The A List: New music from Shantih Shantih, Kakune, and more
A roundup of local music links and happenings.
Photo credit: Peter Furgiuele
Immersive Atlanta has premiered a new song from Kakune (of Phracture). “Jaknyfe” will appear on Succumb 2, out July 8. A new song from Shantih Shantih, “Snails,” also premiered on Immersive Atlanta. The song is taken from the group’s Winter in September LP, out May 20. The group is also holding a release show tonight at the Earl with Tiger! Tiger! and Thayer Sarrano.
The A.V. Club has premiered the new video for Arbor Labor Union’s “Volume Peaks” from the group’s I Hear You, debut LP, out now on Sub Pop.
All The Saints are, unfortunately, no longer playing Stand Up Stand Off this weekend. They will play another Stand Up Stand Off on Sat., Aug. 20 — details TBA.
Deerhoof has shared the new video for “Criminals of the Dream” from The Magic (June 24 via Polyvinyl) at Stereogum. The band will play Athens’ Popfest at the Georgia Theatre on Thurs., Aug. 11.
New music from Brand New! Listen to “I Am The Nightmare” below (pre-order the new record at Procrastinate! Music Traitors) and don’t miss the group’s performance at Chastain on Sun., July 10, with Modest Mouse.
A Giant Dog premiered the new video for “Sleep When Dead” at BrooklynVegan. The song is taken from the recently released Pile LP (Merge). The band plays the Earl on Wed., June 1, with Zoners. <!—————EndFragment—————>
Operator Music Band has a new video for “Bebop Radiohaus” from the just-released Matérielmusik (New Professor). Watch it at BrooklynVegan. The group plays 529 on Thurs., June 9, with Night Auditor, Dot.s, and Shampoo.
Okkervill River has shared the first song from their new record, Away (Sept. 9 via ATO). Listen to “Okkervill River R.I.P.” and read an exclusive interview with founder Will Sheff at NPR.
Dvsn is opening the Drake & Future shows at Phillips Arena. The duo featuring singer Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85 recently announced a headlining show in ATL on Tues., June 17. More details TBA. In the meantime, stream some tracks from his debut via SoundCloud.
Russian Circles are coming to Aisle 5 on Tues., Oct. 4, with Helms Alee! The post-metal group has also announced a new LP, Guidance (Aug. 5 via Sargent House). Check out the album trailer below.
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