CD Review: Bruce Springsteen — Wrecking Ball; Playing Philips Arena, March 18

Bruce Springsteen Wrecking Ball Columbia By Al Kaufman The Boss is back. I honestly never thought I would get a chance to write those words. A Springsteen fan since before my teen years, I have watched as Bruce slowly grew into a caricature of himself. It was like he had read all the hype about […]

Picture Book: Grimes at The Drunken Unicorn, March 5

By Michael Koenig ( http://vacantmoon.viewbook.com/) Full gallery after the jump.

CD Review: Bowerbirds — The Clearing; Playing The EARL, April 15

Bowerbirds The Clearing Dead Oceans Review by Ellen Eldridge The third release by Bowerbirds, The Clearing, acts like a support beam stretching across the first two releases. The tightness of sound, mellowed by the luxuries accompanying the success it takes to make it to album three, showcases the simple honesty in its message. The band’s […]

Picture Book: Guns n’ Roses at The Tabernacle, March 1st

Guns n’ Roses at The Tabernacle By CatMax Photography Full gallery with after the jump.

Picture Book: Shearwater at The EARL, February 29

By Ken Lackner (www.kenlacknerphotography.com) Full gallery after the jump.

Picture Book: Radiohead at Philips Arena, March 1

By Matthew Smith (www.shadowboxerphoto.com) Full gallery after the jump.

CD Review: Dr. Dog – Be the Void; Playing The Buckhead Theatre, March 4

Dr. Dog Be the Void Anti- Dr. Dog has returned with some new tunes that are blowing me away. The band’s newest album, Be the Void, was recently released on February 8 and it’s their sixth full-length in the past 10 years. Typically by this point in a band’s career, I’ve given up hope and […]

Picture Book: Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest at Steamhouse Lounge, February 25

By Ken Lackner Full gallery with Unzipt and Wesley Cook after the jump. And check out our galleries of the crowds HERE.

CD Review: White Rabbits — Milk Famous

White Rabbits Milk Famous TBD Records By Ellen Eldridge Though I barely remember 2009, I remember reviewing White Rabbits’ sophomore release It’s Frightening, which was produced by Britt Daniel of Spoon and earned the band comparisons to Spoon. The punchy and chaotic opening of “Percussion Gun” convinced me to jump out of bed, guzzle my […]

CD Review: Sharon Van Etten — Tramp; Playing The EARL, April 25

Sharon Van Etten Tramp Jagjaguar By Micah McLain First off, a disclaimer of sorts: I am a huge fan of Sharon Van Etten and have been ever since I first heard of her via All Songs Considered a couple of years ago. I was absolutely floored by “Love More” and have been equally impressed with […]

CD Review: Amy Ray — Lung of Love

Amy Ray Lung of Love Daemon Records By Scott Roberts Though Amy Ray is rightfully considered the more rock ‘n’ roll half of Atlanta’s beloved Indigo Girls (with Emily Saliers known more for the prettier songs), she’s also capable of flexing her melodic muscles, and she does so on her latest CD, Lung of Love, […]

Picture Book: Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys at Star Bar, February 24

By Hillery Terenzi Full gallery after the jump.

CD Review: Lyle Lovett — Release Me; Playing Symphony Hall at Woodruff Arts Center, March 14

Lyle Lovett Release Me Lost Highway By Stephanie Roman Lyle Lovett is not your typical cowboy. Raised in Klein, Texas — a town named after an ancestor — he now owns a ranch and knows how to ride. But he studied journalism and German in school, and digs Hunter S. Thompson (even rumored to have […]

Picture Book: Needtobreathe, Ben Rector at The Tabernacle, February 25

By Ellen Eldridge Full gallery after the jump.

CD Review: Pink Floyd — The Wall Experience

Pink Floyd The Wall Experience Capitol Records By Ellen Eldridge This is not a review of Pink Floyd’s 1979 release The Wall. Those who grew up on it, got high to it, and fell in love with it already know the lyrics, and can visibly see the album art spackled to the lining of the […]