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Artist Spotlight: Mike Rizzi’s ‘Appreciate What Remains’ Is A Tale Of Two Loves

July 26, 2018 by No Comments

If you could bottle love in a song, it would be “Great Divide,” a song that comes from the heart of Mike Rizzi. When you meet Mike, you quickly learn that he is many things. As a person, he is: a good father, husband, son, and friend; he is funny, warm, and gracious. As a musician, he is: a master of his instrument, a melodic composer, a strong lyricist, a seasoned studio pro. But his love for his son, Kaden, shines above all else.

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Artist Spotlight: The Bitteroots
A Really Serious Part-Time Band Turns Ten

July 19, 2018 by No Comments

Who says you can’t develop long lasting relationships on Craigslist? Ten years ago, some guys who wanted to be in a band met through Craigslist. They got together, had immediate chemistry and started jamming and thus was born The Bitteroots. Now, ten years later, 200+ shows, five records and a number of band members who have come and gone, The Bitteroots are working on a new album and reminding Atlanta of why they have been so popular over the years.

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Artist Spotlight: Taking A Chance On
The Last Chance Riders Is A Sure Thing

July 13, 2018 by No Comments

The Last Chance Riders. That is a cool sounding band name. Yet you should not read too much into it. While it could give the impression of a group tiredly heaving up a final Hail Mary pass, hoping for a miraculous win, this Atlanta quintet is coming out of the gate strong with a string of impressive live shows and a new album.

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Artist Spotlight: Carol Albert Flies
Into The Future

June 28, 2018 by No Comments

Everyone loves a comeback story and Carol Albert is just that. She has been a part of the Atlanta jazz music scene on and off for the past 25 years, but with her new album she is seeing renewed success.

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Artist Spotlight: Ashley Rivera and Sister Moon Rock The Dark Side

June 19, 2018 by No Comments

For as long as she can remember, Ashley Rivera wanted to be a singer. When she was in pre-school, she recalls her teacher, Miss Angela, asking what she wanted to be and she said “a singer” and Miss Angela and the kids clapped for her and she knew it was possible.

Ashley looks like a rock star – dark hair, slight figure, mesmerizing eyes. The first time I saw Ashley sing, she was the front for a cover band and was all of 23 years old; her soulful and yet rocking voice and stage presence went far beyond her years. She has spent a number of years singing with cover bands and doing studio work in Nashville and Atlanta, but her heart is for her original music.

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Our favorite way to enjoy tunesmith and singer Mike Killeen is when he sports an electric guitar and is in front of a crack band (check out his album ‘Ghost’ and Grapevine’s story on it for proof positive of that skill). Yet pared down to a single microphone, an acoustic guitar, his pleasing melodies and carefully heedful lyrics, Mike is as good at his craft as you will find out there. While the past year has been one of setbacks for all, Mike has continued to create and record music. He just shared a sneak preview of a new song, “Plane To Miss”, featured on a new EP to be released in March. The EP was recorded at Full Moon Studio. Check the link to the video in our bio. Give Mike a “like” on his social media, too, so you know when the EP drops.
Zachary Batson has released a new song under his World War Zach pen name, “Take It Back (War Never Changes)”. Zach had previously released a couple of singles in 2020, largely acoustic guitar driven songs in a likeable indie style (maybe like a Ben Gibbard or Matt Pond PA vein). With this release, recorded by Damon Moon at The Cottage, Zach gives us more recorded layers, adding rollicking drums and bouncy bass lines that hook the listener. What makes one come back to listen again is this interesting melding of old and new. Upon the song’s opening instrumental lines there is an immediate awareness of a folk melody, like something one can imagine hearing in an Irish bar but fed through modern studio processing. Zach confirms “Celtic folk music is a big inspiration of mine. So many folk songs tell a story, and I wanted to try my hand at it. I came up with the melody while staying at friend’s cabin in Ellijay.” Yet married to this traditional sounding melody is a modern inspired story from Zach’s adventures in one of his favorite video games. Zach laughs, “The song is basically a love letter to Fallout 3, with lyrics that are really a big Easter Egg. I have sort of an infatuation with all things post-apocalyptic and this song blends my musical style with those interests.” Catch this piece of dystopian game pop and other World War Zach releases on all your favorite streaming platforms. Link in bio for the song.
Half Hot just released their new single “Hangin’ On” last week, and the song keeps pulling me back to whatever streaming service or social media outlet has a link to it conveniently nearby. I love it because like so much of Half Hot’s original output, it is at once fresh, but also comfortably familiar…yet it is difficult to put a finger on exactly what that is because the band does so well melding many of their influences into their own special mix. The sweetly overdriven guitar lines belie a Southern heritage as they play around confidently belted lyrics. The choruses are big with nicely layered harmonies. And there is an underlying dance-ability to it all, like that of a great jam band. A favorite element is the key change near the end, a now less common musical device that really elevates the song. It is the perfect length at just over three minutes. It could fit in the playlist of radio stations from across decades, and so in that sense has all the “classic” hallmarks of songs that transcend their times. Give it a listen. When we are seeing live music again soon, Half Hot is one of the first shows we will want to seek out. Song link in bio.
Among many talents, Peter Searcy has a knack for picking cover songs that few others, if any, perform, and then really making them his own, while keeping the appeal of the originals. This new release is no different. Under the moniker American Animals, along with Greg Lee on bass and Mark Dannells handling guitars and additional vocals as well as production and arrangement, he sings “Cult Of Personality” the smash from Living Color’s 1988 debut record. As iconic and powerful as is Living Color’s original, particularly Vernon Reid’s guitar parts, this group does the song very well, with Mark adding his own equally impressive guitar flair to the solo, while Greg deftly holds it all together down in the low end. The recording is the output of a session of musical brainstorming that possibly could lead to a project together later. In the meantime, enjoy. The YouTube link is in the bio.
I must watch this! New music from Conkrete God TONIGHT!
Radio Tucker’s Jason Becknell gets Andy Browne to share stories about his time with The Nightporters, who packed Atlanta clubs and opened for the likes of R.E.M, The Clash, and The Replacements during their hot run. Andy will also share some Nightporters songs and recording rarities and a glimpse into his upcoming record with Lynx Deluxe. Click the link in bio.

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