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Stories by Gabe Vodicka, Editor

Tony B

Rap/Hip-Hop/R&B

Loose, unpredictable hip-hop from this party promoter

By Gabe Vodicka | October 17, 2012
Spirit Hair: Stop Talking About it and Start Making Out with Dudes

Eccentric, punch-packing pop

Independent Release

By Gabe Vodicka | October 11, 2012
Look Who's 40

WUOG Reaches a Hard-Earned Milestone

UGA's student-run radio station has endured four decades of ups and downs. Where does it go from here?

By Gabe Vodicka | October 10, 2012
Killer Mike

w/ GZA, Bear Hands

Saturday, October 13 @ Georgia Theatre

By Gabe Vodicka | October 10, 2012
Are We Having Fun Yet?

Mac DeMarco's Exuberant Explorations in Sound

The Canadian songwriter's debut full-length is packed with woozy, wondrous pop.

By Gabe Vodicka | October 3, 2012
A Serious Band

Muuy Biien Will Not Be Stopped

Josh Evans leads his group out of the ambient-punk shadows and into the rock and roll light.

By Gabe Vodicka | October 3, 2012
Buzz Hungry

w/ Grass Giraffes, New Madrid, Velocirapture

Saturday, September 29 @ Caledonia Lounge

By Gabe Vodicka | September 26, 2012
Organic Sound Garden

The Living, Breathing Music of Grant and Rachel Evans

The married couple behind experimentally minded record label Hooker Vision sets up shop outside of Athens.

By Gabe Vodicka | September 26, 2012
New Madrid: Yardboat

Reverb-soaked roots rock

Independent Release

By Gabe Vodicka | September 21, 2012
Up Your Athens Punk Fest

Saturday, September 22 @ Caledonia Lounge

By Gabe Vodicka | September 19, 2012
Koonda Holaa

w/ Petula Clarck, Cult of Riggonia

Monday, September 24 @ Go Bar

By Gabe Vodicka | September 19, 2012
Flagpole Premieres! Madeline: "Happy Warrior"

Hear an exclusive, politically charged new tune

By Gabe Vodicka | September 18, 2012
The Album Leaf

w/ Tycho

Saturday, Sept. 15 @ Georgia Theatre

By Gabe Vodicka | September 12, 2012
Up Close and Personal

Will Johnson is in Your Living Room

The Centro-matic frontman plays an intimate Athens gig.

By Gabe Vodicka | September 12, 2012
High on a Hilltop

The Welfare Liners Stand Tall and Stay Grounded

The Athens bluegrass collective releases its debut album.

By Gabe Vodicka | September 12, 2012
Mixtape Wars

Back-to-School: Gonzalez vs. McNeal

Drive-By Truckers keyboardist and Maserati bassist share their favorite misty, water-colored memories.

By Gabe Vodicka | September 5, 2012
Cheap Time

w/ Vincas, Turf War, All City Cannonballers

Tuesday, Sept. 11 @ Caledonia Lounge

By Gabe Vodicka | September 5, 2012
Dana Swimmer

Rock/Indie/Garage

Rhythmic, soul-inflected indie rock

By Gabe Vodicka | August 29, 2012
S H A D E

Heavy Stone Rock

Wild and propulsive art-rock

By Gabe Vodicka | August 29, 2012
Quiet Evenings

Contemporary Noise/Drone

Tranquil and prolific hubby-and-wife drone duo

By Gabe Vodicka | August 29, 2012