We’ve got some classics and some sprightly new stuff for ya this week! Seminal punk band The Buzzcocks will be playing through their first two albums “Another Music In A Different Kitchen” and “Love Bites” at Black Cat in Washington, D.C. on May 11. 2009 Flaming Lips & Stardeath and White Dwarfs – Borderline from [...]
Cage The Elephant are continuing their upward trajectory into the hearts of indie kids everywhere, with their fiery southern-fried Britpop style riling audiences everywhere. They’re getting back on the road and will be playing a gig at Revolution Music Room on May 10, which is sure to be packed so get your tickets now! And [...]
We’re very excited to announce that seminal punk band The Buzzcocks are making a trip stateside – and they’ll be making a stop at Washington, D.C.’s Black Cat. The Bolton-born group played a huge part in the late ’70s punk scene in Manchester, England, and were at the forefront of the DIY movement that blossomed [...]
OK Go – WTF? from OK Go on Vimeo. OK Go certainly know how to work that video camera. And they sure know how to get their fans’ attention. They launched a video remix project at the beginning of the year for their single “WTF,” which you may have started to hear on the ads [...]
Rian Johnson (Brick, The Brothers Bloom) directs as The Mountain Goats‘ John Darnielle performs The Life of the World to Come, on piano and guitar. Shot in the same building where Darnielle performed Bach minuets for the state examiner when he was an eight-year-old, the film takes the songs from the album and restores them [...]
Here’s what I’ve been grooving to this week: The Constellations – “Setback” THE CONSTELLATIONS | MySpace Music Videos Hometown heroes (from our neck of the woods in Atlanta) The Constellations are set to take over the world this summer. They’ll be taking on a huge tour starting this month, and will be making a stop [...]
Alex Chilton, pop-icon member of the Box Tops and Big Star, passed away Wednesday at a hospital in New Orleans. A musical influence on bands such as The Replacements and REM, Chilton and Big Star were scheduled for a rare performance at SXSW this weekend. Everyone from The Bangles to Wilco covered Chilton’s songs. His [...]
Here’s what we’ve been grooving along to recently. Mathis Hunter – Gathering the Hopeful Gamblers from Petrichor Inc on Vimeo. Mathis Hunter has been a part of the Atlanta music scene for years now, lending his musical wiles to bands like The Selmanaires and Noot D’Noot, both of which will be playing at his CD [...]
Hurry Up and Wait Trailer from Hurry Up and Wait on Vimeo. One of our favorite bands in Atlanta, Gringo Star, has been working on a great film documenting the ups and downs of their 2009 European tour. There will be a sneak peak of the film at SXSW – if you’re going, be sure [...]
Norway’s shoegazer-meets-psychedelic-noise group Serena Maneesh are gearing up for an American tour. They’ll be stopping in D.C. for a gig at DC9 on April 7, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away for the gig, as well as a copy of the exclusive, numbered 12″ vinyl single for “Ayisha Abyss.” Just email [...]
Here’s what I’ve been digging over here at TA HQ lately: Janelle Monae – I’m pretty sure I’ve gushed about Janelle before, because that’s just what you have to do the second you hear her. Now she is finally getting ready to release some new stuff, and this gem (featuring OutKast’s Big Boi) will have [...]
Atmospheric post-punk group The Temper Trap are coming from their home of Australia to finally tour the U.S. They play The Loft on April 9. Buy Tickets
The lovely, teensy-bit-twee A Sunny Day In Glasgow (note: not actually from Glasgow; their home is in Philadelphia) have got that '90s college rock sound going on, but never fear, it's not too nostalgic. This is a band that is still moving forward. Check out a special presentation from Pitchfork, above, to see and hear [...]
Polysics – Young OH! OH!POLYSICS | MySpace Music Videos This fantastic Japanese band has managed to combine two of my favorite things – crazy garage rock and food! OK, so the whole video isn't full of food, but it's entertaining enough to be an instant fave over here. Polysics are playing Rock and Roll Hotel [...]
We Have Signal: The Black Lips from We Have Signal on Vimeo. Atlanta's nutty Black Lips are about to go on a looooong tour, and they'll be stopping by Black Cat in Washington, D.C. on March 19. Check out the very special episode of "We Have Signal" from Alabama Public Television above, which follows the [...]
Interview: Coliseum; Playing @ Black Cat 5/23
Celebrating their 10th year as one of independent music’s most substantive bands, Louisville’s Coliseum return with their fourth full-length, the stunning Sister Faith, released on April 30, 2013. Expanding on the anthemic direction the trio veered toward on 2010′s highly acclaimed House With a Curse, Sister Faith’s 13 songs are the most dynamic and immediately [...]
CD Review: Radiation City- Animals in the Median; Play Black Cat 6/10
Radiation City Animals in the Median Tender Loving Empire By Al Kaufman On their sophomore record, Animals in the Median, Radiation City has done the near impossible. They have made electronic music sound warm and soulful. The five-piece (three boys, two girls) indie band out of Portland, Oregon has created an album full of rhythmic [...]
WIN a PAIR of TIX to Here Come The Mummies at the State Theatre 6/6!
America’s (or Egypt’s) most funky funk band, no one gets a crowd moving and shaking like Here Come The Mummies (HCTM). There’s no way 5 stars can possibly cover how unbelievably amazing it is to spend an evening with the hilarious and ridiculously talented boys in bandages. It’s Funk, Rock, Jazz, R&B and Soul all wrapped [...]
5GB Interview: Total Control; Playing @ The Black Cat 5/25
By Ellen Eldridge Australian punk band Total Control is cruising through the United States this summer, playing post-punk jams from their split with Thee Oh Sees, Henge Beat (2011), and new songs from their forthcoming LP. Total Control features Mikey Young (Eddy Current Suppression Ring) and Daniel Stewart (Straightjacket Nation / UV Race.) The band [...]
Can you believe it? Party in the Park is here (Saturday 5/18)! Before you head out for a full day of music and fun though, make sure you read this important information. First off, in case you want to know when your favorite band takes the stage, we’ve got the event schedule below. Remember [...]
Weekend Picks: Racks by the Tracks, Party in the Park, Rome River Jam, Springfest, and more!
By: Shelby Lum It’s my favorite time of year! It’s a weekend for festivals! Rain or shine: Party in the Park, Springfest, and Rome River Jam will pack in some serious fun! Want to take a sampling of the finest artisan beers? Head to Racks by the Tracks in Kingsport, TN and enjoy beer, barbecue and [...]
Interview: Coliseum; Playing @ Black Cat 5/23
Celebrating their 10th year as one of independent music’s most substantive bands, Louisville’s Coliseum return with their fourth full-length, the stunning Sister Faith, released on April 30, 2013. Expanding on the anthemic direction the trio veered toward on 2010′s highly acclaimed House With a Curse, Sister Faith’s 13 songs are the most dynamic and immediately [...]
5GB Interview: Total Control; Playing @ The Black Cat 5/25
By Ellen Eldridge Australian punk band Total Control is cruising through the United States this summer, playing post-punk jams from their split with Thee Oh Sees, Henge Beat (2011), and new songs from their forthcoming LP. Total Control features Mikey Young (Eddy Current Suppression Ring) and Daniel Stewart (Straightjacket Nation / UV Race.) The band [...]
Interview: Hardy Morris Of Dead Confederate; Playing The Black Cat 5/17
For the uninitiated, Dead Confederate is a five-piece rock band from Athens, GA whose music runs the gamut of infectious psychedelia to a uniquely southern and ferocious dirge. Although, placing labels on a band like this is rather pointless as their sound seems a constant and fluid evolution; they never seem content with abiding by [...]
Q & A w/ The Legwarmers! Bringing the ’80s Back to the State Theatre!
Remember the Eighties? Sure, we all do…but the Legwarmers don’t just remember the Eighties – they relive them. With more moves than a Rubik’s Cube, the Legwarmers take the stage like it’s prom night in a John Hughes movie, a very special episode of “Square Pegs” and the Monsters of Rock Tour – all at [...]
5GB Interview: Twin Sister; Playing @ The Black Cat 5/13
Twin Sister trade in a brand of dreamy pop that’s equal parts Galaxie 500, Tusk-era Fleetwood Mac, and Lynchian weirdness. They claim it will make you feel good enough to hook up with that one person you’re not supposed to hook up with. UH-OH! We caught up with the band before they hit the road [...]
Q & A with Marnie Stern; Playing @ The Black Cat 5/9!
There’s little doubt that Marnie Stern lives up to her reputation as “the lady who shreds,” but for Marnie, shredding is not enough. After putting out three critically-acclaimed albums, Marnie could have gotten away with putting out another album filled with her richly layered sound, singular frenetic finger tapping and almost philosophical lyrics. However, as [...]
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