Atlanta - February 27, 2009

You Spin Me

Reactionary Records Opens

Brit-pop night at MJQ has a way of tugging on your heartstrings — then leaving your “A” flat come Thursday morning.

Pump up your jam at Reactionary Records, opening tomorrow.

Owners Paul Tilghmon, Brian Colantuno, and Chuck Petrokapolous play it retro: The trio joined forces back in the day, putting on West End warehouse shows like Prank Fest, with acts like The Renegades. (Think Black Lips, pre-Black Lips.)

Shop tons of new, used, and consignment vinyl and 45s with a focus on punk rock, ’70s soul, dub reggae, and hip-hop. Current stock includes the Ramones, Generation X, and Johnny Thunders.

Things kick off with a party tonight at Star Bar, featuring Be Your Own Pet’s Turbo Fruits and Dark Meat.

And the beat goes on.

Reactionary Records, 465a Flat Shoals Avenue, East Atlanta (404-584-6113). Launch party, 9 p.m., at Star Bar, 437 Moreland Avenue, Little Five Points (404-681-9018).

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