Land of the Living Matthew Perryman Jones Cante Jondo Records By Ellen Eldridge Every once in a while the perfect storm of melody, emotion and timing collides with a listener in an unexpected way. Finding a new artist or a new album to truly fall in love with doesn’t happen every week, but something about […]
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Not only is Jesse Malin a bad ass musician, entrepreneur, and debatably the coolest person in NYC, he just so happens to be a friend of mine. For those of you who might not be aware, Jesse Malin began playing live the age of twelve years old in the seminal hardcore band Heart Attack, releasing the […]
Hey y’all! Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! I’m sure that getting up this morning was a little bit difficult, but just keep reminding yourself that it is only a four day work week! My first song of the day today, was Spacehog, so I thought i would share with you! Not too […]
Whether you are hitting the road or staying in Atlanta, this Memorial Weekend is sure to be busy and fun! Great shows and events Friday through Monday! Shout out to our troops and veterans. We thank you for all that you have done and all that you do for our country! Friday, May 24- Maps […]
MSN named The Parlotones as on one 10 most memorable performances at Live Earth and likened seeing the Parlotones at this early stage of the career to seeing The Police in the late 70’s. 2008 was a great year with entering the European market. The Parlotones are no stranger in Europe, having played multiple stages. […]
Singer-songwriter Callaghan released her album, Life In Full Colour, on May 1, 2012. The record was tracked in and around Atlanta with Shawn Mullins both producing and playing on the album. Life In Full Colour’s 12 songs present the singer’s eclectic and dynamic style, combining shades of folk, country, rock and pop into a seamless […]
Atlanta metal heads, Wizard Smoke, are no strangers around town. They are at The Basement at Graveyard Tavern tomorrow, and they joined us for our 5GB series before their show. What’s the first gig you ever attended? “Sesame Street: On Tour.” Eastern High School Auditorium, Bristol, Connecticut, 1987. The opening act was an old man […]
Simone Felice Simone Felice Team Love Records By Al Kaufman Simone Felice, drummer and singer the Catskill folkies Felice Brothers, and founder of the folk-soul outfit, The Duke and the King, branches out on his own in this warm, hushed solo debut. Felice possesses a sweet, haunting voice. He puts it to use right away […]
Gentleman Jesse & His Men, are an Atlanta combo that revels in the bright, energetic power pop sounds of the early New Wave era. Much like the late and great Exploding Hearts, they inject lo-fi garage with a direct shot of rock’n’roll ecstasy. In other words, it’s a good time. Always the clever one, Jesse […]
Seattle indie rocker, Damien Jurado gained a local cult following in Seattle, and he was brought to the attention of Sub Pop Records by Sunny Day Real Estate singer Jeremy Enigk. Having just released his latest album Maraqopa who was produced by label mate, Richard Swift. He joined us for our 5GB series before their […]
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 […]
Some of Atlanta’s most well respected concert promoters will be at the SAE Institute tomorrow for the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP)’s “Concert Promoter Round Table. Live shows and concert tours remain the most important components of artist development available and, when successfully executed, can have an enormous positive […]
Royal Thunder CVI Relapse Records By Ellen Eldridge Atlanta locals Royal Thunder deserve the buzz that’s been building about them since the self-titled EP released in 2010. The four-piece confidently mixes everything loved by grunge and alternative fans in the ‘90s with a powerful progressive groove, colored by a bluesy soulful side. The lineup consists […]
Well you know it’s officially summer time cause all of these outdoor festivals are rocking! -The King of the summer concert, Dave Matthews, is back in Atlanta tonight with his group of boys playing for the Trustafarians at Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood. -The Wandering gathers five traditionally-minded artists from Memphis and North Mississippi and features […]
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