Show Preview: The Grifters @ The EARL 2/20

Look out Atlanta…Grifters are on the comeback! Almost deliberately noisy, sloppy, and out-of-tune, the band hides their melodies under a heavy static fuzz of distortion. The Memphis, TN band (David Shouse, Scott Taylor, Tripp Lamkins and Stan Gallimore) have their roots a few decades back, with the original name of “A Band Called Bud” in the […]

Show Review: Datsik 2/13

We’ve heard buzz about Datsik blowing his NINJA NATION tour out of the water…and we heard right. Joined by Barely Alive, Trolley Snatcha and Kennedy Jones, Datsik tore up the stage at Opera Nightclub on Friday. Known for his layered bass, hard drops and hip/hop influence, Datsik delivered exactly what his fans wanted. While throwing […]

Throwback Thursday: Catchin’ Vibes With Theophilus London

There’s no question that alternative hip/hop artist Theophilus London could be found under ‘swagger’ in the dictionary. Fresh, fly and confident, London has recently released his latest album Vibes, executive produced by his close friend Kanye West. According to critics, London’s genre-bending approach draws from a range of styles, from soul-pop and post-punk to electro and […]

AMG Weekend Picks 2/6-2/8

Friday Feb. 6 Kina Grannis w/Imaginary Future @ Vinyl Genre: Acoustic/Folk/Pop Sounds Like: Ingrid Michaelson, A Fine Frenzy, Priscilla Ahn Tickets are $19, Doors open at 7:30 pm.     Jim White vs Packway Handle Band @ Eddie’s Attic  Genre: Bluegrass Sounds Like: Town Mountain, Runaway Planet, Three Tall Pines Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 […]

Throwback Thursday: The Rocketboys

“We want to play music because we want to. We’re not seeking any ridiculous fame and fortune or anything like that. We just want our music to be heard and for people to like it. We’re trying to do something legitimate and artistic.” -The Rocketboys (Billboard Music Interview) Young, old, male, female; this band has that special […]

10 Struggles Only Music Lovers Understand

It’s a struggle really…when passion meets frustration, this is what you get. 1. When tickets go on sale for a show and they’re sold out 10 minutes later. 2. When you want to go to shows but don’t have money… 3. When you’re somewhere that’s too loud and Shazam can’t recognize the song. 4. When your […]

AMG Weekend Picks 1/23-1/25

Friday Jan. 23 That 1 Guy @ Vinyl Genre: Varied, Classical, Electronica Sounds Like: Les Claypool, Sausage, Primus Tickets are $15. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Find Tickets Here! The Liverhearts w/ Motherfucker and Vincas@ The Earl Genre: Varied, Rock Sounds Like: The Sunglasses, OVERWHELMED, Failures of Modern Science Tickets are $7. Doors open at 9 […]

AMG Weekend Picks 1/16-1/18

Get your id’s out and your beer glasses raised Atlanta…this weekend is going to be a good one. Friday Jan. 15 Passafire @ The Masquerade With Passafire, you get the best of both worlds. They love to bring a harder rock edge, while maintaining a progressive reggae base. The group began in 2003 when students […]

What’s Up Thursday

It’s almost Friday everyone! Here are the music happenings in the Atlanta area for Jan. 15 Carousel Kings and Tantric (Hell Stage) @ The Masquerade The pop/punk quintet Carousel Kings will hit the stage at The Masquerade tonight in their 2015 kickoff tour “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” In addition, the rock band Tantric will be […]

What’s Up Tuesday

Here is the scope on Atlanta’s music scene for Tuesday, January 13. Nick and the Grooves (Atlanta Jewish Preview Party) @ Aisle 5 In leadup to the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival, this Atlanta based septet has entertained music lovers all over the southeast with their seamless blend of Jazz-Funk and Blues-Rock. Nick and the Grooves […]