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Athens, GA indie pop quartet the Wee Turtles was formed in the summertime of 1998 by vocalist/guitarist Jon Croxton, guitarist Brian Crews, bassist Robbie Beers, and drummer Phil Horan. Called honoring a quote in the Simpsons’ Groundskeeper Willie — “EASILY don’t conserve the wee turtles, who’ll?” — the group released …

Comprised of associates of a number of different indie rock and roll rings, Koester revolves around singer/songwriter Steve Koester; also offering Alan Weatherhead (Sparklehorse), Miguel Urbiztondo, Tim Buckley, and John Daniels (all three in Maki). Oh! Turpentine, their initial album, was fulfilled with critical compliment and success within the underground …