Summer is still going (a little too) strong & if you’re moving back in town or just been bumming… cool down with a field trip to Kum’s Fashion’s. Tell ‘em happy birthday, mention UGAstyle and get 20% off your purchase. 

Comments (0) Aug 02 2010

-Party time, excellent- Friday night @ Farm 255

-Salute their shorts! The four-eyed force behind Quiet Hooves- David (28, from Roswell, GA) doesn’t look to shabby with the sweetest arm candy Athens, GA has to offer: behold, Beth (25, from Athens, GA) the girl who is easily adored.

-Parks and Jeff of Mans Trash.

-Somehow Erin (23, from Atlanta, GA) makes a hot summer night, even hotter with a sexy floral jumper.

-Can’t help but dance yrself clean to Quiet Hooves who made for a noisy fun party on the patio.

Comments (0) Jun 27 2010

Grunge rock band Gift Horse has been making themselves known with the release of their latest album, Mountain of Youth. With ambient vocals and swelling guitars, these three shoegazing locals offer one of the best acts at Athfest tonight at the 40 Watt. We sat down with the guys and had them fill out questionnaires; check out their hilarious answers below.

Comments (0) Jun 26 2010

Ahh, Athens in the summertime. It’s like living inside a wimpy Swede’s sauna… without the relief of jumping into a snowbank. Therefore, its only natural (or masochistic) that we hold one of Athens’ largest annual events in the midst of this slow roast.

We are, of course, referring to AthFest, 5 days of what our humble hometown is famous for: music, arts, film… and kids? That’s right- you’re partying for a good cause! AthFest is a non-profit organization, and proceeds from your $15 wristband (also available at Schoolkids, Wuxtry, Cine, Musicians Warehouse, and Athens Welcome Center; $20 at AthFest) is supporting local schools!
While folks spend a lot of time and money perfecting their starving artist look, many Athens residents don’t need the pomade or artfully torn clothes.  Athens-Clarke County has one of the highest poverty rates in the nation. By attending AthFest, you’re not only getting access to some of the best music, film, and art available; you’re also contributing to local education and, in turn, Athens’ next generation.

With over 150 bands throwing down in the next 3 days, its impossible to attend all of the shows. Here’s a list of the Friday shows where UGAStyle will be grooving; stay posted for our Saturday and Sunday picks!

Friday, We’re In Love:
Cars Can Be Blue (Cine BarCafe, 1 am, 18+)
Nate Mitchell and Becky Brooks can guarantee an interesting live show. Not only are their songs irreverent and hilarious, but their onstage banter gives you a concert experience that verges on stand up comedy. If you want to end your night on a high note (that’s heavily suffused with dirty humor), Cars Can Be Blue is the band to see.

Our New Silence (New Earth Music Hall, 10 pm, 18+)

Kai Riedl

Our New Silence is the genre-bending child of local musicians Kai Riedl (of Macha) and Suny Lyons (of Hope for Agoldensummer), whose Javasounds project took them to Java, Indonesia to record local musicians. Our New Silence builds on those recordings, remixing and reworking the distinctive sounds of the gamelan ensemble into songs that range from sweeping, electronic orchestration to playful, danceable beats.

Suny Lyons

Our New Silence has become a trio with the addition of local percussionist Jeremy Wheatley, whose bangin’ talents are in high demand in Athens. In fact, he’ll be working a double shift at New Earth – Wheatley also plays with LeMaster, who immediately follows Our New Silence. The trio will be joined by chanteuses Maria Taylor (of Azure Ray)  and Kara McKinney (of The Premonitions).

Bananafish (Rye Bar, 10 pm, 21+)
Hailing from the land of Mickey (Orlando, FL), Bananafish sounds more Pacific Northwest than Florida orange groves. They’re often compared to Fleet Foxes, and there’s some truth to that reference. Our favorite track is “Walden Pond”, which evokes the exotic gypsy-folk tones of Beirut. Bananafish is in control of its own sound and is in no way a poor imitation of artists its compared to. In fact, one of the most refreshing things about these guys is that with a name like Bananafish, its clear that they aren’t taking themselves too seriously.
Followed by: Beauvilles, 11 pm; Woodfang, 12 am; Laissez Funk, 1 am

We’ll also be scoping out:

Thayer Sarrano

• ‘Powers/Bambara/Pride Parade/Cinemechanica (40 Watt Club, 10 pm-til, 18+)

• Thayer Sarrano/Major Love Event/Hope for Agoldensummer (Flicker Theatre, 10 pm-til, 21+)

• Easter Island/Creepy/Ramone/Engineering/Immuzikation & Twin Powers (Go Bar, 10 pm-til, 21+)

Check out the AthFest website to download the schedule or pick up this week’s Flagpole for a handy insert. Overwhelmed by the sheer volume of performers? OnlineAthens has provided a rundown on every single act…we’re writing them a thank you note.

Comments (0) Jun 24 2010

You get a chuckle from David Cross? Enjoy chugging PBRs? Wear skinny jeans much? Do you have a flicker or tumblr account? You are actually used to not being invited to anything because it’s just a given that you know about it and you’ll be there. You work with bands and artists, but only the ones you feel like taking on. It’s Reading Day and you know you want to party, if only to be ironic. Well, get off your don’t give a shiznit self butt and go to the LATFH/Reading Day Festival, and look cool and feel cooler doing it.

-Look the part and get some vital nutrients via Rap Snacks, courtesy of Gig Worn -like these frickin hipsters (who had nothing cool enough to wear in their wardrobe, so they mentioned UGAstyle to get 25% off, and so can you!) You could get peeped by Gary (23, from Milledgeville, GA) courtesy of UHaps and then dance the night away to  Misfortune 500 hearthrob Chisolm (27, from Athens, GA)

-Misfortune 500, The Gold Party, Romanenko, UHaps, Foto Pixx… yeah brah.

Be there or be lamesauce.

Friday, April 30, 2010

10-2am

40 Watt Club

Here comes the frickin hipster brigade!

Comments (0) Apr 29 2010

UGAstyle & GILT Groupe present Street Scene Disco

Come join IMMUZIKATION & DJ GRAVEROBBERS

this THURSDAY (April 29) @ Go Bar

Delectable dancing &

100 FREE PBRs ON US!!!!

Comments (0) Apr 28 2010

-The mastermind behind Young, Foxy & Free, the bassist of the legendary homegrown Pylon, and the creative genius that fuels progress in the tight-knit community of Athens- Michael Lachowski, teams up with UGA senior John (22, from Roswell, GA) to make you think outside the box and get you feelin’ a little bit frisky.

Frisky Box opening reception

Thursday, April 29, from 7-9PM.

Cine (234 W. Hancock Ave)

Michael Lachowski for Mayor 2010

Comments (0) Apr 28 2010

Band of Horses TONIGHT @ The 40 Watt - Doors @ 8pm

Dad rock? Granola indie? Or a sound which echos something more?  Ben Bridwell’s brigade of pastoral indie rockers sift through their Americana to unleash the hearts of gold lining their sleeves. With grandiose linguistic delivery that remains, somehow, scant of cheesiness, lines like “the world is such a wonderful place” and “watch how you treat every living soul,” will churn up sincere sentiments worth raising your lighter for. Painting painfully pretty melodies and an essence that eludes to sifting over a placid lake while a cold beer slides down your throat, the scene at the 40 Watt shall ease you into a stupor drowned in sound.

Comments (0) Apr 26 2010

Downtown Athens is a hive of activity: Welcome the 30th annual Twilight Criterium of Athens.  No longer a single evening race, it has expanded to a weekend-long celebration of cycling…and in Athens, celebrations mean looking and feeling good.

-UGA senior Hunter Garrison is a member of  Barley’s Elite Cycling team (Greenville, SC) and is also the President of the UGA Club Cycling Team. Suffice it to say, when it comes to bikes Hunter knows what he’s doing.

-Well, howdy outtatownies, welcome to the Classic City! Artist Kristen (27, from Atlanta, GA), along with UGA alum Andy (25, now from Washington, DC) brought Alexandra (26, from Washington, DC) to catch Twilight fever.

The illustrious sport of cycling has one of its biggest weekend in Athens, and you should be there to appreciate the many things it has to offer: live music, distinctly unhealthy food, bike polo, all-age events, BMX, and of course, the crit itself. Cheers to all and let the races begin!

Comments (1) Apr 23 2010

This weekend was graced with a little something called Record Store Day! In honor, here is your “stocking stuffer”- the 2010 Sub Pop/Record Store Day Mix, courtesy of the stellar folks at SubPop.

Let the UGAstyle team keep you in the know with the newest releases to rock your music library. In honor of Record Store Day, pop into your nearest shop and turn up the volume. We wouldn’t lead you astray, this is money well spent:

POP
•   The Bird And The Bee – eponymous
•   Usher – Raymond vs. Raymond
•   Beyonce – I Am Sasha Fierce
•   Miike Snow – eponymous
•   The Morning Benders – Big Echo
•   The Ruby Suns – Fight Softly
•   Selena – La Leyenda

Indie/Rock
•   Field Music – Measure
•   MGMT – Congratulations
•   Beach House – Teen Dream
•   Department of Eagles – In Ear Park
•   Two Door Cinema Club – Tourist History
•   Broken Bells – eponymous
•   Portugal.The Man – American Ghetto

Electronic (not like techno/ trippy…in a cool, chill way):
•   The Knife – Tomorrow, In A Year
•   Toro Y Moi – Causers of This
•   Hot Chip – Made In The Dark
•   El Guincho – Alegranza
•   Hot Chip – One Life Stand

Rap/Hip-Hop
•   The Cool Kids – The Bake Sale
•   Ludacris – Battle of the Sexes
•   The Streets – Computers and Blues
•   Snoop Dogg- Malice In Wonderland
•   Erykah Badu – New Amerykah, Part II: Return Of The Ankh
•   Gorillaz – Plastic Beach
•   Blakroc – eponymous

Vinyls
•   Black Moth Super Rainbow – Dandelion Gum
•   Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin II
•   Radiohead – Kid A
•   Animal Collective – Merriweather Post Pavilion
•   Stevie Wonder – Talking Book
•   Various Artists – Nigeria 70
•   The Zombies – Absolutely The Best
•   Bon Iver – For Emma, Forever Ago
•   Fleetwood Mac – Rumors
•   Nirvana – Nevermind
•   Band of Horses – Cease to Begin

Local bands! SUPPORT ATHENS MUSIC!
•   Drive-By Truckers – The Big To Do
•   The Whigs – In The Dark
•   Gift Horse – Mountain of Youth

Comments (0) Apr 18 2010

-G.T.L, baby! Okay, hopefully you have a more sophisticated set of priorities. Instead of working to maintain that lifestyle, go fake without the bake on with True Glow spray tans. Get yours today, and have it last for many tomorrows.

Available at Flirt Fashions (153 Clayton Street)

Wednesday 1-5pm

*Free spray tan with $60 in-store puchase

Comments (0) Apr 13 2010

Everything is mobile these days, and UGA’s fashion merchandising program is staying “in fashion” and keeping up with this phenomenon. UGAstyle announces the newest kind of retail venture: Couture-a-la-cart. The mobile brick-and-mortar is produced and run by FM students, selling student designed merchandise. So, get a move on it and stop by the grand opening and browse through official TXMI & CO gear and local hand-crafted designs. Talk about deals on wheels.

Pop, lock, and drop it:

Dawson Hall

10am-6pm

Comments (0) Apr 11 2010

-Adult Swim is going coast to coast (yes, with a space ghost) and showed up in full force with a not so typical suburban Bloc Party. Master Shake! Meatwad! Freaknik the Musical characters! Pin the pants on Carl! and a musical performance by The Modern Skirts and Here We Go Magic… the day was nothing short of excellent:

-What a troop of hunger force: Ignignokt pants (and a Man Man shirt) for Dane (22, from Lawrenceville, GA) and Jessica (22, from Lawrenceville, GA) with her Tim and Eric Awesome Show! tee, are enthusiastic love birds (in no relation to Harvey) who came uber prepared for the festivities…Great job!

-Not enough attention as a kid has given this guy a sucessful career. Flame juggling, glass walking, and sword balancing… no big whoop.

-We’re just mad about saffron and Morgan (24, from Atlanta, GA) who typically would be turning heads, but hardly stands out in comparison to this wild crowd. Considering the comic surroundings, we think that might be an okay thing. (Keep up your day job, M.)

-Waving his true colors, this old man might want to update his calendar to 2010.

-Well, looky here! Clogs that are worthy of a jig! Anyone attempting this avant-garde everyday look, take note from Elizabeth (20, from Atlanta, GA) who has done it justice. (Psh, and of course this little lady would pay attention to detail- check out her pocket brooch. You go girl!)

Comments (0) Apr 09 2010

Come check out Very Disco TONIGHT!!!

Get groovy with the sounds of Daft Punk & start your weekend right.

Where: 40 Watt - 10 dolla, holla

When: Friday, April 9 – 10pm

Why: we don’t stop going ’til the sticks stop glowin’

Not enough to entice you? DJ GRAVEROBBERS will be there opening up the night, so come ready to shake.

(Some pixx from the 1st Very Disco show @ the Georgia Theatre, R.I.P.)

Comments (0) Apr 09 2010

Admiration: An object of wonder and esteem; a marvel.

The illest of the trillest, and one of the most extraordinary individuals of our generation: Dr. Cornel West is coming to UGA. At 56, the man has many roles: Princeton professor, philosopher, rapper, fiery orator, civil rights activist, classical violinist and actor (playing Councilor West in two Matrix movies). On weekends, Dr. West travels the country delivering lectures, being, in his own words, “a bluesman in the life of the mind, a jazzman in the world of ideas, forever on the move.”

And yes, the University of Georgia is pleased to have Brother West grace us with his presence. If you feel like missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime- then go ahead and press that snooze button. However, if you are interested in seeing a legend in the flesh, then GET UP, GET OUT, AND GET SOMETHING:

“You can’t lead the people if you don’t love the people. You can’t save the people if you won’t serve the people”

April 8, 2010

7:30pm

Grand Hall of the Tate Student Center

Comments (0) Apr 06 2010

Spring has sprung(ish) and with it has come an overwhelming bumper crop of fresh musical releases and tours. It would take weeks to gush over all of the deserving musical endeavors, so here is a tiny sampling of the musical magic that is gracing the first quarter of 2010:

Yeasayer Odd Blood (Feb. 9)

Brooklyn boys Yeasayer give us unbounded joy, madness, and everything in between with their sophomore  album Odd Blood.The new disc delivers hints of MGMT and Beck, acts the band toured with in 2008. However, the raw emotion and uninhibited experimentation on Odd Blood is entirely Yeasayer’s own. Speaking of uninhibited: if you like naked people, check out the music video for “Ambling Alp”.
The majority of the UGAStyle staff is attending Yeasayer’s April 6 show in Atlanta…you should, too!

Gorillaz Plastic Beach (Mar. 9)
The coolest cartoon duo since Beavis and Butt-head drops their third album, whose environmentally-conscious title refers to the plastic islands of the Pacific. Clearly, environmentalism is where it’s at – guest stars on Plastic Beach include Snoop Dogg, Lou Reed, Mos Def, De La Soul, Bobby Womack, and members of The Clash. Plastic Beach carries a heavy element that wasn’t as present on previous albums, but with engrossing beats, international influences, and wise lyrics, it doesn’t stop you from getting your trippy, avant-garde groove on.

Field Music Measure (Feb. 16)
This British group hasn’t had an album come out since 2007, so they’re making it up to us with the double album Measure. Thank god, ’cause over 2 years without fresh produce from Field Music has been even more distressing than the fact that Heidi Montag had a psychic manager. Mercifully, the band has flown under the hipster radar, so you won’t hear “Field Music” when you come across a Who-Knows-More-Obscure-Bands contest between 2 mustachioed folks sporting artfully moth-eaten couture.

However, we’ll pass on dishing out specifics because we don’t want some fop to win the Obscure Bands contest with the sacred sounds of Field Music. And with that, mum’s the word. Field Music is the most brilliant band on this list. Go do the legwork and see what we mean.

PS- If you champions of Obscure Bands really want to throw your opponent for a loop, just drop a name like Justin Bieber or Jason Derulo. They’ll pretend they’ve never heard of them just to preserve their reputation as an über-authentic music snob.

Broken Bells Broken Bells (Mar. 9)

The release that’s on everyone’s turntables right now is the debut of Broken Bells, a collaboration between James Mercer, the lead singer of indie rock gods The Shins, and former Athenian Brian Burton, AKA Danger Mouse. Don’t recognize Danger Mouse? Perhaps a list of acts he’s associated with will help jog that purple-hazed memory of yours…

Danger Mouse is half of Gnarls Barkley with Cee-Lo Green of Goodie Mob. The two actually met at a UGA show in 1998 when Danger Mouse was still an undergrad at UGA. That’s right – our very own campus can be credited with bringing Gnarls Barkley together! Danger Mouse really broke into the music scene in 2004 when he released The Grey Album, a mashup of The Beatles’ White Album and Jay-Z’s The Black Album. He’s had his hands in variety of projects since then, including producing Gorillaz album Demon Days (2005) and Beck’s Modern Guilt (2008).

Needless to say, Mr. Mouse knows how to give you an eargasm. Combine that with Mercer’s thoughtful lyrics, earnest delivery, and high vocal range and Broken Bells demands serious consideration. Always eager to obey, we seriously considered their debut album…and considered…and considered. AKA, we put that shit on repeat!

The first single “The High Road” is a song that seeps into your subconscious in a way that would make Pavlov proud; you fall under its spell before you even realize it. As a loop of an arcade game ditty heralds the beginning of “High Road”, you may even salivate. The arcade loops weave through a panoply of multi-layered instrumentation and melody that showcase Danger Mouse’s talent. Mercer belts out pure, melodic heart and then drops into a thoughtful, almost-defeated refrain; ultimately, it all combines to stir the soul.

Waxing poetic about “The High Road” is easy, but applying such unbridled enthusiasm to the entire album is not. Listen to Broken Bells without pause and at some point in the middle, you’ll find yourself feeling a bit ambivalent. It’s an incredibly solid work; it just isn’t as groundbreaking as some of the hype has made it to be.

Whatever your opinion of the album is, don’t make the mistake of thinking that Broken Bells is Danger Mouse remixing The Shins. It’s an insult to both men, who are artists in their own right. While one track may sound Shins-y, the next may carry DM’s signature. And maybe, just maybe, the tracks will dismiss your preconceived notions about what they should or shouldn’t sound like – they’ll just sound like Broken Bells.

40 WATT, FRIDAY JUNE 11th, $26…tickets on sale at Schoolkids Records!

And for the locavores out there, here are some relatively local shows that are coming up and worth your attention:

-Sleepy Sun, Arctic Monkeys; April 5 at 40 Watt; $23

-Javelin, Yeasayer; April 6 at Masquerade; $15

-Adult Swim Block Party w/ Here We Go Magic and Modern Skirts; April 7 at 40 Watt; FREE

-The Whigs, Band of Skulls; April 8 at 40 Watt; $15

-Gold Bears, Howlies, White Rabbits; April 8 at The Earl; $12

-Vampire Weekend; April 8 at The Tabernacle; $25

-Very Disco; April 9th at 40 Watt; $10

-H.E.R. Hip Hop Showcase featuring Dead Prez and Kidz in the Hall; April 9 at New Earth; $20

-Box Elders, Gay Africa, Black Lips; April 10 at 40 Watt; $11

-Bonobo (live band), Emancipator; April 10 at New Earth; $18 adv/$20 door

-Ween; April 10 at The Tabernacle; $32.50

-Bone Thugs n Harmony; April 14 at Masquerade; $20

Comments (0) Apr 05 2010

What do Athens and Kid Cudi have in common? They are both all about dat NEW NEW. Welcome aboard Private Gallery, the newest store to pop up in downtown Athens. The weather outside aint frightful (it’s quite gorgeous, actually) & UGAstyle is so delightful, hence you have no excuse to not be out and about & frolicsome downtown. Join Private Gallery for their GRAND OPENING this Friday and Saturday to scoop out what this college-town based boutique is going to bring to the table. Expect quality and reasonable price points: Michael Kors Watches, Michael Stars, BB Dakota, Miss Me and Celebrity Pink denim, Spanx, John Wind, Nation, Bernardo, Tulle, Liz Palacios, and even their own line: Private Label by Private Gallery.

Private Gallery

154 Clayton Street

Mon-Sat 10-7, Sun 12-6

And we would never leave ya hanging: Go in and get 20% off any one item if you mention UGAstyle! This Friday and Saturday only. Can we hear an amen?

Comments (0) Apr 01 2010

This ain’t a joke! UGAstyle and Giltman have teamed up with Mr. T to pity da foo’ who misses out!

Oooey kablooey! Come celebrate Spring weather, get all snazzy, dance until the wee hours and enter for a chance to get 2 $FREE .99 tickets to the Whigs concert. (Say, whaa?!) Is that not enough incentive to come? Okay, well, if you are one of the first 40 people to grace us with your presence, then ABRA KADABRA ALAKAZAM a $FREE. 99 Yuengling will be handed to you. Seriously, no joke. Free beer is no laughing matter.

Thursday, April 1

10pm-2am, 21+

283 Bar on Broad Street

Comments (0) Mar 31 2010

-Late night TV on lock down kidz: tune in to The Whigs performing on David Letterman TONIGHT! Let it be a nice teaser as they make their migration down south to Athens, GA April 8 at the 40 Watt. Good luck looking as hot as Josh (21, from Atlanta, GA) and Brittany (20, from Mississauga, ON) who got their official gear at Gig Worn (oh hey hey: they even sell wigs to boot SCHWING!)

Comments (0) Mar 31 2010

MFA exhibition show on display now until April 7.

Talent on a higher level, let it inspire you.

Lamar Dodd School of Art (270 River Road)

- Super: Masterminded by the mind of Tate Foley.

-Kathleen (28, from Athens, GA) is retro in all her glory. Exuding the spirit of sunshine, this lady’s rays of beauty puts us in a better mood just by encountering her.

-Grey (27, from South Georgia) looks like a rockstar. Proving a worthy friend, she stands in support of comrade Stephanie Blair’s embroidered masterpiece.

- Don’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes.

Original work from Brian Hitselberger: wonderful from top to bottom.

Comments (0) Mar 27 2010