Live Review: FUN at The Loft, December 11

By Dan Adams; photos by Nathan Berrong When FUN performed at The Loft on Saturday, December 11, it felt more like a celebration than a rock show. It might have had something to do with the brightly-colored flashing “fun” sign positioned behind the band that was perfectly in sync with every note and influx of […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Kicks, Modern Skirts, FUN, Indigo Girls and More!

AMG Weekend Picks: The Kicks, Modern Skirts, FUN, Indigo Girls and More!

This weekend is turning out to be a rocker – albeit a pretty cold one. Luckily, you’ll be dancing, bopping, laughing and grooving enough not to notice. Take a break from the mad shopping to enjoy some music. And if you must buy some Christmas presents, we have a great list of on sales too.

Bits and Bobs: Plain White T’s, Ted Leo, JEFF the Brotherhood, Angie Aparo

Bits and Bobs: Plain White T’s, Ted Leo, JEFF the Brotherhood, Angie Aparo

– Poppy alternative rockers Plain White T’s, who everyone and their mother know from their mammoth hit “Hey There Delilah,” are coming to Atlanta for a gig at The Loft on February 16. Tickets are going on sale Friday, December 17 at noon. – Atlanta music fans will definitely want to catch a solo Ted […]

Bits and Bobs: The Kicks, The Bridges, NARIP, John Lennon, T.I.

Bits and Bobs: The Kicks, The Bridges, NARIP, John Lennon, T.I.

– Nashville natives and Atlanta faves The Kicks will be playing with another band the city loves, The Bridges, at Smith’s Olde Bar on December 9. If you need a good dose of rock ‘n’ roll that night, you know where to get it. – If you need some tips on parties, events, shows and […]

CD Review: Girl Talk — All Day; Playing The Tabernacle, January 21

CD Review: Girl Talk — All Day; Playing The Tabernacle, January 21

Girl Talk All Day Illegal Art By Sam Parvin Gregg Gillis, more commonly known by the moniker Girl Talk, has recently released his fifth full-length album, All Day, a behemoth of mash-ups of songs ranging from Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop” to Dorrough’s “Ice Cream Paint Job.”

Win a Pair of Tickets to See Blue Man Group at The Fox Theatre on January 18!

Win a Pair of Tickets to See Blue Man Group at The Fox Theatre on January 18!

We are giving away two pairs of tickets to the opening night show of Blue Man Group at the Fox Theatre as they start their week-long run in Atlanta. All you have to do is fill out the form below for your chance to see the innovative theatrical group that mixes music, comedy and multimedia. […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Packway Handle Band, Nutcracker, Tim & Eric and More!

AMG Weekend Picks: Packway Handle Band, Nutcracker, Tim & Eric and More!

Happy December everyone! We hope everyone had a brilliant Thanksgiving and has digested the remainders of all those leftovers. The holiday season is officially on now, with Hanukkah now started and twinkling lights going up everywhere. This weekend is an Atlanta act extravaganza, and we’re happy to celebrate the holidays with our hometown lads and […]

Bits and Bobs: Bradford Cox, Yacht Rock, Dave Daniels, Scissor Sisters and More!

Bits and Bobs: Bradford Cox, Yacht Rock, Dave Daniels, Scissor Sisters and More!

– So Sony, thankfully, admitted they made a big mistake when they took down songs from Atlas Sound/Deerhunter’s Bradford Cox’s own blog. Paste has the story. – It’s that time of year again – the Yacht Rock Revue throws their Christmas Party at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park on December 10. There will be ice […]

Q&A with Manchester Orchestra’s Chris Freeman; Playing The Stuffing at Center Stage Complex, November 24

Q&A with Manchester Orchestra’s Chris Freeman; Playing The Stuffing at Center Stage Complex, November 24

By Micah McLain We sure hope you’ve bought your tickets for the first (possible) annual Stuffing event, Manchester Orchestra’s Thanksgiving Eve musical extravaganza. Because the tickets are completely sold out! The band got together with their label Favorite Gentlemen to pick their favorite bands to play a big holiday show with them. We tracked down […]

Q&A with Monotonix; Playing 529, December 8

Q&A with Monotonix; Playing 529, December 8

By Giles Turnbull, photo by Josh Sanseri Monotonix is a three-piece rock band, originally from Tel Aviv, Israel, who tour year-long on an adrenalin rush of chaos and creativity.  Monotonix typically set up in front of the stage, believing totally in audience interaction; don’t be surprised if they steal your beer. Given the mayhem, more […]