OK, Now: Anyone remember that new Supercluster single I told you about? The one that supposedly came out at the band's AthFest show? Well, that was a filthy lie. But I came by it honestly. It seems the band didn't actually have the record in hand when they told me about it, and the physical copies showed up a little late. I don't imagine the public was really gnashing its teeth over this, but I can imagine it set the band's anxiety level a bit high. Everyone can breathe a bit easier knowing that the two-track release finally saw the light of day last week via the band's own Studio Mouse Productions. Limited, for now, to a mere 300 copies, I'd say if you really want one you should plunk down the bucks as soon as you can. For more information, please see www.superclusterband.com.

Running Riot in '12: The mighty street-punks in Service Industry broke their three-year silence when they finally performed again back in May. And now they won't keep quiet! All of which is to say, bully for us. The group—composed of Ferris Coplin, Alex McCaffrey, Rob Everett and Alex Ziegler—is largely the legacy of Coplin, although McCaffrey has been in two previous incarnations of the band, too. They'll roar again at the Caledonia Lounge on Thursday, July 12, as part of an oddball bill that includes Seize Novembre, Octa P.A. and Smokedog. There was a time when street-punk and traditional singalong Oi! had a solid presence in Athens, but really, that was back in the mid-'90s, and is a time no one remembers. So, let me just say this: Service Industry is the only Athens band that ever made me feel like my one-inch haircut was probably still too long.

The Rodney Kings

Sunglasses at Night: The maddeningly cool (yet utterly unpretentious) Gypsy Farm Records just released a new compilation of trashy garage bangers. Titled Gypnosis, it contains 11 tracks and features The Rodney Kings, The Humms, These Magnificent Tapeworms, The Ice Creams, Ghost Lights and Unkle Skunkle. I've been spinning this for a few weeks now and haven't gotten bored even once. It's available on 12” vinyl and shiny, old-school CDs, and you can stream the entire thing over at www.gypsyfarm.net.

Ocean to Ocean: Dreamscapers pacificUV are reporting that their recent short tour of China and Taiwan was successful and fulfilling. So, that's nice. In other news, the band is still woodshedding away on a follow-up to Weekends (released this past January) that's scheduled to emerge in early 2013. They'll probably keep sneaking out new tracks as they're developing, though; in fact, a new song called “Faded Love” can be found on the band's official website (www.pacificuv.com) or at pacificuv.bandcamp.com/track/faded-love.

Bustin' the Guts: New Earth Music Hall is still undergoing a massive internal facelift whereby, when it's all said and done, they'll be operating under the motto “A.S.A.P.: As Sustainable As Possible.” Drop by and give 'em a hand. As in, applause. Don't you dare pick up a hammer or anything. It looks like the work is going to continue through at least the end of this month. Keep up to date with their progress via www.facebook.com/NewEarthMusicHall.

Seek Harmony: Longtime Athens musician Kyle Dawkins (of Georgia Guitar Quartet) will perform at Ciné on Friday, July 20. This show will follow what will reportedly be the sole Athens screening of the film The Georgia Guidestones Movie, for which Dawkins composed and performed all the music. The Mike Reser-directed movie concerns, of course, the mysterious upright stone tablets in Elberton, GA. The screening is at 7:30 p.m., and $15 gets you in to see the film, catch Dawkins' performance and enjoy both a reception catered by Big City Bread and a Q&A with the filmmakers. Please see www.guidestonesmovie.com.


Le Sigh: Chris Ezelle is still steadily and diligently releasing singles from his album, Summertime Bleeding Heart. The newest one from the gently gruff-voiced Ezelle is “Rosary from New Orleans,” and it's one of those songs you can only really hear at 4 a.m., because the noise of your day will totally obscure the subtle, hollow—which, in this case, is decidedly distinct from empty—sadness and resignation of the tune. I'd have probably missed everything in it if I'd tried to listen while the sun was still up. Stay up late and dig it over at www.vimeo.com/chrisezelle.