Interview: The Music Tapes; Playing @ Erikson Clock 5/24

The Music Tapes started life as a creative outlet for the 16 year old Koster, who would create tapes of songs and stories, as means of escapism, which he would share with his friends, culminating in ‘The American Phoam Rubber Co. Symphony Orchestra Proudly Presents the 2nd Silly Putty Symphony for Edison Wax Cylinder’, which […]

Interview: Imagine Dragons; Rocked Out @ Hangout Fest 5/19

After the last note played on the last song of a marathon set a few years ago, Dan Reynolds, frontman for Las Vegas based rockers Imagine Dragons, realized it was all starting to come together. Reynolds and his bandmates – guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, and drummer Daniel Platzman – independently released three EPs, […]

5GB Interview: Shockwave Riderz; Playing with !!! @ The EARL 5/22

Shockwave Riderz are a three piece from Pittsburgh consisting of Phil Boyd, Sara Mac and !!! drummer Paul Quattrone who make fuzzy garage rock. The band started making music roughly a year ago, but they are already on a roll. They guys are starting a tour with !!! this week and were super stoked to […]

CD Review: Radiation City- Animals in the Median; Play the Earl 6/6

Radiation City Animals in the Median Tender Loving Empire By Al Kaufman On their sophomore record, Animals in the Median, Radiation City has done the near impossible. They have made electronic music sound warm and soulful. The five-piece (three boys, two girls) indie band out of Portland, Oregon has created an album full of rhythmic […]

What’s Up Tuesday? May 21st

Happy Tuesday Atlanta! The sun is out, the air is warm and the birds are chirping! It’s the PERFECT day to catch a show later on! We’ve got a pretty sweet lineup tonight. Check it out below! Josh Schicker and Jacque Jordan @ Eddie’s Attic JOSH SCHICKER is a singer-songwriter who has been working hard […]

Picture Book & Review: Party in the Park, 5/18

Picture Book & Review: Party in the Park, 5/18

  Photo Credit: CatMax Photography, LLC, Review by Gini Strobel If you couldn’t make it to Hangout Fest, like AMG’s Katie Caccavale, you still had your chance to see some of the awesome artists that played the popular beach festival. Back for year 2, Centennial Olympic Park packed in a sweet festival lineup for Party […]

Interview: Twenty One Pilots; Played Hangout Fest 5/17

The duo that is Twenty One Pilots – Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun – has earned widespread applause for their energetic live sets and distinctive fusion of piano-driven schizoid pop and lyrical uplift. No strangers to the road, Twenty One Pilots has built a fervent national following via their electrifying live performances at innumerable headline […]

Spend the 4th of July at Cook Hall with Yacht Rock Revue

The 4th of July is just around the corner and it’s time to start making some plans! The perfect 4th event combines 5 key ingredients: Music, Cocktails, Food, Fireworks, and the Peachtree Road Race! Cook Hall, at the W Hotel in Buckhead, is whipping up one great party: Fourth Fest! Enjoy watching the 2013 Peachtree […]

Interview: The Features; Playing @ The EARL 5/23

Interview: The Features; Playing @ The EARL 5/23

Hailing from Tennessee, indie-rock quartet, The Features have been releasing music for over a decade. Time may not always make for a great band, but it sure does help. They have played at Bonnaroo, been compared to Manchester Orchestra (Atlanta’s own), and have been featured in Twilight. With their new self-titled album out, the Features […]

Picture Book: Clutch @ Center Stage

Pictures & Review By Deidra Pinion If you were coming to see Clutch at Center Stage, you probably noticed that almost, if not every seat, was filled. Clutch started touring in March 2013 in support of their new album, Earth Rocker. People of all ages lined the theater. I was told that I was in […]

What’s Up Monday? May 20th

Good morning Atlanta! Was this weekend AMAZING or what?! Between Party in the Park, Springfest and Rome River Jam, this weekend was loaded with fun! Luckily, tonight we have a light show schedule so we all have time to play catch-up! Just what we need! For those of you who need MORE music, check out […]

Schedule Posted for Springfest at Twain’s Billards and Tap, 5/18

Schedule Posted for Springfest at Twain’s Billards and Tap, 5/18

The Awesome Lineup is posted for Springfest at Twain’s! Get your fill on some of the best local artists & bands in Atlanta, while contributing to a great cause! All proceeds benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank! 9:45 pm- Gringo Star (Headlining) 9:00 pm- Rolling Nowhere 8:15 pm- Shathouse Rats 7:30pm- Villain Family 6:45 pm-Swingset […]

Atlanta Music Guide Is Covering Hangout Fest: May 17th – 19th!

The Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama is BACK and BIGGER than EVER! With performances by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon, The Shins, Bassnectar, Bloc Party and much MORE, we just couldn’t miss it! Atlanta Music Guide will be at the beach in the middle of everything! If you’re […]