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Stories by Gabe Vodicka, Editor

Beaver Nelson

Things Come Together

The Texas songwriter returns and releases a multidimensional masterpiece.

By Gabe Vodicka | July 11, 2012
Gear Jammer

Classic Rock/Heavy Metal

Hot riffs and four-on-the-floor are the hallmarks of this propulsive outfit.

By Gabe Vodicka | July 4, 2012
SheHeHe

New American Jet-Rock

Visceral punk energy and wicked guitar solos from this new local five-piece.

By Gabe Vodicka | July 4, 2012
Rainbow Ghost

Power-pop/Acoustic/Rock

Daniel Clark's bedroom-pop project features bold and catchy songwriting.

By Gabe Vodicka | July 4, 2012
A Very Athens Barbecue

Local Musicians Plot the Perfect Summer Throwdown

Woody Allen, peacharitas, Wang dogs and "Columbo." Athens is weird, y'all.

By Gabe Vodicka | July 4, 2012
Helen Scott: Flattery & Bright Lights EP

Intriguingly dark twee

Independent Release

By Gabe Vodicka | June 27, 2012
Fourth Annual Classic City American Music Festival

The Sounds of Summer

The day-long, all-ages event features Packway Handle Band, Jim White, Four Thieves and many more!

By Gabe Vodicka | June 27, 2012
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Meet our new music editor, and get some music recommendations for the busy week.

By Gabe Vodicka | June 20, 2012
The Darnell Boys

Down-Home Family Band

These local brothers play heartfelt Delta blues music that is as fun as it is spiritual.

By Gabe Vodicka | May 9, 2012
Lazer/Wulf

There Was a Hole Here. It's Gone Now.

Independent Release

By Gabe Vodicka | April 25, 2012
Real Estate

w/ Twerps, Folklore

Saturday, Apr. 7 @ 40 Watt Club

By Gabe Vodicka | April 4, 2012
Mad Axes

Debut Smash

Independent Release

By Gabe Vodicka | March 28, 2012