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Mothers, Muuy Biien, New Madrid to Play Athens in Austin SXSW Party
Muuy Biien
The cultural behemoth that is South by Southwest is fast approaching, and once again some of Athens' finest, including Flagpole, have teamed up to present the Athens in Austin day party at The Side Bar (602 E. 7th St.) on Saturday, Mar. 19.
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Michael Stipe Stumps for Bernie Sanders in Rolling Stone Interview
If you've been hoping that Athens' most famous part-time resident would weigh in on the 2016 democratic primary, wish no longer: R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe tells Rolling Stonehe is supporting Bernie Sanders for president in a new interview.
Says Stipe:
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Here's a Trippy New New Madrid Video
Athens rock foursome New Madrid are prepping a new full-length, magnetkingmagnetqueen, which'll drop Apr. 29 via local imprint Normaltown Records. The follow-up to 2014'sSunswimmer looks to expand on that record's subtle psychedelic edge, and new song "Knots" hammers the point home with effects-laden guitar work and a spaced-out vocal delivery from singer Phil McGill.
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Win Tickets: Pylon Reenactment Society Plays 40 Watt Saturday
The Pylon Reenactment Society plays the 40 Watt Club on Saturday with Dressy Bessy, and we've got a pair of tickets to give away. To enter, tell us why you deserve to go for free in the comments below. We'll choose a winner Friday at 4 p.m.
Read our feature on the PRS here.
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Stream Mothers' Stunning Debut Via NPR
If any local band is currently Having a Moment, it's Mothers, songwriter Kristine Leschper's solo project turned full-band stunner. After turning heads on tour with of Montreal, taping an NPR Tiny Desk Concert and earning praise from Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan and other tastemaking blogs, the group is set to release its debut LP, When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired, Feb. 26 via Grand Jury.
Now you can stream the album in its entirety thanks to NPR, who premiered it via its First Listen series yesterday:
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Flagpole Premieres: Pylon Reenactment Society, 'Beep' Video (Live at Art Rocks Athens)
In 2014, Pylon leader Vanessa Briscoe Hay got the idea to assemble a crack cast of Athens musicians to pay tribute to the music of her legendary new wave band. The group, dubbed the Pylon Reenactment Society, played once that year as part of the inaugural Art Rocks Athens event, then again for the 2015 edition.
Now the band—Jason NeSmith, Kay Stanton, Damon Denton, Joe Rowe and Hay—is embarking on a mini-tour alongside E6 associates Dressy Bessy. The two groups will play the 40 Watt this Saturday, Feb. 20. (Check out this week's feature on the PRS here.)
Today we're pleased to premiere the live video for "Beep," filmed at last year's ARA. Check out the clip, produced by the Art Rocks Athens Foundation, below:
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Lil B, Crystal Castles, Ryan Hemsworth to Play Slingshot 2016
Slingshot, the multifaceted Athens music, arts, comedy and tech happening, returns Mar. 31–Apr. 2, and organizers have just announced a bunch of new music performers, which you can check out on the festival's website.
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Q&A With Asleep at the Wheel Frontman Ray Benson
Photo Credit: Wyatt McSpadden
Formed over four decades ago in Paw Paw, West Virginia, Asleep at the Wheel has been introducing Western swing to audiences around the world through a relentless touring schedule. Most recently, the band released Still the King, a tribute record to Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys, which features contributions from many country music legends and newcomers in the genre. And yesterday, that album took home the Grammy award for Best Recording Package.
Flagpole connected with the band’s leader and founder, Ray Benson, over email to answer a few questions about the band’s history and their stop in Athens at The Foundry this Friday, Feb. 19.
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