What’s Up Thursday: September 5th!

  Happy Thursday! You’ve had a short week thanks to Labor Day and it’s almost the weekend. Don’t you think you should celebrate? Check out these killer shows we’ve got going on in Atlanta tonight and treat yourself to an evening of live music!   Passenger at The Drunken Unicorn – SOLD OUT Hopefully you […]

Interview: Soft Metals – Playing @ The Drunken Unicorn September 6th!

  Soft Metals wields a genre blurring brand of voltaic pop that draws inspiration from a spectrum of sources including krautrock, synth wave, and techno. They’ve won over audiences in environments as varied as experimental noise shows in dingy basements, to sleek, modern nightclubs, to clandestine after hours warehouse parties, to dimly lit dives where […]

Album Review: King Khan And The Shrines “Idle No More”

By: Rosie Judd Arish Ahmad Khan, aka King Khan, brings us a more grown-up version of his garage-rock with Idle No More. The 8th full-length album from The Shrines is delightfully sprinkled with funk and punk overtones that make the garage-psychedelic melodies that much more entertaining. The opener “Born To Die” begins with a fuzzy […]

Interview: Jungol – September 6 @ The Earl

Atlanta band, Jungol, has been active in the local scene since 2000. They’ve independently released two full lengths and two EP’s, and are about to release yet another full length. Jungol has also been hard at work on a film project that incorporates their original music. Needless to say it’s an exciting time for this […]

Interview: Jessta James – September 1 @ Turner Field & September 11 @ Vinyl

Between putting out his debut record, Time To Get Right, extending his U.S. tour, and being featured by NASCAR at the Brickyard 400, Jessta James is one busy guy. The Montana based country/hip-hop/rock artist will be performing in Atlanta, GA this Sunday, September 1st at Turner Field, just before the start of the Atlanta Braves […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Grace Atlanta Caribbean Jerk Festival, Drive Invasion 2013, & More!

The weekend is almost upon us, which means it’s time for AMG’s Weekend Picks! You’ve made it through the week and it’s getting down to the wire. You’re in luck because not only is there a three day weekend ahead of you, there’s also a stacked lineup of shows in Atlanta! You’ve got plenty of […]

What’s Up Thursday? August 29

  Want to know something pretty great? Tonight could potentially be the start of a four-day weekend. Sounds like a sweet deal right? Start celebrating Labor Day Weekend a day early and check out a show tonight in Atlanta! From hip-hop to singer-songwriters we’ve got your Thursday plans covered. Check out the info below!   […]

Interview with Cigar Store Indians; Rocking Out @ Smith’s Olde Bar August 31st!

Interview with Cigar Store Indians; Rocking Out @ Smith’s Olde Bar August 31st!

Cigar Store Indians is an American Rockabilly/Roots-rock band that plays all original, dirt under the finger nails, dance-all-night honky-tonk music. The guys will be playing a hometown show this Saturday, August 31st at Smith’s Olde Bar! We asked singer-songwriter of the band, Ben Friedman, questions about the band’s history, their killer name and their plans […]

What’s Up Tuesday? August 27th

Caitlin Gutierrez & Joe and Christian Leaphart @ Eddie’s Attic Caitlin Gutierrez is a 14-year old country singer. She’s performed at several churches, events and festivals. Her songs are like a diary- they chronicle her life and help her to express her emotions. Also taking the stage tonight are Joe and Christian Leaphart. The couple […]

Interview: EDUBB- Performing @ Smith’s Olde Bar with Bubba Sparxxx August 28th!

The artists known as Almighty Dolla, Johnny BOI and Nem collectively make up the group EDUBB (pronounced E-Dubb). With more than 1 million YouTube views for their Official “Whooty” video, and over 8 million “Whooty” related YouTube views, the guys even garnered mentions of their work on TMZ two times. Strictly a grassroots phenomenon, this […]

Interview: Melissa Ferrick @ Eddie’s Attic 8/24

Since her time as an alt-rock symbol in the ’90s (alongside Liz Phair and PJ Harvey), Melissa Ferrick has developed a raw, rootsy sound. Her latest release, the truth is, showcases the eight-time Boston Music Award winner’s new sound set to a sweeping Americana/alt-country soundtrack that is some of the lushest and brightest material of […]

Interview: Over the Rhine @ Eddie’s Attic (TONIGHT) 8/23

By: Lindsey Borders   Critically acclaimed husband and wife duo (Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist), Over The Rhine, are known for their thoughtful and poignant lyrics as well as their skillful playing. Their latest record, Meet Me at the Edge of the World, is an ambitious double album inspired by the couple’s rural Ohio home, […]