CD Review: Bell X1 — Blue Lights on the Runway

CD Review: Bell X1 — Blue Lights on the Runway

Bell X1 Blue Light on the Runway Yep Roc By Eileen Tilson On a recent interview on a local New York radio station, Paul Noonan, of Ireland's favorite "art-pop" band Bell X1, tells the story of a boy and girl who met randomly in Ireland with the intentions of meeting one day in New York […]

CD Review: North Elementary – Not For Everyone Just For You

CD Review: North Elementary – Not For Everyone Just For You

North Elementary   Not For Everyone, Just For You Eskimo Kiss By Julia Reidy Not For Everyone, Just For You is a workout in recent redux. Chapel Hill band North Elementary’s fourth full-length recycles, albeit quite competently, so many of the now clichéd sonic styles found in ‘90s alternative, recalling the likes of Vertical Horizon, […]

Janelle Monae & Tendaberry @ Rialto Center for the Arts on April 3

Janelle Monae & Tendaberry @ Rialto Center for the Arts on April 3

In an interesting change for Rialto (other than the odd non-jazz or non-world act), Janelle Monae will be performing at the Georgia State arts venue on April 3. She'll be bringing Atlanta buzz-band Tendaberry with her, who are planning on releasing their new record Am I Still Illmatic (produced by Black Kids' producer Jesse Mangum […]

Wale and UCB with Yela Wolf and More @ the Loft on March 27

Wale and UCB with Yela Wolf and More @ the Loft on March 27

Rapper Wale, famed for his mixtapes featuring artists like Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse, will be performing at The Loft on March 27. Also appearing with Wale will be UCB, Born Wit It, B.O.B., DJ Hollywood, DJ Singh and Yela Wolf. Tickets are available here now!

Art Alexakis of Everclear @ Hard Rock Café’s Velvet Underground on March 23

Art Alexakis of Everclear @ Hard Rock Café’s Velvet Underground on March 23

Atlanta's Hard Rock Café is hosting a series of shows to benefit Musicians on Call. The charity, formed in 1999, brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. The March on Stage shows have been going on at various Hard Rock Café venues all over the country. The most recent […]

CD Review: Peace of Mind Orchestra — Still Awake at Dawn Part One

CD Review: Peace of Mind Orchestra — Still Awake at Dawn Part One

Peace of Mind Orchestra Still Awake at Dawn, Part I By Al Kaufman When most people imagine an orchestra, they imagine more than two people playing in it. Peace of Mind Orchestra consists of Ari Leopold and Matt Engel. Engel plays bass and synthesizer, while Leopold handles the guitar, drumming and singing duties. And they […]

Heston and Julie Dexter @ Sugar Hill on March 21

Heston and Julie Dexter @ Sugar Hill on March 21

Two of Atlanta's star soul singers will be playing Sugar Hill on Saturday, March 21. Smooth neo-soul charmer Heston could rival Al Green in his swoonability. And Julie Dexter mixes R&B with jazz and South American styles for a uniquely winning sound. Tickets are available here.

Music Man–Opening Act

Music Man–Opening Act

When I first started going to see rock shows as a kid, I always made sure to get to the venue early so I could catch the opening act. Not always, but sometimes it seemed as though the band that was opening the show for whatever bigger act everyone else was there to see had […]

CD Review: Madeline — White Flag

CD Review: Madeline — White Flag

Madeline White Flag Orange Twin By Julia Reidy It’s unfortunate that the first comparison we’re inclined to make when it comes to female singer-songwriters is who else’s voice theirs resembles. In this case, though, it seems a dual and unavoidable comparison. Athens, Ga.’s Madeline Adams, on her third full-length release at least, sounds like Regina […]

March’s Big Trouble in Little Five Points Line-Up Announced!

March’s Big Trouble in Little Five Points Line-Up Announced!

Next Thursday's Big Trouble In Little Five Points is sure to be a scorcher. The Greater Vavoom are sure to make you dance your ass off with their dirty electro. Tres Bien is full of hooky indie pop. And Ominous Castle will be playing fuzzy, electronic-tinged, lo-fi rock. As akways, it's a free gig, so […]

Jaspects & Friends @ Sugarhill on March 12 on Sale Now!

Jaspects & Friends @ Sugarhill on March 12 on Sale Now!

Some of our favorite local soul and hip-hop players are coming out on March 12 to celebrate Jaspects' sixth anniversary of this "& Friends" event. A few names that especially pop out on this lineup: Rahbi, who could rival Prince with his spectacular live show; Algebra, whose new record was eagerly anticipated by most of […]

Live Review: Annuals @ The EARL on March 7

Live Review: Annuals @ The EARL on March 7

By Beverly Bryan Raleigh, North Carolina's Annuals began their set amid cheers on a darkened stage. A drum solo led into an extended pop-rock jam so sparkly and perfect it sounded auto tuned. But as the noodling reached the Rush threshold, boyish frontman Adam Baker let out a series of hoarse screams. Adding further intrigue, […]

Rumor Alert: Joaquin Phoenix @ Lenny’s Tonight!

Rumor Alert: Joaquin Phoenix @ Lenny’s Tonight!

We're not sure if we should still be calling it a rumor, since it's on Lenny's MySpace page, but tonight we're supposed to welcome into this city, onto Lenny's stage, none other than Joaquin Phoenix. He'll be rapping along side the likes of Yelawolf, Brittany Bosco, Priceless, Young Trimm, Killer Mike, Pill, Gripplyaz, Collective Efforts, […]

CD Review: Golden — Night Reminds the Day

CD Review: Golden — Night Reminds the Day

Golden Night Reminds the Day Self-released By Leila Regan-Porter Golden makes their mark on the Atlanta music scene by managing to mix up a slew of genres to keep their music constantly interesting. Mostly veering on the side of alternative rock, with Joshua Golden's strong and clear vocals (reminiscent of Train's Patrick Monahan) leading the […]

Network with Local Business Owners at The Meeting Before The Meeting

Network with Local Business Owners at The Meeting Before The Meeting

S&B Business Solutions are hosting a networking event for business owners new and old at Decatur's cozy Carpe Diem. Entrepreneurs can learn about incorporating their business, getting grants, building websites and marketing techniques from folks who are building successful companies. It's a great opportunity to learn as well as meet like-minded people starting or building […]