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Nikki Smith

Nikki grew up in an imitation German town in Georgia by the name of Helen. It wasn’t until middle school that she started to get interested in the arts: painting, music, and writing. She wrote in her diary, sketched in art class and listened to regretful music. By high school, her tastes became a little more refined. She found Fiona Apple, Lou Reed and Giant Drag, and they remain her favorites in college. She was accepted to the University of Georgia in 2012 and is currently majoring in English. Upon moving to Athens from a town with more trees than people, Nikki was a bit overwhelmed. However, there is certainly no lack of inspiration in Athens, and she appreciates its love for the arts and its service as a platform.

SXSW 2015: The Knocks x Vinyl Mag

Posted on March 10, 2015March 13, 2015 by Nikki Smith

From New York City, The Knocks started in their own apartment in a homemade studio. Eventually they made it to Chinatown, and now they’re taking over. These two are dedicated and continually growing and improving. Ben “DJ B-Roc” Ruttner and James “JPatt” Patterson came together in 2009, making their own hip-hop beats as roommates. Now, their…

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Twin Limb: “Long Shadow”

Posted on February 21, 2015March 13, 2015 by Nikki Smith

Twin Limb sets the bar high with their new single, “Long Shadow.” The primarily female group consists of Lacy Guthrie, Maryliz Bender, Kevin Ratterman, and Sara Pitt hailing from Louisville, KY (according to their Facebook page). Opening with a simple drumbeat and an accordion, we know instantly that Twin Limb has their own sound, which…

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Murder By Death: ‘Big Dark Love’

Posted on February 3, 2015March 13, 2015 by Nikki Smith

Vinyl Mag sort of has a soft spot for Murder By Death. MBD combines haunting melodies with a classical element in most, if not all, of their albums. The same goes for their newest album, Big Dark Love. Their timeless style and deep, smooth vocals are the signature of MBD, and combining upbeat melodies with…

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The Decemberists: ‘What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World

Posted on January 26, 2015March 13, 2015 by Nikki Smith

With What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World, The Decemberists open with an ode to the listeners in “The Singer Addresses His Audience.” Although slow to start, the track is uplifting and nice, singing “We did it all for you” and transitioning into powerful, repetitive lyrics. By now, of course, The Decemberists have gained…

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WYATT: ‘Here Comes Everybody’ EP

Posted on December 4, 2014January 7, 2015 by Nikki Smith

Representing New York City, WYATT releases her newest EP Here Comes Everybody. Better known as singer/songwriter Maddy Wyatt, her style is generally described as indie folk pop, but her EP diverges into psychedelic effects and French lyrics, influenced by WYATTS’s own family line. “Palacyum” opens the EP with a simple beat and a 90’s rock…

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Melvins x Vinyl Mag

Posted on November 19, 2014January 8, 2015 by Nikki Smith

Pinkus recorded the vast majority of that song while he was stoned on LSD. Listen to it with that in mind, and it will all make sense. The Melvins have been very busy in 2014 making three volumes of This Machine Kills Artists and two full-length albums. All the while, they’ve have gathered a large following over the…

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Deerhoof: ‘La Isla Bonita’

Posted on November 10, 2014October 31, 2014 by Nikki Smith

After various albums and singles, Deerhoof drops their newest album, La Isla Bonita, tomorrow, November 11th. The Spanish title – translated to “the beautiful island” – does in fact emulate the energy of an island, complete with parties and quiet nights at the bonfire.  The album is an experimental compilation of tracks that are beachy and bubbly…

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Jesse Gimbel: ‘Decathect’

Posted on November 6, 2014November 6, 2014 by Nikki Smith

Decathect by Jesse Gimbel Producer and engineer Jesse Gimbel recently released his solo album, Decathect, with Wissahickon Records, and by solo I do mean this is literally a one-man band. Gimbel plays guitar and drums, and even records, produces, and shoots some of his own stuff. After researching further, I found various covers by Gimbel. In his “Wrecking Ball” video,…

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Gruff Rhys: ‘American Interior’

Posted on November 5, 2014November 17, 2014 by Nikki Smith

It’s been three years since Gruff Rhys’ Hotel Shampoo, and he’s been busy. His newest album, American Interior, is more than just an album; it is a multimodal story. The album is accompanied by a book, a documentary film, and an app. The premise behind all of this is quite interesting and goes way back….

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Black Light White Light: ‘Gold Into Dreams’

Posted on November 4, 2014November 4, 2014 by Nikki Smith

Three years after their debut in 2011 with Infrared Daylight, Black Light White Light release Gold Into Dreams, a continuation of their vintage, psychedelic rock style. The Danish trio consists of singer/guitarist, Martin Ejlersten and brothers, Adam and Tobias Winberg. Think Jet but more intimidating, and much more badass. With Ejlersten’s rough and raw vocals, along…

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