India Might Not Be Ready for The Black Lips

India Might Not Be Ready for The Black Lips

   We're not entirely sure that The Black Lips shows in India are going as planned. Pitchfork recently ran a report from Arjun S Ravi, editor of Indian independent music website Indiecision, which implies that both the band and the audience might not have known what they were in for: The Black Lips' first tour […]

Judi Chicago Give Us Their Top Dance Floor Hits

Judi Chicago Give Us Their Top Dance Floor Hits

In preparation for the first of their monthly dance parties, we've asked the lads of Judi Chicago – Travis Thatcher and Ben Coleman - to give us their top dance floor fillers, complete with their classic videos (when available) and commentary from the guys.   Travis' Choice:   A Guy Called Gerald – Voodoo Ray (1988)"One […]

Deerhunter Postpone European Tour

Deerhunter Postpone European Tour

Right on the heels of their latest video debut, Deerhunter has pulled out of a huge amount of European tour dates due to unspecified health problems. There are 23 dates affected, from Prague to Berlin to Liverpool, all during the months of February and March. The cancelled shows should all be rescheduled soon and the […]

Atlanta Blog Ohmpark Celebrates 2-Year Birthday with Free Show

Atlanta Blog Ohmpark Celebrates 2-Year Birthday with Free Show

Ohmpark, one of Atlanta's best music blogs, will be celebrating its two-year birthday January 24 with a free show at WonderRoot Community Art Center. Bands include This Piano Plays Itself, Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun, Kebert Xela and Onset. While you're there, why not make a donation or buy some of the wares sold […]

Black Lips Annouce Video Contest

Black Lips Annouce Video Contest

If you fancy yourself a bit of a film maker, or just want to try your hand at visually matching the mayhem that Atlanta's Black Lips put out in audio form, then here's your chance. The lads are hosting a video contest through Vimeo for the upcoming single "Starting Over," the first release from upcoming […]

Deerhunter Release Video for “White Ink”

Deerhunter Release Video for “White Ink”

Deerhunter – White Ink from justin gaar on Vimeo. Justin Gaar directed this slightly-trippy, beautifully-artistic piece of work for Deerhunter‘s song “White Ink,” the shimmery, shoegazer-tinged instrumental from the band’s sophomore release Cryptograms.

New Editor at Atlanta Music Guide

New Editor at Atlanta Music Guide

Well hello there. Just thought I'd introduce myself quickly as the new editor here at Atlanta Music Guide, as well as the Promotions Director at Ticket Alternative. Before the end of last year, I was the Regional Editor at Southeast Performer Magazine, which has since closed, leaving me free to come over to Ticket Alternative […]

The Tabernacle now selling tickets through Live Nation

The Tabernacle now selling tickets through Live Nation

Live Nation started off the New Year with a brand new ticketing service for all its venues, including Atlanta's Tabernacle. Tickets for all shows at The Tabernacle will now only be available through www.LiveNation.com, by phone at at 1-877-598-8698 or at select Blockbuster stores. Look out for shows from Lucinda Williams on February 28 and […]

Dream Gigs? Tell us what yours would be!

Dream Gigs? Tell us what yours would be!

Ticket Alternative posted a little joke on Twitter that Oasis were playing The EARL on April 1st (April Fools!) but it got us thinking…. what a gig that would be! Who would you like to see? What would be your dream gig.. think Big Band/Small Venue .. or even an all-star line up. Post your […]

MySpace stealing URLs!

MySpace stealing URLs!

Myspace recently sent the band Film an anonymous email via Myspace informing them that it was taking the bands Myspace URL myspace.com/film – Here's a copy of the email Greetings MySpace member, We are in the process of making MySpace better which requires the use of the URL you have chosen. MySpace will reset your […]

Local Atlanta Act GIVING Away Their Tunes… check it!

Local Atlanta Act GIVING Away Their Tunes… check it!

Local Atlanta rock act Death on Two Wheels is doing some big things lately. Opening for Butch Walker in New York, playing packed shows at some of Atlanta's best venues, getting some radio play… and giving away their new music to you!  Granted, it would be nice to donate some money when you are downloading […]

Grammy Nominations Revealed.. which Atlantans made the cut?

Grammy Nominations Revealed.. which Atlantans made the cut?

Last night was the first ever prime time unveiling of the Grammy Awards Nominations. Atlanta rappers are definitely celebrated this year, along with a few country acts, Christian groups and producers and engineers. 4 out of 5 nominees for best rap performance by a duo or group included Atlantans-Outkast, T.I., Ludacris and Young Jeezy. New […]

Atlanta artist featured in Rolling Stone’s HOT LIST 08

Atlanta artist featured in Rolling Stone’s HOT LIST 08

Rolling Stone has named Atlanta soul songstress Janelle Monae as one of the hottest things in 2008, earning the title "Hot Sci-Fi Beyonce".    Her unique blend of musical genre's and futuristic vibe has people saying that she has staked a claim on the future of R&B music.  When asked about this Monae replies "The old […]

8 outlets for Ticket Alternative!

8 outlets for Ticket Alternative!

Eight Ticket Outlets for TA Ticket Alternative now has 8 convenient ticket outlets for you to purchase tickets in person. Ella Guru  – Elizabeth St in Little 5 Points/Inman Park CD Warehouse – Barret Parkway in Kennesaw CD Warehouse – Buford Drive at the Mall of Georgia CD Warehouse – Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth […]