Jay Reatard reports on Twitter… Band quit ! Fuck them ! They are boring rich kids who can’t play for ahit anyways .. Say hello to your ugly and boring wifes opps I mean lifes guys suck it http://twitter.com/jayreatard

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Matt Melton is the mastermind behind Bare Wires, Snake Flower 2 and numerous other bands over the years. Originally from Memphis, this mustachioed madman—now based out of Oakland—has never wavered from his musical vision. He shot Jay Reatard’s most famous album cover and is wondering why people have to break everything they can. This interview by John Henry.

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ward robinson Download: Jay Reatard “Wounded” [Audio clip: view full post to listen] (from Watch Me Fall out Aug. 18 on Matador) We have been covering Jay ever since he took the bus from Memphis to L.A. for the Reatards reunion and this is one of our favorite songs by him yet! Very Homosexuals—very good!

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Jay Reatard performing at Alex’s Bar on June 19, 2009.

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It was the same effect the too cool guy at school has on all his crazed female admirers. Finally, Jay pulled an audience member from the insanity of the front row and handed over his Flying V guitar. This kid started wailing on the neck as bassist Steve and drummer Billy whipped the crowd into a howling mania. The shit went off everyone was locked into the same distorted frequency. I was happy I had earplugs and even happier I did not miss out.

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photo courtesy poo bah We weren’t able to get a hold of everyone in Southern California who is observing Record Store Day tomorrow, but we did ask a few of our favorite local stores what sort of special things they’ll be doing. If you aren’t at Coachella—or if you want to sneak away—be sure to [...]

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