Bits and Bobs: Little Tybee, Atlanta Mess-Around, Ponderosa, O.M.D.

Bits and Bobs: Little Tybee, Atlanta Mess-Around, Ponderosa, O.M.D.

– We got another little taste of Little Tybee’s eagerly awaiting new record, Humorous To Bees, out April 5. This snippet is in the form of a typically-charming video, compete with cut-out shadow cuteness. Check it out above. – Dates and bands have been announced for the Atlanta Mess-Around at The EARL. The two-day festival […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Adron, Team Luis, Soulphonics & Ruby Velle and More!

AMG Weekend Picks: Adron, Team Luis, Soulphonics & Ruby Velle and More!

Brrrr. Our fair city has yet to break out of this massive cold snap, but that’s no reason to stay at home! We’ve got a good selection of rocking shows to keep you moving and warm (and the few beers you’ll probably be having won’t hurt either). And you can look forward to sunnier times […]

Live Review: No Age at The Drunken Unicorn, January 21

Live Review: No Age at The Drunken Unicorn, January 21

By Nathan Berrong No Age brought their rowdy blend of punk-inspired noise rock to The Drunken Unicorn on Friday, January 21. From left to right on the stage, Cundo Bermudez (touring member) manned the keyboard and synth sounds, Dean Spunt beat the hell out of the drums and handlex vocal duties, and Randy Randall destroyed […]

Live Review: Girl Talk at The Tabernacle, January 21

Live Review: Girl Talk at The Tabernacle, January 21

By Sam Parvin Wrist bands guy: “You look just like Justin Bieber.” Young, sunglasses-faced guy: “I know, right?!” Consider the tone set. Gregg Gillis, BKA Girl Talk, mashes like a madman.  He started his set in the historic church with sequences from his latest album, All Day, which samples such artists as Black Sabbath, Ludacris, […]

Live Review: Drive-By Truckers at 40 Watt, January 14

By Micah McLain Drive-By Truckers’ three-night stand at the 40 Watt has become a near annual event, as the band opens the tour for each new album in their adopted hometown of Athens. The opening dates of the “Go Go Boots Tour 2011” were no different as Friday night found the band in front of […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Lighthouse and the Whaler, Girl Talk, Colour Revolt and More!

AMG Weekend Picks: The Lighthouse and the Whaler, Girl Talk, Colour Revolt and More!

Gigs and parties are back on with full force this weekend, and you’ve got a great list of fun stuff to choose from. Indie folk, sharp rock, dance parties and more are in our recommendations. And be sure to have a look at our mammoth list of on sales at the bottom!

Bits and Bobs: The Booze, Record Store Day, Chris Cornell, Coachella, J. Mascis

Bits and Bobs: The Booze, Record Store Day, Chris Cornell, Coachella, J. Mascis

– Atlanta rock ‘n’ rollers The Booze return with a new album At Maximum Volume on March 8. You can get a taste for the album with a free download of the first single, “Kick Me Where It Hurts” HERE. – Record Store Day returns for another year of exclusive releases, rockin’ instores and indie […]

Q&A with Cake; Playing Center Stage January 17, 18 and 19

Q&A with Cake; Playing Center Stage January 17, 18 and 19

Here’s what about a thousand of you in Atlanta already know from last night’s show: Cake hasn’t lost a step. Rocking through two sets at Center Stage last night, the band displayed the wit, charm, unique musicianship and songwriting sensibility that’s made them a household name for the better part of 15 years. Cake is […]

CD Review: The Memorials — The Memorials; Playing The Five Spot, January 28

CD Review: The Memorials — The Memorials; Playing The Five Spot, January 28

The Memorials The Memorials Bungalo By Ellen Eldridge The Memorials released its self-titled debut much to the excitement of The Mars Volta fans and those who have been following the prestigious career of Thomas Pridgen, the band’s drummer who founded this project. A fine line between soul music and music to break up a thick […]

CD Review: The Decemberists — The King Is Dead

CD Review: The Decemberists — The King Is Dead

The Decemberists The King Is Dead Capitol Records By Scott Roberts The term “folk-rock” has been used to describe electric-based music with acoustic leanings (or vice-versa) for nearly 50 years and has always felt a bit unsatisfying or vague, and may now even be bordering on archaic. However, there may not be a more suitable […]

Bits and Bobs, Awesome New Shows Edition: O.M.D., Of Montreal, Kylie Minogue and More!

Bits and Bobs, Awesome New Shows Edition: O.M.D., Of Montreal, Kylie Minogue and More!

– Get your Duckie shoes out, put on your homemade pink prom dress and prepare to dance to some retro electro sounds because ’80s synth masters O.M.D. are coming to The Loft on March 14. – British Sea Power like to change from angular rock to sweeping gestures, but no matter what you’re going to […]