By Justin Lyons Foo Fighters have a good problem on their hands: They can play soaring rock anthems for three hours straight. It’s actually more of an issue for their fans that barely have time to catch their breath. From start to finish, there was hardly a moment that Dave Grohl and company weren’t shaking […]
By Justin Lyons Walk the Moon and Fitz & the Tantrums are two bands that you wouldn’t necessarily picture touring together. However, the two rising acts do have one thing in common: making people move. Cincinnati-based opener Walk the Moon’s youthful energy was not lost on the diverse crowd of 20-somethings and middle-aged folk. From […]
By Justin Lyons. Maybe it’s because the last time Jay-Z came to Atlanta he owned Philips Arena. It could be due to the fact Kanye is known for his memorable performance prowess. Possibly, it’s because these two have made some of the most important hip-hop albums of the past 15 years (and sometimes together). Whatever […]
Review by Ellen Eldridge; photos by Ken Lackner The combination of Trivium and Dream Theater made Wednesday night’s Tabernacle show a truly special showcase of Roadrunner artists. The Dream Theater fans welcomed Trivium’s burst of energy and fury with the title track from their latest release, In Waves. The set stayed consistent with what Trivium […]
By Kelsi Velpel The second weekend in October marked the seventh year of the A3C Hip Hop Festival, held this year at Masquerade, in Atlanta. Starting on Thursday, October 6, and ending the night of Saturday, October 8 the festival was consistently alive with musicians, DJs, producers, B-boys, music professionals, and hip-hop fans alike. There […]
By David Courtright The music of Minneapolis quintet Dark Dark Dark is easily illuminated by their name itself. Easily categorized as “dark,” or more specifically, moody, down-tempo chamber pop, their music has gained notoriety with its quiet intensity and powerful lyrics. Singer Nona Marie Invie crafts songs of quiet longing, songs that burn slow and […]
By David Courtright; photo by Michael Koenig I was surprised when I heard indie darling tUnE-yArDs was playing at The Basement, considering where someone of her stature would usually play in town. I was, therefore, not surprised when the show quickly sold out, and for good reason. Merrill Garbus, the New England brain-child and songwriter […]
Review by Ellen Eldridge; photo by Lisa Keel Grace Woodroofe opened for Ben Harper at the Tabernacle as part of a six-fingered handful of dates supporting her recent Always Want release. Her energetic smile and genuine appreciation won over many of Harper’s fan. Those who hadn’t heard of her before should check out her latest […]
By Eileen Tilson; photos by Ken Lackner Well, for its first year back, Music Midtown 2011 ended with a bang, literally, as Coldplay shot off fireworks into the Piedmont Park sky. After our week of interviews with the bands, Atlanta was set for a great time. The day was littered by musicians as Atlanta’s The […]
By Kim Ware; photo by Hillery Terenzi My introduction to Heather McIntire’s music came courtesy of a Battle of the Bands contest in Wilmington, N.C., nearly 10 years ago. On a big stage, the small-framed guitarist with a huge voice belted out angular, jarring indierock tunes with only a drummer accompanying her. What Heather may […]
By Kim Ware; photo by Hillery Terenzi. Musically, I was raised in the ’90s. Being from North Carolina, I followed the Chapel Hill music scene closely while in college a few hours away in Wilmington. To my knowledge, even though the Triangle area was clearly a hub for great, new, independent music, the area didn’t […]
By Jeremy Frye; photo by Catrina Maxwell. The Who have performed their 1969 song cycle Tommy live before (though not since their 1989 20th anniversary tour), but they rarely ever performed it in the form in which it was released. The running order got changed. Songs were omitted. As Roger Daltrey explained it when opening […]
By Garrett Webster. After attending one of DJ Cobra’s parties, you quickly understand why he’s hired to spin at Hollywood’s most exclusive events. Playing close to 300 gigs annually, his client list includes Madonna, Tyra Banks, Sarah Jessica Parker and brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures. This past weekend he found […]
By Micah McLain Drive-By Truckers brought along their “soulmate band” Centro-matic for a sold-out two-night stand to celebrate the triumphant return of the Georgia Theatre this past weekend. There was an overwhelming sense of excitement and awe that was shared by everyone lucky enough to be in attendance Friday night. The opportunity to see two […]
By Scott Roberts; Photos by Sue Volkert Most successful bands seem to possess at least one secret weapon – a dynamic front person; a flashy lead guitarist; pyrotechnics – that allows them to stand out from the myriad acts vying for our entertainment dollar. Singer-songwriter Gillian Welch, in addition to her own impressive arsenal, has […]
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