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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – 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.
Our sister site TA Live just published a post on a new Facebook game created by The Ting Tings. Read more HERE.
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 […]
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 […]
By Kevin C. Madigan Jamaican reggae artist Ce'Cile, a member of Danger Zone, is expanding the digital release Worth It with two new tracks which will be available on I-Tunes starting January 27th. Guest artists on Worth It include Shaggy, Beenie Man and Trina……..Thriving Ivory, whose self-titled debut album Angels on the Moon holds the […]
Our new editor starts on Monday!
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 […]
By Kevin C. Madigan Scotland's Glasvegas makes its US television debut on Late Show with David Letterman on January 5th and will then perform on Craig Ferguson's show on January 14th. Dubbed "The Best New Band in Britain" by the NME, Glasvegas is also playing dates in seven US cities this month (though Atlanta is […]
Just what the world needs! Prince is planning on releasing 3 albums in 2009, without the help of a record label. The albums will be available digitally through a new and improved Prince website, and a major retailer is said to be in talks to sell the albums phsycially. Prince's last studio album Planet Earth […]
U2 revealed the plans for how they will release their newest project "No Line on the Horizon", and its a doozy. Besides compact disk and double vinyl, fans will have 3 other options. $36 will get you a digipak featuring a 36 page booklet, poster and a downloadable film directed by Anton Corbijn featuring the […]
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