Online retailer DiNG, which sells band-themed decorative wraps for electronic devices like mobile phones, laptops, and gaming systems, has teamed up with Atlanta rockers Norma Jean for what they are dubbing 'the mother of all contests.' Norma Jean is currently on a headlining U.S. tour with Haste The Day, The Showdown, Mychildren Mybride, and Oh Sleeper, […]
by Al Kaufman Rachael Sage is not a diva. Yes, she dresses in beads and baubles, and often appears in feather boas and red fishnets. Yes, in addition to being a pianist and singer/songwriter, she is also a ballerina and painter. And yes, she is so accomplished in all these areas that she has every […]
It has been tagged "a sonic marriage of two indie heavyweights." Sam Fogarino of Interpol and Adam Franklin of Swervedriver have come together to form the new side project Magnetic Morning. The group's debut LP A.M.was released digitally on October 21st, and they will be ending their current tour with a final performance at […]
Sonya KitchellThis StormDecca/Velour by Al Kaufman Sonya Kitchell could very well be the oldest 19-year-old in the world. When she released Words Came Back to Me in 2006, at the age of 16, people were blown away that a voice so mature could eminate from a body so young. In the ensuing two plus years […]
Unique and intoxicating 7 piece band Anathallo will play at The Loft on Tuesday November 4th. The band is currently on tour supporting their very soon to be released album Canopy Glow which is on Anticon records. Anathallo’s new video for the song “Bells” is inspired, as is much of their music, by the work of […]
Get your social calendars out! Lots of new events have been added for ATL – you can purchas tickets for any event below @ Ticket Alternative: Sat Nov 1 – Recycled Halloween Party – Andrew's UpstairsSat Nov 1 – The Despised w/ Sister Sekenden – East Atlanta IcehouseSat Nov 8 – Behind The Sun (Red […]
The Killers will be appearing at the Atlanta Civic Center on Friday Jan 30th at 8:00 p.m. – and tickets go on Sale THIS SATURDAY! The on-sale will begin on Saturday November 1st @ 10am. Click here to buy tickets online. To charge by phone call (404) 249-6400. For more information visit The Killers Website or […]
Atlanta's own Zac Brown Band has signed with Atlantic according to Billboard. Their CD "The Foundation," will be released on Atlantic/Home Grown/Big Picture on Nov. 18
Reckless KellyBulletproofYep Roc Records by Al Kaufman Austin's Reckless Kelly, named after Australian outlaw Ned "Reckless" Kelly, have never quite been able to live up to their image. While they try to convey themselves as renegade country-rockers, they often come across as Steve Earle with the rough edges rubbed clean. While Bulletproof offers a glimpse […]
Pop Death Squad's DAY OF THE DEAD Festival – this Saturday, November 1. Local Atlanta promo team, Pop Death Squad, partnered up with Death On Two Wheels frontman Trae Vedder, for the first ever outdoor / indoor festival at everyone's favorite L5P dive – the Star Bar! Along with the bands, there will be tacos, […]
Last week New York saw the umpteenth installment of the CMJ music marathon. I go every year, but this year I chose not too, opting instead to stay in Atlanta where I ended up enviously reading the tweets and blogs of all my friends who did decide to go, and as soon as Tuesday rolled […]
Passion PitChunk of ChangeFrenchkiss Records by Al Kaufman The thing that set New Order (and their predecessor, the even more dour Joy Division) apart from all the other synth-rock bands of the eighties was their passion. There was substance behind their sound. There was raw emotion. Michael Angelakos has tapped into that same passion-synth sound […]
One of the more anticipated shows of next month is Butch Walker’s Monday Nov 10th appearance at the Loft. That week will be a special one for Walker, as he will not only be touring, but also releasing his new album Sycamore Meadows the day following his Atlanta appearance. Striking out on his own as […]
Death on Two Wheels Separation of Church and Fate Self Released by Noel Wurst The Atlanta-ness of Death on Two Wheels slaps you in the face. A “Certified Atlanta” stamp across a group’s forehead can be great, especially in the hip hop world. However, with rock bands, the Atlanta label has been a bit of […]
Rose Hill Drive Moon is the New Earth Megaforce and SCI Fidelity Records by Noel Wurst Rose Hill Drive doesn’t want to be compared to other bands. The bad news is that making these comparisons is a favorite pastime of not just music critics, but anyone describing a new band to someone, and it’s not […]
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