CANCELED: Omar @ Sugar Hill, April 4

CANCELED: Omar @ Sugar Hill, April 4

For those of you who somehow didn't know, Omar's show at Sugar Hill was canceled this past Saturday after his flight got canceled. We got the information at the latest moment possible, so we couldn't put up a post before the show. Luckily, we had the power of Twitter to inform our followers, as well […]

Live Review: Venice Is Sinking @ Kavarna, April 3

Live Review: Venice Is Sinking @ Kavarna, April 3

By Alexandra Edwards; photo by Ian Darken Some days, it feels like Venice is Sinking is finally getting the recognition they deserve. Their video for "Ryan's Song" premiered on the front page of Stereogum in February and since then the band's new album, AZAR, has received glowing reviews from the likes of NPR and Venus […]

Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers w/ The Mystery Men @ Star Bar on April 17

Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers w/ The Mystery Men @ Star Bar on April 17

Nashville's Th' Legendary Shack Shackers bring the true meaning of rock 'n' roll back to Atlanta for a show at Star Bar on April 17. With fuzzy guitars, bluesy harmonica, stand-up bass and a punk attitude, the lads are sure to bring a thumping good time to a thumping good club – it's a marriage […]

Drake @ The Loft on May 2 Selling Fast!

Drake @ The Loft on May 2 Selling Fast!

We've been slammed with calls about the Drake show at The Loft on May 2. Tickets are up on sale now and are selling hella fast for this Lil' Wayne-affiliated act, so buy your tickets here now while they last!

Live Review: The Four Kicks @ Hard Rock Cafe’s Velvet Underground, April 2

Live Review: The Four Kicks @ Hard Rock Cafe’s Velvet Underground, April 2

By Eileen Tilson When a young Butch Walker first came onto the scene in 1997 with Math and Other Problems, he swaggered on stage without an air of pretension, but the ability to convert a crowd, even if they had never heard of Marvelous 3 before. The music wasn’t difficult; it was catchy, upbeat pop […]

New Coathangers Video, Album Release Party Saturday April 4 @ The EARL

New Coathangers Video, Album Release Party Saturday April 4 @ The EARL

Here's the latest video from Atlanta's favorite post punk girl group, The Coathangers. It's for the song "Stop Stomp Stompin,'" from their new album Scramble, to be released April 7. The girls will be celebrating their album release this Saturday, April 4, at The EARL with fellow Atlanta bands Chopper and Predator. You can still […]

CANCELED: Janelle Monae/Tendaberry @ Rialto Center Tonight April 3

CANCELED: Janelle Monae/Tendaberry @ Rialto Center Tonight April 3

We'd reported earlier on a show with Janelle Monae, Tendaberry and more at Rialto Center for the Arts on April 3 (tonight). We've just got word that the show has been canceled, though we're not sure what the reason is yet. From Janelle's blog: To my dearest supporters, it is with great disappointment that I […]

The Greater Vavoom to Headline Lady Gaga After Party

The Greater Vavoom to Headline Lady Gaga After Party

The Greater Vavoom are throwing an after party for the slightly mad, underwear-loving Lady Gaga following her Atlanta show at Center Stage on April 9 at neighboring venue Vinyl, where they will also be, of course, playing. The band is also opening for antique-rappers Lord T & Eloise on April 24 at Smith's Olde Bar. […]

UK Batcave Artist Jason Atomic’s Sketchbook on Display at MODA

UK Batcave Artist Jason Atomic’s Sketchbook on Display at MODA

ATOMIC ART IN ATL By Stephanie Roman UK's underground Blitz Club and Batcave artist, clothing designer, and all-around live sketch badass, Jason Atomic will have one of his sketchbooks on display here in Atlanta. Rumour has it that Mr. Atomic and his partner in art-crime Mr. Deluxe may visit Atlanta this August to exhibit artwork and possibly perform with their live band, Fist […]

New Black Lips Video for “I’ll Be With You”

New Black Lips Video for “I’ll Be With You”

Black Lips just released this video for new single "I'll Be With You," from their lastest record 200 Million Thousand (which we reviewed here). The band's Jared Swilley had this to say about the song and video: "I'll Be With You" is a pretty sappy, but heartfelt, song about a dear friend. I wanted the […]

CD Review: Cage The Elephant – Cage The Elephant

CD Review: Cage The Elephant – Cage The Elephant

Cage The ElephantCage The ElephantJIVE By Eileen Tilson What is it with dirty Southern musicians raised in churches, catching success in England? Is there something our U.K. buddies can hear before we all catch on? Kings of Leon, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, found their success across the ocean, before getting any love at home, and […]

Live Review: Pictureplane/Judi Chicago/Health at The EARL, March 26

Live Review: Pictureplane/Judi Chicago/Health at The EARL, March 26

By Stephanie Roman A dreary and wet evening belied the roster of high-energy performers waiting inside The EARL on Thursday. We entered the room to find Pictureplane (pictured above) – one man tinkering with squeaks and extra reverb from behind a Korg draped in a banner featuring one seriously psychedelic Yoda. The lyrics were muffled, […]

The Explorers Club @ The EARL April 1 Postponed! NEW DATE!

The Explorers Club @ The EARL April 1 Postponed! NEW DATE!

We regret to have to inform y'all that The Explorers Club have had to postpone their show at The EARL tomorrow due to illness. Local faves Tealights and Mary O Harrison will still be playing though, so it'll still be a great show! UPDATE: The Explorers Club will be back in Atlanta to play The […]