Our new featured band for October is The Rantings of Eva - read about them in our Bands section and decide for yourself if they are worthy of your vote for an AMGMA! www.therantingsofeva.com

Check out our new Reader Review of the sold out Ryan Adams show at the Tabernacle! If you want to submit a CD review or concert review for consideration, then visit our features section to see how you can be a part of the Reader Reviews.

We were shocked to hear that The Hiss have been dropped by UK label Loog Records. In a letter sent to the band's original management company, the Polydor imprint run by ex-NME editor James Oldham stated they had decided not to pick up the option for the bands second record. The band's debut Panic Movement is currently available through Sanctuary Records in the US. The band are up for a couple of awards in our AMGMA's including 'Most Buzzworthy Band' (after appearing in Spin Magazine) and 'Luckiest Break' for gettting to open for Oasis. For more info hit www.thehiss.com

It's just been announced that Butch Walker will be opening up for Avril Lavigne on her fall arena tour with American Hi-Fi as his backing band. The Atlanta musician and producer who co-wrote Lavigne's single "My Happy Ending" (which hit #1 this week) wrapped up a track with the Canadian singer for the Spongebob Squarepants Soundtrack. The tour hits Philips Arena October 28th. www.butchwalker.com

We just found out John Cale of the Velvet Underground is playing Earthlink Live on Saturday October 16th. A limited number of tickets are on sale from www.ticketmaster.com - BUT .... you can win a couple of pairs from us for FREE !!!!! - Just email us with the name of John's latest cd - you can find the answer at www.john-cale.com

If you're looking for front row tickets for the Pixies in Atlanta and have got some cash burning a hole in your pocket... check out www.2-tickets.com

Just a reminder for those who won't be at the Atlanta Music Guide Music Awards or CMJ ( College Music Journal ) festival in New York October 16th - The 2004 Voodoo Music Festival in New Orleans is just around the corner. This year, the event features a plethora of artists and DJs over the course of two days. Several well-known acts include A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, Polyphonic Spree, Gomez, The Killers, Velvet Revolver, Sonic Youth, The Pixies, Green Day, Snow Patrol, Phantom Planet, Metric, and Pleasure Club. (Did you notice we said these were only several of the acts?) For more information, visit www.voodoomusicfest.com.

Beneath The Noise and PolyPlat Entertainment have pulled together some local Atlanta acts including JaD, Trances Arc, Y-O-U, Heavy Mojo, Ryan Waters, Second Shift, and Jimmy Cypher for the 'All-Star Grunge Tribute Night' Friday October 8th at the 10 High . Each band will be playing approximately 4-5 songs, all classic grunge tributes (i.e. Nirvana, Alice in Chains), "as we remember the glory of flannel, cardigans and angst." The event will also be a fundraiser, and a portion of the proceeds will go to a charity still to be determined. Tickets are available in advance through www.ticketalternative.com.

Its Official !! The Atlanta Music Guide was voted the Citizens Choice for Best Web Zine in their current Best Of Atlanta 2004 Issue! Thank you to everyone for voting for us - it means a lot! It also means our inaugural Atlanta Music Guide Music Awards will be even bigger and better - It's time to celebrate !!!

99X announced this morning that they are bringing back their Halloween 'Brouhaha' concert. This year's show will take place Saturday October 30th at the Tabernacle and features a great lineup with Jet , The Donnas , and Pleasure Club . www.99x.com

The October 15 deadline for the third annual International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is only two weeks away. If you are an artist, songwriter or band member looking to gain exposure in the music industry, ISC is the perfect opportunity for you. In addition to great prizes, ISC offers the unique opportunity to have your music heard by the most impressive group of judges from a variety of industry backgrounds in any songwriting competition. More than $100,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to 50 winners, including $10,000 in cash and $30,000 in merchandise/services to the 2004 Overall Grand Prize winner. Visit www.songwritingcompetition.com for an entry form, or to upload your songs. ISC accepts entries via mail and online. All entries submitted by mail have to be postmarked on or before October 15, 2004. Online entries have to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST, October 15, 2004.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT! Friday October 1st, we'll be announcing the nominees in each category for the inaugural Atlanta Music Guide Music Awards ! See which bands rock Atlanta the hardest, along with which ones need to stop bickering with each other. If you haven't gotten your tickets yet for the awards show Saturday October 16th at the Velvet Underground , then what are you waiting for? Tickets are only $5-7 in advance, and they are selling quickly! Your ticket also includes admission to the awards show afterparty. Click here to purchase tickets now. See you there!

ATL::magazine will unveil its new name Thursday, October 14 at MJQ . This skillfully designed and artistically impressive 4” x 6” micro-magazine has established itself as a shape-shifter constantly reflecting and setting the current vibe of the city. ATL::magazine and its founders have built a solid reputation for providing a fresh take on music, fashion, food, clubs and events. The name unveiling party at MJQ will showcase the style, music, and passion that drive the content and energy of each issue, event and partner of ATL::magazine and its publisher CMG . The party will make the most of MJQ's three rooms. Ryan Waters , who will be releasing his first solo CD after touring as a guitar player for Sade, will play the Drunken Unicorn . The transitional lounge will feature an eclectic mix of rock, courtesy of some of city’s favorite DJ and local music personalities, while the main lounge will feature a more traditional house DJ set. The party will also feature the highly anticipated new issue of the micro-magazine and of course, the new name will be revealed.

GIVEAWAY! - The Atlanta Music Guide and our friends at Filter Magazine are giving away a pair of tickets to see Rilo Kiley with Death Cab for Cutie, Tilly and the Wall, and Travis Morrison (of the Dismemberment Plan) at the Variety Playhouse October 12th! Rilo Kiley 's new album, "More Adventurous," has been called 'an album full of uplifting songs of heartbreak, traditional pop from the future, country music from the city, and all other manners of oxymoronic perfection.' Want to score tickets to see them in Atlanta? All you have to do is check out the Rilo Kiley album player and email us at info@atlantamusicguide.com with the name of the second song on the player. The winner will be drawn Friday October 8th.

Not around your computer? Now you can have the Atlanta Music Guide in the palm of your hand! Check out AMG Mobile, the Atlanta Music Guide on your mobile phone. All you need to do is bookmark www.amgmobile.com on your phone's web browser, and access the new way to stay up to date on Atlanta concerts! Find out who's playing where this week, along with directions, phone numbers, and more on your favorite local venues. Is there anything else you'd like to see on AMG Mobile? Anything you love or hate about it? We want to know what you think! Send your feedback to info@atlantamusicguide.com.

Check out our recent interview with Reverend Horton Heat in our Features section!

Join Sorted Entertainment and the Atlanta Music Guide Tuesday October 12 at Vinyl for an incredible listening party sponsored by Filter Magazine. Don't miss your chance to hear the brand new album 'Welcome To The North' from the British band The Music , recorded in Atlanta by Brendon O'Brien. Giveaways include UK 7" singles. This will also be your first chance to check out the brand new record from The Zutons , appropriately named 'Who Killed The Zutons' . Hear the records before you can buy them!

Bands - Hear your music in the movies! The 2005 Delta Campus MovieFest is preparing to kick off in Boston and Atlanta, and they are looking for your music. At the last MovieFest, nearly 60 artists/bands provided over 10,000 students an opportunity to use their music in the short films. Cadillac Jones’ music was used the most in the 400+ films, and the band was invited to play at the final awards night, which had 2,500+ in attendance at the Fabulous Fox Theater . Participating schools this year include UGA, Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, Emory, Morehouse, Spelman, Clark Atlanta University, Harvard, M.I.T., Boston College, Emerson University, Tufts, and more! The deadline to submit music is Monday November 1st. Click here to submit your music to the Delta Campus MovieFest! www.campusmoviefest.com

Win a 20GB iPod loaded with Atlanta Local Music! Ticket Alternative is giving away a brand new 20GB iPod loaded with music from Atlanta bands. To enter the drawing just buy a ticket to any show from Ticket Alternative, anywhere in the country between now and October 30th. Your name will automatically be entered. The winner will be drawn and announced on Sunday October 31st. If you're intersted in having your band's music on the iPod or to enter the competition visit www.ticketalternative.com

Attention Producers, Engineers and Remixers! Brash Music is offering $1000 to the person who comes up with the most radio-friendly remix of “Sorrow” by their artist Rubyhorse . The tracks for the song, taken from their current album, “Goodbye To All That", are available by contacting <A href="mailto:steve@brashmusic.com?subject= rubyhorse remix via atlantamusicguide.com