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The Almost Live Music Special
PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP
By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com
ISOLATION DRILLS: Ironically, in this time of
extreme lonesomeness, songwriting duo
Love My Truck has spread its wings.
Although the pair have always had an
electronic undertone from which many
of their lonesome drones have come, on
a new EP titled Virus Test Dummies this
undertone comes forward. This change
appears most spectacularly on “Lloyd Cole
is Heartbroken”, which has a pronounced
electronic beat supporting punchy lyrics
and a pop-top keyboard line. Just after the
two-minute mark a tiny guitar solo reminis
cent of Hendrix’s “Star Spangled Banner”
arrives, but is gone just as quickly. All that
said, it’s still as despair-oriented as their
entire catalog. The three-song record starts
with the gorgeous, multi-layered vocal and
pedal steel-plowed song “Everyday,” but
ends with the positively 1970s Rundgren-
worthy “Flown Bird.” A couple of weeks ago,
Love My Truck also released a now-pre-
scient cover of the late John Prine’s
“Please Don’t Bury Me.” Please enjoy all
this stuff at lovemytruck.bandcamp.com.
TAKE THAT: Klypi (aka AC Carter) has a new
single out named “I’m Fine,” and it’s a fine
slice of reluctantly defiant heartache pop.
Across a bounce-laden track composed in
Klypi’s signature new wave style, the lyrics
hit back at the idea of love as a necessary
lifestyle accessory, but the chorus sighs
dejectedly, “I’m fine...” I mean, relatable,
right? Anyway, you can find the accompany
ing video for this on YouTube and the song
itself over on Spotify. For more information
please see facebook.com/klypi.
STAY HOME: What was planned as a Huffer
House house show is now a virtual music
academy, but all are still invited to join
the stream. Featuring live performances
by Kenosha Kid, Cicada Rhythm, and
former Atlantan and current Angeleno
Adron, the event is billed as The Almost
Live Music Special. All told, the show is
planned to run 90 minutes, and tickets
to this streaming event are $10, but this
includes a “special, one of a kind tote bag
mailed to your door,” in the words of the
promoters. The show happens Sunday, May
3 at 7 p.m., and you can gain your digital
access via kenoshakid.bandcamp.com.
BREAKING AWAY: OK, no, I didn’t know Max
Boyd (Baby Tony and the Teenies) had a
solo project named Tub, but he does. Also,
there’s a new three-song EP by Tub named
One Man’s Trash, but, for as fleshed out and
full as it sounds, this could easily be two or
three men’s trash. Boyd plows fairly famil
iar ’90s college rock territory (Guided By
Voices, The Promise Ring, Superchunk, et
al) and does a fine job through it all. Having
only been familiar with his soundscape
work and his primary band, this was cool to
hear. Check it out at theamazingtub.band
camp.com.
NOW, SEE HERE: Tweed Recording has very
quickly begun producing a series of live
streaming events—as have multiple other
good folks in Athens, so, yes, I’m acknowl
edging; don’t get mad at me—named “Live
From Over There.” The shows are streamed
from each artist’s location, complete with
virtual tip jars, and the next installment
happens Monday, Apr. 20. Featured players
this night are the aforementioned Baby
Tony and the Teenies, Nicholas Mallis,
Thayer Sarrano and The Pink Stones.
Please note that these shows are streamed
via Tweed’s Twitch channel at twitch.tv/
tweedrecording (apps available for several
streaming devices). You don’t need an
account to view, but you should set up a
free account if you want to join the live chat
during the shows. And that’s literally the
only time in history I’ve encouraged chat
ting during a show. For more info, please
see facebook.com/TweedRecording. ©
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CONNECT
MOVE
VIDEO CHATS ARE MORE CONNECTING
THAN CALLS AND TEXT
TAKE A SHOWER AND GET DRESSED
Reach out to
family and friends,
they are missing
you as much as
you are missing
them.
Set yourself one goal and
get it done right away.
Start each day on a positive
note of fulfillment, it will
keep you going all day long
and will inspire you to
achieve more.
Uncertainty can be scary but there are
some simple things we can do to feel a
whole lot better and help us and others
get through the days ahead with less
confusion and a lot more positivity.
Let's look out for each other.
ZOOM BY
SAY HI!
2PM
MON-FRI
www.nuci.org
HEY ATHENS, LET'S HANG OUT!
ONE TASK A DAY IS ALL IT TAKES TO FEEL
GOOD. DO AS MANY AS YOU CAN BUT
COMPLETE AT LEAST ONE.
No PJs during the day !
Washed and dressed you are
ready for anything the day
gives you, enjoy your porch
and garden, clean house, go
for a walk if you are able.
Nature is not
cancelled
Watch a movie, sing ,
dance, read, create,
cook, learn a language.
Do something you like
and do it every day.
YOU DON'T NEED TO CHECK YOUR FEED
EVERY HOUR.
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14 FLAGPOLE.COM | APRIL 15, 2020