OMFG Atlanta: March 2011

Monday, March 28, 2011

Yelle - Safari Disco Club

It is my pleasure to let you know about the new Yelle album out now entitled Safari Disco Club. I have listened to it twice through already and I LOVE IT! It is a much welcomed departure from their first full length Pop-Up. I tend to enjoy sophomore releases by artists, and this one is no different. The songs are lush, and the production is great! I haven't picked out a favorite track yet, but Que Veux-Tu is close. I don't want to give too much away about this album, but I highly recommend you get it TODAY! (check out the video for Que Veux-Tu featuring FANNY PAK from ABDC!!!!)

YELLE - Que veux-tu from Kenan Sulayman on Vimeo.

Tracklist:
1. Safari Disco Club 3:34
2. Que Veux-Tu 3:53
3. C’est Pas Une Vie 3:34
4. Comme Un Enfant 4:13
5. Chimie Physique 3:54
6. La Musique 3:38
7. Mon Pays 4:32
8. J’ai Bu 3:06
9. Le Grand Saut 3:58
10. Unillusion 3:50
11. S’eteint Le Soleil 4:11

They are playing The Masquerade on April 25th. Don't miss out!

http://www.yelle.fr/

~MarK~

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Justice - Civilization

THE BEATING OF A MILLION DRUMS
THE FIRE OF A MILLION GUNS
THE MOTHER OF A MILLION SONS

"CIVILIZATION"
First single of Justice's upcoming album
04-04-11

TEASER

Justice: Civilization (Teaser) from Justice: Civilization on Vimeo.

--p.a.t.t.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Jessica Lea Mayfield Performance and CD Signing

Jessica will be performing songs off of her album "Tell Me" this Saturday at Criminal down in Little 5! Check the video below if you haven't heard her before, her style is unique and is definitely worth checking out!

(Head over to her website where you can download "Our Hearts are Wrong" for FREE!)

http://www.jessicaleamayfield.com/

~MarK~

Wiz Khalifa - CD Signing in East Point

In support of the new album dropping March 29th, Wiz will be at the Down Town Locker Room (DTLR) in East Point, Atlanta signing cover art of his new CD for fans that pre-purchased the record.

If you are one of those lucky people, be sure to get yourself to DTLR @ 2:00pm on Saturday March 26th

--p.a.t.t.

LOVE Thursday @ Apres Diem

Once again, join me for an evening of great food, delicious spirits, and the best music in town.

dj p.a.t.t. 8:30p - 12:30a

chill, electronica, indie dance, house, funk, dubstep, hip hop, and more

Apres Diem is located off the intersection of 8th St and Monroe Dr (behind Trader Joe's, between the Midtown Arts Cinema and The Highlander)

--OMFG

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Remembering Elizabeth Taylor

I remember one of my first days of school in the carpool line a teacher said, “Oh you look just like Elizabeth Taylor,” to me. I was about 8 at the time and had not a clue who this Elizabeth women was. I went home and told my family what had happened. They laughed and my mother showed me a picture of Miss Taylor. At this point in her life I guess she was about 6 marriages in, and a bit older, so I was shocked at the comparison that my teacher had made. Yet my sister who was an old movie/theater junkie showed me “National Velvet” and my mind was forever blown.

Elizabeth Taylor began her acting career around the same age I was, when I learned of her. Liz impressed audiences so much with her charm and talent, she went on to star in movies like, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and probably her most famous “Cleopatra” which she was paid 1 million dollars to complete in the year 1950. Obviously Elizabeth Taylor had beauty and the gift of acting, as well as a heart for charity. She as a philanthropist and warrior supported the cause for finding a cure for aids up until her last breaths. Miss Taylor has left a legacy behind and we celebrate her life, as we bid the Academy-Award winner farewell at the age of 79.

Elizabeth Taylor winning Best Actress for "Butterfield 8":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSaSkMp7-X8

~Ashley Vesta

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

OMF(itness)G – Bikram Yoga

Ladies and gents, we all know the spring weather is FINALLY here. We all made new years resolutions to take better care of ourselves and get in shape. Its only 3 months into the year, and I almost let myself down with this resolution, until I found an amazing class that works the mind and body.

A good friend of mine introduced me to Bikram Yoga. I know, I know...yoga?? I said the same thing, but I try new things just to say if I truely do like it or not. Bikram Yoga is the most invigorating exercise I've ever been involved with. The classroom is 105 degrees and within the first 5 min you are sweating from head to toe. It is a 90 minute class, and you are certainly asking your self WHY did I bring myself here, but once you've completed the class, your body has gone through a cleasning (I feel) with riding itself of all the impurities.

From the Bikram Yoga Decatur location:

What is Bikram Yoga?

Bikram’s Beginning Yoga Class is a series of 26 postures including two breathing exercises, which is suitable for anyone 16 years and older and at any level of ability. Each posture strengthens specific muscles, ligaments and joints at the same time it prepares the body for the next posture. The Bikram method also stimulates the organs, glands and nerves, moving fresh, oxygenated blood to 100 percent of the body, restoring all systems to a healthy working order.

There are plenty of locations throughout Atlanta. I suggest you try it once, and let me know the outcome!
Happy Sweating!

Tiffany (super awesome guest contributor)

Gucci Mane - The Return Of Mr. Zone 6

Yah, dats right. This one hits the streets today!

Of course, nothing is getting more hype than Gucci's new tat... if you can't see the triple scooped ice cream cone with lightning bolts and the word "Brrr" across it, check this pic:

Gucci says it's all about reminding his fans how he chooses to live life, cool as ice. As in "I'm so icy, I'll make ya say Brrr"

--OMFG

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Zodiac Cartel vs Fake Blood vs Daft Punk - Mashup On Mars

Huge support on this one!! Awesome DJ weapon!

Listen here before you enter your email = )

Fake Blood Vs Zodiac Cartel - Mashup on Mars (FREE DOWNLOAD - READ COMMENTS) by Zodiac Cartel

--p.a.t.t.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Black Diamond Bay - Come The Desert [Sampler + Free Download]

March 14th (iTunes) & March 28th (everywhere else)

Black Diamond Bay : Come The Desert (album sampler) by exceptionalrecords

--p.a.t.t.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Beastie Boys - Hot Sauce Committee Part Two

The album art and street date has been released for the new Beastie Boys album! We been waitin' a minute for this one. If you remember, they released Too Many Rappers a little while back, which in my opinion was a STELLAR track. The album art is incredible, and it is set to come out on MAY 3rd.

Enjoy!

~MarK~

Rimer London - Love Dagger

Huge support for this guy! His last two releases have been right on the money.

Listen/Download

Rimer London - Love Dagger - Magnetron Music by Low Life Inc

--p.a.t.t.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Digital Farm Animals remix of Jamie King ft. Sway

HUGE SUPPORT!!

I've really been diggin these guys lately and it's high time I introduced you to Digital Farm Animals: Experimental Dubstep/Electronica Producers. Fusion of chilled out ambient styled melodies with hard hitting grimey beats and basses.

Here is D.F.A.'s latest remix gettin huge support in the UK, featuring the flows of UK's MC Sway

And the soundcloud for the video impared....

Sway ft. Jamie King - This Is The Life (DFA Remix) by Digital Farm Animals

But if you really want to get to know D.F.A., check out some original tracks on their soundcloud.

Here's a couple of my favorites:

Digital Farm Animals- Perfect Pictures by Digital Farm Animals

Digital Farm Animalz- I Wanna Go Home by Digital Farm Animals

Radiohead Creep (DFA Remix) by Digital Farm Animals

--p.a.t.t.

LOVE Thursdays @ Apres Diem

WE LOVE P.A.T.T.Y!

Happy St. P.a.t.t.y's Day!

Come have a drink with us for St. P.a.t.t.y's with dj p.a.t.t. @ Apres Diem

8:30p - 12:30a

--OMFG

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Future Dubstep 4 Mixed by MRK1

OUT NOW EXCLUSIVELY ON ITUNES

TRACKLIST
1. MRK1 - Home
2. EshOne - First
3. Stenchman - Purple Cow
4. Distinction - Bionic Bug
5. Magic Mash - Beat Bass
6. Ellenyi - Life Turned Up Loud (Hatcha & Lost Remix)
7. MRK1 - Thriller
8. The Str8jackets feat MC Chickaboo - Move and Rock (Vibeizm Dub)
9. MC Flipside - Candy Coated (Vibeizm Dub)
10. Fonzerelli ft Ellenyi - Moonlight Party (Super Hoo Men Remix)
11. Tim Ismag - Body
12. MRK1 - Cardiac Arrest
13. Trowa - Black Pyramid
14. R.I.O. - What If (MRK1 Remix)
15. Sluggo - I Get Violent (Itchy Robot Remix)
16. MRK1 - Sizzler
17. MRK1 - Move Your Soul
18. Ellenyi - I Don’t Know Your Name (Vibeizm Dub)
19. RMS - Cold (Hatcha & Lost Remix)
20. Jeuce - Play (MRK1 Remix)
21. Rebel Sonix - Turkish Delight
22. Ellenyi - Life Turned Up Loud (Vibeizm Dub)
23. Cotti vs Crazy D - Believe Me Not
24. Sashaslay - Anthem Dogs
25. Cut and Splice - Spend the Night (Vibeizm Remix)
26. iBenji - Broken Box
27. Grimejah - Keep Strong
28. Chimpo - Fling Out Ya Limbs
29. Hypes - Onit (Requake Remix)

TO COINCIDE WITH THE COMPILATION'S RELEASE, WE ARE GIVING AWAY A FREE DOWNLOAD FROM MRK1 HERE

**Wait until you receive the email to click the link for your freebie

Vist the Eight:FX website

--p.a.t.t.

OMFG - Celebrity Sightings in the ATL

Recently in the ATL....

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Spotted: March 8th..around 7pm.....Jasmine Guy from 'A Different World' eating at Zuma Sushi & Sake Bar on Highland Ave in Atlanta. Some of my co-workers were sitting right next to her. They said she talks and acts just like her character from the hit tv show. Too bad Dwayne Wayne wasn't with her!

Spotted: Jennifer Garner at a Starbucks in Midtown. She is in town filming 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green'. The film also stars Dianne Wiest, Ron Livingston, & Joel Edgerton.

Follow this link to see where her husband, Ben Affleck was recently spotted:

Ben Affleck, Ke$ha, & Frankie Muniz

Spotted: Feb 20th...Margaret Cho having brunch at Parrish in Inman Park.

We had also put up pictures of Margaret from when she stopped by one of our favorite places in East Atlanta, The Graveyard Tavern:

Follow the link to see that post from last year: Luke Wilson, Margaret Cho, & Ian Somerhalder.

Previous Celebrity Sighting Post: Tyson McAdoo & Matthew Davis

Posted by: Steph (GossipGrrrl)

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Mötley Crüe's 30th Anniversary and Poison's 25th Anniversary Summer Tour

Motley Crue and Poison are touring together through the United States this summer, with the New York Dolls as the opening act. They come to Atlanta on Sunday July 10th. Catch them at Lakewood!

OMFG(ossip) - Paris Can't Have Her Cake & Eat It Too!

Dear Paris,

Happy Belated 30th Birthday!!

But...news flash: for once you, you can't have your cake and eat it too!

Source - US Weekly (2/18/11):

"A party crasher named 'Paz' swiped the star's extravagent birthday cake --- a $3,200 concoction with Lucid-brand absinthe mixed into the batter. 'Paz' bragged about the caper at length.." on his Twitter page. "I crashed Paris Hilton's Birthday Party and Accidentally the Whole Cake" he wrote..."I woke up this morning with a birthday cake in my living room," wrote Paz. "It's big. It's red. It says 'Paris'. And its fucking delicious. I don't know WTF I'm going to do with it."

(Learn about 'Paz' @ facebook.com/whoispaz (as seen above))

"As Paz explained, a well-connected pal named 'Kevin' helped him sneak into the Hilton's VIP bash. After 'drinking-heavily' at six open bars and watching Hilton blow out the candles on her cake, Paz noticed 'not a slice of frosted deliciousness had been served'. After conspiring with 'Kevin' to steal the treat, Paz says he tricked the party's head of security and rush the 70-pound cake into his pal's Nissan Maxima."

***After doing a little more research on this story, I learned that Paz used the cake-scheme for a good cause! He brought the cake to LA's skid row. He carved out 125 tasty slices and handed it out on white paper plates to the homeless:

Posted by: Steph (GossipGrrrl)

Monday, March 14, 2011

Laser Beam Kitty 3/18 @ The Highland Ballroom

Laserbeam Kitty is an indie-electro-dance-rock-art party that takes place in Atlanta and is sponsored by Young Blood Gallery and Asahi beer. The first LBK of the year will go down on Friday March 18th at The Highland Ballroom and will feature musical acts Stokeswood, Chief Acid Officer, and Reklein. Live art will be performed by Kris Pilcher of NEM art collective and Erick Jara. DJs Brian Parris (Dead Parris) and SONEN's Keith Evans will bring the late night dance party with Rose Riot Photography on hand to document the chaos. Rob Hare will bring the visual decor with film and video backdrops and Asahi will provide $2 beers while supplies last. For more information visit http://www.laserbeamkitty.com/.

--p.a.t.t.

Bullmeister - Baby + It's Okay + Vid

"Eat more ice cream... make more love" - Bullmeister

BULLMEISTER EPK 2010 (shortversion) from daniel eisenlohr on Vimeo.

Bullmeister - Baby by Low Life Inc

Bullmeister - Baby - Lifelike Remix by Low Life Inc

Bullmeister - It's Okay - Gooseflesh Remix by Low Life Inc

--p.a.t.t.

OMF(ail)G - LC's Show Cancelled/Paper Crown

Lauren Conrad was all set to make her TV comeback on Fiercely Fashionable until the show GOT CANCELLED! The show was not going to be similar to 'The Hills', it was supposed to be more like a documentary of her life as she juggled her book tours & fashion lines. Lauren's not the only one bummed about the show cancellation. Rumor has it, ex 'Hills' star, Whitney Port has also felt left out of tv land lately. Her show 'The City' got cancelled to make room for this LC show. Looks like both of the ladies and ex-bffs are out of tv luck as of now.

Good fashion news ahead for Lauren though! Her new fashion line "Paper Crown" is due out this fall. Here's a sneak peak thanks to Fashionista.com:

Posted by: Steph (GossipGrrrl)

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Matthew Dear - Slowdance EP

ARTIST: Matthew Dear
ALBUM TITLE: Slowdance EP
CATALOG NUMBER: GI-135
LABEL: Ghostly International
FORMAT: CD/Digital
RELEASE DATE(S): April 04 (EU/UK) & April 05 (USA)

CD/Digital TRACKLIST:

01. Slowdance
02. Slowdance (How To Dress Well Seance) *
03. Slowdance (Todd Edwards Remix) *
04. Slowdance (Bear In Heaven Remix)
05. You Put A Smell On Me (Photocall Remix) *
06. You Put A Smell On Me (Nicolas Jaar Remix)
07. You Put A Smell On Me (Breakbot Remix)
08. Little People (Black City) [Mark E Remix]
09. Little People (Black City) [Sascha Dive Dub Remix]
10. Innh Dahh ^
11. You Put A Smell On Me (Photocall Instrumental Remix) #

* Never before released
^ Originally a digital only exclusive on Black City
# The Ghostly Store Exclusive

--p.a.t.t.

OM(ysterious)FG - Chandler Bing/Bieber Connection

celebrityhq.com

Matthew Perry was on the Ellen Show back in Feb talking about the strange connection that he has to Justin Bieber. The star heard the teen sensation, was using his old Friend's character's name, Chandler Bing as his alias when he checked into hotel rooms! Gotta find a new name to use now Justin!

Posted by: Steph (GossipGrrrl)

Saturday, March 12, 2011

OMF(amous)G - Charlie's Lows Bring in $$

According the the Feb 28th issue of US Weekly, the show Two and a Half Men has always seemed to have benefited from Charlie Sheen's lows. If you look back to Feb 2010 -- when Charlie's car "was found at the bottom of a cliff; the show earned its best ratings in two years". Then go back to Nov 2010 -- Two and a Half Men climbs 7% "after a wild night of partying" landed Sheen in the hospital. The last example of this is Jan 2011 -- "Sheen begins rehab; the next new episode is the night's most-watched!"

Looks like the show has always made money off of Charlie's out-of-control-ways. Now, if he can just get some of that Tiger Blood on the market & start selling his drug "the Charlie Sheen drug"...then he will really be banking. Thanks for keeping us entertained Mr. Sheen!

Source: Us Weekly

Posted by: Steph (GossipGrrrl)

Dropkick Murphys - Going Out In Style - CONTEST GIVEAWAY!

Dropkick Murphys have a new record called GOING OUT IN STYLE out NOW! The record is a celebration of the life of Cornelius Larkin and is a raucous signature blend of Irish Punk that only Dropkick can deliver. To go along with the release of their new record, we are going to be giving away some great DKM gear to two lucky winners.

The prizes include:

1st Place: Autographed Copy of GOING OUT IN STYLE + DKM Hoodie

2nd Place: Autographed Copy of GOING OUT IN STYLE

To enter, just snap a photo of yourself GOING OUT IN STYLE and email it to omfgblogspot@gmail.com

What do we mean by going out in style? Well, we wanna see you partying and getting crazy, celebrating life, and all the shenanigans that go with it. Have fun, and send us your best! The two best will get some recognition here on the blog as well as the prizes!

We are going to select the winners on Monday, March 21st so feel free to hit us up with your St. Patrick Day pics! (bonus points if you incorporate Dropkick Murphys gear in your photo)

So go out and pick up Dropkick Murphys new record GOING OUT IN STYLE, and get snappin'!

~MarK~

Nude Sunrise @ The Cut 3/22

Here's an interesting show we just got emailed...

nude sunrise(http://nudesunrise.bandcamp.com/)are a shoegaze noise rock band from chicago. they will be on their way back from sxsw in austin. here is the website for the show: http://on.fb.me/nudesunrise

karen hilton (http://www.facebook.com/KarenHiltonComedy), nerdkween (http://nerdkween.com/default.aspx)

and hungry hungry humans (http://www.facebook.com/HungryHungryHumans) are the locals on this show.

karen is one of atl's best comics who mostly tells hilarious stories peppered with silly jokes. nerdkween (also playing sxsw) does beautiful noise: she sings over guitars, tape loops, and a.m. radio frequencies. HHH is synth punk from reynoldstown and they will be the most uptempo.

This all goes down 3/22 @ The Cut 166 Stovall St se, Atlanta Ga 30316

$5 All Ages

--p.a.t.t.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Riva Starr + Snatch! Records [8 Free Downloads]

TGIF OMFG!

Here's a bundle of club bangers to get your weekend going!

--p.a.t.t.

Eddie Spaghetti - Sundowner + LIVE shows + CD signing

Well known as The Supersuckers frontman and party starter, Eddie Spaghetti has lots of experience in bringing out the party animal in his crowds. Sundowner, Eddie's third solo album (in stores now), continues to blur the lines between hard rock and hard country. To get a taste of Eddie's Spaghetti...

3/25 @ Smith's Olde Bar

3/26 @ Decatur CD - LIVE Performance & CD signing - 2pm
3/26 @ Smith's Olde Bar

--OMFG

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Eric Dodd, Scotty Cram, David Bell at Smith’s - 3/12/11

This Saturday night (3/12/11), three GREAT musicians are taking over the Atlanta Room at Smith’s Olde Bar (www.smithsoldebar.com). Eric Dodd is a native of Lake Oconee and has shared the stage many times with Grammy award winner Zac Brown. Scotty Cram lives in Atlanta and says his influences are “Motown, Soul, Rock, all wrapped into one,” and that’s exactly what his sound is. He has a great, soulful voice that grabs your attention, and his passion for his music really shows. (p.s. – He sings a wicked cover of “Man in the Mirror.” How can you not love him?) David Bell is also a local musician who will complete this great lineup.

ALSO, it’s my awesome roommate’s BIRTHDAY! Come out and celebrate with us! She’s a loyal OMFG reader, supporter, and helper. We <3 her! Presents not necessary, but free drinks greatly appreciated!