15 Questions With Foster The People; Playing The Masquerade, September 21

By Eileen Tilson In less than two years, California’s Foster the People have topped the charts with their insanely addictive hit “Pumped Up Kicks.” With non-stop touring and radio spins non-stop, Foster the People have only just begun. This was their first time in Atlanta, and Atlanta Music Guide was their only interview. If you […]

Q&A with Billy Howerdel of A Perfect Circle and ASHES dIVIDE

By Ellen Eldridge The generation born on television and raised by MTV appreciates those talented individuals who make music for the sake of its art. Billy Howerdel co-founded A Perfect Circle with just the inspired sense of catharsis in mind; he sought and still seeks to better understand himself through the medium of his art. […]

15 Questions With Sarah Jaffe; Playing The EARL, June 23 with Centro-Matic

By Eileen Tilson If you have never heard of Sarah Jaffe, don’t worry you will. Having toured constantly, hitting both Europe and the U.S. with Midlake, as well as supporting such varied artists as Norah Jones, Lou Barlow, Centro-matic and Old 97s, Jaffe is no stranger to the scene. The 20-something Texan has gained a […]

15 Questions With Adam Young of Owl City; Playing The Tabernacle, June 14

By Eileen Tilson Owl City’s Adam Young is a confessed recluse. Known for being press shy, the sensitive electro front man, started his career making music in his parents’ Minnesota basement. After two independent albums, Owl City gained mainstream popularity with the 2009 major label debut album Ocean Eyes, which spawned the hit quadruple-platinum single  “Fireflies.” […]

15 Questions With Jonny Lang; Playing Atlanta Botanical Garden, June 3

By Eileen Tilson When you think of Jonny Lang, what is the first thing that pops into your head? He has been called a blues guitar prodigy, a virtuoso, and a once-in-a-generation blues artist. His debut solo album, Lie to Me, was recorded when he was just 15 years old. It went platinum, as did […]

Stream Two New Arcade Fire Songs

Listen to two new Arcade Fire songs “Speaking In Tongues” (featuring David Byrne) and “Culture War” recorded for the deluxe version of The Suburbs (Coming out August 2)! Arcade Fire – Culture War by MergeRecords Arcade Fire – Speaking in Tongues (feat. David Byrne) by MergeRecords

15 Questions With Elijah Jones from The Constellations; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, June 2

15 Questions With Elijah Jones from The Constellations; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, June 2

The self-described King of the Atlanta Underground, Elijah Jones is the Big Dipper in his band, The Constellations. Since signing with Virgin Records in 2009, Atlanta’s favorite bad boys (and girl!) have touring across the country and the U.K., introducing the rest of the world to the best part about being from Atlanta. We sat […]

15 Questions With Andy Hull From Manchester Orchestra; Playing The Tabernacle, May 25

Atlanta’s own Manchester Orchestra has done it again. The band’s sophomore album, Mean Everything to Nothing, was hailed as a masterpiece, meaning that there were a lot of expectations built up around the band’s next effort. They surpassed those expectations with their new album Simple Math. Released on May 10, Simple Math shows a more […]

15 Questions With Voxhaul Broadcast: On Tour With Airborne Toxic Event

There are few tastemakers left in this country, but when they chat about your band it means something. When legendary KCRW DJ Nic Harcourt was asked about unsigned LA rock group, Voxhaul Broadcast, this is what he had to say: “The live shows reflect the passion that has etched them a reputation as one of […]

Ten Questions With Clay Cook and Coy Bowles From The Zac Brown Band

By Eileen Tilson At this point, the whole country knows who Zac Brown is, but might not be completely sure of who Clay Cook and Coy Bowles are. Clay and Coy are by far two of the funniest and greatest musicians in Georgia and I am also lucky enough to call them my friends. For […]

Picture Book & Q&A: Coca-Cola Celebrates 125 years with Ryan Seacrest, Kelly Clarkson and more

By Eileen Tilson Did you know that “Coca-Cola” is the second most recognized word in the world? A company whose success is a direct result of their southern hospitality, gave the city of Atlanta and its Coca-Cola employees a most gracious “thank-you” last Saturday, by throwing Coke’s 125th birthday party in Centennial Olympic Park. Hosted […]

The Coathangers Release Video for “Hurricane,” Playing The EARL, May 13

The Coathangers Release Video for “Hurricane,” Playing The EARL, May 13

  Atlanta’s favorite rowdy chicks keep getting louder, especially with the release of their new gritty, screechy, heavily-eyelinered video for “Hurricane,” above. The Coathangers play The EARL on May 13 (tickets below), an instore at Criminal Records on June 8 and a gig at Highland Ballroom on June 18 before hitting the road for a […]

Beastie Boys Offer “Filthy, Dirty, Nasty” Streaming Version of New Album

After their latest album, Hot Sauce Committee Part 2, was leaked early, the band sent out the following message to their fans: A message from the Beastie Boys: Good people, unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, the “clean” version of our new album, The Hot Sauce Committee pt 2 has leaked. So as a […]

Q&A with Pete Yorn

By Eileen Tilson I was 18 years old the first time I ever heard Pete Yorn in Woodruff Park. Oct. 13, 2001 –ARTSCAPE — The second day of the downtown arts festival features a full day of live music, culminating with local trip-hoppers pH Balance (5.45 p.m.), rising singer/songwriter Pete Yorn (7 p.m.) and long-fallen […]