By Al Kaufman When Cody ChesnuTT released The Headphone Masterpiece in 2002, the music world noticed. ChesnuTT was exactly what music should be. His 36-song masterpiece (the title is not an empty boast) easily encompassed R&B and hip-hop with funk, classic rock, gospel, and even a touch of punk. His songs were songs of passion, […]
The Music Startup Academy is designed to reduce barriers to entry into the music business for developers and entrepreneurs. The coursework will provide a clear roadmap to success by offering actionable insights into building a legal, streamlined, and competitive music property. This first-of-its-kind event in Atlanta is quarterbacked by Shachar Oren, CEO of local music […]
By Al Kaufman For most kids, the age of 15 is a time for texting, dating, and making sure they are wearing the right shoes. Fifteen-year-old Decatur, GA native Sydney Rhame is already nine years into her music career. Rhame started writing songs at the age of six. Since that time, she has trained under […]
Goodie Mob, a Hip Hop act based in Atlanta, Georgia that formed in 1991 and currently consists of members Cee-Lo Green, Khujo, T-Mo and Big Gipp, is taking over our beautiful city this Monday, August 26th starting with a CD signing at Criminal Records! They’ve got some fun events lined up for you and we […]
Creative Loafing celebrates the best things in Atlanta on Thursday, September 19 at 7 p.m. in the heart of Downtown Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park. This sensory overload of a party will celebrate the 2013 Best of Atlanta issue by combining pieces of Atlanta’s past, present, and future. Atlanta hip hop icon and winner of […]
It’s a busy week this week as far as in-store signings and meet n’ greets go! Check out the schedule below and maybe YOU can come face to face with your favorite musician! Stalley Stop by Wish to meet n’ greet with Stalley! He’ll be signing copies of his new mix-tape Honest Cowboy which will […]
By: Shelby Lum Alright Atlanta, now every weekend is an exciting one, but this one might be just a little better than usual! In the mood for R&B? Check out R&B master K-Ci & Jojo at the Wolf Creek Amphitheater on Saturday night. Feeling like a jam band kind of day? Head to Jerry Day […]
Austin Mahone @ The Tabernacle October 20th Pop sensation, Austin Mahone, is appearing at the Tabernacle on Sunday, October 20th at 6pm. Special guests are Becky G, Midnight Red and W3 The Future. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 2nd at 10am at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or […]
By Rosie Judd Wesley Cook is a familiar voice in the Athens and Atlanta music scene. His soon-to-be released “Heavy” offers more of his acoustic driven, lyrical pop music that is heavily steeped in deep emotions. Cook guides the listener on an emotional journey through loss, love and hope without coming off as overly sappy […]
It’s that time of year again, The American reality singing competition is back! Do you have what it takes to be the next AMERICAN IDOL? The Season 13 auditions will be in Atlanta this month! Come out and audition to become the NEXT American Idol superstar! Who? Talent in the Atlanta Area When? Registration […]
There’s a rich history in rock of exes making beautiful music together. But what makes TeamMate’s story particularly compelling is how insurmountable drummer Dani Buncher and singer-keyboardist Scott Simons’ break up seemed. One day they were daydreaming about growing old together, and the next, Dani came out to her boyfriend. The two had been dating for a full decade. […]
By Al Kaufman Maybe it is the southern cooking. Maybe it’s having to deal with southern men. But hell if the female musicians we get out of Georgia ain’t bad-ass. Think of the fiercely independent and creative Janelle Monae. Or think of that rough and tumble sweetness of southern rock and blues mama Michelle Malone. […]
From Atlanta, GA, The Wild are a bunch of friends who love playing music and sharing in the DIY philosophy of music, art, and politics. ‘We are five friends having a great time playing music together… We all feel the best when we are traveling together and getting to see old friends, making new ones, […]
With a capacity of 300 people, Vinyl is the perfect music venue for an intimate show with your favorite local, regional or even national artist or band. Conveniently located on the corner of 17th Street and West Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Vinyl is a stellar neighborhood hangout with a friendly staff, sweet bar, moody lighting […]
The line up for TomorrowWorld (taking place at the same location [Bouckaert Farm] as last year’s CounterPoint Festival) has been announced. The venue is about 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta at roughly 9445 Browns Lake Road in Fairburn, GA. The 3-day event expects over 50,000 people per day, with around 30,000 campers in an area labeled Dreamville. Dreamville […]
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