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Brand New EP from Scooterbabe

October 29, 2014 nathan.lankford

Earlier this summer I brought you a discovery, Scooterbabe, who I hit upon by way of looking into Athens Intensified. The band often get classified as a noisy indiepop act, and that’s definitely present in their sound, though I also hear other elements like Braid or Promise Ring in their newest EP. If you know me, you know that all those elements are certainly things I’m interested in, so I’m excited to share a tune with you. I have a sneaking suspicion that there are others who love this sound as much as I do, so head over to the group’s page now and pick up their new EP, along with a great digital booklet.

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Download: Scooterbabe – Last Year Was Alright [MP3]

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Fun Fest Recap: RayRay Edition

November 6, 2012 RayRay Leave a comment

We’ve always had one hell of a time at Fun Fest every year, and we always have some fun after the festival discussing our take on each day’s events. This year, we’re letting each one of our writers provide their own take on the weekend with a personal recap of the goings ons so as to not compromise or impose on any one writer’s opinions. I’ll be starting things off today with some random thoughts and favorite bands from the best festival in town. Follow the jump for more from me.

Fun Fun Fun Fest Lineup Is Here!

July 12, 2012 RayRay Leave a comment

Sorry for the major delay on getting this information out to you guys as I’m sure you’ve seen this information elsewhere by now. For those of you that haven’t already heard, the Fun Fun Fun Fest lineup was leaked last night via Bingo tournament. As you can see via the poster to my left, the lineup once again blows most festivals completely out of the water. Somehow the festival goers manage to get great reunion bands like Run DMC, The Promise Ring, Braid, Refused, etc. along with up and comers like Real Estate, Surfer Blood, Dum Dum Girls, etc.

Without a doubt, this will be an awesome festival just like it is every year. You can scope the full lineup on the poster or check it out over on the official website.

Don’t forget that the special PIP passes are still on sale!

Anyone care to offer their sentiments on the lineup?

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Download: Braid – Killing A Camera [MP3]

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FT5: Second Wave Emo Records

January 23, 2009 nathan.lankford 17 comments

Looking back at my sad excuse for a life, I realize that my obsession with music had to begin at some point. I flirted with metal, as I alluded to last week, but mostly I found my love in classic California pop music and punk rock. Along the way, I meandered a bit off the path, as most did during the late nineties. Where did I land? I landed in the wonderful world of emo. Sure, you’re thinking that I shopped at Hot Topic and couldn’t get Fall Out Boy out of my head, but I’m talking about the predecessors to the entire scene; well, the predecessors of the predecessors. I’ve devoted this week’s Top 5 to my one true love, emo. We’ll call it my Pop 5 Emo Records, and the countdown is after the jump.