Category: News
Athen’s Band CLOUDLAND Announce Hiatus
Only a couple of months after releasing their album, “Where We Meet”, Athens local alternative rock band CLOUDLAND announced that they would be going on an indefinite hiatus. After four years of touring around Georgia and putting out original music, the band has decided that it’s time for each member to focus on their individual…
Nuçi’s Space Jam: Midnight Mac & Underground Springhouse
Nuçi’s Space Jam is back again with another amazing lineup of locally loved bands. Midnight Mac and Underground Springhouse will be performing at the venue on Oconee Street on November 3rd. The previous Nuçi’s Space Jams this year have been successful, and locals are eagerly anticipating this promising lineup provided by the students of the…
Shaky Knees Diaries: Day 2
Shaky Knees Diaries: Day 2 Make sure to check out my recap of Day 1 if you haven’t already! 1:00 p.m. – Carlie Hanson We get to Central Park with the rest of the early birds to catch the first few shows of the day. I really appreciate that all the events start after noon at Shaky Knees,…
Shaky Knees 2021: An hourly breakdown of must-see artists
As we lead into my most anticipated Georgia festival, infinitely more so that I’ve been robbed of all gratifying festival experiences for years now, I am ecstatic to share with you the many acts I will be spiritually bracing as the moments inch closer to Shaky Knees. Although not able to supplement a far more…
Photos + Show Review: Nuçi’s Space Jam
UGA’s MBUS program kicked off their series of Nuçi’s Space Jams last Monday with Cam and his Dam Jam Band and The Dazy Chains. The turnout was amazing and helped get the ball rolling for the program as they continue to throw more shows throughout the semester. Cam and his Dam Jam Band opened the…
Hot Picks Playlist // October 7th
Need something to accompany the warm tones and eerie, anticipative air of the fall? Explore some magical releases and recent replays from artists we cherish. Featured artists from the tracks: Fishbug, thundering femme-fronted punk for the soul. An exciting up-and-coming gem out of Athens. Beautifully reminiscent of 00’s pop-punk jams, reclaiming the energy of that…
Review: The Dazy Chains: “Electric Sunshine”
The Dazy Chains, a relatively new homegrown Athens band, didn’t let the past year and a half stop them from writing, recording, and releasing their debut full-length album Electric Sunshine, which came out Oct 8th at midnight. The album cover, like the contents within the album, is a psychedelic piece of art. It features the iconic steeple…
Show Announcement: Nuçi’s Space Jam
For several years, students in the Music Business program have put on Nuçi’s Space Jam during fall semester at the renowned Nuçi’s Space, a non-profit recording studio off of Oconee Street. Students are responsible for organizing the entire show from booking the bands to show production and everything in between. Typically, local bands are showcased…
Weekly Staff Picks – September 17th
Get ready for music recs! Introducing Vinyl Mag’s weekly hot picks — new releases, local jams, and whatever happens to be on heavy rotation —all meshed for you in one place. This week: a medley of new and new-ish songs from some of our favorite artists, local and global alike. Highlights include new releases from…
Track-By-Track: CLOUDLAND Talks Debut ‘Where We Meet’
Athens, GA-based CLOUDLAND has released their debut album Where We Meet, a multi-faceted exploration of the commonalities of the human experience. Written over the past year and a half, Where We Meet reassures listeners they are not alone. The four-piece rock outfit composed of Zach King, Karmen Smith, Aidan Hill, and Hogan Heim has been…