I am assuming most of you have been keeping up with the storm and most of you have already evacuated. Any shows listed are assuming that the world does not end on Friday.
Thursday 10/6 Gumps – El Rocko Hurricane Party (6:45)
Friday 10/7 HURRICANE MATTHEW
Saturday 10/8 HURRICANE MATTHEW
Sunday 10/9 THE AFTERMATH
Monday 10/10 Craig Tanner & Mr Williams Open Mic – Abe’s on Lincoln
Tuesday 10/11 Mitchell & Friends – Wormhole Happy Hour Ben Keiser Band – Bay St Blues Eric Culberson Open Mic – Bayou Cafe Open Mic – Molly MacPherson’s
And it’s that time of the week again. Click here for an archive of our New Music Monday posts.
Brent Cobb Ellaville, GA/Nashville
“Shine On Rainy Day”
You know there’s something crazy happening in Country Music when Noisey/Vice is premiering country singles. But such is the case with Brent Cobb, who just might be the next in line for the Sturgill Simpson/Chris Stapleton/Margo Price/Jason Isbell ‘God save country music’ crown! The rural Georgia native has long been a noted songwriter but his 2nd solo album, out October 7th, has got everyone buzzing…and rightly so. Produced by his 2nd cousin Dave Cobb (Waylon Jennings, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton), it feels like a long weekend drive through rural Georgia. Beautifully written storied songs filled with pathos and heart create a longing for simpler times. The album’s title track (above) was released on 9/30 and NPR’s got the whole album on First Listen. Even if you don’t generally veer toward country, give this one a listen – Kayne
. LVL UP Purchase, NY/Brooklyn, NY
“Hidden Driver” from Return To Love
These Lo-fi indie rockers formed in 2011 in Purchase, NY — the foursome all met at SUNY and two of their members are the guys behind the excellent DIY label Double Double Whammy. After two beloved cult albums and a few EPs, they signed to Sub Pop this summer which just released Return To Love on 9/23/16. I’m loving the Neutral Milk Hotel vibe on this track but the whole album is excellent; a weighty nod to the likes of 90’s era Pavement, the aforementioned NMH and even some early Grandaddy. -Kayne
. Brock Scott Atlanta
“Excited When It Rains”
In under 2 minutes, Atlanta-based Little Tybee frontman Brock Scott channels the memories of growing up down here on the coast. Brock will be playing songs from his upcoming solo effort on 10/6 The Buckhead Theatre. – bill
. Muuy Biien Athens, GA
“Bitter Blessings” off Age of Uncertainty, due Oct. 28 from Autumn Tone Records
Having been thrilled not long ago by Muuy Biien’s kinetic show at The Jinx, I wasn’t prepared for the restrained moodiness of this of this new track from the upcoming Age of Uncertainty. Joshua Evans’ biting vocals are fantastic here, but so is everything else about this song. If the rest of the album is this good, Muuy Biien might be on the verge of a breakout year. – bill
. Between Symmetries Savananah Silhouettes
We interviewed Adam Jenkins about this project when it was in early stages. Each song is performed in honor of a Savannah venue, and if you scan the titles, you can really get a sense of the importance of the local DIY scene: just two of the titles — “The Jinx” and “The Wormhole” — honor dedicated, above-the-radar, currently operating venues. – bill
. Father John Misty LA, CA
“Real Love Baby”, non album track
So, this song isn’t brand spanking new, having been quietly uploaded to Soundcloud in May, and properly released as a single in August. It’s recently built up a bit of steam on satellite radio and has burrowed deep, deep into my brain. Surprisingly non-snarky compared to Josh Tillman’s other recent output, mellow, catchy, and just flat out beautiful. Certain to be one of my most played tracks of the year. – Tom
. Big Jesus ATL, GA
“SP” off of Oneiric out now on Mascot Records
Big Jesus impressed me opening the Wrecking Ball Festival in the blazing midday ATL sun a couple months ago, not an easy feat under those conditions. This single recalls the best of radio friendly alternative rock while still sounding current. I don’t know if that makes sense, but I do know I’m looking forward to digging in to the new album. – Tom
. The Coathangers ATL, GA
“Perfume” from the full length Nosebleed Weekend out now on Suicide Squeeze Records
Yet another video off of the very excellent Nosebleed Weekend, this one for one of the slower songs on the album. Pretty much any track on the album could be released as a single. Check it out, and if you like this tune at all, I highly recommend grabbing the album. – Tom
These photos are just a small jwaitsphoto collection from the double-header of groove, and both nights brought different sets & material. I’m choosing to let the photos tell the story & bring the show to you, instead of a ‘review’ this time ’round.
And we’re back with our weekly series of new songs and records that hissing lawns contributors are listening to. If you’ve got your own recommendations add them in the comments here or on our Facebook page.
Starbenders Atlanta
“So High”
Starbenders’ Facebook page describes their genre as “ATL glam”, and that feels about right. Mixing psychedelia, driving hard rock, biting vocals, and a hard-to-pin-down manic edge, this new single — not too polished, not too raw — captures the energy of the band’s live sets. – bill
. Lovely Bad Things La Mirada, CA
“Teenage Grownups” off of the upcoming album of the same name
Combining a bit of modern pop punk with the aesthetics of 90’s garage and indie rock, Lovely Bad Things are quickly gaining attention in the California music scene as well as nationally. Their latest single “Teenage Grownups” showcases some influences from the likes of The Pixies but with a decidedly more West Coast sound. – Petee
. American Football Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
“Give Me The Gun”
The Kinsella brothers, the core members of American Football, are no strangers to emo rock. American Football has been a staple of sad mixtapes everywhere since the release of their debut, self-titled album over 16 years ago. Now, the current resurgence of emo has spurred one of the most influential bands of the late 90’s back into action. – Petee
. Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam Brooklyn, NY/L.A.
“I Had A Dream That You Were Mine”
Hamilton Leithauser of the Walkmen and Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend have teamed up for an unlikely collaboration that navigates old territory with wonderful new twists. Leithauser’s trademark pleading howl is still there but under the spell of Rostam’s producing prowess, every track is a surprise — from retro doo-wops, to folk ballads to crooning indie rock. The collaboration gives one of today’s most recognizable rock voices enough space to breathe and layers and layers of music to envelop it. -Kayne
. Warpaint Los Angeles, CA Head’s Up
It’s been two years since the four women of Warpaint have released an album. All have been busy with solo and side projects and the space apart seems to have opened things up musically.There’s a little less brooding and a lot more shimmer and confidence on this, their 3rd album… but lead single “New Song” may have actually confused fans into thinking they were journeying into pop. That track is the outlier on an otherwise ambitious record filled with brilliant rhythmic grooves and beats (and it cements Stella Mozgawa as one of the coolest drummers on planet earth). – Kayne
. Nocturnal Habits Olympia, WA
“Good Grief” from New Skin For Old Children due Oct. 28 on Glacial Pace
Great new post rock from Justin Trosper of the enormously influential and almost equally underappreciated Unwound. Highly recommended for fans of later Fugazi, Polvo, and similar meticulously constructed post rock. – Tom
. The Powder Room Athens, GA
“Sycophant” from Lucky out now on Learning Curve Records
A sweaty, hazy, video for a very Nirvanaesque track from their excellent recently released full length. Don’t miss them the next time they steamroll through The Jinx. – Tom
. The Bronzed Chorus Greensboro, NC Summering
I was angry after seeing The Bronzed Chorus at Hang Fire. Angry, because no one had told me how great they are. A mad scientist duo constructing insane, mathy, instrumental music from looped guitar and off kilter, odd time signature drumming. I’m not sure how they keep track of everything going on in the songs, but I love it. RIYL Battles, Don Caballero, Tristeza. – Tom
This past week brought Savannah the return of the quarterly Thursday Night Opry at Trinity Sanctuary Concerts. The Fall Edition was a great example of the variety of music that’s being presented in this historic ‘listening room’. Aaron Zimmer of City Hotel opened with a beautiful solo set, followed by Atlanta’s dynamic duo Pretend Sweethearts, and then Charleston, South Carolina’s The High Divers absolutely killed it as the headliners.
The 7th annual Statts Fest — a grand community gathering to support Jason Statts, who was paralyzed in a senseless Savannah shooting — was held last weekend at Grayson Stadium. Check out Friends of Statts on Facebook for tons more info.
It was a big space for this year’s party, but hundreds enjoyed the excellent lineup of musicians on a stage in right field, the food trucks behind home plate, the petting zoo and games down the 3rd base line, the silent auction under the stands, and — most importantly — a time to gather with friends. Great day, great cause.
Check out this post with predictably awesome photos by Geoff L. Johnson:
And here are some photos I took — click on through for shots of Joe Nelson and James Pittman, City Hotel, Bottles and Cans, Damon and the Shitkickers, Waits & Co., and The Train Wrecks (joined on stage by Jason’s son Jack):
Florida-based Grant Peeples performed in a private courtyard recently in Savannah, and photographer Don Teuton has shared these images with us. Click on through for more —
Thanks to Ann Sosbe of One Horse Photography for sharing these great images of Elton John, who returned to the Savannah Civic Center’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Arena last week. Click on through for more!
Hey guys,
A quick post this week. I am looking forward to tonight’s punk show at the Jinx and the Hendrix tribute band at Barrelhouse South on Friday. See ya’ll around soon.
Thursday 22nd Cray Bags, Gretta O & Toxic Shock, Nag, Mold – Jinx Marcus King Band – Barrelhouse South Rob Haze, David Perdue – Wormhole
Friday 23rd Marvelous Funkshun, Gimme Hendrix– Barrelhouse South Disareyen – Wormhole Hypnotics– Congress Street Social Club
Saturday 24th Inter Arma, Call Of The Void, Dropout – Jinx Sarvants Of Soul, Locochino – Barrelhouse South Teddy Kumpel Loopestra, Richard Leo Johnson – Tybee Post Theater ($20)
You know, some Sundays you just feel like going to really cool coffee shop, drinking some tasty cold brew, and watching some heavy duty metal bands in the back room. Right? Well, at least I do.
The Foundery‘s back room definitely has potential to host some cool all ages stuff, and this show was just that. Die Choking, out of Philly, locals Negative Graves (formerly Rebel Scum), and Basaran all cranked out variations of grinding metal (powerviolence maybe?) that was pretty fun for sounding so serious, if that makes sense. Respectful crowd, delicious caffeinated beverage, extreme music, and done by 10? Works for me. Click on through for the full gallery:
If you haven’t purchased or at least listened to COEDS’ debut album Thrill Me!, which was recently released by New Granada Records, you are not living right. GET ON IT:
COEDS’ recent release party at The Jinx was a predictably wild affair that was made even better by the opening sets from Atlanta’s Starbenders and Savannah’s The Lipschitz.
The garage-y, punk-ish duo The Lipschitz woke everyone up with a punch in the face, and then Starbenders played a seductively powerful set for their Savannah debut (as far as I know), with an aggressive glam rock that we don’t see much down here. (Also, Starbenders is a photographer’s dream.)
After Starbenders finished, there were a few jokes in the crowd about COEDS having to follow a set so good — but they were just jokes. COEDS could follow most anybody and still have the crowd hooked. A few shots here and more after the jump (and we’ll likely have another photo gallery coming soon):
It’s that time of the week again. If you’re looking for new tunes, we’ve got some every week.
Dan Deacon Baltimore, MD
“Change Your Life (You Can Do It)”
A propulsive new song and video from electronic artist Dan Deacon. No mention of an upcoming album yet, but the song has been in the set list for a little while now. Urgent beats, synthesized vocals, and a visuals from Deacon’s legendary crowd participation live show. Good stuff all around. – Tom
. Christian Fitness Cardiff, UK
“This Taco Is Not Correct” out now on Bandcamp
The solo project from Falco of Future of The Left / McLusky, Christian Fitness is in the same vein as his other output and certainly if you like the aforementioned bands, you’ll dig this. Almost as catchy as it is abrasive, snarky, and clever. Fuzzed out bass, angular guitar, clean drums and the occasional synth. Fantastic. – Tom
. High on Fire Oakland, CA
“The Black Plot” off of Luminiferous, out now on Entertainment One
Apparently people make videos for songs that have been out over a year?? Well, this one from Matt Pike’s High on Fire is totally worth it if you’re into awesome metal (one of last year’s best),and psychedelic Heavy Metal style animation (you know.. vikings, demons, trolls, witches, cartoon boobies). Awesome, dude. – Tom
. Chrome Pony Nashville
“Sticky Bloom”
A trippy new song and video from Chrome Pony, who lit up The Jinx a few months ago with one of my favorite live sets of 2016. And if you like this kind of psychedelic-meets-garage rock, check out the EP Hot Rhetoric here. – bill
. Triathalon Savannah Cold Shower EP now available on Broken Circles
Originally a surf rock outfit with a misspelled name that arose out of Savannah’s DIY/house show scene, Triathalon has reached another tier with the current slow jams and neo-soul nods. – bill
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Against Me! Gainesville, FL
“Crash” from Shape Shift With Me
The much awaited followup to Against Me!’s last record, Transgender Dysphoria Blues, sees Laura Jane Grace baring her emotions like never before. The newest album focuses less on the struggles of being a transgendered person in today’s world and more on the struggles of maintaining relationships in general. It’s loud, fast, and just as catchy as one would expect making for a fun ride the entire way through. – Petee
