Emptyset – Material 12″ released on Subtext, reviewed with previews, download, and purchase information
Bhasa and About You exhibit MAK’s expressive house influences with two deliberately soulful tracks built on solid rhythm patterns and emotive vocal interplay. Two tracks built for the dancefloor with memorable grooves that remain refresh through subsequent revisits to these selections. Uptempo summer selections for fans of Appleblim, Pearson Sound, and Will Saul.
LIsten to the latest release from Embassy Recordings, two tracks from Mayhem’s “Edgewoode” moniker and a remix from Clicks & Whistles
A favorite of icnt.mx, Boston resident via Houston, Wheez-ie (Matt Mauldin) brings his distinct, oft-sought sound to the fellow Houston native label Freshmore for his Big Gulp EP scheduled for release June 16.
Wayback Wednesday continues with another legendary live release in James Brown’s famed performance at Harlem’s Apollo Theater recorded in 1962
Guy Andrews HotFlush debut featuring “The Wait” and “Hands In Mine” reviewed, with previews of the release out May 28, also down his single Darj for free
n a conversation on “jazz albums for people who are not jazz fans,” Dark Magus should rank high at the top of anybody’s list; this release has a lot more in common with heavy metal / hard rock than it does with what most would associate Miles Davis with.
One 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.
For a complete recap of the show as well as additional photos and video, check beneath the fold.