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SHAKY KNEES 2024

By No Earplugs on May 5, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

The mass of humanity crowding the mainstage proves Shaky Knees has become a major contender in the music festival competition around the country.

ANTMUSIC in the ATL

By No Earplugs on April 14, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Asking his fans to, “Unplug the jukebox and do us all a favor,” Ant was clearly a beneficiary of lots of love and some serious cash flow at the merch table.

Madonna Ups Her Diva Status in Atlanta

By No Earplugs on April 1, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Madge can be extolled for her longstanding support of the LGBTQ+ community. An entire act was dedicated to the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s with hundreds of floating pictures showcasing those affected by the virus.

Isbell is Saving the World (one show at a time)

By No Earplugs on March 30, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Known for his outspoken views on politics and simply being a decent person, Isbell shined on “Save the World.” The song delves into the Uvalde school shooting and parents’ life mission to keep our children safe.

Shaw Evolves with False Corners

By No Earplugs on January 26, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Imagine a songwriter pairing with four vocalists who bring their unique styles and personalities, creating a sort of Myers-Briggs personality types set of songs. This would be that.

Trizo 50 Celebrate Demo’s 50th

By No Earplugs on November 16, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The band never really got off the ground outside of the small farming community of Norborne, Missouri about an hour east of Kansas City, but what a story DePugh weaves.

Gonzalez Smith Roll Up Solid Debut

By No Earplugs on October 17, 2023 • ( 2 Comments )

“She’s My Girl” is a gem of a tune and definitely the antithesis of a DBT song, a prototypical, straightforward power pop gem, reminiscent of The Beatles’ “From Me To You.”

Strangers In A Strange Land Take Action

By No Earplugs on October 2, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The band masters a 60s feel but succeeds in a 21st century sound, wonderfully produced. They simultaneously straddle the 20th and 21st centuries with no smoke or mirrors to be found.

Strangers In A Strange Land Drop Sharp New Single

By No Earplugs on September 1, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

The psychedelic popness on the single is evident and there are hooks aplenty. Make no mistake, this is no throwback sound, but a relevant 21st rock song.

The National Tour With Frankenstein

By No Earplugs on August 16, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Berninger did acknowledge the band’s sadness as this was the final night touring with The Beths. He told fans, “We love The Beths and will miss touring with them.”

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Happy 70th to John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) of Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd. who was born on this day in 1956 in Holloway, London, England. New Order released their fifth studio album ‘Technique’ on this day in 1989. On this day in 1979, 16-year-old Brenda Spencer fired on Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego, killing two adults and injuring nine kids. When pressed why she did it, she replied, “I don’t like Mondays.” General Public released their debut studio album ‘All the Rage’ on this day in 1984. Louisville, here we come. @spoontheband / @thebeths 🔥 Song of the Day: “Straight To Voicemail” by @sloanbrothersmusic @shearwaterband released ‘Jet Plane and Oxbow’ 10 years ago today. Rob Hirst, founder, songwriter, and power drummer of @midnightoilband has passed. ❤️ 'Crowdies in the House' is my latest over at noearplugs.substack.com - it's a @crowdedhousehq thing. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTsp2v8DviL/ Happy 80th, queen. This song replaying in my head when watching the news. 🤬 WHERE’S THE LINE. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTlSA_yj5Dp/ They Might Be Giants released their third studio album ‘Flood’ on this day in 1990. David Jones issued his first recording under the name “David Bowie” 60 years ago today. The single is called “Can’t Help Thinking About Me” and is credited to David Bowie and the Lower Third. Birthday wishes to @paulkelly , born in Adelaide, Australia on this day in 1955. Check out my interview with the man himself. (Link in bio) Birthday wishes to Paul Kelly, born in Adelaide, Australia on this day in 1955. Check out my interview with the man himself. Pretenders released their third studio album ‘Learning to Crawl’ on this day in 1984. Vampire Weekend released their second LP ‘Contra’ on this day in 2010. RIP, Bob Weir. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTVlIPejrQ1/ My personal take on a decade without David. Find me at noearplugs.substack.com HBD, DB. ❤️ David Bowie released his twenty-fifth and final studio album ‘Blackstar’ 10 years ago today on his 69th birthday. Second Song of the Day: “President of What?” by Death Cab for Cutie. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTLhRtwEide/ Song of the Day: “On Division St” by Nation of Language. Song of the Day: “Wreck” by Neko Case. Sex Pistols played the first show of their only U.S. tour at the Great Southeast Music Hall in Atlanta, Georgia on this day in 1978. The first edition of the legendary British music magazine ‘Melody Maker’ was published 100 years ago today.

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