What’s Up Monday?

Oh it’s a quiet Monday here in the city, and looking at the weather forecast, it looks like this might be our last day of weather in the 80’s! So although there might not be a ton going on in the city, definitely try and get out and do something to enjoy the day! -The […]

CD Review: Wild Flag — Wild Flag; Playing 40 Watt Club, October 22

Wild Flag Wild Flag Merge By Al Kaufman Supergroups of any type rarely live up to their hype, but since the hype for Wild Flag was practically non-existent, and since the women in this band don’t care about such petty things, their debut album far surpasses any expectations that may have been garnered.

The Dunwoody Music Festival is October 22 – with Stars of 80s Rock!

The Dunwoody Music Festival is October 22 – with Stars of 80s Rock!

If you live on the north part of town, maybe just outside the perimeter, then you’ll be excited to hear that The Dunwoody Music Festival is happening in just over a week’s time. The festival is an all-day event, with a Break Dance Battle Royale, a Battle of the Bands, local merchants and more. The […]

5GB With Toro Y Moi; Playing The Masquerade, Oct. 14

By Eileen Tilson We all know that when you get the Pitchfork seal of approval, it definitely can catapult your music career. Being friends with the boys from Washed Out, also helped this chillwave artist from  Columbia, SC. With a massive hipster following, Chaz Bundick joined us as part of our 5GB series before his […]

CD Review: Puscifer — Conditions of My Parole; Playing Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, November 30

Puscifer Conditions of My Parole Puscifer Entertainment LLC By Ellen Eldridge What were you expecting? TOOL?! The biggest reason anyone should give Puscifer a chance isn’t because this is another Tool or A Perfect Circle. Puscifer, much like Caduceus Cellars, channels a new catharsis for Maynard James Keenan, a man striving to continually reinvent himself; […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Grouplove, Duran Duran, Judi Chicago and More!

You guys really are spoiled for choice this weekend. The city’s hip older sibling is hosting a little shindig with some college rock legends, while the still-cool but much-older uncle spoils ale lovers rotten with a sold-out craft beer extravaganza. And between all that, there’s a ton of kick-ass rock shows to boot. Choose wisely, […]

What’s Up Thursday?

Reasons to love Atlanta? There is something bad ass to do almost every single night of the week! Tonight is slightly more electronic than most nights, but you would be hard pressed not to find an awesome show to check out tonight. -Love, love, love the Cold War Kids! Tonight’s show at The Buckhead Theatre […]

CD Review: Army Navy — The Last Place

Army Navy The Last Place Fever Zone By Al Kaufman For a band that doesn’t have a label, and has never had a pop single, Army Navy sure has a lot of friends in high places. Frontman Justin Kennedy was in a band with his high school buddy, Ben Gibbard, before Gibbard left to start […]

5GB With Grouplove; Playing The Masquerade Oct. 13

By Eileen Tilson Indie rockers, Grouplove, have been very busy this year. Having toured with the likes of Florence & the Machine, the band released their first full length album, Never Trust a Happy Song, in September, and have been touring the country in support. They joined us for our 5GB series, before their show […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

Before I tell you about all the awesome happenings in Atlanta tonight, please forgive me for the inconsistency of posts! I know I have been all over the place lately, but computers are back up and running, and we should be right back on track! So without further ado, here are some awesome musical events […]

Picture Book: Harvest Moon Festival at Callaway Gardens, October 8 and 9

By Ken Lackner Full gallery with Already Taken,  Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Classic Addict, David Ryan Harris, Gin Blossoms, Infantree, John Hiatt and the Combo, Mat Kearney, Shawn Colvin, Shawn Mullins and The B-52s after the jump.

5 GB With Ryan Cabrera; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, Oct. 12

By Eileen Tilson So I know what you are thinking…..Ryan Cabrera? Celebrity boyfriend extraordinaire? Well Mr. Cabrera is far from the days of being Ashley Simpson’s main squeeze, and he is physically taking on the part of being a serious musician as well. Ryan (aka every teenager’s heartthrob) joined us for our 5GB series before […]