‘Freaks and geeks’ encouraged to ring in New Year with Dante’s Labyrinth

Fairies, gnomes, trolls, maidens, devils, Goblin kings and any other fantasy creature are invited to a fantastical, demented trip through Dante’s Labyrinth at Atlanta’s Masquerade tonight. Ring in the New Year at an event completely different than “typical” New Year’s Eve celebrations found elsewhere. Find your way through the Labyrinth into new possibilities….the only one […]

CBM Records scouts unsigned artists via ReverbNation

The chance to get signed to CBM Records comes not as a contest or promotion, the label says. CBM Records has had a great relationship with Reverbnation for some time, label owner Kimberly James said. James and ReverbNation co-founder Lou Plaia met at music conferences and became friends. James said she respects and admires his […]

Mastodon’s ‘Asleep In The Deep’ named Best Metal Video of the Year

  Loudwire announced its top ten list of best metal videos produced in 2015 and Mastodon’s “Asleep in the Deep” topped the list. “Mastodon are truly in a league of their own, not only creating music that beckons labeling them as their own genre, but crafting brilliant music videos like ‘Asleep in the Deep,’” Loudwire […]

Funk, soul and rock ‘n’ roll at Variety Playhouse New Year’s Eve

Two funk-based bands are set to help fans ring in the New Year at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta. The Motet, from Colorado, is a world-class improvisational funk band that has dedicated more than a decade to the healing powers of funky dance music. The band has a long-standing tradition of putting on a musical costume […]

An evening celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead with The Charlie Fog Band

  Known as a Deadheads Grateful Dead tribute, The Charlie Fog Band will make its first ever appearance at Smith’s Olde Bar Jan. 23. The Charlie Fog Band prides itself on taking a true interpretation of the music and not playing note for note in both acoustic and electric. “The Dead never played the same […]

Ms. Lauryn Hill shares a Christmas song

Lauryn Hill previews a version of “A Cradle in Bethlehem” in celebration of Christmas. Although unfinished, she wanted to share the song for the holiday. Hill plans to begin 2016 with two intimate performances. She will be playing the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 1, and The Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, New York […]

Blitzen Trapper release ‘Christmas is Coming Soon,’ donate proceeds

In recognition of the season of giving, Blitzen Trapper is sharing a song off the debut self-titled release, Christmas Is Coming Soon, as a pay-what-you-wish download. All proceeds will go directly to Mercy Corps, whose mission is to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping to build secure, productive and just communities in some of […]

‘The Sound of Silence’ gets Disturbed, hits #1

Disturbed’s take on the class Simon & Garfunkel tune “The Sound of Silence” hit number 1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Digital Songs chart. Maybe it’s the weather. Or the holidays. Maybe frontman David Draiman was just high when he sang the haunting lyrics, as he told Blabbermouth. But “The Sound of Silence” has always held […]

Folk-rock debut out Jan. 8 from Harvest Thieves

Texas-based folk-rocker band Harvest Thieves digs deep with personal stories, offering up an enigmatic album of candidness and intensity on its full-length debut, Rival. In lieu of visceral play-by-plays and detail-oriented specifics, the group gathers the most vulnerable message and wraps it in both coded and beautifully shielded lyrics, focusing more on emotions than senses. […]

ICYMI: T.I., Sister Hazel to headline 2016 Peach Drop

Atlanta-based rapper T.I. and Sister Hazel, a platinum-selling band known for the ‘90s hit “Happy,” are scheduled to headline the 2016 Peach Drop on New Year’s Eve. Sister Hazel also has new album, Lighter in the Dark, which releases in February. This is the first new release in five years. The long-awaited 14-track collection, produced by […]

Mill Town Music Hall: All about music

  Music venues often indulge in dive reputations, where patrons avoid touching the walls and drink the booze because the tap can’t be trusted. But Mill Town Music Hall, located at 1031 Alabama Avenue in Bremen, Ga., doesn’t offer alcohol. The venue is all about music and the experience. General Manager Steve Bennett says instead […]

Baroness release Purple Dec. 18; full album streaming now

Baroness’ highly-anticipated new album, Purple, releases Friday Dec. 18 and is currently streaming via a variety of partners as part of a fan-fueled #FindPurple promotion. Pre-order packages for Purple, which feature instant downloads of “Morningstar,” “Shock Me” and “Chlorine & Wine” as well as a limited edition colored vinyl version of the new album, two […]

Adele plays Philips Arena Oct. 2016: tickets on sale Dec. 17

  Adele will play Philips Arena in Atlanta Oct. 28 and 29, 2016, in support of her wildly popular album, 25. Tickets will go on sale Thursday Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. at live.adele.com/north-america/, Ticketmaster.com, Philips Arena Box Office, by phone (800-745-3000) and at all Ticketmaster outlets.  

Maisy Kay Receives 2015 ASCAP Foundation Desmond Child Anthem Award

Maisy Kay is the 2015 recipient of The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Desmond Child Anthem Award. Kay accepted the prestigious songwriting award during a ceremony last night at New York City’s Lincoln Center, where she also performed the new song “Don’t Ask Me to Love You.” Kay launched onto the music […]

DJ Shadow’s Liquid Amber imprint gears up for DJ Harrison cassette release

DJ Shadow has taken yet another young artist under his wing for a release with the burgeoning Liquid Amber imprint. The first taste of DJ Harrison’s Songs From The Black Water EP, out Friday Dec. 18 exclusively on a limited run of cassettes, is now available in the form of a Soundcloud sampler featuring several […]