Young Blood Gallery and Boutique Launch Online Store INDI-e BOUTIQUE, Throw a Party

Young Blood Gallery and Boutique Launch Online Store INDI-e BOUTIQUE, Throw a Party

Atlanta's Young Blood Gallery and Boutique in the Poncey-Highland 'hood is launching their online store INDI-e BOUTIQUE on November 7, and are throwing a party to celebrate! It all kicks off at Young Blood with an art opening (Yi-Hsin Tzeng’s “My Magazine Project”) and then carries on at The Highland Ballroom Lounge with a burlesque […]

CD Review: The King Khan and BBQ Show — Invisible Girl; Playing Star Bar November 4

CD Review: The King Khan and BBQ Show — Invisible Girl; Playing Star Bar November 4

The King Khan and BBQ Show Invisible Girl In the Red Records By Bryan Aiken Once and current bandmates Arish Khan and Mark Sultan have made a rich and respected history of historically-accurate rock ‘n’ roll thuggery. Since their graduation from the '90s punk outfit The Spaceshits, the Canadian duo have reformed and refashioned into […]

The Loft/Vinyl/Centerstage Concert Calendar

The Loft/Vinyl/Centerstage Concert Calendar

Afro-punk Presents SAUL WILLIAMS and Guests Wednesday, November 4 – The Loft Doors:    8:00pm Show:     9:00pm Age:        18+ Price:      $13 Adv / $15 Day of Show ———————— ZEE AVI w/ Travel by Train Wednesday, November 4 – Vinyl Doors:    7:00pm Show:     8:00pm Age:        18+ Price:      $10.00 ———————— HEAVY MOJO w/ Hollyweerd, Vonnegut Thursday, November 6  […]

Music Man–How It Works

Music Man–How It Works

I’m often asked what the process of signing a band looks like, or more to the point, how exactly a band goes from getting the attention of someone that does what I do, to actually inking a deal. Contrary to popular belief, A&R people don’t walk around with contracts in their back pocket ready to […]

CD Review: Matt Morris — When Everything Breaks Open

CD Review: Matt Morris — When Everything Breaks Open

Matt MorrisWhen Everything Breaks OpenTennman Records By Al Kaufman You can only hang in circles for so long before you release your inevitable CD. Matt Morris wrote five songs for Christina Aguilera's Stripped album, and has also had his songs recorded by heavy hitters like Kelly Clarkston, Reba McEntire, and good buddy Justin Timberlake. He […]

CD Review: The Flaming Lips — Embryonic

CD Review: The Flaming Lips — Embryonic

The Flaming LipsEmbryonicWarner Brothers By Al Kaufman There are two sets of Flaming Lips fans. There are the ones who went out and bought extra CD players so that they could play all four CDs of Zaireeka simultaneously, as they were meant to be played. And then there are those who like the band's just accessible enough […]

Ticket Alternative Gains New Client – Gateway Event Center in McDonough, Georgia; First Event is Sammy Kershaw, November 7

Ticket Alternative Gains New Client – Gateway Event Center in McDonough, Georgia; First Event is Sammy Kershaw, November 7

We're excited to announce that the Gateway Event Center in McDonough, Ga. is now a Ticket Alternative venue! And the first event to be announced is a double-bill of country stars Sammy Kershaw and David Nail, in concert on November 7. Tickets are available now at Ticket Alternative.

New Whirlyball Show Announced: Stellastarr*, November 17!

New Whirlyball Show Announced: Stellastarr*, November 17!

Atlanta hipsters will already be very aware of the legendary Whirlyball gigs Chunklet have been putting on for many a year. For those who don't know, the Whirlyball club up in Roswell is one of the most fun places you can go for a gig – namely because you get a free game of whirlyball […]

CD Review: Drummer — Feel Good Together; Playing The EARL, October 16

CD Review: Drummer — Feel Good Together; Playing The EARL, October 16

DrummerFeel Good TogetherAudio Eagle Records By Micah McLain Apparently not content to allow his Black Keys band mate to have all of the side-project related fun, Patrick Carney has joined forces with four other drummers from his native Ohio to form the aptly-titled Drummer. The percussion super group retreated to Carney's studio in North Akron […]

CD Review: Left Lane Cruiser — All You Can Eat; Playing Star Bar Friday, October 16

CD Review: Left Lane Cruiser — All You Can Eat; Playing Star Bar Friday, October 16

Left Lane CruiserAll You Can EatAlive By Al Kaufman Left Lane Cruiser is called a lot of different things. Most say it's a blues band, but they are also a hard rock band with a lot of Southern fried attitude. They are their own category. Call them Industrial Redneck, or Country Thrash. Backed by Brenn […]

Music Man-You’re Not From Around Here Are you?

Music Man-You’re Not From Around Here Are you?

I spent the weekend in Nashville attending the Next Big Nashville Music Conference. I saw several great bands from that fine city, but the two that stood out the most were from here in Atlanta. It’s always good to see a band from my town playing in another city because there’s a much different energy […]

Q&A with Jay Brannan; Playing Vinyl, October 20

Q&A with Jay Brannan; Playing Vinyl, October 20

By Sam Parvin   Singer/songwriter (and actor) Jay Brannan is coming to Atlanta on October 20 to showcase his latest album, In Living Cover.  The album is Jay’s second and features two original tunes, as well as seven impeccably-performed covers, including The Cranberries’ “Zombie,” The Verve Pipe’s “The Freshman" and  “All I Want,” originally a […]

CANCELED: The Rosewood Thieves @ Drunken Unicorn on October 19

CANCELED: The Rosewood Thieves @ Drunken Unicorn on October 19

The Rosewood Thieves have canceled their whole tour, which includes their Atlanta date at Drunken Unicorn on October 19. Tickets are currently being refunded; those who bought their tickets at an outlet need to take them back to point of purchase.