I'm Glowing!: atlanta

19 February 2008

Atlas Sound brings the good stuff.

If you don't own this album yet, shame on you! And for those of you are in Atlanta and are not going to his album release party tonight, shame on you, too! Actually, that goes for me, for I will not be able to make it to that show tonight, due to me spending all my money on Liars and Black Mountain last weekend. Luckily, Bradford Cox is local and will play here a million more times.

In the meantime, listen:
Atlas Sound - Quarantined
Atlas Sound - Recent Bedroom

04 January 2008

Two reasons why Atlanta's the place to be on Valentine's Day weekend.

Fuck candies and flowers, gimme the Liars at The Earl on Feb. 14--

followed by Canadian psych-rockers Black Mountain at the aforementioned venue on Feb. 15.

Two bands I've been dying to see, back-to-back. I haven't been this wow'ed since last year when I saw Blonde Redhead and the Modest Mouse/Man Man showcase back-to-back. I think this may trump it. Way to go.

I recommend anyone who lives in or near Atlanta should partake in such mind-blowing experiences. Don't say I didn't tell you ahead of time.

Artist of the Week: Anthony Bourdain

Buddy just gets drunk and full off of international cuisines for a living! How can you not love his show, No Reservations? Especially with the double-meaning title (no reservations for dinner, no reservations of his thoughts). But he's had his fair share, man. After working in the restaurant industry for three years, I see what line cooks go through, especially when you already have a specialty to be a chef. So kudos, brother. And you're kinda hot, in that older Jeff Goldblum/Chris Noth way.

Gimme Yer Story

One of the greatest songs ever written was by Phil Elvrum of now defunct band The Microphones. Listeners take a journey through Phil's life as he struggles to cope with the harsh, grotesque realities it presents him. Feeling disappointed and defeated, a sullen Phil accepts the fact he's still living; then, as if on cue, a grand epiphany comes aboard this self-discovering adventure, and BAM!--blood rushes through his veins, through his heart, and his chest is full of positive air! Phil loves everything tangible and intangible! He loves life! He hopes this feeling never ends! "I'm glowing!" he exclaims.