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One month into 2008 and we can already tell this year is going to be a corker. In Atlanta alone we’ve had fun-packed CD Release Parties for The Selmanaires, Anna Kramer and the Lost Cause, Attractive Eighties Women (which ended in blood, sweat and possibly some tears) and Rahbi, as well as a pre-release listening part for Tentonic’s upcoming EP Blueprint. Phew.

But enough of our reminiscing; onto our brand spanking new February issue, featuring the charming lads of Y O U. The guys have been running their Surprise Party at Atlanta’s 10 High every Thursday since the beginning of the year, and we couldn’t giggle more with every new idea they get. We’ve been treated to The Yacht Rock Revue, Fleetwood Mac Attack and The Dark Side of the Rainbow so far, and this Thursday we’ll be right there watching the band tackle “‘80s Soundtrack Hits On Synthesizers.”

The cover story itself has Harold Zimm chatting to the band about the various faces Y O U has taken from its career, from characters in Homestar Runner to “sandle-rockers” Three Dog Stevens.

King of Prussia celebrates the resurrection of Kindercore Records with a new record on the legendary Athens label. Nashville’s Tommy and the Whale explains why its not so bad being a pop band in a country town. Tampa Bay rapper Emcee Anime tells us about how he puts his rhymes together. Apparently it’s like sex. His words, not ours.

In our Show of the M
onth we celebrate Atlanta magazine Stomp and Stammer’s 11th birthday with great performances by The Black Lips, Deerhunter (possibly the band’s last for a while), Snowden and The Selmanaires. The latter of which, not surprisingly, features again with the band’s new release The Air Salesmen being our CD of the Month.

In the Gear Up section we have some great book reviews, including a rundown of legendary producer Phil Ramone’s tome, Making Records: The Scenes Behind the Music.

For those more involved with the workings of the venue, we have as article in our DIY section called Building a Rock Club, featuring The Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles, Great Scott in Boston and The Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis.

Make sure you pick up the mag at any good music venue, indie record store or instrument retailer. If you can’t find us, let us know! We’ll point you in the right direction.

And for those of you playing at South by Southwest this year, make sure you send us the details for your showcase. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Leila – ed.