Live Review: Ladytron & The Faint SOLD OUT show at Variety Playhouse, April 18

Live Review: Ladytron & The Faint SOLD OUT show at Variety Playhouse, April 18

By Stephanie Roman A late-night audience from the Criminal Records' in-store performances this evening spilled out into the streets of Little Five Points to enjoy the cool air and investigate The Faint and Ladytron show. A substantial crowd had gathered outside Variety Playhouse by the time we reached the door. Small groups of fans murmured their frustration as the words "sold out" filtered down […]

CD Review: Jill Sobule — California Years

CD Review: Jill Sobule — California Years

Jill SobuleCalifornia YearsPinko Records By Al Kaufman You know Jill Sobule. You know her as the woman who sang the 1995 hit, "I Kissed a Girl," which included a video starring Fabio. Her name popped up again lately when Katy Perry recorded a completely different, and ultimately inferior, song with the same title.  Sobule has […]

The Constellations Release New Video for “Felicia,” Play The Loft May 1 with Black Kids

The Constellations Release New Video for “Felicia,” Play The Loft May 1 with Black Kids

The Constellations – "Felicia" from Raygun on Vimeo. Atlanta's own hipster super-group The Constellations just released a video for their hip-bumping song "Felicia," which we just stumbled on over at Pine Magazine's blog. Featuring the band's singer Elijah Jones and a bunch of saucy pinup girls in a photo shoot, it's fun and steamy, just […]

Deleted Scenes Get 8.0 From Pitchfork, Play Pine Mag’s Showcase @ Star Bar June 4 w/The Wild, Abby GoGo, Tres Bien, Book of Colors

Deleted Scenes Get 8.0 From Pitchfork, Play Pine Mag’s Showcase @ Star Bar June 4 w/The Wild, Abby GoGo, Tres Bien, Book of Colors

We all know it ain't easy to gain favor from Pitchfork. Which is why we took notice of this quaint Americana band from DC, Deleted Scenes, whose record Birdseed Shirt got an amazing 8.0 rating from the music mega-blog. As you can see by the nifty video above – made by DC cool-folks Brightest Young […]

The Passion Pit Debut Video for “The Reeling” – Playing Drunken Unicorn on June 6

The Passion Pit Debut Video for “The Reeling” – Playing Drunken Unicorn on June 6

One of the funnest bands out right now, Passion Pit, have just released an equally fun video for their charming, boppy, dancy, sparkly song "The Reeling." If this doesn't get you in the mood for their upcoming show at the Drunken Unicorn (tickets available here!) then I don't know what will.

500 Songs for Kids @ Smith’s Olde Bar, April 30 – May 8, On Sale Now!

500 Songs for Kids @ Smith’s Olde Bar, April 30 – May 8, On Sale Now!

In its third amazing year, 500 Songs for Kids will be counting down the 500 Most Passionate Songs of All Time. There have been some amazing performances in the past two years by acts like Janelle Monae, Cee-Lo, Pete Yorn and Butch Walker, and this year is sure to provide just as many amazing performances […]

There For Tomorrow, Stellate, Armored in Grace and A Love Not Lost @ Masquerade, 4/23

There For Tomorrow, Stellate, Armored in Grace and A Love Not Lost @ Masquerade, 4/23

Our very own Carly Kane is in an excellent band, Stellate, which some may recognize from their recent rocking performance at Turner Field (video above – we've been tweeting about it an awful lot). The band is playing The Masquerade this Thurday, April 23 with some other great alternative rock bands, There For Tomorrow, Amored […]

Dave Daniels Giving Away New Record @ EARL Show, April 29

Dave Daniels Giving Away New Record @ EARL Show, April 29

Bluesy Americana rocker Dave Daniels has been bust preparing for the release of his new record Just Like Ghosts, songs for which can be heard on his MySpace page. The record will be released at his upcoming show at The EARL on April 29, where Daniels and his band The PTA will be sharing the […]

Atlanta Film Festival Review: We Fun

Atlanta Film Festival Review: We Fun

We Fun By Alexandra Edwards In order to be successful, it seems that rock documentaries need to feature three basic things: awesome music, copious alcohol, and a topless girl. Atlanta music scene doc We Fun has all three, and it's pretty great. The movie profiles several Atlanta bands who have become well-known in the wider […]

CD Review: The Five Corners Quintet — Hot Corner

CD Review: The Five Corners Quintet — Hot Corner

The Five Corners QuintetHot Corner Ricky-Tick Records By Eileen Tilson In the world of music enthusiasts (a.k.a  Snobs), when asked which musicians you would want to have dinner with, major points would be lost if there was not at least one jazz musician at the table. Jazz remains a the King of Cool. Although it […]

CD Review: Freddy Jones Band — Time Well Wasted

CD Review: Freddy Jones Band — Time Well Wasted

Freddy Jones BandTime Well WastedOut The Box Records By Eileen Tilson Although the name may be deceiving, Time Well Wasted, the first new release from the Freddy Jones Band in 10 years, shows the band’s eagerness to reclaim their title in the Two Name Band arena. Throughout the '90s The Freddy Jones Band built a […]

Edwin McCain/The Freddy Jones Band Pre-Sale Benefiting The C5 Youth Foundation

Edwin McCain/The Freddy Jones Band Pre-Sale Benefiting The C5 Youth Foundation

Starting their foray into the land of fanclub ticket sales, Ticket Alternative is offering pre-sale tickets for the Edwin McCain/Freddy Jones Band (one of Atlanta's finest rock roots bands) show at Chastain Park Amphitheater on August 28. The Freddy Jones Band's pre-sale is open to everyone AND you can purchase tickets at a 20% discount […]

Criminal Records’ Videos from Record Store Day

Criminal Records’ Videos from Record Store Day

We had a blast at the Record Store Day festivities at Decatur CD and Criminal Records on Saturday. Casa Crim’s Kim filmed the bands playing, and we’ve gathered some of our favorites here for you. Death on Two Wheels opened up the store bright and early at 11 a.m. – video is above. Noot D’Noot

CD Review: Gliss — Devotion Implosion

CD Review: Gliss — Devotion Implosion

Gliss Devotion Implosion Cordless Recordings By Eileen Tilson Gliss is a Kate Moss biographical soundtrack; a beautiful mess caught between drugs and rock and roll; Gliss is the music you listen to in the wee hours of the morning after partying in the underbelly of a city, and are coming off a great high.

Richard Blais to Host Cooking Demonstration @ Variety Playhouse, June 27

Richard Blais to Host Cooking Demonstration @ Variety Playhouse, June 27

One of Atlanta's favorite chefs, Richard Blais, is set to give a like cooking demonstration at the Variety Playhouse on June 27 at 3 p.m. The Top Chef finalist (and mind behind the stellar burger boutique FLIP) will be cooking up a three-course meal live on stage with the help of his very own "Trailblaisers" […]