Mac Demarco is a relatively new artist that not everyone has heard of. My first encounter with him was on a sticker on the back of my friend’s laptop. I had to ask, “Who was this strange man surrounded by lettuce, bearing a large and mesmerizing gap toothed smile?” Once I bought my Shaky Knees…
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Review: Lil Yachty: ‘Let’s Start Here.’
Let me set the scene. It’s an early Friday morning and I am running low on sleep. On my walk to school, I remember that Lil Yachty, SoundCloud legend and an old favorite of mine, has just dropped a new album. I had been looking forward to it and heard whispers about rock influences. After…
Staff Picks: Record Store Day 2018
Record Store Day is coming up on April 21st, and we here at Vinyl Mag are very excited! In an effort to convey our joy, we got the staff together to list their most anticipated RSD exclusive releases for your reading pleasure! We’ve got something for everyone here, from booming ambient shoegaze (Brian Eno + Kevin…
Born Ruffians: ‘Uncle, Duke & The Chief’
In their latest release, Uncle, Duke & the Chief, Born Ruffians continue to do exactly what is expected of them: yodel out jangly, catchy indie rock tunes. Whether or not you’re fatigued by the lack of substantial evolution from the band who released their first full-length album almost 10 years ago is for you to…
Record Store Day 2016: 10 Releases to Look Out For
On Saturday, April 16, music-lovers everywhere will flood the local record stores to get their hands on a copy of a limited-edition release. Record Store Day 2016 is upon us, and everyone from the likes of the legendary David Bowie to Justin Bieber is in on the action. The full list of RSD releases features hundreds of…
Shaky Knees 2015 in Review
[tps_header] “Incredible.” “Epic.” “Unreal lineup.” “Best festival I’ve ever been to.” I heard all of these descriptions last weekend at Shaky Knees Festival, and I echoed them in spades. No complaints whatsoever. For a festival that’s only in its third year, Shaky Knees is already topping my list of favorite fests. The lineup was absurdly…
Shaky Knees 2015: Tennis x Vinyl Mag
Tennis is hitting up Shaky Knees Festival this weekend along with bands like Manchester Orchestra, James Blake, Kaiser Chiefs, The Mountain Goats, and Mac DeMarco. The band is currently on tour to promote the re-release of its third LP, Ritual In Repeat, via Communion on May 12. I spoke to vocalist and keyboardist Alaina Moore on the way to a…
Your Finals Rock Playlist
1. “Do I Wanna Know?” – Arctic Monkeys No, you don’t really want to know what you made on the final you didn’t study for. 2. “Ironic” – Alanis Morissette Isn’t it ironic…that the class you never showed up had the easiest final? 3. “It’s Up to You Now” – Black Keys The power is in…
Five Artists to Watch: Shaky Knees Edition
Shaky Knees Festival is fast-approaching. Before you head out to Atlanta to check out the insane lineup May 8-10, be sure to get a jump on falling in love with these five killer acts. Mac DeMarco (5/8) Despite having three critically acclaimed albums under his belt, the Canadian born artist hasn’t had serious traction outside of college radio….
10 Local Acts to See at Savannah Stopover 2015
In it’s fifth year of operation, Savannah Stopover is quickly growing into one of the more respected and well-known festivals in the southeast, having played host to acts such as Grimes, Future Islands, The War on Drugs, Wye Oak, Small Black, Diarrhea Planet, St. Lucia, Haerts, Mac Demarco, and oh so many more since it’s…