Picture Book and Live Review: Araabmuzik @ The Basement – 4/11!

Photos and Review by Chandler Mays East Atlanta witnessed history last Thursday with an impressive line-up of hip-hop wizards and DJ virtuosos. Even though ominous storms raged throughout the metro Atlanta area, that did not stop hundreds of fans from packing into The Basement, a cozy subterranean venue located below The Graveyard Tavern, for a […]

Magnetic Music Festival Releases Schedule, KSU Sports & Recreation Park, Saturday 4/20

There are 3 stages at Magnetic Music Festival this Saturday: Magnetic Force Field, Digital Distortion, and the Enchanted Village Stage! Be sure to take a look and plan out your day. With so many great artists and DJ’s, you’ll practically need to clone yourself. Be sure to tag @AtlantaMusic in your photos this weekend and […]

What’s Up Wednesday? April 17th

Happy Wednesday y’all! I’m still in shock over this lineup! So many shows, so little time! Tonight might be one of those nights where you hit up a couple! Check out the schedule below! Bob Mould @ Terminal West Those familiar with the decades-spanning oeuvre of Bob Mould—from his pioneering early ’80s work with Hüsker […]

Interview w/ Markus Schulz; DJ’ing @ Magnetic Music Festival 4/20!

Over the last 10 years Markus Schulz has crafted the individual musical identities of progressive, trance & house into his own unique hybrid sound. The combined influence of his headlining DJ sets; Armada and Coldharbour label releases and highly prominent Global DJ Broadcast radio show have seen him at the forefront of the US EDM […]

Interview w/ Josh Rouse; Playing @ Terminal West 4/19!

Josh Rouse has been lauded for his special talents – creating little slices of heaven with words and music that have captured the hearts and minds of both critics, and fans, the globe over, whether it is the New York Times talking about his “pop-folk introspection”, Filter lauding the “wide-eyed ‘thank you, ma’am’ songs that […]

Album Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Mosquito, Released 4/16

Album Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Mosquito, Released 4/16

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are back with their 4th album release, Mosquito and it’s another solid hit. Quite different from the 80’s pop-sounding, 2009 It’s Blitz, Mosquito is more rock oriented. The instrumentals are experimental and Karen O is sassy with title-track, “Mosquito” and the sexy, “Sacrilege”. “Slave” is fun and edgy, but single, “Sacrilege” […]

5GB Interview: Jennifer Clavin of Bleached; Playing the EARL tonight, April 16!

By Jhoni Jackson Jennifer and Jessica Clavin, sisters and former members of all-girl post-punk outfit Mika Miko, are poised to garner even greater success than the much-beloved (but now defunct) band achieved. The Clavin’s debut LP as Bleached—which was several years in the making—is finally out, and the reception’s been more than ideal. This time, […]

What’s Up Tuesday? April 16th

It’s a beautiful Tuesday morning! Let’s hope the weather stays this way throughout the day! Although we don’t have many shows going on tonight, we sure do have some great ones! Check out the lineup below to see which show fits your musical taste! Bleached @ The Earl On the heels of three well-received singles […]

Album Review: Born Ruffians’ “Birthmarks”

By: Shelby Lum To begin. Birthmarks is completely infectious. Singer, Luke Lalonde’s vocals have some factor that just will not leave your head, and make you wonder why Born Ruffians has never made it onto your favorites playlist. Really though, how has this not happened yet? You will hear “Needles” once, and need to listen […]

Another chance to learn about the Recording Academy

The Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter Elected Leaders are putting together a series of events to demonstrate the benefits of membership. In addition to the many benefits for members (members include: artists, musicians, producers, engineers, songwriters, music business vips, etc) The Recording Academy is involved with many other charitable, educational and advocacy activities. So, even if […]