Tickets for Taste of Atlanta Go On Sale Monday, August 17

Tickets for Taste of Atlanta Go On Sale Monday, August 17

Get those forks ready! Taste of Atlanta tickets are going on sale this Monday, August 17, and this year is already gearing up to be the biggest yet. The festival is breaking its record of restaurants taking part, with this year's number of participating eateries topping off at a mammoth 80. As would probably be […]

Tiffany is Coming to Atlanta! Andrew’s Upstairs, August 27

Tiffany is Coming to Atlanta! Andrew’s Upstairs, August 27

Big news people.'80s pop princess of the mall Tiffany will be coming to Atlanta August 27 for a show at Andrew's Upstairs. Tickets will be on sale tomorrow at Ticket Alternative. And, just for you, here's that big hair, big jean jacket, big mall crowd video for "I Think We're Alone Now," for your viewing […]

Big Trouble In Little 5 Points Celebrates Mayor of Ponce’s Birthday @ Star Bar, August 20

Big Trouble In Little 5 Points Celebrates Mayor of Ponce’s Birthday @ Star Bar, August 20

This month's Big Trouble in Little 5 Points is going to play host to a ton of music from some familiar faces in new packages. Barreracudas will be headlining, and those who have been following the Atlanta music scene for a while will instantly recognize members of The Hiss. Needless to say, this is a […]

CD Review: Yim Yames — Tribute To

CD Review: Yim Yames — Tribute To

Yim Yames Tribute To ATO Records By Scott Roberts A successful tribute record should accomplish at least two things: one, the chosen source material should reveal some historical insight into the musical influences of the particular artist performing the songs, and two, the new performances should pique the curiosity of the listener enough to explore […]

CD Review: Band of Skulls — Baby Darling Doll Face Honey; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar August 11

CD Review: Band of Skulls — Baby Darling Doll Face Honey; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar August 11

Band of SkullsBaby Darling Doll Face Honey Artist First By Eileen Tilson Never judge a book by its cover, or in this case, a band by its name. Britain’s Band of Skulls are not a bunch of death-metal skeleton-heads. They are actually a frayed-round-the-edges rock trio hailing from Southampton, England. Their debut album, Baby Darling […]

Music Man: 30 Million Nickelback Fans Can’t Be Wrong (Or Can They?) Pt. 1.

Music Man: 30 Million Nickelback Fans Can’t Be Wrong (Or Can They?) Pt. 1.

It’s safe to say that one of my least favorite bands of all time is Nickelback. I can honestly say there is nothing I like about them. Not one single thing. Nothing. But here’s the problem. Nickelback has sold over thirty million albums over the past several years. Let me repeat that because I don’t […]

DVD Review: Michael Jackson: The Trial and Triumph of the King of Pop

DVD Review: Michael Jackson: The Trial and Triumph of the King of Pop

Michael Jackson: The Trial and Triumph of the King of PopElbow Grease Productions By Al Kaufman Michael Jackson's death has not only helped his own album sales, but every street vendor in Atlanta is selling MJ shirts that are sure to fall apart after the third wash. And now Pearl Jr, an author and activist […]

SOLD OUT – Cobra Starship @ Vinyl, August 19

SOLD OUT – Cobra Starship @ Vinyl, August 19

We just got word that the Cobra Starship show at Vinyl on August 19 is SOLD OUT! So sorry if you didn't get your tickets early enough this time around, there aren't any available. We'll let you know if any more are released.

CANCELED: Florez @ Smith’s Olde Bar on August 18 — Still Playing September 15 Show

CANCELED: Florez @ Smith’s Olde Bar on August 18 — Still Playing September 15 Show

We just got news that the Florez show at Smith's Olde Bar on September 15 CORRECTION August 18 has been canceled. No word yet on whether or not it will be rescheduled. UPDATE: Florez's September 15 show is still on. Tickets for that gig are available at Ticket Alternative.

Just Announced: Fear to Play The EARL Monday, August 10

Just Announced: Fear to Play The EARL Monday, August 10

We have a last-minute show announcement for The EARL. This Monday, Los Angeles hardcore legends Fear – who, along with Black Flag and Circle Jerks founded the movement – will play The EARL with fellow Californians Bloodhook. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Alternative.

CD Review: School of Seven Bells — Alpinisms; Playing Drunken Unicorn September 29

CD Review: School of Seven Bells — Alpinisms; Playing Drunken Unicorn September 29

School of Seven Bells Alpinisms Vagrant By Beverly Bryan School of Seven Bells is a welcome refuge from all of the bland pop coming out now. The airy songs on Alpinisms, released last Octobeer, may melt on the tongue rather than stay with you, but they’re still far more than flavorless background noise. Electronic tribal […]

These Arms Are Snakes, DD/MM/YYYY, Whores and Hawks @ Star Bar, October 1

These Arms Are Snakes, DD/MM/YYYY, Whores and Hawks @ Star Bar, October 1

Seattle post-hardcore quartet These Arms Are Snakes are set to play Star Bar on October 1, along with darlings of the blogosphere DD/MM/YYYY, as well as Atlanta's own Whores and Hawks. We've popped a video of These Arms Are Snakes' rockin' "Red Line Season" so you can get a little taste of what they're all […]