20 Bands That Should Kiss & Make Up

August 25th is National Kiss and Make Up Day! We’re celebrating by reflecting on some our of favorite artists that we wish would kiss, make up and then reunite for an amazing tour.  _______________________ Destiny’s Child source: www.destinyschild.com/photos _______________________ The Smiths source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smiths#mediaviewer/File:SmithsPromoPhoto_TQID_1985.jpg _______________________ The White Stripes source: www.whitestripes.com/lo-fi/photos.html?displayPhoto=1 _______________________ R.E.M.   source: culturecatch.com/music/rem-breakup _______________________ A Tribe Called Quest […]

What’s Up Monday 8/25

Good morning Atlanta and Happy Monday! The work week is just beginning but don’t let that get you down! Here’s what’s happening today in the Atlanta Music Scene. Songwriter’s Open Mic at Eddies Attic  If you love to listen to the newest artists to hit the A-Town music scene be sure to check out Songwriter’s […]

AMG Weekend Picks 8/22-8/24: Thumpers, Michael McDonald, von Grey and MORE!

The weekend is here and there are tons of awesome events and shows happening around the city to keep you going all the way ’til the next one. Here are a few of our top picks this weekend. Let us know what you get up to and what you discover! ____________________ Friday, August 22nd Thumpers […]

6 Sure-Fire Ways To Get Your Band Noticed

Starting a band is fairly easy. Get together your most talented friends, bang out some songs, book a few gigs. But where do you go from there? Getting your band noticed can be one of the most difficult parts of making it, so we thought we’d shed some light on a few quick tips for […]

What’s Up Thursday 8/21

Sonia Leigh with special guests, Muddy Magnolias @ Eddie’s Attic Sonia Leigh has exploded onto the Nashville scene yet again with her newest smash single, “Put It In Your Pocket,” which recently debuted on Sirius XM’s The Highway and has already charted on their Hot 45 Countdown. This brand new release drives you into the very […]

Photobook: X with Not in the Face @ Centerstage Atlanta 08.18.14

Photos By Hillery Terenzi Not in the Face X Is it possible that even now, X will always remain The Greatest American Punk Rock Band?  Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Billy Zoom and D.J. Bonebrake played their hearts out on Monday night to a packed crowd at Centerstage in Midtown Atlanta.  They plowed through their 80 […]

Local Spotlight: The Shadowboxers

The Shadowboxers have a passion for captivating lyrics, tight harmonies, and soulful vocals. Founding members Scott Schwartz, Matt Lipkins, and Adam Hoffman experienced an almost-instantaneous musical compatibility when they first started writing together in 2008. Since then, they’ve shaped a cohesive sound based on a shared reverence for the strong, taut harmonies of Simon & Garfunkel, […]

Dawsonville Music & Beer Festival 8/22- 8/23

Pack up the car with your compadres and make a road trip up to Dawsonville for the weekend! Located an easy hour from the city, Dawsonville Music and Beer Festival is the perfect reason to get out of the city for the weekend while enjoying great music and tasty beverages. Dawsonville Music and Beer Festival will take […]

What’s Up Wednesday 8/20

Good morning, Atlanta, and happy Wednesday! We know Wednesdays can be hard, so we recommend checking out a few awesome shows to help keep the mid-week madness at bay. MammaBear w/ The Mighty Stef @ The EARL Although conceived as a one-man band with studio-only aspirations, MammaBear is now a band being primed by Kyle […]

New Music Tuesday 8/19

Here’s a round up of new and noteworthy music dropping today, Tuesday, August 19, 2014. _______________ Wiz Khalifa – Blacc Hollywood (Rostrum/Atlantic) Blacc Hollywood is the fifth studio album that’s been released by rapper Wiz Khalifa. This new 13 track album features a slew of star-studded appearances by Juicy J, Project Pat, Snoop Dogg, ScHoolboy Q, Nas, […]

Interview with Zach Williams of The Lone Bellow, Playing PARKLIFE on 9/7

All three members of The Lone Bellow have at least one thing in common and that’s their Southern roots. It’s not necessarily surprising that each member of this three-piece alt-country outfit was born and raised in the South. The surprising part is where they decided to unite their forces and make music– Brooklyn. Out of […]

What’s Up Tuesday 8/19

Good Tuesday, Atlanta! Keep the good mood going with one of these awesome shows in the city tonight! Let us know what you get up to and what you discover. John Driskell Hopkins & Brighter Shade with special guests, The Best Brothers Band @ Eddie’s Attic Backed up by award winning Bluegrass Band Balsam Range […]

QUIZ: What’s Your Ideal Atlanta Concert Venue?

Atlanta is chock-full of rad concert venues. With so many options, it’s hard to choose what’s best for you. Whether  your style is cozy and quiet or wild and crazy, Atlanta has at least one venue that will fit your style. The question is, what is YOUR ideal Atlanta concert venue? Take the quiz & […]

What’s Up Monday 8/18

Happy Monday, Atlanta! Start your week off right with a super fun show at The Drunken Unicorn or take it easy at Songwriter’s Open Mic. As always, let us know what you get up to and what you discover. OFF! W/ BAD ANTICS AND GAY KISS @ The Drunken Unicorn Over the past four years, […]