Suicide Squeeze Records reveals new 7
[Above: The Coathangers] Put away that MP3 player and bring out your turntable, because Suicide Squeeze Records has announced brand new 45s for the upcoming year. Among the bands participating in the 7" series are the Atlanta's in-your-face rockers The Coathangers, noise band Health and Dave Bazan (of Pedro the Lion fame). Starting less than two weeks from today, Suicide Squeeze will continue its limited edition 7" series, which in the past has included releases from Elliott Smith, Of Montreal, Les Savy Fav, the Melvins, the Unicorns, Modest Mouse and Black Mountain. All the releases (listed below) will be limited... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDirector Chris Dortch talks ATL music documentary We Fun
[Above: Cole Alexander and Jared Swilley of Black Lips] More documentaries should open this way. Jared Swilley, the immaculately mustached bassist/vocalist of Black Lips, reclines in a small bed, beer in hand. Snuggled beside him, his head obscured by a messy pink wig, lies BBQ of the King Khan & BBQ Show. Sprawled out atop the both of them is King Khan himself. Sitting offscreen, Atlanta performer Jessica Juggz is leading a conversation about tea tree oil.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Coathangers nestle in U.S. cities
Jumping right off the Black Lips' east coast touring coattails, Atlanta-based Coathangers are celebrating the release of their debut with a nationwide tour. The self-titled album--which has titles like "Haterade" and "Nestle in My Boobies"--will be released on Rob's House Records. Stream the album here, then catch them live: September 7 - Atlanta, Ga. @ Star Bar (Record Release Party) 12 - Athens, Ga. @ 40 Watt Club 13 - Atlanta, Ga. @ Drunken Unicorn 14 - New Orleans, La. @ Circle Bar 20 - Atlanta, Ga. @ Atlantis Music Conference October 10 - Clemson, S.C. @ WSBF 15 -... read more
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