Vinyl Mag staff names nine artists that they’re keeping an eye on in this most transcendent year. 1. Nija Nija is well-known in the industry as a songwriter and producer. She’s been writing songs for big-name artists since she was 20 years old. Beyonce, Jay-Z, Summer Walker, Cardi-B, Ariana Grande—the list goes on and on….
Mariah Parker may stand out as a familiar name to those in the Athens-Clarke community — they are the county commissioner, after all. But Mariah is far more than just the county commissioner, spending much of their time invested in activism and politically charged hip hop music under the pseudonym, Linqua Franqa. It’s been five…
Based in Athens, Georgia, alternative rock trio Shameless James delivers a mixture of music genres to the city’s local venues and bars. The band is made up of Zac Connely on bass and vocals, Dallas Wiggins on drums, and Zach Tellano on guitar and vocals. Together, they’re diverse music tastes and inspirations creates a unique sound…
Tampa-based post punk band, Glove, opened up Shaky Knees weekend flaunting an eclectic range of style no one was quite ready for. Drawing artistic influence from a diverse realm of inspiration, the group represents a striking rendition of a fleeting musical era marked by iconic, inventive techniques. Their music and stylish persona naturally invite a…
It’s time for the final installment of the 2021 Shaky Knees Diaries :’). So let’s dive in, but make sure you’ve caught up on Day 1 and Day 2 first! 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Today, we are off to a late start. After the Run the Jewels performance of the previous night, we slept in. Then, we…
After making the move from Virginia only a few months ago, singer-songwriter Wim Tapley has started making a name for himself here in Athens. He wasted no time once he started attending the University of Georgia in the fall, as he was already playing gigs around town within his first month in the state. Wim’s…
If you’re unfamiliar with Miami music festival iii Points, it’s quite singular as far as US-based festivals go. Gates run from 5 pm to 5 am, reminiscent of many EU-based fests, many of the acts identify with the dance music genre, and there’s a heavy emphasis on local and international talent. On paper, this should…
Alas, a magnificently Shaky Knees weekend has again shaken, grooved, and jigged its way through our lives, now soaring onwards to next year. Whether you caught the magic this time around or not, I’ve got ya covered. Kicking off the weekend with GloveThe weekend was off to a beautiful start with an early performance of…
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…
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…