Big Trouble In Little Five Points May 21 Show Announced!

Big Trouble In Little Five Points May 21 Show Announced!

May's Big Trouble In Little Five Points has just been announced! Set for May 21, at The Star Bar as always, and free as always, the show will feature the coolest indie rock family act The Bridges, Beantown rockers All These Kings, and Young Orchids, Atlantan Kyle Gordon's latest project. The latter of which will […]

Live Review: Cursive, Man Man at Variety Playhouse, May 1

Live Review: Cursive, Man Man at Variety Playhouse, May 1

By Julia Reidy Three white animatronic cats perched atop a speaker preceded the five men of Man Man onto the Variety Playhouse stage after they finished their plain-clothes sound check and ventured off to get into costume. The cats would stay still barely long enough so that you’d think they were lifeless, then move just […]

Full List of Artists for Thursday’s 500 Songs for Kids Announced!

Full List of Artists for Thursday’s 500 Songs for Kids Announced!

We have a full list of artists that will be performing tonight at 500 Songs for Kids at Smith's Olde Bar: Bain Mattox, Poseidon Featuring Abyss, Heather Luttrell, Andrew's Polyphonic Social, Attention System, Brandon Perry, Chinua Hawk, Chris Gray Band, Cindi Hall, Dong Man, Finding Tabs, Futureshock, Gareth Asher, Hightide Blues, Idiot Slowdown, It's Elephant's, […]

CD Review: Miniature Tigers — Tell It To The Volcano

CD Review: Miniature Tigers — Tell It To The Volcano

Miniature TigersTell It to the VolcanoEpic By Alexandra Edwards In recent years, a particular subgenre of indie cinema has developed: cute and quirky films centered around offbeat, slightly strange boys who defy all previous tenants of masculinity. Think Zach Braff's character in Garden State, pretty much any role Michael Cera has ever played on the […]

Live Review: Player/Kommander at Vinyl, May 1

Live Review: Player/Kommander at Vinyl, May 1

By Stephanie Roman Player/Kommander describe themselves as "a splash of New York glam with motor oil under their nails." Equally at home playing L.A.'s Viper Room or a juke joint on the Mississippi delta, PK brought their unique style of glitterbilly rock home to Atlanta on Friday night. The band did not let the venue's small crowd prevent them from launching into an […]

Black Lips Release Video for “The Drop I Hold,” Release EP on iTunes

Black Lips Release Video for “The Drop I Hold,” Release EP on iTunes

You have probably already heard the live version of Black Lips' "The Drop I Hold," featuring GZA of Wu-Tang Clan fame (you haven't??? Well, download it here), recorded at SXSW, and now there's a video (above) to go along with the original version of the song (sans GZA I'm afraid). The GZA-accompanied version will also […]

Authors of The 27s and Apocalypse Jukebox Reading and Signing Books at Decatur CD on Friday, May 22

Authors of The 27s and Apocalypse Jukebox Reading and Signing Books at Decatur CD on Friday, May 22

We love Decatur CD. Not only do they sell music from great bands, as well as tickets for our own Ticket Alternative, they also sell hip music-focused books for A Cappella Books. And they have a great instore coming up for two different books: Two  authors, one night!On Memorial Day Friday, May 22, at 7pm, […]

Tonight’s – Wednesday May 6 – Full List of Artists Playing 500 Songs for Kids!

Tonight’s – Wednesday May 6 – Full List of Artists Playing 500 Songs for Kids!

We have the full line-up for tonight's 500 Songs For Kids, at Smith's Olde Bar: Five Eight, Ben Deignan, 13 Stories, Andrew Rudeseal/Holiday, Angelina Sarantis/Gypsypearl, Beastlier Boyz, Blacksmithz, Blake Guthrie And Getaway Car, Brandon Clark, Buckyhawg, Camila Liao, Dear Savannah, Duvasounds, Eleven Standing Still, Elli Perry, Erica Ambrose, Evan Mchugh, G Force, Garrett Moore, Great […]

CD Review: The Dexateens — Singlewide

CD Review: The Dexateens — Singlewide

The DexateensSinglewideSkybucket Records By Alexandra Edwards Alt-country has never really enjoyed a revival of popularity since its blip on the college radio map in the mid-'90s. Sure, individual bands or albums may enjoy some time in the spotlight, but there's no sense of exploration across the genre. It's a shame, too, since The Dexateens are […]

Corndogorama Tickets Go On Sale This Monday, May 11!

Corndogorama Tickets Go On Sale This Monday, May 11!

Corndogorama is fast approaching – it's already May and before you know it, it'll be June 27 and we'll all be heading over to East Atlanta Village to stuff our faces with corndogs and watch some awesome local bands. Oh and not to mention the crowning of the Corndog Queen, an Artist Market Village, tricycle […]

CD Review: The Beggars’ Guild — …It Only Gets Better From Here

CD Review: The Beggars’ Guild — …It Only Gets Better From Here

The Beggars’ Guild …It Only Gets Better From Here Favorite Gentlemen By Samantha Parvin Atlanta continues to build its name in the universal music scene, and we are able to promote high standards of music because of bands like the Beggars’ Guild. Do not let the modest print and graphics of their first full-length album […]

Full List of Artists for Tonight’s (Monday) 500 Songs for Kids Announced!

Full List of Artists for Tonight’s (Monday) 500 Songs for Kids Announced!

Hope all of you have been enjoying the heck out of Smith's Olde Bar's 500 Songs for Kids the past few days. Tickets are still available at Ticket Alternative, and now we have a full list for the artists playing tonight: Abe Okie, Brain Box, Bria Kam Band, Brian Wiltsey, Coleman Fox & The Funky […]

CD Review: Depeche Mode — Sounds of the Universe

CD Review: Depeche Mode — Sounds of the Universe

Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe Mute/EMI By Stephanie Roman Considering the proliferation of '80s cover bands and modern artists clearly influenced by the synth-pop, new wave and dance music of that decade, '80s nostalgia continues to draw our attention. This summer, we find a diverse cross-section of '80s bands from Jane's Addiction to Specimen reuniting for note-worthy performances. What makes Depeche Mode any different from their contemporaries? Do […]

Q&A with José Reyes, co-founder of Fringe

Q&A with José Reyes, co-founder of Fringe

By Julia Reidy Four times a season, several seemingly disparate creative ideas come together harmoniously in one venue: classical chamber music, electronica DJ-ing, visual art, short film, performance art and essay. It’s an idea new to Atlanta, and it’s one of the most interesting evenings $15 can buy. Co-founded and run by Fia and Dana […]

Show Preview and Interview: Celebracion — A Benefit for Megan Lillie & Scott Nesbit at The EARL Tuesday, May 5 (Cinco de Mayo)

Show Preview and Interview: Celebracion — A Benefit for Megan Lillie & Scott Nesbit at The EARL Tuesday, May 5 (Cinco de Mayo)

By Scott Roberts Perhaps the most effective way to deal with an unfortunate situation is to figure out a way to turn the adversity into a party! That’s exactly what Criminal Records’ Kerri Boles has done with the upcoming Celebracion benefit to be held at The EARL on May 5.  “This benefit is for Megan […]