In the five years since his debut EP, CB Radio, Chris Burns has transformed from a loop pedal-wielding solo musician to front-man The inherent risk in such a change is to go from a raw, intimate sound to overproduced pop alchemy. In the case of Burns’ full-length debut, Out of the Well, those pitfalls are largely avoided.
Constantly experimenting with a mélange of sounds and styles, Aufheben finds the band cooly combining an instrumental hybrid of modern garage rock, moody electronics, eastern-influenced dub-lite, and Velvet Underground cool.
Music Midtown returns to Atlanta’s Piedmont Park on September 21 and 22.
Rex Thomson weighs in with photos and a full report from Wanee.
Levon Helm’s home/studio will be open to the public this Thursday.
TastemakerX is an iOS music discovery game that integrates with existing social networks and allows you to influence others, find your next favorite band and stay current with music happenings.
HT faves Alabama Shakes will embark on a headlining tour this summer.
Umphrey’s McGee unveils a new remix album and will play second Chicago show this week.
The lineup for the fifth installment of “anti-festival” Equifunk has been announced.
Forty magnificent minutes of rock from The Faces.
