The Cure to Release A New Single Every Month

The Cure to Release A New Single Every Month

THE CURE TO RELEASE NEW SINGLES THE 13TH OF EACH MONTH LEADING UP TO THE RELEASE OF THEIR 13TH STUDIO ALBUM BAND GEARS UP FOR US TOUR KICKING OFF MAY 9TH The Cure, one of the most revered British bands of the past quarter-century, have unveiled their plans to release four A & B side […]

New CD Releases May 27, 2008

New CD Releases May 27, 2008

Welcome back from the holiday weekend! Hope you all didn’t get too burnt on your weekend trips (I know I did). Lots of new CD’s coming out today- make sure to hit up your local music store and get some new grooves to help you make it through your week! Usher (or URRRsher as he […]

Brandi Shearer — Close to Dark

Brandi Shearer — Close to Dark

Brandi ShearerClose to DarkAmoeba Records by Al Kaufman      Brandi Shearer has a voice you like. It has the soulful sweetness of a Norah Jones, with the smoldering sexuality and seductive darkness of Cowboy Junkies’ Margo Timmins, only with a little less darkness (hence the title?). It is a voice with which you’ll want […]

Bell X1 and Rantings of Eva come to The Loft tomorrow!

Bell X1 and Rantings of Eva come to The Loft tomorrow!

Bell X1 is an Irish rock band that has released three critically-acclaimed albums in Ireland and are rapidly gaining succcess in the United States. They have been featured on popular TV shows such as The O.C. and Grey’s Anatomy and their album recently released in the US in February 2008. BellX1 plays tomorrow at The […]

Butch Walker Pre-Sale Today at 3pm

Butch Walker Pre-Sale Today at 3pm

Butch Walker has announced a tour coming up with 2 stops in Atlanta. Tickets for the tour will be available pre-sale starting today at 3:00 pm. Tickets are available here: Butch Walker Ticketing SiteUsername: ButchPassword: Walker Announced Tour DatesSunday 7/6/2008 Richards on RichardsVancouver, BC Monday 7/7/2008  NeumosSeattle, WA    Tuesday 7/8/2008 Hawthorne TheatrePortland, OR  Thursday […]

Hot-Chip announces a fall tour with a stop in Atlanta

Hot-Chip announces a fall tour with a stop in Atlanta

After a hugely successful sold out US tour- including a second triumphant performance at Coachella this April, Hot Chip announce dates for another tour this Fall. This is the second tour this year in support of their new album Made In The Dark. Made In The Dark was informed by two years of touring, so […]

If You Haven’t Seen Sun Domingo’s Drumming Skills Live- You Are Missing Out!

If You Haven’t Seen Sun Domingo’s Drumming Skills Live- You Are Missing Out!

Weighing in at a combined total of 505lbs. and hailing from Atlanta, GA, Sun Domingo is one of the Southeast’s most visible touring bands, playing over 200 shows a year throughout the eastern United States and beyond. Known for their melodic guitar arrangements, introspective lyrics, harmonies and driving bass. The band met in Athens, GA […]

Jimmie’s Chicken Shack –Fail on Cue

Jimmie’s Chicken Shack –Fail on Cue

Jimmie’s Chicken ShackFail on CueFowl records by Al Kaufman Behind Matt Jones’ churning guitar, Jimi Haha begins his midle-age crisis on "17," the opening track of Fail on Cue. "The earth keeps spinning, but we’re not moving," he sings, as he moves on to talk about driving around and making out like he did when […]

Corndogorama Lineup Announced! On SALE TODAY!

Corndogorama Lineup Announced! On SALE TODAY!

Now with 100 bands, over 4 days, on 4 main stages, 2 indoor and 2 amazing outdoor stage in the shadow of historic Cabbage Town at the legendary Lenny‘s. This year’s signature back-to-back format is a line up only Atlanta’s mainstay Corndog-o-rama mastermind and founder David Railey can deliver: Artists: Independent music artists and fans […]

Special Hump Day Treat

Special Hump Day Treat

This Wednesday at Smith’s Olde Bar, The Sweetness Presents: A Special Hump Day Edition featuring Effie’s Club Follies, Goldenfro, and We Won’t Stop. Also catch TJ, last seen at 500 Songs for Kids doing a hilarious rendition on Whitney Houston’s "I’ll Always Love You," he’ll be performing stand-up at intermission. Don’t miss the fun! Get […]

Ferron, Bitch, Sage play Eddie’s

Ferron, Bitch, Sage play Eddie’s

by Al Kaufman All testosterone will be left at the door Tuesday night, as the past, present, and future of women’s music invade Eddie’s Attic. Yet the music of Ferron, Bitch, and Rachael Sage is so good that it transcends gender in much the same way Jackie Robinson and Muhammed Ali transcended sports. Ferron is […]

Coldplay announces Atlanta date

Coldplay announces Atlanta date

COLDPLAY ANNOUNCE "VIVA LA VIDA"NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Details Released For Free Madison Square Garden & Brixton Academy Show Tickets On Coldplay.com Coldplay announce their "Viva La Vida" North American Tour in support of their new album of the same name, which will be released on June 17th. The US tour will kick off on June […]

Tyler Ramsey CD Review

Tyler Ramsey CD Review

Tyler Ramsey A Long Dream about Swimming across the Sea Echo Mountain Records By Al Kaufman Talk about your apt titles. Tyler Ramsey’s A Long Dream about Swimming across the Sea sounds just like what one thinks it should sound. It’s moody and atmospheric, ethereal and melancholy, pretty and delicate. Ramsey’s beautiful guitar strums and […]

Jewel Goes Country?

Jewel Goes Country?

Jewel. The name brings back so many college memories… driving around with the windows down and her songs blaring on the radio.  Now, she is releasing a new album. And… IT’S COUNTRY?!?!?!?! The album, Perfectly Clear, produced by John Rich, is due to come out on June 3, 2008. The first single, Stronger Woman, is […]