Analogue Atlanta

Atlanta's arts scene is exploding. Part of this explosion is a new found fervor in Photography. With recent shows from Neda Abgahri, continued works from Hannibal Matthews, Zach Wolfe and the emergence of Atlanta Celebrates Photography, there has been a complement to the event and nightlife photography of The Midnight Socialite, Lee Starnes and others. But what of new talent in this space? How does one find their voice amongst the clutter of camera phones, digital cams and hobbyists? Analogue Atlanta sat down with Nikita Gale to talk about her work, her struggle and her search for that voice.

Atlanta has been home to Alternative "Urban" or Urb-Alt music for decades. This episode I speak with Cufrock, formerly of Atlanta-Based Major Label (Virgin/Arista)group El Pus. We talk about the beginnings of his sound, the early 90s Atlanta scene and how his sound graduated into fusion from Hip Hop.

  

A conversation with Dillon Maurer & The Dolldaze about their entering and finding footing in the Atlanta music scene.  Dillon Maurer is an MC hailing from Jacksonsville, Florida who arrived in Atlanta after college.  We discuss his new record "Studies in Hunger" as well as his influences and sound.  The Dolldaze is part of what has become an all encompassing term for everything urb-alt and black: "Afro-punk".  She talks about how she came to love music as well as how she is creating her own sound.

Analogue Atlanta's music podcasts featuring Hip Hop is presented in partnership with Dj Skeme.  Check www.dominickbrady.com for archives as I'll be rotating podcasts off of podomatic and onto dominickbrady.com with photos as more every 3 months.

Atlanta Afro-Punk quartet Tendaberry stops by the studio to talk about their experience as a group forming and beginning to come into their own in the Atlanta music scene. In this pod we talk at length about the Atlanta Indie Rock scene, the AUC (Morehouse, Clark-Atlanta & Spelman) music and arts scene and about what it means to them being Black punk musicians. We discuss their rubbing shoulders and working with ATL-scene acts like Jaspects, Deep Cotton, Janelle Monae, London, Spree Wilson, Lmarr the Great, Smalleyez & now defunct group The Slack Republik. The interview is a walk through the gritty streets of Atlanta's west end, a re-introduction into the University of Georgia's college-town music scene in Athens and a discussion of what it takes to persevere as musicians toeing the line of soul and punk. For more interviews on Atlanta's literary, art and music scene please check out dominickbrady.com

Music heard in this pod from Atlanta groups:
-Tendaberry
-Jaspects ft. Janelle Monae
-Small Eyez
-The Slack Republic

Marq Spekt stops by the studio to talk about the Atlanta Hip Hop scene, it’s History and about his work as well as his group Broady Champs’ work. Marq remains an anchoring figure in the Atlanta Hip Hop scene and his works are respected, coveted the world over. Why doesn't the average Atlantan know his name? Do you know Marq Spekt? Get to know him during this episode. ...I'll admit that there was an impromptu verse about Asher Roth called "Kunta Roth" that I lost. Deleted that segment then clicked save after I normalized the volume. Whoops. That was a gem. I feel horrible, but...hey. It's still a great conversation. Music featured in this pod from Atlanta Artists: Broady Champs Marq Spekt Parental Advisory Ya’ll So Stupid Qualm Scot

I spoke with www.cbrap.com Blogger Andrew Noz about his approach to blogging, his work, and his inclusive approach to Hip Hop history. We talk about how Hip Hop developed Nationally during the 80's and 90's and compare it to the growth of Hip Hop's sound in the Northeast.

An MC on the rise out of College Park, Stanza, came stopped by the studio this week. We talk about coming up the hard way out of the Atlanta Underground scene. I also catch up with Atlanta fusion band Jaspects. They're a group aiming to redefine images and concepts in music. Finally, I chat with Atlanta Comedy troupe "The Snackpack"

Music featured in this pod from Atlanta Artists:

Stanza
Jaspects
Big Gipp

Part two in our on-going series on the slow-down and re-emergence of the Atlanta House music scene. In this episode we catch up with Mike Zarin of 4 Deep & 88.5 WRAS (Georgia State University) and DJ Tabone formerly of the Digital DJs, creator of the Raw Soul Series as well as a DJ at 89.3 WRFG in Atlanta stops by the studio to add their thoughts to the series. Dj Variable of the Audubon Society chimes in as well. Part two concentrates on what was at root of the scene-slow down and begins to explore the Resurgence that will be Detailed in Part 3.

Atlanta Music Heard in this pod:

DJ Nabani
Gaelle
Jiva
Seek

I catch up with Bloggers Kenny & Andres from FreshSelects.net & Classic Drug References. The two each approach music blogging from a different perspective than most: they are fans of music. Bringing a personal touch to their blogging style, they clue blog readers into previously little-known aspects of on-the-cusp or underground artists in Urban music and are able to share TRULY exclusive tracks from your favorite artists.

For links to the artists who created music featured in this podcast go to www.dominickbrady.com

I talk with Atlanta author and humorist Andisheh Nouraee about his Creative Loafing "Don't Panic" columns, his upcoming book(s) and his path to writing. I also catch up with Atlanta Native Fewture about his position in limbo as an Atlanta MC with a broad-based approach to his sound. Finally, I speak with Atlanta Band The Goldest about their self-titled EP at their studio during a practice session. 2 free Goldest EP's will be given away at www.dominickbrady.com where you can check in to get photos, links and more...

Music heard in this podcast from Atlanta acts:
- Manchester Orchestra
- Fewture
- The Goldest

Senor Kaos has been behind the scenes in Atlanta Music marketing, promotion and as an MC. The Brooklyn native is one of the pillars of the segmented Atlanta Underground Hip Hop scene. One of the few in Atlanta that can move between the different flavors of Hip Hop in Atlanta freely, he's beginning to revive a once promising career by returning to the mic.

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A short visit with Beatlab here in Atlanta. They say that record stores are dying in this area of new media, mp3's and in the world-wide recession. Why open a new record store amidst this turmoil? How are they surviving? For pictures of the store and links check out the Analogue Atlanta blog @ www.dominickbrady.com

I speak to Atlanta Photographer Shannon McCollum about his working with Atlanta artists such as Outkast, Rico Wade, GooDie Mob & Lil Jon. I catch up with Atlanta Fusion band Mr. Lucky comprised of members who have played with Atlanta Acts SEEK, PHBalance & My Cousin Troy and finally I talk with Grind Time/ Medicine Music recording artist Pill about his mixtape and a facet Atlanta's little known underground Hip Hop culture.

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On Extra Analogue #3 I interview Stone’s Throw recording artist Mayer Hawthorne & chat with Crush + Lovely Creative Director Nathan Heleine. Crush + Lovely along with Deltree have brought an interesting project to the internet and the world: Fifty people one question. We’ll talk about what sparked the project and about his craft and other projects his boutique is involved in.

For more on these topics please visit www.dominickbrady.com for insight on the interviews or any past interviews for Analogue Atlanta or Extra Analogue along with pictures, entire unedited pieces and more...

I catch up with Atlanta soul septet The Soulphonics featuring Ruby Velle before their weekly Wednesday gig at Star Bar in Little Five Points and I have a conversation about writing, disease and inspiration with Georgia Author of the year Melody Moezzi, author of "War on Error: Real Stories of American Muslims", at Javamonkey in Downtown Decatur. For links, pictures and commentary about this and other podcasts in this series please visit www.dominickbrady.com. For questions, comments or concerns email me: abenghorn@gmail.com

Atlanta Artists music used in this podcast:

- Mass Influence
- Obviouslob
- The Soulphonics ft Ruby Velle

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