CD Review: Joan As Police Woman — The Deep Field; Playing The EARL, May 2

Joan as Police Woman The Deep Field PIAS America By David Courtright Joan Wasser has been on or behind the indie scene for a very long time now. Before adopting her current moniker Joan as Police Woman in 2002, she was involved with such indie stars as Antony and the Johnsons and Rufus Wainwright. She […]

CD Review: Low — C’mon

Low C’mon Sub Pop By Ellen Eldridge Seeking a sound that hangs low? Low’s new release, C’mon, hits like a thunderstorm’s rain breaks through a hot day’s humidity. The feeling of pregnant clouds expanding to release comes across in the vocals starting with the first track, “Try To Sleep.” To say this album shines would […]

Picture Book: Warpaint at The EARL, April 6

By Matthew Smith (www.shadowboxerphoto.com) Full gallery after the jump

CD Review: LB Collective — Waiting for Enchantment; Playing Vinyl with O-Line, April 22

LB Collective Waiting for Enchantment LB Collective By Eric Chavez In the words, the vocals, the production of LB Collective’s latest effort Waiting for Enchantment, there lies a bit of a step back in time when female singer-songwriters reigned supreme. It wasn’t too long ago that the likes of Paula Cole, Sarah McLachlan, Fiona Apple, […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Civil Twilight, J. Mascis, Scissor Sisters and More!

Phew. We hope everyone is safe with power back on and all those trees cleared up after the mad stormy week we had. Luckily we hear that everything is almost all back to normal and the weekend will be going ahead as planned. Hopefully we’ll dodge any of those possible storms predicted and have a […]

Picture Book: Stone Sour, Theory Of A Deadman, Halestorm, Skillet and Art Of Dying at Masquerade, April 1

By Ellen Eldridge. Full gallery after the jump.

Q&A with Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters; Playing The Tabernacle, April 8

By Eric Chavez It would be impossible to put a time stamp on the music of Jake Shears and his band Scissor Sisters. Basically every decade of popular music has been covered in their three LPs, the latest being Night Work, a fabulous concoction of pop, disco, rock, soul, new-wave, etc. (see what I mean?). […]

Picture Book: Sebadoh at The EARL, March 28

By Michael Koenig (http://vacantmoon.viewbook.com) Full gallery after the jump

Picture Book: Cut Copy at The Masquerade, March 28

By Matthew Smith (www.shadowboxerphoto.com) Full gallery after the jump

CD Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit — Here We Rest; Playing The EARL, April 14

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Here We Rest Lightning Rod Records By Eric Chavez For many artists, the studio is where are the magic happens. Productions are created, lyrics are written, and classics are made. Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell took another road, writing and recording a majority of the material for his latest effort Here […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Ms. Lauryn Hill, Band of Horses, Salt-N-Pepa, Little Tybee and More!

After a few weeks, we’re back up and running. We know you’ve missed our Weekend Picks, so never fear – our recommendations for the days ahead are here for you. And it looks like a slew of Chastain’s summer series shows are about to go on sale, so be sure to check those out at […]