Retro Video: Nirvana

Rape Me - Nirvana (live)

Retro Video: Nirvana

Rape Me - Nirvana (live)

Rediscovering ... Nirvana???

Fifteen years ago my life was full of youthful innocence and then, well, then came Nirvana. I spent the next two years with my ears wrapped around In Utero, Nevermind, Insecticide and then Unplugged.

By 1996, I fell in The Smiths and re-found the Cure (for whom I was almost beat up in '89). But by the late-'90's Nirvana had become radio staple, and I was tired of hearing them. From time-to-time I'd pull out Unplugged and escape to 1994, but the band became little more than a period piece.

A couple of years ago, Dirty Funker remixed Nirvana, and for a few months I put "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in my Friday night DJ rotation.

So here it, half way through 2008 and I think I'm ready to rediscover Nirvana again.

Rediscovering ... Nirvana???

Fifteen years ago my life was full of youthful innocence and then, well, then came Nirvana. I spent the next two years with my ears wrapped around In Utero, Nevermind, Insecticide and then Unplugged.

By 1996, I fell in The Smiths and re-found the Cure (for whom I was almost beat up in '89). But by the late-'90's Nirvana had become radio staple, and I was tired of hearing them. From time-to-time I'd pull out Unplugged and escape to 1994, but the band became little more than a period piece.

A couple of years ago, Dirty Funker remixed Nirvana, and for a few months I put "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in my Friday night DJ rotation.

So here it, half way through 2008 and I think I'm ready to rediscover Nirvana again.

And Thus It Ends

In about two hours, Decatur Social Club will begin for the last time. Four years after it started DSC closes a chapter in the Atlanta social scene.

With many fond memories, I bid you farewell.

And Thus It Ends

In about two hours, Decatur Social Club will begin for the last time. Four years after it started DSC closes a chapter in the Atlanta social scene.

With many fond memories, I bid you farewell.

The Future Is Unwritten

Here's the trailer for the Joe Strummer film that is about to be released on DVD: The Future Is Unwritten

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The Future Is Unwritten

Here's the trailer for the Joe Strummer film that is about to be released on DVD: The Future Is Unwritten

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Video of the Day

One of interviews that got away: MGMT

MGMT - Time To Pretend

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Video of the Day

One of interviews that got away: MGMT

MGMT - Time To Pretend

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Retro Video of the Day

Oasis - "Morning Glory"

I would have love to have posted the actual video, but it seems they all are disabled from reposting by YouTube. So here they are, live, from Letterman.

Retro Video of the Day

Oasis - "Morning Glory"

I would have love to have posted the actual video, but it seems they all are disabled from reposting by YouTube. So here they are, live, from Letterman.

Quick Hit Album Review: All The Saints

Atlanta's All The Saints are releasing their second album, Fire on Corridor X, this summer. The band, which has been somewhat undervalued during the city's three-year transformation into a relevant base of rocked-focused musical talent, shows the growth an maturity that one would hope one a new band's sophomore effort.

While still a raw around the edges, the band's sound on this album mixes traditional American psychedelic rock with hard-driving Brit-rock. For those who like the comparisons, they are reminiscent of The Black Angels mixed with early-'90's Catherine Wheel.

Tracks are available on the band's MySpace page. The band will be performing on June 20 at Beep Beep and on June 28 at Lenny’s Corndogorama in Atlanta.

Quick Hit Album Review: All The Saints

Atlanta's All The Saints are releasing their second album, Fire on Corridor X, this summer. The band, which has been somewhat undervalued during the city's three-year transformation into a relevant base of rocked-focused musical talent, shows the growth an maturity that one would hope one a new band's sophomore effort.

While still a raw around the edges, the band's sound on this album mixes traditional American psychedelic rock with hard-driving Brit-rock. For those who like the comparisons, they are reminiscent of The Black Angels mixed with early-'90's Catherine Wheel.

Tracks are available on the band's MySpace page. The band will be performing on June 20 at Beep Beep and on June 28 at Lenny’s Corndogorama in Atlanta.

News and Notes - Capitol Hill Block Party (Seattle)

July 25 and 26, in Seattle, will be the The 2008 Capitol Hill Block Party. Among the artists confirmed:

Fleet Foxes, Menomena, The Cave Singers, Throw Me The Statue, Jaguar Love, The Airborne Toxic Event, Schoolyard Heroes, Vampire Weekend, DeVotchKa, Les Savy Fav,
The Hold Steady, Girl Talk, Chromeo, Kimya Dawson, The Dodos, U.S.E. (United State of Electronica), Jay Reatard, Darker My Love and Akimbo.

For more information, visit: http://www.thestranger.com/blockparty

News and Notes - Capitol Hill Block Party (Seattle)

July 25 and 26, in Seattle, will be the The 2008 Capitol Hill Block Party. Among the artists confirmed:

Fleet Foxes, Menomena, The Cave Singers, Throw Me The Statue, Jaguar Love, The Airborne Toxic Event, Schoolyard Heroes, Vampire Weekend, DeVotchKa, Les Savy Fav,
The Hold Steady, Girl Talk, Chromeo, Kimya Dawson, The Dodos, U.S.E. (United State of Electronica), Jay Reatard, Darker My Love and Akimbo.

For more information, visit: http://www.thestranger.com/blockparty

Retro Video(s) of the Day

In a late '90's mood this afternoon, so enjoy a few guilty pleasures:

Spacehog



Primitive Radio Gods



eels



Afghan Whigs



King Missle



Cool for August



The Flys

Retro Video(s) of the Day

In a late '90's mood this afternoon, so enjoy a few guilty pleasures:

Spacehog



Primitive Radio Gods



eels



Afghan Whigs



King Missle



Cool for August



The Flys

News and Notes

- Canada's roots rockers The John Henrys are on tour, and will hit the US for shows in Texas this summer. They will also be performing at the One Music festival in Alabama in October.

- The Dandy Warhols' tour begins today with a scheduled show in Atlanta on September 23.

- The 12th Annual AthFest Music and Arts Festival kicks of this week in Athens, the indie music capital of the southeast. Among the acts are Vice Records newest signee, Dark Meat, and Modern Skirts

- All the Saints will be performing Friday, June 20th, Atlanta's Beep Beep gallery, which will be hosting a closing event for Blink and Rene Arriagada's show "Double Feature".

- Pistolero, Dropsonics and Arum Rea will perform free at Atlanta's Star Bar on Thursday, June 19.

- Catherine MacLellan recently kicked off a Canadian tour.

- Junk Science will join Against Me!, Reel Big Fish, and Be Your Own Pet on the Warped Tour.

News and Notes

- Canada's roots rockers The John Henrys are on tour, and will hit the US for shows in Texas this summer. They will also be performing at the One Music festival in Alabama in October.

- The Dandy Warhols' tour begins today with a scheduled show in Atlanta on September 23.

- The 12th Annual AthFest Music and Arts Festival kicks of this week in Athens, the indie music capital of the southeast. Among the acts are Vice Records newest signee, Dark Meat, and Modern Skirts

- All the Saints will be performing Friday, June 20th, Atlanta's Beep Beep gallery, which will be hosting a closing event for Blink and Rene Arriagada's show "Double Feature".

- Pistolero, Dropsonics and Arum Rea will perform free at Atlanta's Star Bar on Thursday, June 19.

- Catherine MacLellan recently kicked off a Canadian tour.

- Junk Science will join Against Me!, Reel Big Fish, and Be Your Own Pet on the Warped Tour.

XM/Sirius Merger Finally Approved ... Maybe

After what seems to be years, the merger of XM and Sirius seems to be moving close to finalization. As an XM subscriber, I'm not sure how I feel about the merger. But as along as the don't mess with my stations, it will be nice to add a few additional channels into my rotation.

XM/Sirius Merger Finally Approved ... Maybe

After what seems to be years, the merger of XM and Sirius seems to be moving close to finalization. As an XM subscriber, I'm not sure how I feel about the merger. But as along as the don't mess with my stations, it will be nice to add a few additional channels into my rotation.

The end of MIA

reports are that M.I.A is calling it a career ... will it last?

The end of MIA

reports are that M.I.A is calling it a career ... will it last?

Tim Russert, dead at 58

NBC News' Meet the Press anchor, and political commentator Tim Russert died today at the age of 58. Russert was in Washington after being on holiday with his family in Italy.

Tim Russert, dead at 58

NBC News' Meet the Press anchor, and political commentator Tim Russert died today at the age of 58. Russert was in Washington after being on holiday with his family in Italy.

- The Apples in stereo will be starting a tour, including a musical appearance on The Colbert Report

- Giraffes? Giraffes! recently started an east coast tour

- Apollo Sunshine release their first single, "666" this week. It is from the forthcoming album Shall Noise Upon out 09/02

- The Dandy Warhols' sixth LP, Earth To The Dandy Warhols, is set for release on 08/19. Here's the new single "The World Come On"

- Colourmusic is touring for their upcoming September 9 full-length debut

- Como Te Llama? the new album from Albert Hammond, Jr. will be released 07/08

- Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue, first released in 1977, is being re-released as a double CD. It was the first solo album by a member of the Beach Boys

- The Apples in stereo will be starting a tour, including a musical appearance on The Colbert Report

- Giraffes? Giraffes! recently started an east coast tour

- Apollo Sunshine release their first single, "666" this week. It is from the forthcoming album Shall Noise Upon out 09/02

- The Dandy Warhols' sixth LP, Earth To The Dandy Warhols, is set for release on 08/19. Here's the new single "The World Come On"

- Colourmusic is touring for their upcoming September 9 full-length debut

- Como Te Llama? the new album from Albert Hammond, Jr. will be released 07/08

- Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue, first released in 1977, is being re-released as a double CD. It was the first solo album by a member of the Beach Boys

DSC; Retro Video of the Day

Decatur Social Club, after four years, is ending June 27.

In honor of here's Bran Van 3000 (you forgot about them, didn't you?)

DSC; Retro Video of the Day

Decatur Social Club, after four years, is ending June 27.

In honor of here's Bran Van 3000 (you forgot about them, didn't you?)

for those wondering

despite promises to the good people with several labels and agencies, to say nothing of the loyal readers of this site, that i would be back to posting regular content several months ago, i have failed to do so. i do hope to get back to regular updates - and i hope this is the beginning of said posts.

for those wondering

despite promises to the good people with several labels and agencies, to say nothing of the loyal readers of this site, that i would be back to posting regular content several months ago, i have failed to do so. i do hope to get back to regular updates - and i hope this is the beginning of said posts.

No on Sauce, Yes on Lamb

Last weekend's Georgia Barbecue Championship (non-pro division) ending with my sauce not placing, but we did win first place in the open division for a black pepper praline crusted rack of lamb. Congrats to Andy on that, because the rest of us with Team Goat Roast didn't do much to help on that one.

No on Sauce, Yes on Lamb

Last weekend's Georgia Barbecue Championship (non-pro division) ending with my sauce not placing, but we did win first place in the open division for a black pepper praline crusted rack of lamb. Congrats to Andy on that, because the rest of us with Team Goat Roast didn't do much to help on that one.

Those Dancing Days

My interview with the Swedish band Those Dancing Days has been up for a couple of weeks, so check it out!

Those Dancing Days

My interview with the Swedish band Those Dancing Days has been up for a couple of weeks, so check it out!