Foxygen remains ambitious as it continues to tour on double album
It was a merging of artistic oeuvres – a band making an album inspired by film imagery while taking on the role of a new set of characters. The result had Jonathan Rado and Sam […]
Sex BBQ uses its differences for eclectic sound difficult to define
Sex BBQ, according to the Urban Dictionary, is an increasingly popular form of party among teens, similar to a bonfire with alcohol, but with food and sex. For our purposes here, however, it’s the name […]
Hog-eyed Man: Outside of the mainstream of old-time music
Buried in the crooks and corners of the Appalachian mountains lives a haunting sound that stays with Jason Cade to this day. He was quite young when this hidden music – old-time fiddle tunes passed […]
Q&A with Carter King, Futurebirds
Being a band from Athens has its perks and curses — the town’s past lends a band some credibility while also bringing it up for constant comparison. Six years ago when the Futurebirds started out, […]
DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist spin an infectious night of historic vinyl
“This record,” Cut Chemist said, raising up a hallowed selection of 12-inch vinyl, “is the one that sits next to the Gettysburg Address.” He then gently set the disc on the turntable, where it became […]
From house of ill repute to house of God
When members of the Athens Link Fellowship went through their newly-purchased Baxter Street building, certain details stood out. There are the many small rooms, one of which had a waterbed (that was near the shower). […]