The title of Gretchen Peters’ new Hello Cruel World is a pun on the famed exit line – a joke that, like the lovely melodies and deliciously textured arrangements framing these 11 songs – sweetens this captivating music spun from a year of turmoil. The Grammy nominated singer-songwriter from Nashville calls Hello Cruel World her […]
By Ellen Eldridge Although they might be a square peg in a round hole, Stolen Babies may just fit somewhere within this heavily hyphenated description: Quirky-Prog Pop-Art Rock-Avant Garde-Cabaret Metal-Horror Punk-tinged with Industrial, Goth and Dark Wave. The band’s mythology began back in 1997 when Dominique Lenore Persi, the Sharones and keyboardist Ben Rico were […]
By Ellen Eldridge Gun Outfit plays at 529 in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 23, to support the April 2 release Hard Coming Down. Fans of any SST band, Sonic Youth, Wipers or Pavement will love the album as well as the live show. Vocalist and guitarist Caroline (Carrie) Keith answered our interview questions: What is […]
Happy Monday y’all! Spring has sprung and man, is it beautiful outside or what?! Tonight is going to be awesome because we have a great variety of shows going on! From smaller bars like The Basement, 529 and The Earl, to big arenas like Philips, we have a venue and a show that you’ll enjoy! […]
By: Shelby Lum Many musicians break into a record deal through networking, knowing the right people, or knocking on a lot of doors. Kate Earl found it by nearly getting hit by a car–which she luckily dodged. “I almost got hit by a car,” Kate said. “The driver of that car was my neighbor.” So […]
In a music world where genre lines are increasingly blurred, Dinner And A Suit has emerged with a sonic meld that resonates with familiarity, and captivates with distinction. Formed in New Jersey by cousins Jonathan Capeci, Joey Beretta and Anthony Genca, the trio is forging a path that reflects the band’s music itself: putting the […]
The George Jones show at The Fox Theatre has been postponed. It was scheduled for today, Friday, April 19. It will now take place on Friday, May 10. Tickets are valid for the new date, or refunds can be obtained IN PERSON from The Fox Theatre box office. Below is the statement from The Fox: […]
By: Shelby Lum Atlanta packs in concerts and festivals almost every weekend and this one is no exception! From EDM to Country, and Jam Band Rock, your musical appetite will be fulfilled this weekend. We’re ready to get our dance on at Magnetic, relax in the meadow at Piedmont Park’s Dogwood Festival, and then get […]
Born and raised in Atlanta, I’ve been to my fair share of sold out shows at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, but I had never been to a sold out show like this one. For an hour and a half, 20-year old Tori Kelly deeply moved every single person in that room with her remarkably stunning […]
Another beautiful day and another crazy AWESOME lineup! WOW! The bars, clubs and theaters are poppin’ tonight with all kinds of music! Check out the schedule below and grab tickets NOW to the show of your choice! The Milk Carton Kids (7:30pm) @ Eddie’s Attic The New York Times raves, “a sweetly dazzling variation on […]
Formed as a bedroom recording project by singer/guitarist John Robinson in 2008, Turf War became a full band in mid-2009 and began to grow a local following in their hometown of Augusta, GA before moving to Atlanta. Their style is gritty, Southern-tinged indie punk rock, with major influences from The Replacements, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bruce […]
There are 3 stages at Magnetic Music Festival this Saturday: Magnetic Force Field, Digital Distortion, and the Enchanted Village Stage! Be sure to take a look and plan out your day. With so many great artists and DJ’s, you’ll practically need to clone yourself. Be sure to tag @AtlantaMusic in your photos this weekend and […]
Happy Wednesday y’all! I’m still in shock over this lineup! So many shows, so little time! Tonight might be one of those nights where you hit up a couple! Check out the schedule below! Bob Mould @ Terminal West Those familiar with the decades-spanning oeuvre of Bob Mould—from his pioneering early ’80s work with Hüsker […]
By: Shelby Lum Peaches. The Braves. A lot of traffic. And country music. That’s what Atlanta and Georgia are known for–or some of the things that is. Kurt Thomas is part of that Georgia culture with his keen sense of country music. “If you listen to my songs, I’m just country and just way down […]
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