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Cloud Recordings Festival


Athens’ Cloud Recordings, home to various vestigial Elephant 6 projects like Circulatory System, Dream Boat and the New Sound of Numbers, as well as younger local experimental groups like Cult of Riggonia, hosts its second annual festival this week, showcasing its own talent as well as label founder John Fernandes’ favorites. Artists include Axxa/Abraxas, Scott Spillane (of Neutral Milk Hotel), Faster Circuits, Wild of Night, Madeline, Old Smokey, El Hollín, Mothers, Shade, The Dream Scene and many more. Wednesday’s action is at the 40 Watt, while the Caledonia hosts the rest of the fest. For the full lineup, see the Calendar.

8:30–9:30 p.m. $6 (night), $20 (wristband). www.cloudrecordings.com

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