SOUTHERN GOTHIC ROCK

Instead of namechecking a bunch of different bands when asked about their influences, the members of Dead Confederate believe three specific albums embody the music they make: Neil Young’s On the Beach, Pink Floyd’s Meddle and Nirvana’s Bleach. “Those are all seminal records for us and represent what we’re doing as a band,” frontman Hardy Morris says. “They all have a little bit of grit and angst, but with solid songwriting and a psychedelic side.” Formed in 2006, Dead Confederate has built a name for itself in the always-active Athens music scene based on its primal live shows and dark, Southern Gothic rock vibe. They’ve also scored props from a handful of local heroes, including Widespread Panic’s Dave Schools, who named the group his “band to watch” in 2008. In 2007, the quintet released a five-song EP and recently returned to the studio with producer Mike McCarthy (Spoon) to hammer out a full-length album. “Vibe-wise, it will be similar to the EP,” Morris promises. “I want it to be dynamic, exciting and raw. I like it when it sounds like we’re crawling all over one another.” www.deadconfederate.com

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