By Sam Parvin I recently got my hands on the debut full-length album by Miniature Tigers, Tell It To the Volcano, and I am so excited about it! So when I heard the five piece, Phoenix-based rock-pop group is coming to Atlanta this month, I had to get an interview. Lead vocalist and guitarist Charlie […]
By Samantha Parvin Quiet, soulful pop singer and songwriter David Mead began touring recently in support of his latest and fifth full-length album, Almost and Always. Mead will play at Eddie’s Attic on September 17, so AMG caught up with him to ask about the tour, the album, and what to expect at the show. […]
Michael Jackson: The Trial and Triumph of the King of PopElbow Grease Productions By Al Kaufman Michael Jackson's death has not only helped his own album sales, but every street vendor in Atlanta is selling MJ shirts that are sure to fall apart after the third wash. And now Pearl Jr, an author and activist […]
Arctic Monkeys Arctic Monkeys at the Apollo DVD & Live in Texas bonus CD Warp Films / Domino Records / Bang Bang Films EMI Music Publishing By Samantha Parvin If you are looking for fresh, jump-around Britpop for your ears, you have come to the right place. Arctic Monkeys’ double live disc is truly for […]
By Leila Regan-Porter If there ain't no rest for the wicked, then the lads of PleaseRock (the umbrella that covers Y-O-U,The Yacht Rock Review, The Tupperware Party, Rock Fight, 3 Dog Stevens and other rock aliases) are the most wicked rockers out there. While trying to keep up with the runaway success of The Yacht […]
By now you should know about the awesome event coming up next week that is PleaseRock the Yacht, where Y-O-U will be bombarding fans with all their brilliant aliases, complete with videos of comedy skits, new music, competitions and free food and drink. To explain – or just beguile further – the guys have done […]
By Al Kaufman Sometimes a recession is a good thing. Take this year’s Midsummer Music Fest, sponsored by AM sports radio 790 The Zone. While last year’s event, which featured Drivin’ n’ Cryin’ and Blues Traveler, put people back anywhere from $10-$20 per ticket, this year’s festival, featuring Rusted Root and Guster, is free. Held […]
By Eileen Tilson Atlanta’s “supergroup” The Constellations are giving Atlanta another three minute distraction from their mundane workday. I had the privilege of getting a sneak peek of the filming of their latest video “Perfect Day,” and the setting could not be more perfect. A rainy night at a well worn in house in Midtown, […]
I'm a big fan of North Carolina's L.A. Tool and Die, a brilliantly quirky indie rock band that can rock the hilarity as well as the tender. Falling on the hilarity side is their new video for "Don't Touch My Mustache," which features a host of singing and dancing unicorn hand-puppets as well as a […]
By Samantha Parvin Meat Puppets, a band that has been around for nearly three decades and has experimented with most all musical genres under the sun, has just released yet another album, Sewn Together. Brothers Cris (bass) and Curt (vocals, lead guitar) Kirkwood, along with drummer Ted Marcus, began a tour to support the album […]
By Noel Wurst On May 29 at Hard Rock Café’s Velvet Underground, Atlanta’s own Leslie Fram is hosting a benefit for the Unbreakable Music Foundation (UMF), a charitable organization set up to “raise funds in order to put computer equipment and music software in schools for students with physical challenges.” Heralded multi-musical genre producer Simon […]
The band, performing before Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, outside Atlanta's Center Stage, March 20. By Julia Reidy Young Orchids is the latest musical brainchild of Kyle Gordon, previously of Atlanta rockers The Booze, KillGordon and Ski Club. Though the group is new, these pros aren’t as delicate as the name suggests. Along with Ski […]
You have probably already heard the live version of Black Lips' "The Drop I Hold," featuring GZA of Wu-Tang Clan fame (you haven't??? Well, download it here), recorded at SXSW, and now there's a video (above) to go along with the original version of the song (sans GZA I'm afraid). The GZA-accompanied version will also […]
By Julia Reidy Four times a season, several seemingly disparate creative ideas come together harmoniously in one venue: classical chamber music, electronica DJ-ing, visual art, short film, performance art and essay. It’s an idea new to Atlanta, and it’s one of the most interesting evenings $15 can buy. Co-founded and run by Fia and Dana […]
By Scott Roberts Perhaps the most effective way to deal with an unfortunate situation is to figure out a way to turn the adversity into a party! That’s exactly what Criminal Records’ Kerri Boles has done with the upcoming Celebracion benefit to be held at The EARL on May 5. “This benefit is for Megan […]
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