun 28 2009 8:00P Soda Bar San Diego
Jun 29 2009 8:00P Pehrspace Los Angeles, California
Jun 30 2009 8:00P 21 Grand Oakland, California
Jul 1 2009 8:00P The Crepe Place Santa Cruz, California
Jul 2 2009 8:00P Knockout w/ MI AMI San Francisco, California
Jul 3 2009 8:00P Backspace Portland, Oregon
Jul 5 2009 8:00P Comet Tavern Seattle, Washington
Jul 6 2009 8:00P Badlander Missoula, Montana
Jul 8 2009 8:00P Turf Club St. Paul, Minnesota
Jul 9 2009 8:00P Borg Ward Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jul 10 2009 8:00P tba Chicago, Illinois
Jul 11 2009 8:00P Now That’s Class Cleveland, Ohio
Aug 22 2009 8:00P Bikes in the Kitchen blowout w/ JAPANTHER, THEDEATHSET, TEAM ROBESPIERRE, more! Brooklyn

Band Website
Myspace

A Few Things to Check Out

Magic Wands - Black Magic.mp3 from Sound of Indie
Great pop song done right! Awesome boy/girl vocals. A must have for you pop lovers. One of those songs you just can't get out of your head. The guitar riff sort of reminds me of an older Gargage song. Funny!
RCRD LBL Page
Myspace



Strangeloop Uneasy I came across on The Sixtey One. So, Strangeloop Uneasy. What I can tell you is, they are located in Duluth MN, I like the lo-fi, minimal feel I get from the vocals and the music. There are 3 names listed on their myspace. The more i listen to their tracks the more I Find myself going back for more. The nervous, uncomfortable feel of the wavering vocals are perfect.
The Sixtey One
LastFM
Strangeloop Uneasy - Buzzz Theater Mp3

Calvin Johnson In-Store at Vacation

Photo by Sarah Lee

Directly fron the Vacation Blog:
"THIS MONDAY MAY 11 A SPECIAL INSTORE PERFORMANCE BY CALVIN JOHNSON ( K RECS, BEAT HAPPENING, HALO BENDERS, DUB NARCOTIC) PROMPTLY AT 6:30 PM!!"

Don't miss this opportunity. Later that night he is performing at the Drunken Unicorn. Chain & The Gang and The Hive Dwellers (W/ CALVIN)..Also Pine Hill Haints and Coathangers.
$8 advance / $10 at door
Show starts at 8 ... Must be finished by midnight.

Two Live Tracks from Lonesome

Lit Lounge March 14 2009 NYC ... Photo by Donny Lamonto

I have 2 free tracks from Lonesome. A great 4 piece Atlanta band who have played only a few live shows together. You wouldn't know that seeing them live. They are seasoned musicians who gel. Fronted vocally by Danette, Shane on guitar, Wade on drums and Mega on bass they control the stage they are on. Well written songs, excellent lyrics and they don't sound like everyone else out there. Definitely have an original and owned sound with a tinge of darkness.

Next Show July 4th at The Earl

The two tracks are off the soundboard, April 17th 09 at the Earl in E Atlanta.

Trk 6 How Will I know Mp3

Trk 7 Holes Mp3

Can Can ... Another Atlanta Band

Photo Rob Jones


Can Can is a band out of Atlanta who play fairly straightforward rock/punk/garage. They seem to be getting a lot of write ups based on the fact that one of the members is Jewish and he makes a point to talk about it in press and onstage. Whether or not that matters is totally up to you.

This is from their myspace blog:
"JEWS IN BANDS LISTEN UP!
If your Jewish and in a rock band, please read this...
I (Patrick from CAN CAN) am putting together a compilation CD of rock bands featuring Jews from the USA and Israelis.
This is a totally non-profit, DIY thing. I want to promote the kind of music that I like.
If you have any interest, just email me: *******@yahoo.com
-Patrick "

As far as the music goes ... nothing new here. But, the songs are catchy and will get your foot tapping at times. Listening to a few tracks in a row give me the feeling of being 15 again, going to shows at the Metroplex and not having a worry in the world.
Boreska Mines is a standout song for me which really takes me back to mid 80's punk that I used to listen a lot to.


UPCOMING SHOWS
May 9 2009 8:00P Highland Ballroom Lounge ATL
May 16 2009 9:00P K Street Tullahoma, Tennessee
May 30 2009 9:00P Israeli Defense Fund show @ The Drunken Unicorn ATL
Jun 27 2009 1:00P Corndogorama (East Atlanta Village) ATL


Buy Full Length All Hell
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In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb Mp3 over at Last Days Of Man on Earth