CD Review: Pat Mastelotto — Recidivate

Pat Mastelotto Recidivate 7d Media By Ellen Eldridge Pat Mastelotto, the internationally-renowned drummer whose pioneering work with King Crimson, Mr. Mister and XTC has cemented him as one of experimental music and pop/prog-rock’s most talented percussionists, releasesd Recidivate, a collection of outtakes, rarities and highlights from the past 20 years of his career on March […]

Live Review: Pearl and the Beard at The Five Spot, March 18

Review and photos by Ellen Eldridge The Five Spot was nearly packed on Sunday night, and that’s not bad for a band’s second appearance in Atlanta. Pearl and the Beard opened for Ani DiFranco in February and the air of contagious joy captured the attention of many fans who bought the CDs and headed back […]

Picture Book: Better Than Ezra at ShamRock the Station at Atlantic Station, March 17

By Jenna Hughes Full gallery after the jump.

Picture Book: Young The Giant and Grouplove at Center Stage, March 15

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

CD Review: Will Hoge — Number Seven; Playing Vinyl, March 29

Will Hoge Number Seven Ryko By Al Kaufman Will Hoge is the type of guy you’d expect to see doing Chevy commercials. The guy is the heart of America. His songs are big and majestic with the right amount of twang, and they cover the topics that Americans care about; stuff like love gone sour, […]

Live Review & Picture Book: Fun. at Center Stage, March 9

Review by Jenna Hughes, photos by Ken Lackner Full gallery at the bottom of the post. With a band name like fun. (the period is intentional), one would expect a lively, upbeat and well, fun live show. The band definitely lived up to its name on Friday night, touring in support of their new album […]

Live Review: Grimes at The Drunken Unicorn, March 5

By David Courtright; photo by Michael Koenig (full gallery HERE) Grimes is blowing up right now. The 23-year-old from Montreal by way of Vancouver (by way of the Mississippi River) is on the minds of every blogger and music critic worldwide, and her exuberant futuristic music is on repeat on college radio countrywide. It was […]

Live Review: Dr. Dog at The Buckhead Theatre, March 4

Live Review: Dr. Dog at The Buckhead Theatre, March 4

By David Courtright I saw Dr. Dog about five years ago at the late Tasty World in Athens – one of the more respectable dives back in those days. A friend of mine asked them after their set, “Hey, how do you guys sound like that?” to which a member replied, “Listen to all Beatles […]

Live Review: Good Old War at Vinyl, March 9

By Scott Roberts; photos by Sue Volkert Philadelphia indie-folk trio Good Old War treated the near-capacity mixed-age crowd at Vinyl to a set of exuberant and melodious acoustic-driven tunes tinged with lyrics leaning toward melancholy, all delivered with glorious two- and three-part harmonies throughout. The band, who got its moniker from parts of the three […]

CD Review: Fanfarlo — Rooms Filled With Light; Playing Vinyl, March 10

Fanfarlo Rooms Filled with Light Atlantic Records By Al Kaufman The indie-pop world took notice when Fanfarlo released their debut, Reservoir, in 2009. Now, three years later, Fanfarlo has gone back about 30 years to create their new sound. In listening to Rooms Filled with Light, one would not be unreasonable to believe the band […]