I got to hang out with Family and Friends, a band from here in Athens, for a little coffee break at Two Story Coffeehouse to discuss the band and their brand new EP. Family and Friends began playing shows in Athens only in April of last year; by the end of the year, they had…
Morgan Delt: “Obstacle Eyes”
When Los Angeles based psychedelic singer-songwriter Morgan Delt released his latest single to accompany his debut self-titled album (coming January 28 via Trouble in Mind) and previously released as a limited edition cassette, you can only expect a song as mysterious as Delt. Operating off the grid, Delt is notoriously hard to find information about,…
Talking Tunes with RAWards Brooklyn 2013 Winner Amplicity
I recently got the chance to speak with Electronic Musician/Producer Amplicity. Known for his downtempo, melody-driven tracks, Amplicity was named Musician of the Year at the 2013 RAWards in Brooklyn, New York (yeah, he’s pretty legit). While the Pennsylvania native stays busy tracking tunes, producing with his friends at Highline Sounds and working as a…
Sirah + Vinyl Mag
I have a Christmas present for everyone. By now, if you’re a regular Vinyl Mag reader, you know we have a pretty big thing for Sirah. We’ve already interviewed her TWICE in 2013 (it’s not our fault she’s so dang awesome…not to mention dang interesting), and now here’s our third. Watch us get to know…
Shaky Knees Festival 2014 dates announced
It’s back! The sophomore year of Shaky Knees Music Fest is under way! Not only have they relocated to Atlantic Station, but they have also expanded — damn straight — this festival is now three days long. Early bird tickets are currently on sale. Three-Day passes are currently $99, and VIP three-Day passes are currently…
Vinyl Mag’s Best of 2013
It’s that time of year again! The time to reflect on what a success (or trainwreck) your past 12 months have been, as well as the time to pretend like next year is the time that things are going to be totally different. And for us over at Vinyl Mag, it’s also the time to…
Guerilla Toss share video for “Pink Elephant,” new album out now
Last week Boston art-rock band Guerilla Toss released their new album Gay Disco digitally through experimental cassette/record label. The vinyl drops December 17th. Today the band shares the video for their song “Pink Elephant” (below).
CYMBALS debuts “Winter ’98” from upcoming LP
CYMBALS have today shared the opening track from their new album The Age Of Fracture (coming February 4). “Winter ’98” is available to stream now below. CYMBALS TOUR DATES: 04 Feb – Electrowerkz, London 06 Feb – Limelight, Belfast 07 Feb – Workman’s Club, Dublin 08 Feb – Cyprus Avenue, Cork
Gloom Balloon shares “Summer Buzz and Summer Fervor” video
Gloom Balloon is the debut solo project by Patrick Tape Fleming, the founder of indie rock band The Poison Control Center. GB just released a video for “Summer Buzz and Summer Fervor” — July in Christmas, anyone?
The Wild Feathers + Vinyl Mag
The Wild Feathers decided to grace Athens with their presence, so I scooped up the opportunity to grab an interview with them at the beloved 40 Watt. You should know this band. Their song “The Ceiling” recently won the SiriusXM Best of 2013 Listener Poll for The Spectrum Best Song Discovery. They have already toured with Willie…