Boasting R.E.M., the B-52’s, and the Drive-By Truckers, it’s no secret that the Athens, GA music scene has a rich history. The Music Business Program housed within the University of Georgia—just steps from downtown Athens—is continuing this tradition, now raising much of the next generation of this local scene. “We try to take people from a standpoint…
This edition of FFO is for fans of 80s rock, in all of its heavy eyeliner and spandex glory. For those who truly believe that love is a battlefield, but one that’s worth it because sometimes two people just belong together. For those who sang into hair brushes, possibly rocking a feather boa, and eventually…
One of the biggest issues with good ‘ole, classic rock ‘n’ roll is just that… it’s old. Many bands, understandably, faded as new music graced us all. For the few that still push on, new music is seldom found and often represents various passion projects (see: The Rolling Stones: Blue & Lonesome—despite how amazing the…
After her 2016 debut, No Burden, Lucy Dacus was hailed as one of rock’s most promising new players. With her sophomore release, Historian on March 2, Dacus fulfills that promise—and then some. Dacus’ delicate—but not in any way frail—vocals lead the way through the album, which almost feels like a rambling stroll through a narrative…
Tall Heights : Colony House: Judah: The first of Judah & the Lion’s two-night sold-out stint at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA, started strong and ended with a bang. The “folk hop n’ roller’s” constructed a show as equally meaningful as it was exciting, and easily kept fans on their toes for the…