GYRATE

In the late 1970 s Athens Georgia was buzzing with a raw but sophisticated music scene. Traditional southern rock had been the Georgia musical export for years before but the turn of the decade began producing new sounds from bands like the B-52 s REM and alt rock luminaries Pylon. Before they were a band Pylon were art-school students at the University of Georgia: four kids invigorated by big ideas about art and creativity and society. Pylon was less a band however and more of an art project which meant they had very specific goals in mind as well as an expiration date. While their time together as a band was short lived (1979-1983) Pylon had a lasting influence on the history of rock and roll. Throughout their brief history they were able to create influential work that would help foster the post-punk and art-rock scene of the early 80s. Artists like R.E.M. Gang of Four Sonic Youth Sleater-Kinney Interpol Deerhunter and many more claim inspiration from the band. Artist: Pylon Format: CD Release Date: 11/6/2020 LABEL: New West Records GENRE: Rock RELEASE DATE: 11/6/2020.