Throwback Thursday – Photobook: Death Cab for Cutie @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 8/11/11

For 17 years, we’ve followed the coming-of-age story of alternative rock band Death Cab for Cutie. Now with the release of their eighth studio album, we are introduced to a slightly more nuanced and mature sound that tells of love lost, the realities of adulthood, and a band trying to hold itself together after co-founder and […]

AMG Weekend Picks 4/24-4/26

Friday April 24 Mr. Carmack @ Terminal West Genre: Electronic Sounds Like: GANZ, Losco, BoeBoe Tickets are $12. Doors open at 8 pm, show starts at 9 pm. Find Tickets Here! Pissed Jeans @ The Earl Genre: Punk Rock Sounds Like: Young Widows, Scratch Acid, Clockcleaner The band is one of six bands at The […]

Mason Jennings

Interview: Mason Jennings, Playing @ Eddie’s Attic 5/14-5/15

Mason Jennings is one of the more talented and veteran musicians that has managed to (mostly) fly under the mainstream radar ever since he began putting out music. He is a truly gifted songwriter with a broad musical sensibility to match. He’ll be doing a two night run at Eddie’s Attic this coming May, which […]

ATL: A Brief History On How We Became The Hub of Hip-Hop & Rap

When you think about it, Atlanta has become pretty musically diverse. We know how to throw on those cowboy boots for some good ole’ country, yet kick it with our favorite indie-rock bands downtown. But one genre seems to have claimed it’s name above all in Atlanta…and that’s rap. So how is it that Atlanta has become […]

Atlanta Botanical Garden Announces 2015 SunTrust Concerts In The Garden Lineup

Our favorite Atlanta garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden, has announced their 2015 SunTrust Concerts in the Garden lineup for its 13th season. This year’s lineup features some stellar artists set to perform on the Great Lawn in Atlanta, along with the new garden location in Gainesville, which opens on Saturday, May 2. Atlanta: Jun 20: Josh Turner […]

10 Items That Will Save Your Life At A Music Festival

No doubt, music festivals are some of the best and most memorable times you’ll have in your life. A non-stop dance party, live music, your best friends; what could go wrong? Well… if you’re not prepared, a lot of things. Most times people don’t think about an issue until it actually happens. So to ensure you […]

What’s Up This Week 4/20-4/23

Monday, April 20 Wild Child @ Vinyl Genre: Indie, Folk, Pop Sounds like: The Oh Hellos, Bronze Radio Return, Mother Falcon Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 on the day of the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Find tickets here! Protomartyr, Warehouse, and Wymyns Prysyn @ 529 Genre: Punk Sounds like: Parquet Courts, Angel Olsen, Ratking  […]

ATL Traffic Playlist: Five Songs to Keep You Sane in Five O’clock Traffic

The clock hits 4:50 and you are filled with joy because you know the 5 o’clock hour is upon you and that can only mean one thing: The workday is over! You clean your coffee mug, sign out of your email, and try your darndest to look busy for the next five minutes. And then […]

ICYMI: Best New Music Releases This Week 4/13-4/17

Foxtrott – “Driven” One of our favorite up and coming musicians, Foxtrott just released her first single from her debut full-length, A Taller Us. It’s a refreshing addition to the world of electronic pop. Tame Impala – “Let It Happen” live on Conan Tame Impala performed a brand new track, “Let It Happen,” on Conan Wednesday night, and […]

Know Before You Go: Sweetwater 420 Fest 2015

The Sweetwater 420 Fest is upon us and we’re ready! With artists like Snoop Dogg, Cold War Kids, The Floozies, Cage The Elephant and more, you’re guaranteed to have a fun-filled weekend. Here’s everything you need to know before you go: Tickets Tickets are still available but selling quickly! You can purchase tickets online until Sunday […]

Throwback Thursday: Guitar Legend Dick Dale @ The Earl 4/23

Dick Dale is an American surf rock guitarist, known as The King of Surf Guitar. Pioneering on Eastern musical scales and experimenting with Reverbnation, he worked closely with Fender to produce custom made amplifiers including the first-ever 100-watt guitar amplifier. He pushed the limits of electric amplification technology, helping to develop new equipment that was capable of producing distorted, “thick, clearly defined […]

AMG Weekend Picks 4/17-4/19

Friday, April 17 Graf Orlock @ The Earl Genre: Grindcore Sounds like: Ghostlimb, Glasses, Children of God Tickets are $7. Doors open at 9 p.m. Find tickets here! Hot Tuna @ Variety Playhouse Genre: Blues, Rock Sounds like: New Riders of the Purple Sage, Bob Weir, Jerry Garcia Band Tickets are $27.50 in advance, $30 day of show. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. […]

Show Preview: Whirr @ Drunken Unicorn 4/14

  Catch Whirr at The Drunken Unicorn tonight! Doors open at 9 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance.  On the heels of their success with 2014’s Sway LP (Graveface Records), the Bay Area formed quintet Whirr have announced a line of US tour dates this April. Joining them on the road will be Adventures, Wildhoney, and Wild Moth. If […]