Interview: Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers; Hangout Fest May 18

Upon hearing the unique and refreshing sound of Nicki Bluhm, it becomes immediately clear why she is in the midst of a breakout year. Nicki has filled a void in music with her brand of vintage-tinged rocking country soul — music that’s like an enchanting friend you’ve known for a short while but feels like […]

Interview: The Weeks; Played @ Hangout Fest May 17

Mississippi band, The Weeks, rocked out at the Hangout Fest on Friday, May 17! We got to chat with Samuel Williams (Guitar), Cyle Barnes (Vocals), Cain Barnes (Drums), Damien Bone (Bass) and Alex Collier (Piano, Orgaan) of The Weeks about their musical influences, their favorite day of the week and their dance moves! Check it […]

Interview: Moon Taxi; Played @ Hangout Fest May 19

Moon Taxi is one of those rare bands that unites musical ingenuity with thoughtful lyrics and still somehow manages to wildly entertain and thrill a crowd. Evoking the musical revolution of the sixties and seventies, Moon Taxi ignites their eclectic sound with unique melodies and energetic shows. The band has already formed a loyal fan […]

Interview: The Mowgli’s; Played @ Hangout Fest May 18

Five childhood friends from the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, augmented by three mid-western transplants, The Mowgli’s are a quintessential California band. Inspired by the magnetism of San Francisco, the grind of Los Angeles and the serenity of the Big Sur Coast, their songs are a joyous revival of rock n’ roll, a twisting […]

Interview: The Music Tapes; Playing @ Erikson Clock 5/24

The Music Tapes started life as a creative outlet for the 16 year old Koster, who would create tapes of songs and stories, as means of escapism, which he would share with his friends, culminating in ‘The American Phoam Rubber Co. Symphony Orchestra Proudly Presents the 2nd Silly Putty Symphony for Edison Wax Cylinder’, which […]

Interview: Imagine Dragons; Rocked Out @ Hangout Fest 5/19

After the last note played on the last song of a marathon set a few years ago, Dan Reynolds, frontman for Las Vegas based rockers Imagine Dragons, realized it was all starting to come together. Reynolds and his bandmates – guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, and drummer Daniel Platzman – independently released three EPs, […]

5GB Interview: Shockwave Riderz; Playing with !!! @ The EARL 5/22

Shockwave Riderz are a three piece from Pittsburgh consisting of Phil Boyd, Sara Mac and !!! drummer Paul Quattrone who make fuzzy garage rock. The band started making music roughly a year ago, but they are already on a roll. They guys are starting a tour with !!! this week and were super stoked to […]

Interview: Twenty One Pilots; Played Hangout Fest 5/17

The duo that is Twenty One Pilots – Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun – has earned widespread applause for their energetic live sets and distinctive fusion of piano-driven schizoid pop and lyrical uplift. No strangers to the road, Twenty One Pilots has built a fervent national following via their electrifying live performances at innumerable headline […]

Interview: The Features; Playing @ The EARL 5/23

Interview: The Features; Playing @ The EARL 5/23

Hailing from Tennessee, indie-rock quartet, The Features have been releasing music for over a decade. Time may not always make for a great band, but it sure does help. They have played at Bonnaroo, been compared to Manchester Orchestra (Atlanta’s own), and have been featured in Twilight. With their new self-titled album out, the Features […]

Interview with Hockey; Playing @ The Loft w/ The Hush Sound 5/19

Often compared to bands like LCD Soundsystem and The Strokes, Hockey originally captured the hearts (and ears) of fans everywhere with their debut home-made EP, Mind Chaos, in 2009. After making their way through the festival circuit, having songs featured on multiple commercials and television shows, being named as one of Beyond Race magazine’s “50 […]

Randall Bramblett Interview; Playing Eddie’s Attic 5/17

Southern soul artist Randall Bramblett has just released his 9th studio LP, Bright Spots, on New West Records. Drawing inspiration from classic pop, soul, blues and gospel alike, he says the album was his “easiest and most organic to record.”  Bramblett is holding a CD release party tomorrow at Eddie’s Attic, and we were lucky enough […]

5GB Interview: Cosmonauts; Playing 529 Thursday, May 16

By Jhoni Jackson Orange County outfit Cosmonauts boasts a blend of chaos and comedowns in their forever-fuzzy rock ‘n’ roll repertoire. Last year’s If You Wanna Die Then I Wanna Die (Burger Records) hits both amped-up, anxious highs and droning, lost-in-lament lows with equal intensity. Nailing an energetic, raucous jam like “Motorcycle #1” is a feat in […]

Interview: The Bitteroots; Playing at Eddies Attic 5/18!

After closing out an action-packed year in support of the band’s sophomore album, “Central of Georgia,” The Bitteroots are settling down to write and record release No. 3, an as-yet-untitled record sure to showcase an even more mature and polished group of musicians and songwriters. The Decatur, Georgia band, which features the soulful and powerful vocals […]

Q & A: Rolling Nowhere; Playing @ Springfest & Tunes From The Tombs

Defying current genre classification, Atlanta’s own Rolling Nowhere has unofficially been described as a Psychedelic Junkyard Folk band. This loose term accurately describes a band that bends the current alt-country/folk/rock genres and seems to consistently evolve its sound with every show. Combining their love of Classic Country, Old Timey Folk and Psychedelic Rock n Roll, […]

Interview w/ Gringo Star; Playing @ Springfest 5/18!

The Fifth Annual Springfest is happening this Saturday May 18 at Twain’s Billiards and Tap to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank! It’s going to be an event full of music, family, friends and fun! Among the incredible bands playing throughout the day, Atlanta’s beloved Gringo Star will be taking the stage! We got to […]