By: Shelby Lum When I caught up to talk with Alexz Johnson, she was surprisingly collected and calm after her computer had been hacked–for the fourth time. I would have had a melt down, but the young Canadian singer handled it in stride. Her computer was also hacked and Basement Recordings was leaked. Rather than […]
We’re halfway through the week and it’s an Alt-J kind of day! Their show at the Masquerade is sold out tonight, but have no fear, Criminal Records is hosting Alt-J for a special acoustic set at 6PM. Free tickets are limited. Click here for details on how to secure yours! If you’re looking for other […]
After months of anticipation, and amidst the launch of the epic Destroid project, Excision is at the Tabernacle this Friday, March 8th for the Execution tour – a new submersion into bass music and an intense audiovisual experience that will completely blow you away. Excision will be recruiting audio support from heavy bass hitters PAPER […]
Sitting comfortably on a plush, brown couch backstage at the Tabernacle, Travis Stever and Zach Cooper of the band Coheed and Cambria, seem completely relaxed and at ease. The guys have been on tour for a while now promoting their new two-part album, The Afterman Ascension and The Afterman Descension. I took some time to […]
FIELD REPORT is the creation of Chris Porterfield, who cut his musical teeth with DeYarmond Edison (the other members of which were Justin Vernon/Bon Iver and Megafaun). After their breakup in 2006, Bon Iver and Megafaun went on to success while Chris hung back in Wisconsin, thinking his career in music was over. It was […]
By Ellen Eldridge Shoe-gazing, dancing alone in a crowd while wearing headphones, mumbling in the rain and dreaming in a foreign language all touch on the feelings contained within the first track on Helado Negro’s Invisible Life. Roberto Carlos Lange fuses synthetic elements and samples with Spanish lyrics. “Lentamente” slowly moves from “Llumina Vos,” which […]
It’s Tuesday and we took a little break from our “What’s Up” segment, but it’s back in full force and we’re ready to keep you posted on the shows each day! I don’t know about ya’ll, but I’m glad to see that we’re creeping out of the cold winter weather and into spring! We’re ready […]
By: Shelby Lum Alejandro Rose-Garcia aka Shakey Graves may not be a formally trained musician, but he has taken all of his influences from Texas to California and weaved them into his music. “It’s given me an odd eclecticism ,” Rose-Garcia said. “I’ve always had this bizarre blend of hippie and cowboy influences working at […]
By: Shelby Lum Stepping into the unknown arena of nontraditional instrumentation is daunting. Most bands struggle to master a conventional band set up with drums lead, rhythm, and bass guitar. Still, a few have ventured into new territory with unusual instruments. Ra Ra Riot has been making headway with its use of baroque pop, fusing […]
Party in the Park is back on Saturday, May 18th! We are thrilled to share that Passion Pit, Ellie Goulding, and GROUPLOVE will all be performing this year! SATURDAY, MAY 18 | 3:00pm – 11:00pm All Ages Welcome Tickets on-sale Saturday @ 10am www.TicketAlternative.com $35.00 General Admission For Information: www.facebook.com/partyintheparkatlanta Centennial Olympic Park: http://www.centennialpark.com/
Imagine a beautiful spring evening at a wonderful outdoor venue with the legendary “Empress of Soul”, Gladys Knight, singing classic hits.. Well it’s happening, Atlanta. Gladys Knight will be at the Wolf Creek Amphitheater on Friday, May 3rd. Wolf Creek Amphitheater opened in June 2011. Patrons can enjoy table, stadium, or lawn seating and depending […]
By Al Kaufman Denver is on its way to becoming the next big music town. First, the Lumineers took off after toiling in the Mile-High City. Up next may very well be Paper Bird. This seven-person collective will release Rooms on March 26th , and have released the first single, the sweetly harmonious “As I Am.” A […]
By: Taylor Magill With so many colleges on Spring Break this and next week, I chose to do something different for this week’s edition of AMG’s Ones to Watch. Here’s a round-up of local bands to add to your spring break playlist, hit the beach, and impress your friends with your impeccable music taste. Misplaced […]
By: Shelby Lum The Hives aren’t allowed to have a bad day, or so says, Chris Dangerous, drummer for The Hives. Chris said no matter how bad a day the band is having, when they get on stage to play, everything else has to be put aside. “You’ve got to do your very best,” Chris […]
Kopecky Family Band – a non-traditional family, at that – is dynamic, and they wield an equally dynamic slew of instruments. Their thoughtful songwriting is supported by a diverse backdrop of sound. And the musical canvas is covered with broad brushstrokes – ranging from clanging tambourines and guitars, booming percussion, intelligent string arrangements, and triumphant […]
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