Local musicians Jay Gonzalez and Sloan Simpson have joined forces for a set of four pop songs on a collection called Jay Gonzalez VS Sloan Brothers, to be released on Atlanta-based label Chunklet Records. The split single, which has been lathe-cut to 7-inch vinyl records, contains tracks like “Off the Record,” a songwriting contribution from Simpson full of hooks, synths and big guitars, and “Spit Out the Bubblegum,” a song written by Gonzalez to honor his love of pop rock musicians like The Archies, Ramones and The Monkees. Individually, Gonzalez is known for both his ‘70s power pop-inspired solo music and his keyboard and guitar work in Drive-By Truckers. Sloan Brothers is the name of Simpson’s bedroom recording project. The full split single comes out Apr. 11, with a celebratory listening party and live performance from Gonzalez the same night, plus a small batch of records for sale at the venue.
WHO: Jay Gonzalez VS Sloan Brothers
WHEN: Friday, Apr. 11, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Flicker Theatre & Bar
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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