Category Archives: Atlanta

Various events and activities occurring around the metropolitan Atlanta area.

Spiritualized in Atlanta

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Not too much of a secret that I am a huge fan of Spiritualized, having written about their most recent album, and featuring their first release as a part of Wayback Wednesday.

I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity to see them live for the second time in the fifteen or so years I’ve enjoyed their music, which for me is a real treat as Jason Pierce has been a long-time personal favorite of mine and his touring is growing less frequent with age and his increased medical issues.

Trying my best to not watch the show through the 3.5″ screen of my iPhone I did have to take a few moments during the show to get some photographs, as I had secured myself a great viewing spot one person back from he lip of the stage.

One of the most intense shows I have seen in a while, even this morning waking up much of it remained with me. Very grateful for the opportunity to see them and not have to travel far to do so.

Spiritualized Setlist (to the best of my memory)
May 13, 2012 – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA

Hey Jane
Lord Let It Rain On Me
Headin’ for the Top Now
Walkin’ With Jesus
Oh Baby
Rated X
Born Never Asked
Electric Mainline
Soul On Fire
I Am What I Am
Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space
Mary
Stay With Me
She Kissed Me (It Felt Like a Hit)
Come Together

Encore:
So Long You Pretty Thing
Cop Shoot Cop…

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Meme Night at Terminal West

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Riff Riff at Terminal WestOne of the more interesting evenings of music Atlanta has witnessed in a while. I know it was for me, and given the lineup of Eli Porter, Riff Raff, and The Black Lips, I can only imagine the same holds true for anybody else in attendance at Terminal West at King Plow.

The evening starting with two rap artists, despite their television appearances, owe most of their success to the virality of their YouTube presence.

For a complete recap of the show as well as more photos and video, check beneath the fold.

Also be sure to check out Creative Loafing’s review of the evening as well
(but don’t tell them it wasn’t a dubstep show!)

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Broodlings Live DJ Set

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Broodlings (Hunger V)A crew you have probably been sleeping on, Atlanta duo and Embassy Recordings artists Broodlings stepped out on one of their first live performances at the monthly Hunger music event at Atlanta’s 529.

Undeniably the set of the evening (respect to everybody else who played), the two worked through classic 140 bpm favorites including oft overlooked DMZ and Scuba material before ramping it up into some ridiculous footwork blends that had the crowd entranced.

Check beneath the fold for the stream / download info, and the tracklisting!

Broodlings [ Soundcloud | Facebook | Twitter | Hood Rat Stuff EP | Percussion Lab Mix ]

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Distal – Civilization (TECCD014)

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Distal - Civilization (TECCD014)Distal‘s first full-length release Civilization will finally ship on the highly esteemed Tectonic Recordings label on April 30.

After my first few listens, quite simply, Civilization is a breath of fresh-air to Tectonic. Distal will be the first to cite Pinch‘s influence in his own work, however Civilization transcends what most expect from the legendary label. Tracks exploring a wide palette of styles, not simply BPM, with the unmistakable aesthetic of a Distal production. More importantly the tracks and their arrangement do feel cohesive, a craft that seems to elude many full length releases in the current wave of electronic music.

Read more and listen to previews of Distal’s Civilization LP beneath the fold.

For more in-depth analysis on the release, check the following sites posted reviews:

Resident Advisor, The Quietus, XLR8R, Ear Milk, Sonic Router, MixMag

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EVEREMAN Documentary

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Evereman LogoA well-timed post from Catlanta today; a 5 minute documentary on Atlanta street-artist EVEREMAN whose iconic wood stencils have been a part of Atlanta street art for as long as I can remember.

In the video EVEREMAN shares thoughts emphasizing the value of collaboration, and the role underground street-art plays into the city’s cultural identification.

A wonderful companion article to the ABV Gallery / Terminal West article shared last week, putting the spotlight on Atlanta’s growing street-art community.

Learn more about Atlanta street art by visiting some of the artists below:

EVEREMAN [ Blog | Facebook | Twitter ]
Catlanta [ Facebook | Twitter ]
ABV Gallery

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DJ Nappy – Gimpmode Tribute Mix

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DJ Nappy - A Tribute To GimpmodeA tribute mix from thugstep ambassador DJ Nappy, honoring the memory of the late Matthew “Gimpmode” Fox – one of the first people in Atlanta to embrace dubstep and push hard to make it an accepted style for Atlanta club-goers.

With a talent for blending hard-edged dubstep with  southern ‘trap’ style hip-hop, Gimpmode’s legacy can be heard in Atlanta DJs such as Mayhem and Heroes and Villains as well as the continuing work of groups like Atlanta Dubstep.

Thanks to DJ Nappy for recording this and Atlanta Dubstep on the original mention of this tribute to Gimpmode.

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ABV Agency profiles Terminal West

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Terminal West

ABV Atlanta, the home base of Atlanta artist Greg Mike recently posted to their agency blog about their collaborative effort in developing the brand identity of Terminal West.

The insights by Greg Mike offer a valuable contrast to the misinformation offered by Christina Lee in her Creative Loafing coverage of the venue’s launch.

Browse over to ABV Atlanta’s site and enjoy an insightful introduction to Terminal West at King Plow, enjoy the photo gallery and a video showcasing a centerpiece of the venue’s art exhibit in a clear nod to the venue’s original conceptualization in King Plow’s main art gallery.

Agency: Terminal West at King Plow [via ABV Atlanta]

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Eli Porter Documentary – Iron Mic Champ

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Eli PorterHe’s the best, he told you that.

I assume by now many readers are familiar with Atlanta hip-hop phenom Eli Porter, from the class of 2005 – undisputed king of the Iron Mic Freestyle Battle as proven by his decimation of Envy. What you may not be aware of, however, is the half-hour documentary on the people’s champion that was produced last year and premiered at Atlanta’s Apache Cafe before what I’m sure was an illustrious performance from Porter.

ORDER TICKETS FOR ELI PORTER / RIFF RAFF / THE BLACK LIPS AT TERMINAL WEST – SAT MAY 12, 2012

The documentary does feature noticeably better production than the original Iron Mic video and is a valuable and informative follow-up to one of the greatest YouTube videos in existence, with insight from acclaimed rapper Andy Milonakis as well as appearances from original judges Marv-O, J-Dub, and Stephen Jackson Action Jackson. Teachers, students, and faculty from Chamblee Charter School, host to the genre-defining battle, meticulously crafted over this wicked Dipset beat, provide valuable insight on Iron Mic’s legacy and recognizable production aesthetic.

Sadly, I missed the premiere and show at Apache but all is not lost; Eli’s return is confirmed for Terminal West at King Plow alongside headliners The Black Lips on May 12. Much thanks to Terminal West, Tight Brothers, and Speakeasy Promotions for pulling this off.

Check beneath the fold to watch the Eli Porter documentary in full, more information about the show as it becomes available.

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Dining Out: Omakase @ Taka

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Many have requested a return to food related posts, so here we go. I have the pleasure of sharing with you the ten-course omakase tasting served at Taka Sushi and Passion in Atlanta, GA on March 30, 2012.

View the entire ten course meal here [via Evernote Food]

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Terminal West Is Not A Rave Cave

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Atlanta’s premier music destination in a converted iron and steel foundry, built primarily from reclaimed metals, wood and brick — and the coup de grâce, the original boiler as the centerpiece of the room and rooftop bar.

These are the only descriptions of Terminal West, King Plow’s new music venue, worth reading in Creative Loafing’s recent recap of the Terminal West launch, titled Terminal West at King Plow: The house that dubstep built.

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