Here are some pictures I took in Atlanta recently :)

Free Track downloads for Purity Ring's new 7"

Purity Ring’s new Ungirthed 7” released on Transparent. Edition of 300. You can pick one up Here (These might be worth alot in a year or two)

Lofticries is the excellent B-side to Ungirthed. 

Both make use of driving, shadowy beats and ghost vocals, a microtrend among electronic bands like Burial, James Blake, Four Tet etc. Article about ghosting

 here

Both tracks are free downloads. Enjoy, and buy the vinyl!

1.Ungirthed 

2. Lofticries

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Cold War Kids/Tokyo police Club Jacksonville Tour dates!

In the next two months, COLD WAR KIDS and TOKYO POLICE CLUB are going to be playing in Jacksonville. Its really exciting not having to drive out of this city to see a good show.

Don't miss these shows! They are a rare thing in our city.

Cold War Kids play at Freebird Live this coming wednesday. opening act is The Cave Singers

Tokyo Police Club plays at Jackrabbits January 29th (sat) 2011. unknown opening act, but they've been touring with Two Door Cinema Club lately.

Both Freebird live and jackrabbits venues use etix to sell their tickets online, here are direct links to save you time.
Buy Cold War Kids Tickets here

Buy Tokyo Police Club Tickets here

Haven't heard of these bands before?

Here is a selection of their greatest tracks to get you acquainted.

  


Hang Me Up to Dry is the Cold War Kids classic song. Very raw, with great rhythmic guitar.

For Tokyo Police Club, Bambi from their upcoming album, Champ

Things to do in Jacksonville for the Cultured Traveler

 
(Statue @ memorial park)
Jacksonville isn't the most cosmopolitan city in the world but has its share of treasures that give it character.
I.
Cummer Museum
-Variety of art, including Egyptian sculptures, Norman Rockwell pieces, and a beautiful garden out back.
 Free admission for students Tues through Thurs after 4.
Picnic at Memorial Park
-close to the Cummer Museum in 5points, good for picnics, vista out to the river, designed by the same man who planned Central Park.
Tibetan meditation on Saturday mornings at 10 am (address here)
Riverside Arts Market (Saturday mornings only)
 -Arts market that has exploded in popularity lately. lots of interesting food/wares like locally farmed honey, timo wallets and art pieces.
Museum of Contemporary Art
- Located downtown right next to the Main Library hosts traveling exhibits such as the Marilyn Monroe exhibition, has a couple of B side Picasso's, childrens area on the 5th floor. Always free for college students. Check out the beautiful Main library while you're at it, have a relaxing read on the terrace.
Art Walk
- Art event that brings most of downtown Jax to life on the First Wednesday of every month. A must see if you haven't gone. Free admission to MOCA during art walk. live bands, artists set up everywhere, including the old location of the main library. More info on the link.

II. Venues
Jack Rabbits-
Free Bird live- Cold War Kids are playing here December 3rd 2010 (Wed)(So are Yo La Tengo on january 26th)
Shanty Town- intimate dive bar in Springfield with a nice back yard
TSI- small bar and venue downtown, plays indie dance inside and hip hop outside, Dubstep on most Sundays
The Black Kids got their start at TSI. Who else has played here? Neon Indian, Diplo, and Bonde Do Role to name a few.
Underbelly (New in 5 points) Eclectic backyard venue for bands and art located in the back of Anomaly clothing store
Florida Theatre
St Augustine Ampitheatre


III.Food
(Beach Blvd)
Angies- Best subs in Jacksonville, bar none. Try the Peruvian
The Secret Garden Cafe
(Avondale/5 points)
O'Brothers Irish Pub- Serves Traditional Irish fare! There's Guinness on tap,+ other British favorites such as Harp, Bass, and Newcastle. Try their Guiness Mac N Cheese, Bangers & mash, fish and chips with curry sauce, and crowd favorite fried Pickles.
Moonriver Pizza- One of the best pizza places in town, very eclectic interior.

(Feel free to make suggestions, as this is a work in progress) Links with more info are everywhere, just click.