The Rock A Teens

Angel Olsen, Superchunk, TORRES & more on new Merge comp benefiting Georgia democrats

‘Going to Georgia’ also features Will Butler, Lambchop, Wye Oak, Titus Andronicus and more all covering Georgia-themed songs to benefit the state’s Democratic candidates in their upcoming Senate runoff election

The Rock*A*Teens played Elsewhere Zone One (pics, review, setlist)

In support of their first record in eighteen years, Atlanta indie rock vets Rock*A*Teens brought their raucous brand of rock-n-roll to Elsewhere Zone One on Friday night (7/13), in what was an early show for a late-night band…

The Rock*A*Teens prep first LP in 18 years, share "Go Tell Everybody," touring w/ Superchunk

Georgia indie rockers The Rock*A*Teens are back with their first new album in 18 years. It’s titled ’Sixth House’ and will be out June 29 via Merge. The first single, “Go Tell Everybody,” has them sounding strident as ever, albeit with a little more clarity. “In the past we hid behind walls of reverb, noise, production tricks,” says frontman Chris Lopez. “We wanted these particular songs to stand in the light.”

Gretchen Robinette's favorite photos of 2014 (that she took)

Guided by Voices @ Bowery Ballroom 5/23/14 Longtime contributing BrooklynVegan photographer Gretchen Robinette shot a bunch of shows for us in 2014, and to wrap up another great year, she’s made a lis…

Merge 25 Fest initial lineup ++ Ex Hex SXSW pics & new video

As mentioned, Merge Records is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year, including the four-day Merge 25 festival which happens July 23 – 26 in Carrboro, NC…