Interview: Nico Vega – ON TOUR with Imagine Dragons!

Nico Vega may not be a household name yet, but after their arena tour with Imagine Dragons, these rockers are bound to be! The trio (Rich Koehler-guitar, Dan Epand-drums and Aja Volkman-vocals) has always shot from the hip, resulting in a rawness that’s impossible to put in a box and is nearly transcendent in its […]

What’s Up Tuesday? , March 11

Read on to learn about what shows are happening in Atlanta on this beautiful Tuesday! Adron and Faye Webster @ Eddie’s Attic Adron aka Adrienne McCann, is a young singer and songwriter who has been lately rejuvenating the pop music scene in Atlanta. Adron seamlessly blends classical harmony with the playfulness of ‘60s Brazilian Tropicàlia, […]

The Road to Counterpoint: The Revivalists Interview

Since forming in 2007, The Revivalists have earned their standing among the best original bands in New Orleans. The group’s combination of danceable rock and soulful songwriting (and brilliantivity) comes to life through a meticulously crafted and ever-evolving live performance. The band has been instrumental in the growth of New Orleans’ burgeoning indie rock scene, […]

Bear's Den

What’s Up Monday? March 10

Spring is in the aiiiir! The birds are a little chirpier, the sun is a little brighter, and you know what that means? More shows! Bear’s Den @ the EARL Bear’s Den are London trio Andrew Davie, Joey Haynes, and Kevin Jones. The music they make is wholesome, warm, and engaging, and takes its influence […]

Interview: The Orwells Playing @ The Masquerade-Hell, 3/10

The Orwells are made up of five 17-year-olds from Chicago, Illinois. They play rock n roll music. Their names are Mario, Grant, Henry, Dominick and Matt. They write songs — scratch that, primitive teenage battle cries — about girls and America and being suspended from high school. Although one might categorize The Orwells’ distinct brand […]

Interview: Andrew Belle Playing @ Vinyl March 19

You may have heard Andrew Belle’s music before and not even known it. His lyrics have served as a soundtracks to numerous hit television shows, including Grey’s Anatomy, Pretty Little Liars, Castle, and Vampire Diaries. The Chicago-based singer-songwriter, was kind enough to chat with us at AMG. We caught him while on tour, calling from […]

Interview: George Thorogood @ Center Stage Theater on 3/11

For George Thorogood and his longtime band The Destroyers – Jeff Simon (drums, percussion), Bill Blough (bass guitar), Jim Suhler (rhythm guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone) – their 40th anniversary is indestructible proof that staying true to yourself and your music can still mean something. And with a catalog of iconic hits like “Who Do […]

The Road to Counterpoint: Pegboard Nerds Interview

Chances are you are just excited as we are for Counterpoint Music Festival coming up April 25-27 in it’s new location, Kingston Downs, Georgia. Every week leading up to the festival we are going to be interviewing artists from the lineup, and we were lucky enough to have the Pegboard Nerds join us for this […]

Shaky Knees Festival- Late Night Shows Announced!

No one is ever ready to go home once the festival gates close. Good thing there are some amazing late night show options sure to quench any insomniac’s thirst for jams. Shaky Knees Festival will be at Atlantic Station, Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11. These late night shows will require a separate ticket […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Kansas, Sam Hunt, Com Truise, and More!

No need for an ordinary Friday or Saturday…or even Sunday. AMG has handpicked the best shows going on in Atlanta this weekend for you to choose from! Friday, March 7- Miniature Tigers & Bear Hands @ The Drunken Unicorn Also appearing: Total Slacker When Charlie Brand (vocals, guitar) was writing the newest Miniature Tigers record, […]

Win Tickets: The Glitch Mob @ The Tabernacle, March 20

The Glitch Mob, made up of edIT, Boreta, Ooah, fresh off their release of the new album Love Death Immortality, will finally be touring again this spring after several quite years. The album is addicting. Streaming LDI daily has become a beautiful habit I cannot quit. Check it out their new track off the album […]

What’s Up Thursday? March 6

It’s Thursday in Atlanta and there are plenty of great shows and events going on this evening that you won’t want to miss! Kickin’ Valentina w/Halls of Jupiter & Ledfoot Messiah @ Smith’s Olde Bar Rising Atlanta band Kickin’ Valentina is creating quite a buzz and has already established a rabid fan base. With a […]

CD Review: “Tomorrow’s Hits” by The Men

By: Rosie Judd Tomorrow’s Hits may not be the most original record from Brooklyn’s The Men, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not packed full of ear candy. This record provides a great balance of pop sensibilities, garage-rock boogie and classic rock homages. Opening with the jangly, minor-key rocker “Dark Waltz”, Tomorrow’s Hits immediately puts you […]

What’s Up Wednesday? March 5th

It’s Wednesday, but fear not fellow Atlantans! We’ve got more than a few awesome shows tonight to help get over the hump. Think of it as your glass half full. Yellow Ostrich w/ Pattern is Movement @ the EARL The follow-up to Yellow Ostrich’s 2012 EP Ghost, Cosmos captures that uneasy tension by merging raw […]

Enter To Win: Autographed 7″ Single From Nick Waterhouse’s “Holly” – In Stores 3/4!

Los Angeles-based soul-pop singer, Nick Waterhouse, has released his second album today, March 4, 2014. The album, titled Holly, includes covers of tracks by Ty Segall, Young Holt Trio and Mose Allison, among others. Atlanta Music Guide has an autographed copy of a 7″ single in support of Nick Waterhouse’s new full length release. The […]