Interview with Kelley from The Trishas playing Eddie’s Attic 5/15

By: Shelby Lum Some may see touring with four women, and four strong personalities as more than just a challenge, but The Trishas see it as more than just a bus full of estrogen and a whole lot of shoes. For the all-woman, roots band, the four people who make up the group define the […]

Q & A w/ The Electric Sons; Playing @ Party in the Park 5/18!

The Electric Sons are an Atlanta indie/electronic band founded by vocalist/guitarist, Andrew Miller and keyboardist/vocalist, Ben Richards. The band formed in 2011 when Miller left his job as an illustrator for the FX Network series, “Archer,” to team up with Richards, an advertising graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design. Miller and Richards quickly […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Tyler Lyle @ Eddie’s Attic 5/9

Photos & Review by Rosie Judd Special Guest: Logan Vath How often do musicians get to play a world class stage to a an audience made up almost entirely of family and friends? Not very. This was definitely a heck of a homecoming for Tyler Lyle. The west Georgia grown Lyle now calls Santa Monica […]

What’s Up Monday? May 13th

It’s the start of a new week Atlanta and boy, are we ready to rock! Tonight’s schedule is pretty light, but with all the awesome shows and festivals ahead, that may just be EXACTLY what we need! With the highly anticipated Party in the Park this Saturday, May 18, we’ve got to get some rest […]

Interview with Collie Buddz playing The Masquerade 5/15

By: Shelby Lum Most likely because of the infamous Bob Marley, most (including myself) associate reggae with Jamaica, yet island culture doesn’t just stop in Jamaica, and Collie Buddz is changing the image. “Growing up in Bermuda, reggae was all I listened to,” Collie Buddz said. After he began attending Full Sail University in Florida, he began making his […]

Q & A with Blackberry Smoke; Playing @ Rome River Jam 5/18

Formed in Atlanta, Blackberry Smoke (Charlie Starr, Richard Turner, Brit Turner, Paul Jackson, and Brandon Still) has been winning over fans since 2000. Mixing elements of country, gospel, bluegrass, rock and soul, there’s a little something for the ears of everyone. In the last decade, the quintet has released three full-length albums, two EPs and […]

Interview with Josh Ritter playing Variety Playhouse 5/14

By: Shelby Lum (Photo Cred: Laura Wilson) What makes Josh Ritter, Josh Ritter, is his whirlwind of experiences. Coming off his latest album release in March, The Beast In Its Tracks, the singer made a very painful experience public knowledge in his lyrics and in his songs: his breakup and divorce. “The reception has been far […]

Weekend Picks: Michal Menert,Torres, Sheila E, Gregory Alan Isakov, and more!

By Shelby Lum Atlanta’s music scene is just as diverse as its residents. This weekend, pop into the Basement for a wild set from Michal Menert (Bassnectar after-party) or find intimate music at The Earl with Torres. One of Atlanta’s unique venues will have exactly what ya want. And don’t forget those delicious burgers and snacks at […]

Georgia Theatre presents Bassnectar at The Tabernacle May 10th & 11th

 By Sarah Edelstein & JJ Posway Lorin Ashton, aka Bassnectar, has become a staple in the American EDM scene.  He is “the original long hair behind the tables,” amassing an enormous fan base and having sold over 220k tickets to his solo shows alone in 2012. Starting his musical career promoting and participating in the […]

Q & A w/ Michal Menert; Playing @ The Bassnectar After-Party 5/11!

Michal Menert is the first artist signed to Pretty Lights Music, after co-producing Pretty Lights’ debut album, “Taking Up Your Precious Time (2006)” and contributing to a handful of the project’s tracks afterward. With a new EP out, Michal has hit the road to blow people away with his new music. We caught up with […]

Q&A with Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio; Playing Center Stage on May 11

By Al Kaufman “It’s better to burn out then to fade away,” said a wise rock and roller (who has yet to do either after over 40 years).  But these words ring even truer in the world of punk rock. Like a red dwarf, these bands burn brightly with passion and fury, then fade out […]