Picture Book: Kurt Vile & the Violators at The EARL, October 21
By Michael Koenig (http://vacantmoon.viewbook.com) Full gallery after the jump…
Q&A with Seva David Ball; Hosting a Panel at MoogFest, October 29-31, in Asheville, N.C.
By Sam Parvin The popularity of the Moog synthesizer has grown exponentially since its inception in 1964. Now popular music is heavily pepper with the instrument’s sounds, making it one of the most influential inventions in modern music. This Halloween weekend, music lovers and synthesizer enthusiasts will gather at MoogFest in Asheville, N.C. to pay […]
Picture Book: Sweet Apple, Guided By Voices at The Buckhead Theatre
By Michael Saliba (www.michaelsalibaphotography.com) Full gallery after the jump…
Q&A with La Roux; Playing The Tabernacle, November 5
By Eileen Tilson Making waves through the U.K. with their hit “Quicksand,” duo La Roux quickly rose to the top of the charts before bringing their 80’s synth music to the U.S.A. With repeated number 1 downloads on iTunes with their catchy songs “Bulletproof” and “I’m not Your Toy,” La Roux continue to dominate, selling […]
AMG Weekend Picks: Rock4Research, Guided By Voices, Taste of Atlanta and More!
This weekend is definitely a bit more relaxed than usual, with the exception of the mammoth food event that is Taste of Atlanta. We get the feeling that everyone is working on their Halloween costumes and stocking up on candy in time for next week’s spooky celebrations. But we’ve still got a good selection of […]
Picture Book: Matt and Kim at The Masquerade, October 16
By Matthew Smith (www.shadowboxerphoto.com) Full gallery after the jump…
Picture Book: Local Natives at The Masquerade, October 15
By Matthew Smith (www.shadowboxerphoto.com) Full gallery after the jump…
CD review: Grinderman – 2; Playing Variety Playhouse, November 18
Grinderman 2 Anti By Al Kaufman Nick Cave and Halloween go together like Christmas and Santa. Even when he’s not sporting the porn star mustache, there are none more creepy than Nick Cave. When part of Grinderman, Cave turns his creepiness up a notch or five. It’s almost as if Cave had been holding back […]
CD Review: Sharon Van Etten — Epic; Playing with Junip at The EARL, November 21
Sharon Van Etten Epic Ba Da Bing! By Micah McLain It’s been reported that Sharon Van Etten had audiences crying during her intimate performances at this years SXSW – one listen to Epic closer “Love More” and it doesn’t take long to understand why. The track seems as if it’s been slowed down for maximum […]
CD Review: Martina Topley Bird — Some Place Simple; Playing The Fox Theatre with Massive Attack, October 29
Martina Topley Bird Some Place Simple Honest Jon’s / Ipecac Records By Giles Turnbull Martina Topley Bird is a name you might have come across, without even knowing. Some Place Simple is her third solo album, but she has been featured on albums by Tricky, David Holmes, Primus and Gorillaz, to name but a few. […]
Picture Book: Indigo Girls, Evan McHugh at Buckhead Theatre, October 15
By Ken Lackner Full gallery after the jump…
Bits and Bobs: The Coathangers, The Selmanaires, Little Tybee, Lera Lynn and More
– The Coathangers celebrate their “Live at The EARL” 7-inch, where else, at the EARL on November 26, with support from All Night Drug Prowling Wolves and Wolves and Jackals. – The Selmanaires are one member less, at least for a while, as bassist Tommy Chung is moving to New York. He played his last […]
CD Review: Sorry No Ferrari — Ternary; Playing The Drunken Unicorn, October 23
Sorry No Ferrari Ternary Stickfigure Recordings By Eric Chavez In case you create a band that uses absolutely no lyrics or vocals, period, in your records, there is only one thing to do: create an instrumental album to rock the senses. That is just what Sorry No Ferrari does on their debut full-length LP Ternary. […]
Bits and Bobs: Prince, Janelle Monae, Madonna, Take That and More
– The Great Purple One known as Prince announced yesterday that he will be embarking on a huge tour soon, and among those stylish girls and guys who will be joining him (like Sheila E.) is our very own Janelle Monae. He’ll start off the jaunt with a residence in New York, which is fine, […]
Bits and Bobs: T.I., Al Pacino, Phil Spector, Andre 3000, Squarepusher, Deerhunter
– If you haven’t heard by now, Atlanta might just have a new hometown hero. Rapper/jail bird T.I. helped talk a man off the ledge of a building in Midtown yesterday afternoon. Atlanta Magazine’s ATL Intel blog has more on the story, with reactions from T.I. and the Atlanta Police Department. – Al Pacino is […]
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