CD Review: Beach House – Bloom, Released May 15

Beach House Bloom Subpop Records By Ellen Eldridge If ever a time to use the overused word ethereal, the latest Beach House release, Bloom, is that time. The overall sentiment starts with the line, “Drifting in and out” on “Myth,” and the backward catalog of song lyrics further shows an unbalance among elements of the […]

CounterPoint Music Festival

CounterPoint Music Festival announces artists – Sept 27-29

CounterPoint Music Festival has announced it’s line-up. The festival takes place September 27th – 29th 2012 For more info visit : www.counterpointfestival.com Bassnectar Skrillex Pretty Lights AVICII Steve Angello M83

What’s Up Tuesday?

Happy Tuesday Atlanta. Just go on with your bad self today, and do something outrageous. Make the person next to your laugh! Be well. -Boston singer/songwriter, Catie Curtis is a Lilith Fair alum who has performed in venues ranging fromChicago’s legendary Old Town School of Folk Music to the White House. Her current album, Stretch Limousine […]

Open For Matthew Perryman Jones At The Loft, June 22nd!

Open For Matthew Perryman Jones At The Loft, June 22nd!

His music has been heard across the TV circuit and his song “Waiting for the Light to Change” is in the latest summer blockbuster, What To Expect When You’re Expecting, and now Nashville singer/songwriter Matthew Perryman Jones is back in Atlanta on June 22nd at The Loft to celebrate the release of his first full […]

500 Songs For Kids Night Five Announces Lineup! Sonia Leigh, Yacht Rock Schooner, Rick Brantley & More!

  Scheduling change: Janelle Monae will now be performing on the final night of 500 Songs For Kids, Saturday May 12. Advance tickets are on sale for Saturday May 12 at Ticket Alternative and will also be available at the door on the day of the event. Night 5 of 500 Songs For Kids has […]

New Music: The Constellations Release “Right Where I Belong;” Album Release Date June 12th

Like a fine wine, the music of Atlanta’s own, The Constellations, has aged to the next level of goodness. Their latest single “Right Where I Belong,” is available for a FREE download here: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/mp3-download-the-constellations-right-where-i-belong-20120507 On their upcoming record, Do It for Free, the Constellations look to “ease up on the rapping and start embracing more […]

What’s Up Monday?

So how did you all survive? Anyone do anything crazy this weekend? OK, don’t answer that….Check out what’s happening tonight in Atlanta. -Have you checked out one of the 500 Songs for Kids yet? Every cool band in the state of Georgia is participating in this awesome cause, so go out to Smith’s Olde Bar […]

5GB With Gretchen Peters; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Tonight May 4th

Gretchen Peters is no stranger to the music scene. As a songwriter, she has composed hits for Martina McBride, Etta James, Trisha Yearwood, Patty Loveless, George Strait, Anne Murray, as well as for rock singers Neil Diamond and co-writing songs with Bryan Adams. She also won the Country Music Association Song Of The Year award […]

5GB With Five Eight: Playing The Earl Tonight, May 4th

Athen’s rockers, Five Eight, have made their scene on the Bulldog town, having toured with the likes of R.E.M., Cheap Trick, and more.Their songs have lyrical depth and they are bringing that intensity to The Earl tonight, and joined us for our 5GB series. What’s the first gig you ever attended? In 1978 I was […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Counting Crows, 500 Songs For Kids, Foreigner, Cinco de Mayo, & More!

I hope your liver is ready, cause it’s Cinco de Mayo weekend! Let the tequila start flowing! It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful weekend with a ton of fun events to check out. Here is where you can find Atlanta Music Guide: Friday, May 4 – 500 Songs for Kids at Smith’s […]

Tonight’s Lineup For 500 Songs For Kids @ Smith’s Olde Bar Announced!

500 Songs For Kids kicks off TONIGHT! Doors open at 6:30 and the music starts at 7:00 as we count down songs #500-#451. Tickets are only $10 upstairs! Great lineup of artists tonight, including  special guests Clay Cook and Coy Bowles of the Zac Brown Band at 8:00! Tonight’s lineup upstairs: Clay Cook, Coy Bowles, […]

5GB With Hanni El Khatib; Playing The Earl Tonight May 3rd

  Growing up in San Francisco as the son of of Palestinian and Filipino immigrants and the first American in his family, Hanni El Khatib he became obsessed with classic Americana and pop culture of the 1950s and 60s. The multi-instrumentalist serves as singer, songwriter & producer for his one-man band (live he is joined by a […]

Live Review: Bush at Philips Arena

Review by Ellen Eldridge My initial excitement waned as I took my seat during the end of Seether’s set, while they closed with “Remedy,” because the drafty arena and the not-yet-full seats left me with a feeling that the show wouldn’t be worth it; I could barely see the tiny band on stage from where […]