Fresh Rhymes and Videotapes Comes to The Loft

Fresh Rhymes and Videotapes Comes to The Loft

Independent record label Decon gears up for their first national tour of the year titled Fresh Rhymes and Videotape with performances from Dilated Peoples, The Alchemist, Aceyalone and 88-Keys. A 19-date tour spanning the entire US, each show will be a multi-media experience featuring video installations from the production powerhouse, surprise guest appearances, and unorthodox […]

Another Tabernacle Show CANCELED

Another Tabernacle Show CANCELED

CANCELED T-PAIN and FAMILY Playlist Tour The Tabernacle Wednesday, April 30 While the Tabernacle continues to undergo repairs from the tornado in downtown Atlanta on March 14th, the T-Pain & Family Playlist Tour, which was scheduled for April 30th at The Tabernacle, has been CANCELED. There will be no rescheduled date. Refunds are available at […]

AthFest 2008

AthFest 2008

ATHFEST 2008 has announced the headlining artists for this year’s festival. On Friday, June 20th, 17-piece psychedelic rock collective DARK MEAT, recently signed to Vice Records, will perform. On Saturday, June 21st, pop darlings MODERN SKIRTS, currently in the studio with David Lowery (Cracker), will perform. Dub reggae collective DUBCONSCIOUS, who will soon release their […]

Concerts in the Garden- Dates Announced

Concerts in the Garden- Dates Announced

Music fills the air in the heart of Midtown amidst flowers and nature during SunTrust Concerts in the Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Garden this summer. Atlanta’s most intimate outdoor musical event has been recognized as "Best Outdoor Concert Series” by Atlanta Magazine. 2008 Lineup Buddy Guy     Friday, May 30 at 8 p.m.Shawn Colvin […]

Smashing Pumpkins – Never to Release a New Album Again? Say It Isn’t So!

Smashing Pumpkins – Never to Release a New Album Again? Say It Isn’t So!

Smashing Pumpkins have said that they may never release a new album again. The band did, however, say thay had no plans to give up music or stop playing together – they were simply considering releasing music in more unconventional formats. On the band’s official website, drummer Jimmy Chamberlin said: "Although we (Smashing Pumpkins) may […]

Darfur Now Tour and Screenings

Darfur Now Tour and Screenings

Darfur Now, a documentary about ongoing genocide in Darfur, is nearing DVD release. As the date approaches, special screenings of Darfur Now and concerts to raise awareness are popping up at college campuses across the country. Atlanta will be one of the stops on the tour. Artists performing are: JANELLE MONAE ANTHONY DAVID NOVEL DJ […]

Stuck Mojo is on the Road!

Stuck Mojo is on the Road!

With a new lead singer, Lord Nelson, Georgia-based rap/metal band STUCK MOJO has announced a US tour. STUCK MOJO, having been signed to Napalm Records late last year, recently re-released their latest album, "Southern Born Killers". Commented STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward: "We feel good about Napalm; they understand that their groups need to take […]

Teitur takes US

Teitur takes US

Yesterday he finished a wildly successful tour with KT Tunstall and tomorrow Teitur will kick off his US tour in Atlanta at Vinyl. Teitur has been selling out shows across the globe, since he first took the music scene by storm with 2003’s Poetry & Aeroplanes. Check out his video for Louis, Louis, and grab […]

The Roots come to Atlanta

The Roots come to Atlanta

The Roots have announced the lineup for their upcoming tour! They will be coming to the Fox Theater in Atlanta on May 23rd, with Erykah Badu. You can find tickets here. The rest of the tour dates are listed below: April11 – Killington, Vt. @ Pickle Barrel Night Club12 – Boston, Mass. @ Northeastern University16 […]

Who Put the Message in the Bottle?

Who Put the Message in the Bottle?

According to a police report filed by Roy Smith, Sting heard him singing at Molly’s Garden Restaurant back in 1977 or 78 (believe it or not, Smith can’t quite remember), thought he was good, and asked him to hang out. They stopped at a 7-Eleven for beer(?) and hung out for hours in Sting‘s basement. […]

AC/DC is in the Studio!

AC/DC is in the Studio!

According to AC/DC’s official site, AC/DC fans can expect the band’s next album of new material sometime later this year. The band are currently recording in Vancouver with producer Brendan O’Brien and long time audio engineer Mike Fraser. This will be the band’s first collection of new material since the release of Stiff Upper Lip […]

We Are the Pipette?

We Are the Pipette?

The Pipette’s have just released this statement on their Myspace page: The Pipettes have two new members, Ani and Anna. We are demoing up 20-25 new songs, with an eye to recording a second album in the Summer. We want to tell you all about them, but we’re very much head-down working on new material […]