AMG’s MoogFest Wrap-Up: Part Two

AMG’s MoogFest Wrap-Up: Part Two

By Sam Parvin and Eileen Tilson; photo by John Thelan Four decades ago, before digital synthesizers, laptop computers, and smart phones put the tools for electronic music on desks and in pockets, there was the Minimoog, the pioneering, suitcase-sized synthesizer introduced in 1970. The nonprofit, Bob Moog Foundation is raising money to build a “Moogseum” […]

CD Review: Martina Topley Bird — Some Place Simple; Playing The Fox Theatre with Massive Attack, October 29

CD Review: Martina Topley Bird — Some Place Simple; Playing The Fox Theatre with Massive Attack, October 29

Martina Topley Bird Some Place Simple Honest Jon’s / Ipecac Records By Giles Turnbull Martina Topley Bird is a name you might have come across, without even knowing. Some Place Simple is her third solo album, but she has been featured on albums by Tricky, David Holmes, Primus and Gorillaz, to name but a few. […]

Bits and Bobs: Andre Williams, East Atlanta Strut, Massive Attack, N.E.R.D.

Bits and Bobs: Andre Williams, East Atlanta Strut, Massive Attack, N.E.R.D.

– The legend that is Andre Williams, writer for stars like Stevie Wonder and Parliament Funkadelic, will be playing Star Bar with The Subsonics and The Mission Creeps tonight, Friday, September 10. You want to “Shake A Tail Feather” tonight? Well, you’re in luck, because this man wrote the song. – Next weekend is the […]

Bits and Bobs: Massive Attack, The Hot Rods, LCD Soundsystem, Sleigh Bells, David Barbe

Bits and Bobs: Massive Attack, The Hot Rods, LCD Soundsystem, Sleigh Bells, David Barbe

– As you probably noticed via our exclusive tweet over the weekend, Massive Attack will be coming to The Fox on October 29 for a show with Thievery Corporation. The presale starts tomorrow, August 4 at 10 a.m. (password: RIVAL). – In other exciting show announcement news, the funnest party of the year will probably […]