By Jhoni Jackson Blame meticulousness for the delay in Ruby Velle & the Soulphonic’s debut LP. Before the Atlanta band could kill any of its darlings, first they had to grow and nurture them—slowly and carefully, in the most scrupulous way imaginable. Only minutes into It’s About Time and it’s obvious: It was worth the […]
By Al Kaufman It would be hard not to like the folks behind Colorado’s Paper Bird. They play a happy, rootsy, Americana sound with a touch of jam band sensibility. Their use of trumpet, trombone, banjo and vocal harmonies on songs such as “Spit Spot” add a jazzy, old-timey feel to their easily digestible pop nuggets. Included in their […]
By Al Kaufman Sure, Natalie Stovall plays the fiddle and has opened for some of the biggest names in country music, but she still has a rock and roll heart. On the cover of her new 6-song CD, Standing My Ground, whe wears a clingy Queen concert shirt and ripped jeans, and holds her fiddle […]
Born in Buchanan and raised in Bremen, GA, Harold Shedd played in a local band and served as a disc jockey for 14 years prior to moving to Nashville. In 1979, he was instrumental in signing Alabama for RCA and then produced 21 consecutive number one hits for the band. He also produced albums for Mel […]
By Jhoni Jackson Italian trio Sultan Bathery is ripping through the states on their first American tour, and Atlanta marks the final stop in that three-week bout. That means this brand-new band—they released their first EP, Fireworx, on Slovenly Recordings only two months ago—will likely have their set finely tuned for a furious blowout. Expect […]
Atlanta tennis fans get ready! Your favorite sport has a new home; the BB&T Atlanta Open comes to Atlantic Station July 14th thru 22nd. Players scheduled to appear include Andy Roddick, John Isner, Mardy Fish, and more of the top players on the ATP World Tour. To kick off this year’s tournament, 99X is partnering […]
By Amanda Miles His voice is immediately recognizable–a warm melodious tone that melts deliciously over each note. Vince Gill is widely acclaimed as a top vocalist and guitar player in country music. Gill has sold more than 26 million albums, earned 18 Country Music Association Awards and has 20 GRAMMY wins under his belt. At […]
Last night, Kimbra and The Kooks joined Foster the People for a fun and colorful night full of surprises! The summer weather and the high energy filled The Amphitheater with a vibe that all concert-goers appreciate! Highlights of the night included Kimbra joining Foster the People on stage to perform their collaborative song, “Warrior”, local […]
By Justin Lyons The third annual Hangout Music Festival started with an official kick off party last Thursday with multiple acts on two stages. One of the headliners of the event was electronic music duo Big Gigantic who returned for their second consecutive year on the beach. I was able to chat with Dominic Lallil […]
If you didn’t make it to Party in the Park at Centennial Olympic Park this past Saturday, May 19th, then you missed a hell of a good time! The weather was perfect, the beer was flowing, and the park was packed with a variety of fans who turned out to see The Flaming Lips, Young […]
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 […]
By Justin Lyons Prior to this week’s Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, AL, I was able to interview Chad Stokes from the recently reunited rock band, Dispatch. If you’re going to Hangout, be sure to catch Dispatch perform on Saturday at 5:15pm at the Hangout Main stage. Look for their first full length album […]
By Justin Lyons Prior to this week’s Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, AL, I was able to interview Curt Heiny from the electronic duo, Archnemesis (which also features Justin Aubuchon). If you’re going to Hangout, be sure to catch Archnemesis perform on Saturday at 11:30am at the XBox stage. Their first full length album People’s Radio […]
Whether playing a show in a rock club or making his way into living rooms via Grey’s Anatomy, singer-songwriter Matthew Mayfield delivers songs that are hard to ignore. Teaming up with fellow songwriter David Ramirez, the two have banded together for a run of intimate acoustic shows. We chatted with Matthew before his show tonight […]
Resident ATL folk-soul singer-songwriter Micah Dalton has reemerged with a new full length album. A departure from his previous records, Blue Frontier showcases Micah’s musical versatility yet still maintains the groovy undertones one would expect from a Micah Dalton record. From the bittersweet “The Way Our Seasons Change”, introspective “Eyes to See, Ears to Hear”, […]
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