CD Review: Resolution 15 – Svaha, Released Today, Jan. 15

Review by Ellen Eldridge Enticed by the promise of a twist on the same old metal, I opened up Resolution 15’s Svaha with low expectations, but an open mind. Unsure whether or not the description of violins replacing guitars in blistering thrash, punk and hardcore-influenced music could be accurate, I waded through the first three […]

CD Review: Erin McKeown — Manifestra

Erin McKeown Manifestra TVP Records By Al Kaufman Longtime fans of Erin McKeown have watched her evolve from introspective folky, to pop hell raiser, to swinging mama.  While her music has grown and changed, so has she as a person. With each album she has been more and more outspoken in regards to social justice. […]

AMG’s Top 30 Albums of 2012: The Top 10

List by Chandler Mays The year is at its end. The holiday rush is over and everyone is gearing up for the New Year. It’s time to take one long exhale as we reflect on the wonderful music this year has brought us. We’ve already counted down 30 through 11, and now it is time […]

AMG’s Top 30 Albums of 2012: #s 20-11

List by Chandler Mays And the list continues! Here are AMG’s Top 30 albums of 2012, numbers 20-11: 20. Big Boi – Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors Critics and music fans alike were curious of how Big Boi would fare without Andre as he released his first solo album, Sir Lucious Leftfoot…, in 2010. Of […]

AMG’s Top 30 Albums of 2012: #s 30-21

List by Chandler Mays A new tide has turned over our musical landscape this past year. The end of 2012 officially marks the first full year of Spotify usage in the US, which in turn has drastically increased the overall number of albums I’ve had access to this year. Whereas I usually listen to anywhere […]

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Picture Book: Jingle Jam 2012 @ Gwinnett Arena Dec. 13th!

    Credit Catrina Maxwell with CatMax Photography, LLC Star 94 hosted their annual holiday concert at the Gwinnett Arena on Thursday, December 13th. A crowd of excited teenage girls crowded into the arena and by the sounds of it most of them were there to see Ed Sheeran. The show also included Andy Grammer, Grace […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Hijacking Music Festival @ 529 – December 8th, 2012

Photos and Review by Chandler Mays This year’s Hijacking Music Festival went off without a hitch, and was nothing less than astounding. For ten straight hours, I treated my eardrums to some monumental sonic shenanigans within the cozy confines of East Atlanta Village’s famous 529 Bar. The layout was perfect with a stage on both […]

Live Review and Photo Book: Matisyahu at Center Stage

Review and Photos by: Joy Asico Hanukkah (or if you’re more of a traditionalist: Chanukah) is an eight day Jewish Festival of Lights. On the third day of the auspicious holiday, reggae superstar, Matisyahu held a very special acoustic performance at Center Stage. It is his sixth year on his Festival of Light Tour and […]