In Store Performance: Charli XCX @ Criminal Records 11/19 – 5:30pm

Come on over to on Criminal Records next week to see a special in store performance from Charli XCX! The show will be held on Tuesday, November 19th at 5:30pm. Having supported such acts as Coldplay, Santigold, and Sleigh Bells, Charli XCX brings her crunchy beats, fuzzy synths and bittersweet melodies to Atlanta to delight listeners with her […]

Smith’s Olde Bar Teams Up with the Atlanta Community Food Bank for the Holiday Season

‘Tis the season to give! Starting the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 27th Smith’s Olde Bar will be respectfully asking for a 2 can donation or a $2 donation at the door at all shows (Music Room as well as Atlanta Room shows). This will be Smith’s 20th year helping the Atlanta Community Food Bank. […]

Interview: Interstellar- Album Release Show @ The Basement, 11/15!

The journey began a couple of years ago in England where songwriter, and British native, Sid Wilson first starting penning new material. Upon arriving on American soil, further songs were written, and subsequently the band, Interstellar, came together. Interstellar blend their innovative songwriting with a psychedelic shoegazery, rolling along in their anthemic rock n roll […]

What’s Up Tuesday? November 12

What’s up Atlanta? Today we’ve got a healthy dose of music playing around the city, sure to be enjoyed by all kinds of music fans! Tori Kelly @ The Loft Southern California singer/songwriter Tori Kelly’s Fall tour marks the release of her new Foreward EP. She brings her talents to the Loft tonight to a […]

Album Review: Lady Gaga, ARTPOP

Lady Gaga’s ARTPOP hit the shelves today, always the trendsetter she went against the industry standard of releasing records on Tuesday.  Much like her last record, 2011’s Born This Way, this is not a record that instantly wins you over. She challenges her listeners lyrically and sonically, to say nothing of her image. She adds […]

What’s Up Monday? November 11

We’ve got a great selection of shows happening this week. Start the week off right with some of our top picks!   Kung Fu @ Smith’s Olde Bar Blurring the line between intense electro-fusion, and blistering dance arrangements, Kung Fu are bringing their unique sound to Atlanta, tonight at Smith’s Olde Bar. Doors open at […]

Live Review: Colin Meloy @ Variety Playhouse

By: Emily Jackson  Much like the lyrics of the songs themselves, the performances by Colin Meloy and Eleanor Friedberger last night at the Variety Playhouse told epic tales, complete with villains, heroes, challenges and triumphs. Both musicians are ordinarily the lead singers for more elaborate ensembles, but that didn’t diminish the success of the poetic […]

Interview: Besides Daniel @ The Earl 11/9

Every great artistic talent stems from a great love, is cultivated by the intrigue of influence, and thrives on passion for human experience. Besides Daniel front man Danny Brewer’s immense talent is no exception. His poetic lyricism, natural-sounding acoustic riffs, and evocative voice combine to produce truly masterful melodies. Besides Daniel’s forthcoming third release, This […]

Interview: Pelican- Playing @ The Masquerade, November 5th

After four years of silence, instrumental metal standard bearers Pelican have come thundering back, with Forever Becoming, an eight-song album destined to be considered one of the most punishingly rewarding albums of the year. This reborn Pelican is purer, more focused, and far more assured. Recorded at Electrical Audio in Chicago with engineer Chris Common, […]