Hear Will Butler’s wild new remix of Generations highlight “Hard Times”

Upon the release of Will Butler’s second solo record Generations, Rolling Stone described album highlight “Hard Times” as “glitchy… [it] balances Butler’s brooding with disco-house keyboards.” Today, Butler is sharing the “Blood Rave” remix of “Hard Times,” created by Shiftee (who mixed Generations) and Zak Leever. It arrives with a menacing video: working mostly with stock footage, Butler has directed a […]

Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood 2014 Summer Concert Lineup

Who’s got time for “summertime sadness” when you’ve got a full season of amazing concerts to attend to? Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood has already kicked off their year with Lady Antebellum, Kip Moore, and Kacey Musgraves last weekend, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band this weekend, and Arcade Fire to welcome in May. Check […]

5GB With Luna Strings; Playing Eddie’s Attic, August 22nd

Luna Strings is an Atlanta-area string trio that coordinates musical entertainment for social events all over the city. Leah Jacobson holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance from the University of Georgia and completed a master’s degree in performance at Georgia State University in 2010. Katerina Lewis graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor […]

Stream Two New Arcade Fire Songs

Listen to two new Arcade Fire songs “Speaking In Tongues” (featuring David Byrne) and “Culture War” recorded for the deluxe version of The Suburbs (Coming out August 2)! Arcade Fire – Culture War by MergeRecords Arcade Fire – Speaking in Tongues (feat. David Byrne) by MergeRecords

CD Review: Arcade Fire — The Suburbs

CD Review: Arcade Fire — The Suburbs

Arcade Fire The Suburbs Merge By Al Kaufman Arcade Fire is the most popular band on the planet right now. They didn’t get there by being subtle. Their wildly popular Neon Bible was their grandiose statement concerning the political climate circa 2006 (hint: they didn’t like it). Funeral, well let’s just say it was rather […]

Bits and Bobs: Wavves, Badly Drawn Boy, Terry Gilliam, Arcade Fire, Kanye West, BigChampagne

Bits and Bobs: Wavves, Badly Drawn Boy, Terry Gilliam, Arcade Fire, Kanye West, BigChampagne

– Nathan Williams is bringing his Wavves, which means madness, back to Atlanta following the release of his second Fat Possum Record, King of the Beach, out August 3. Wavves will be hitting Drunken Unicorn September 30, and tickets go on sale at noon today. You can check out the whole of the new record […]

Bits and Bobs: B.O.B., James, Ed Harcourt, Joaquin Phoenix, Live Aid, Guided By Voices, Arcade Fire

Bits and Bobs: B.O.B., James, Ed Harcourt, Joaquin Phoenix, Live Aid, Guided By Voices, Arcade Fire

– One of England’s best bands, James, will be joining one of England’s best troubadours, Ed Harcourt, for a fall jaunt around the U.S. They will be stopping in Atlanta on September 22 for a show at Variety Playhouse. Tickets go on sale July 16 HERE. Check out the video of a recent performance of […]

Bits and Bobs: Arcade Fire, Limelight, Colour Revolt and More

Bits and Bobs: Arcade Fire, Limelight, Colour Revolt and More

– Arcade Fire will make a sure-to-be-watched-by-millions-of-hipsters everywhere (ourselves included) appearance on “The Daily Show” on August 12, just a few days after their album is released. – Famed Atlanta nightclub Limelight will be making a comeback (sort of) for one night only at the Buckhead Theatre. Atlanta INtown has some reminisces and details. And […]