Throwback Thursday: 5GB With Kevn Kinney-December 2012

This article was originally published December 19, 2012. Kevn Kinney will return to Eddie’s Attic on September 25, 2014.  ____________________________________________________________________ Still some of the coolest and friendliest musicians in the biz, Atlanta boys Drivin n’ Cryin have been kicking it for over two decades with their southern rock, playing with the likes of Neil Young, REM, and […]

Awesome Concert Alert: Bret Michaels Will Play at The Fred on 9/6

Bret Michaels has sold millions of albums worldwide, starred in his own reality show and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity (Life Rocks Foundation). Bret Michaels has a personality that is larger than life and he brings all of it to the stage for his amazing performances. Michaels got his start in music as a […]

Show Preview: Johnnyswim at Georgia Theater on 9/23

“She is full of fervor, and he is the soothing counterforce. They are a pairing of equals, a key finding its lock.” —The New York Times The New York Times isn’t the only one singing the praises of Johnnyswim, it seems their name is on most everyone’s lips. Johnnyswim is a two-piece outfit that is […]

New Music Tuesday 9/2

Here’s a round up of new and noteworthy music dropping today, Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Code Orange – I Am King (Deathwish) Formerly known as Code Orange Kids, their newest release, I Am King, is the group’s first release since their name change. I Am King is the second studio album for the American hardcore punk […]

the polyphic spree

Throwback Thursday: Q&A with The Polyphonic Spree – February 2012

  This interview was originally published in February 2012. The Polyphic Spree will return to Atlanta at  The Loft on Saturday 8/30.   By Eileen Tilson “Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules.” […]

Music Midtown 2014 Schedule Announced

BREAKING NEWS! It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for! The 2014 Music Midtown schedule has been announced and it couldn’t be better. See below and for more information, check out the Music Midtown website.

New Music Tuesday 8/26

New Music Tuesday 8/26

Here’s a round up of new and noteworthy music dropping today, Tuesday, August 26, 2014. _____________________________ The New Pornographers – Brill Bruisers (Matador) The New Pornographers is an eight-piece indie rock act out of Vancouver, British Columbia. The group formed in 1999 and has released five albums prior to they’re latest release, Brill Bruisers, which […]

AMG Weekend Picks 8/15-8/17: Sylvan Esso, Eliot Bronson, Wildcat! Wildcat!, and more!

The weekend is here and there are tons of awesome events and shows happening around the city to keep you going all the way ’til the next one. Here are a few of our top picks this weekend. Let us know what you get up to and what you discover! Friday, August 15th ATL Collective […]

Star-Studded Concert Event Honoring Lynyrd Skynyrd Announced

On Wednesday, November 12th, 2014, an extraordinary collection of music artists will come together for One More For The Fans! – Celebrating The Songs & Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd,” a special concert event taping honoring one of the most influential bands of our time. The concert will take place at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, […]

AMG Weekend Picks 8/1-8/3: AJ Ghent, Blair Crimmins, Chinua Hawk, and more!

Happy weekend, Atlanta! Check out all the awesome shows happening all around the city this weekend and let us know what you get into. Friday, August 1st, 2014 Whores @ The Basement Local Noise Rock band, Whores. hit The Basement @ Graveyard Tavern this Friday. They were in other bands. Now they’re in this band. Soon we […]

New Music Tuesday 7/29

Here’s a round up of new and noteworthy music dropping today, Tuesday, July 29, 2014. ______________________ Jenny Lewis – The Voyager (Warner Bros.)                     Indie rock/folk artist, Jenny Lewis, is a musical jack of all trades. She plays a variety of instruments, including: bass, guitar, harmonica […]

Interview with AJ & MarLa Ghent of AJ Ghent Band, Playing Smith’s Olde Bar on 8/1

  “I’ve learned to accept and understand that I will probably never fit in, and that’s something I’m okay with.” -AJ Ghent His steel guitar skills are masterful. His voice is irresistible. His band is impeccable. His name is AJ Ghent and his band is the AJ Ghent Band. Formed in 2012, this Atlanta band […]

AMG Discovers – Derran Day

Drum roll please…we have another new series! Every other Monday, AMG Discovers finds the greatest up-and-coming artists from the Internet and brings them to your attention. Keep checking up with the series to know who you need to be raging about. Today, we’ll be discussing Derran Day.   With over 80,000 followers subscribed to his YouTube channel and millions […]