Fresh out of NYC, this do-it-yourself disco-erotica queen is about to change the world one sequin at a time. She makes her own clothes, pens her own tunes, and will soon enough shatter every disco ball from here to Ibiza. Assume the position: Laday GaGa’s debut album, The Fame, is out this summer, including the […]
Cracker has been in the studio working on their follow-up to 2006’s critically acclaimed Greenland album and early reports from the band already indicate that many of the key elements are in place for another brilliant effort from this influential rock act. As co-founder and guitarist Johnny Hickman recently revealed about these sessions, "This time […]
The CoathangersApril 4, 2008EmoryBy Brian Danin Amidst the spring rain and humidity, WMRE’s Locals Fest 2 kicked off in Emory’s Burlington Road Building. Although the venue wasn’t packed, it was a good showing for an otherwise dreary evening. The audience (some as young as 5 years old) loved the free jams, and then, of course, […]
Locally admired musician Tony Higbee (Caprice) has recently been diagnosed with Lymphoma-cancer of the lymphatic system. Atlanta would like to show their love, appreciation, and support for his amazing talent and even more amazing personality and spirit by holding a benefit in his honor. Benefit name: ChemokazeFor: Tony Higbee (of Atlanta and Nashville fame: Simple […]
New York band XYZ Affair will soon be bringing their power-pop tunes to the Atlanta area. Monday, May 5 they will be at The Earl with Morning State and Jukebox the Ghost- get tickets! The next night, XYZ Affair will perform in Athens at Caledonia Lounge. Check out their video for "All My Friends" off […]
Atlanta’s own Trances Arc will play Smith’s Olde Bar for an exclusive performance to support their new album, XOXOX, on April 26. Get tickets here!
Some of Atlanta’s best bands will be playing this Saturday at one of Atlanta’s best record stores. Criminal Records is hosting Record Store Day on April 19 with live acts performing indoors and outdoors from 1PM- 9PM. LINE UP (Bands highlighted in green will be outdoors; bands in blue will be in store.) 1PM- The […]
After selling out The Tabernacle (2500) and the North Atlanta Trade Center (5000) Tiesto, one of the worlds biggest DJs is coming back to Atlanta for a super-exclusive intimate gig at Opera. The newly remodeled venue only holds 1700 and so this should be an amazing show. More info www.myspace.com/tiesto Tickets: www.2-tickets.com
James McMurtry Just Us Kids Lightning Rod Records By Al Kaufman If Bruce Springsteen had grown up in Texas, and not become a disgustingly rich superstar, he would have been James McMurtry. McMurtry knows his way around a six-string, and he sings of people who are disillusioned, on the fringe, growing older, and just […]
What to know what happened behind the scenes when the Kooks toured with The Rolling Stones? Find out! Follow this link to an exclusive Rolling Stone interview with the young British band. You can also get a free download of their newest single "Always Where I Need" off their new album Konk. Konk will be […]
The Tabernacle is still undergoing repairs due to the tornado that hit the venue last month. Here’s one more change to the Tabernacle calendar. Mindless Self Indulgence– NEW VENUE– The May 10 show will now be at Masquerade. All original Tabernacle tickets will be accepted.
He is the daily host of The Daily Show, he’s hosted the Oscars, and now he’s going to be performing two shows for one night only at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on May 10. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 11 at 10pm. For tickets and information, click here!
Britain’s Young Knives will release their new album, Superabundance, April 22. Superabundance is the highly anticipated follow up to 2006’s Voices of Animals and Men. Check out the video for "Terra Firma" off the new album.
The following long awaited shows are finally on sale! R.E.M. with Modest Mouse and The National at Lakewood Amphitheatre on Saturday, June 21. Get tickets! Vans Warped Tour 2008 including Angels and Airwaves, Gym Class Heroes, Say Anything, and many more at Lakewood Amphitheatre on Wednesday, July 9. Get tickets! Poison with Dokken and Sebastian […]
VHS OR BETA are taking their high energy dance, rock music on tour. This month they launched their biggest North American tour to date to promote their latest album, Bring on the Comets, in stores now. They will be playing Atlanta at The Earl on April 14. Get tickets here!
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