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Q&A With Father John Misty, Playing Georgia Theatre Saturday
Long before he rechristened and rejuvenated his creative spirit as Father John Misty, Josh Tillman was a busy musician. He released several full-length records under the J. Tillman moniker, and spent a few years playing drums for Fleet Foxes during the band's rise to indie-folk prominence.
But in May 2012, not even four months after playing his final show with the band, he released Father John Misty's Fear Fun, a refreshing, delightful, and occasionally hilarious record that does a jig in the face of typical "acoustic singer-songwriter" music. His fun-loving, dance-inducing, wise-cracking new take on the world was warmly received, and he's spent most of his time since touring, both in a headlining capacity and with other buzzy artists like The Walkmen, Youth Lagoon, and Wild Nothing.
Consider this the victory lap, then. Before getting to work on Fear Fun's follow-up, Tillman has announced a series of solo dates (supported by hilarious avant-comedian Kate Berlant) that will take him into November, and find him visiting the Georgia Theatre this Saturday, Oct. 26. In the name of journalistic integrity, your humble Flagpole correspondent spent 17 minutes and 34 seconds grilling Tillman with a series of very important questions and very deep thoughts. Thankfully, he gave them the attention they deserved.
Read on after the jump.
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CMJ in Photos
Flagpole attended the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City last week. After the jump, check out a photo recap of some of the action.
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Flagpole Premieres: Like Totally!, 'Veggie Wrap' Video
Local kindie rockers Like Totally! unleashed their debut LP, Good Mews, back in January. The album was chock-full of kid-friendly tunes that stood in awe of the many wonders of the world: rocketships, cookies, dolphins.
Now, Flagpole is happy to premiere an exclusive new track—recorded at The Glow Studio—and an accompanying music video directed by Zach Cowan.
Watch it after the jump.
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UPDATED: Can Nuci's Space Save the R.E.M. Steeple?
Nuçi's Space is hoping to preserve and possibly restore the steeple of a nearby former church made famous as the site of R.E.M.'s first-ever show.
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CMJ in Review: Deerhunter, Pattern is Movement, Joanna Gruesome and More
Flagpole attended the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City last week. Here is a recap of some of the action.
Photos by Usman Khan
Tuesday, Oct. 15
From the very first brass notes, it was clear that we were in the presence of an auteur who had meticulously fussed over all the details. That's unsurprising coming from Woodkid, a French director who's done visionary work with Lana del Rey, John Legend, Rihanna, Drake and Katy Perry. From the projections (he makes his own and used to work in CG effects) to costume to the light show, everything was accounted for and perfected.
At Webster Hall, Woodkid wore Air Jordans, color-blocked cropped sweatpants, a color-blocked jersey and a fitted New Era cap printed with his signature double key logo (the same mark that is tattooed on his forearms). He is diminutive and stylish with a dense beard, but Woodkid's voice seemed to come from an altogether different, older, more world-weary man. The seven orchestra players that accompanied him all donned identical black skinny jeans, t-shirts and patent leather Air Force Ones.
Much more after the jump.
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Watch a New Scott Low Video
Efren frontman Scott Low recently released a new solo album, The Stories I Shouldn't Tell, via SLO PRO Records. The album traverses some wide-ranging territory—the first single, "Cactusgrass," was a shadowy folk-hop number, while much of the album digs into a more straightforward Americana sound.
The latter is where you'll find "Stuck in the Country," the second single from the record, a video for which can be seen below. It's simple and sepia-toned and country-tinged.
Check it after the jump.
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Georgia Theatre Announces Pretty Lights Show, Pretty Lights Show is Sold Out
Colorado-based producer Pretty Lights, aka Derek Vincent Smith, aka some fella who makes that weebly wobbly electronic music all the kids are into these days, will play the Georgia Theatre next Wednesday, Oct. 23.
The announcement came around noon today, and the show sold out less than an hour later.
More after the jump.
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Win Tickets: of Montreal Plays 40 Watt Tonight
Photo Credit: Nina Barnes
Local psych-pop crew of Montreal plays the 40 Watt Club tonight, and we've got a pair of tickets to give away. To win, tell us after the jump why YOU deserve to go for free. We'll choose a winner today at 4:30 p.m.
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