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Lover! Releases EP, Tours U.S.
Rich Crook has already made quite a name for himself in the Memphis punk underground as a fellow traveler and drummer for The Reatards, later joining Jay Reatard and Alicja Trout as part of the legendary Lost Sounds crew. And after a few more side projects and tours, he took some time off to work an oil rig, where he was baptized in crude and reborn as the maestro of the power-pop outfit Lover!... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch a Video Review of Jay Reatard's Watch Me Fall
Click above to watch a video review for the new album from Jay Reatard. Watch Me Fall is available now on Matador Records.... read more
Found in: Featured VideosRory Erickson, Black Lips, Jay Reatard to Headline Amazing Scion Garage Fest
Hello garage rock lover. Do you live in the below area? View Go to Scion Garage Fest in a larger map... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJay Reatard: Watch Me Fall
Like an early-morning cup of coffee shaking awake its master... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsCatching Up With... Jay Reatard
Jay Reatard is something of a polarizing figure... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesJay Reatard Announces West Coast Record-Store Tour as Documentary Release Nears
West Coast, brace yourself. Jay Reatard, fresh off rocking and occasionally kicking faces in the East and the South has just announced you as his next conquest. Throughout the month of August, Jay will be preforming at various indie record shops along the Left Coast, promoting his upcoming blast of awesome, Watch Me Fall. The album doesn't come out until Aug. 18 (pre-order here), but if you're curious, our favorite rocktagenarians have already rendered their verdict.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJay Reatard Gears Up for New Album, Summer Tour
He's been called the new voice of punk and one of the hardest working men in the business; both of these things are probably true. Never one to fall short of the hype, Jay Reatard is putting some finishing touches on his premiere full-length of new material with Matador Records, Watch Me Fall, which is now confirmed for an Aug. 18 release.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsEvery Day Should Be Record Store Day: 10 Reasons to Visit Your Local Indie Music Shop
Today marks the second-annual celebration of Record Store Day, a holiday that, around these parts, we think deserves as much recognition as any of those other days that Hallmark exploits to try and sell you stuff. We've said it before, but it bears repeating: The record store is a good thing. Visit a local shop near you today and spend some money. Here are but a few reasons why:... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayJay Reatard's Shattered Records resurrected by Matador
Jay Reatard is no stranger to keeping busy. The prolific Memphis-based rock n' roller has been on the run since he burst onto the punk scene years ago, touring and making what seems like an endless stream of music. It appears that 2009 won't be much of cakewalk either, what with a new full-length coming out this summer and Matador resurrecting his Shattered Records imprint.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMy Morning Jacket to release Record Store Day exclusives
Repent! Oh, ye frequent downloaders. As reported earlier, the second annual Record Store Day has been confirmed for Saturday, April 18, and this time, a slew of bands are releasing exclusives that day to celebrate. Don't look for these at FYE or your outgoing Virgin Megastore; these are exclusive to independently owned record stores.... read more
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