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Radio Free Athens, an internet radio station based in Athens, GA, is 100% committed to providing a louder voice for the music and art of our city. We broadcast all Athens music, in the hopes of attracting more attention to the sonic landscape of our city.
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Broken Bells Nominated for a Grammy
Posted on December 3, 2010 | No CommentsBroken Bells, one of the latest gleaming products rolled out of the Danger Mouse (aka Brian Burton) creative workshop, features the exploding talent of DM paired with indie rock icon James Mercer (of The Shins.) In our fast-tracked modern world, it sometimes feels like albums... -
Band of the Week: The Woodgrains
Posted on December 2, 2010 | No CommentsA psy/folk band originally from Waycross, Georgia, The Woodgrains have turned a lot of heads recently with their blend of southern whiskey swagger and folk sensibilities. Currently, they sit at #2 on the ReverbNation Folk chart for Athens, Georgia, second only to the now-defunct Corduroy... -
It’s Thursday! – video of the day.
Posted on December 2, 2010 | No CommentsHappy Thursday, everyone .. enjoy todays video courtesy of Moboogie.net, featuring Packway Handle Band out of our very own Athens, GA. -
Video of the Day: Pylon
Posted on December 1, 2010 | No CommentsAccording to allmusic: “Despite failing to equal the commercial success or cross-cultural impact of their Athens, GA, compatriots R.E.M. and the B-52′s, Pylon’s influence on the city’s legendary music scene proved just as pronounced — the group’s propulsive, angular jangle pop sound resonated not only... -
New on www.radiofreeathens.fm
Posted on November 30, 2010 | No CommentsIntroducing the latest batch of music introduced into our rotation, featuring a heavy dose of live Widespread Panic, which will help round out a BRAND NEW broadcast schedule that we will be unveiling later today. Also included are some more rap to bolster our Hip... -
Video of the Day – Widespread Panic
Posted on November 30, 2010 | No CommentsOff of Widespread Panic’s second album, a self-titled effort that was their first with Capricorn Records, “Love Tractor” is seen here being performed at Rothbury 2008. Jimmy Herring leads the charge throughout the performance, hammering the song to a close with a blinding solo. -
75 R.E.M. Songs in TEN MINUTES!
Posted on November 29, 2010 | No CommentsCheck out this Smörgåsbord of songs played solo on a guitar, covering the years 1982-2008. Absolutely unreal that it is all done in one long take. -
Video of the Day
Posted on November 29, 2010 | No CommentsHere is your video of the day, to bring you back from Thanksgiving to reality, enjoy! -
New on www.radiofreeathens.fm
Posted on November 22, 2010 | No CommentsWe here at Radio Free Athens are proud to announce that we have added a few choice albums to our rotation. You can hear the songs worked in throughout our programming schedule each day. We will also be broadcasting a live show featuring these artists... -
Get in the Van
Posted on November 19, 2010 | No CommentsHappy Friday everyone, hope you are all wrapping up work and heading out to enjoy the freedoms of the weekend…On your way out of the office, make sure to text, call or Facebook the folks you know out on the road this weekend and wish...